6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure Tour – Swag Camping Eco Adventure

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6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure Tour – Swag Camping Eco Adventure

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Nature and wildlife
4 min guests
20 max guests

Highlights

  • Roam the wild landscapes of Eyre Peninsula, awakening your senses to the stunning outback and ocean vistas.
  • Discover pristine coastlines while learning to surf, embracing the thrill of the waves and the beauty of nature.
  • Connect with like-minded travellers under a canopy of stars, sharing stories and experiences in a unique camping setting.
  • Unearth the ancient Flinders Ranges, exploring sweeping gorges and rich Aboriginal history amidst vibrant bushland wildlife.

Roam the wild landscapes of South Australia and revel in the freedom to live life untamed. The Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges offer the perfect paradox of outback and ocean to awaken your senses. Venture to the Eyre Peninsula and learn to surf, discover the pristine coastline, see koalas in the wild and add a deeper meaning to your trip by participating in voluntary conservation work. Fall asleep each night under a sea of stars and connect with like-minded travellers. Unearth the 540-million-year-old Flinders Ranges with sweeping gorges, bushland brimming with wildlife and rich Aboriginal history.

Itinerary highlights

Day 1: Adelaide to Port Lincoln

Your nature roaming adventure begins as we head towards Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula, where our ferry will set sail across the Spencer Gulf towards the Eyre Peninsula at 9 am. Grab a coffee at the onboard café, relax, and enjoy the two-and-a-half-hour cruise across the gulf.

On disembarking in Lucky Bay, jump back on the bus to Port Lincoln. Have some free time in Cowell to buy lunch and see some unique silo art. Upon arrival into Port Lincoln / Galinyala, be greeted by proud Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards for a Welcome to Country ceremony.

After a quick stop in town, arrive at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary to set up camp. This private property is home to the Eyre Peninsula’s only wild koala population and has many kangaroos and emus to spot.

Relax with your new friends over dinner before rolling out your swag under the stars of the Milky Way.

Today, travel around 370km.

Accommodation
Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.
(Please note in high fire danger periods, camping is not permitted here, and an alternative campsite will be utilised).

Meals
D

Day 2: Coffin Bay

After breakfast, head up the coast to Coffin Bay National Park. Famed for its white sandy beaches and wildlife, spend some time exploring, swimming and relaxing.

A visit to Coffin Bay isn’t complete without tasting the region’s famous oysters, so you can choose the optional extra of pulling on some waders and joining the Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour. Wade out to a semi-submerged tour deck in a working commercial oyster farm and learn about these delicious molluscs from the farmer himself. Get a hands-on shucking lesson and taste oysters plucked straight from the ocean.

Later, back in Port Lincoln, enjoy some free time to explore the town and enjoy a spot of wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines before we head back to camp.

Drive time today is about 1.5 hours unless you are doing the shark experience, in which case it is only 1 hour.Accommodation
Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.
(Please note in high fire danger periods, camping is not permitted here, and an alternative campsite will be utilised).Meals
B | D

Day 3: Port Lincoln

Surfing is a way of life in Australia, so today, pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson. The turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay is the perfect place for beginners to perfect their skills. Those not wanting to surf can relax on the beach or swim.

The National Trust of South Australia cares for the world’s natural and built heritage and relies on the support of volunteers to protect and preserve special places. So, this afternoon after lunch, roll up your sleeves for three hours of conservation volunteering at Brinkworth Reserve. Our activity depends on the time of year but could involve collecting seeds, weeding or planting trees whilst learning from their passionate volunteers.

Head back to camp via Lincoln National Park and Wanna Lookout, then relax over dinner.

Today, travel approximately 60km.

Accommodation
Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.
(Please note in high fire danger periods camping is not permitted here and an alternative campsite will be utilised)

Meals Included
B | L | D

Day 4: Port Lincoln to Flinders Ranges

Today we have some distance to cover, so say farewell to the wild Eyre Peninsula, travelling to Port Augusta for lunch and to see some impressive silo art along the way. Come late in the afternoon and arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. The fossils in this landscape are so unique that geologists had to revise the geologic timeline of Earth’s history to encompass a new era called the Ediacaran period. It is also famed for having some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, perfect for stargazing.

Stretch your legs on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, a significant cultural site for the Adnyamathanha people with impressive views over the Chace Range.
Come late afternoon, arrive at Wilpena Pound Resort to set up camp and enjoy dinner before rolling out your swag and spotting shooting stars.

Today, we drive approximately 530km, with stops along the way.

Accommodation
Swag camping at Wilpena Pound Resort, which has toilet and shower facilities.

Meals Included
B | D

Day 5: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Watch a mesmerising sunrise in Wilpena Pound, and then after breakfast, meet local Park Ranger and proud Adnyamathanha man John from Ngai Nhina Yuras. After a Welcome to Country, walk with him in a place where the sun and moon create magic as you listen to the fascinating stories of the Adnyamathanha People. Learn about Culture and Traditions, Bush Mai (food), artefacts, and medicinal plants, followed by a cultural smoking protocol.

Return to camp for lunch and a dip in the resort swimming pool in warmer weather. With a better understanding of Aboriginal culture, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring more of the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

Today, travel around 80km. Back at the resort, relax and soak up the serenity of this ancient landscape, and have dinner with your newfound friends.

Accommodation
Swag camping at Wilpena Pound Resort, which has toilet and shower facilities.

Meals Included
B | L | D

Day 6: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide

After packing up camp, head towards the Southern Flinders Ranges to visit the Jeff Morgan Gallery in the tiny town of Hawker. See some impressive silo art and visit an iconic bakery in Wirrabara before taking in 360-degree views from Bluff Lookout right out over the Spencer Gulf.

Onwards, travel through the picturesque Clare Valley wine region for our final lunch and wine tasting before arriving in Adelaide at around 5 pm.

Today, travel approximately 450km.

Meals Included
B | L

Tour details

  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Extended
  • Land – Motorised
  • Water – Motorised
  • Small Group Tour
  • Moderate
  • Available from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • https://untamedescapes.com.au/accessible-travel/

Operation information

Untamed Escapes – Adelaide

Untamed Escapes connects travellers from all walks of life with adventure, culture, wildlife, wellness, and epicurean experiences in nature. Guided by a team of passionate storytellers, the 1-10 day small group and exclusive private tours unearth the remote regions throughout South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory’s Red Centre.

Untamed Escapes’ diverse experiences include camping adventures, luxury gourmet getaways, wellness retreats, Indigenous culture, wildlife and conservation. If off-the-shelf isn’t your style, they can handcraft a tailor-made experience to suit your needs.

Untamed Escapes enables people to escape, unwind, connect, and transform. They have partnered with the best suppliers and wellness practitioners in their regions and introduce travellers to the local makers, creators, growers and characters. Untamed Escapes feel great satisfaction as they witness travellers’ transformation as they reconnect to Country and self.

Recognised as a Green Travel Leader, Advanced Eco-Accredited Operator and Climate Change Innovator by Eco-Tourism Australia, they are passionate about taking a regenerative approach to tourism. Their vision is to ensure that their tours contribute to the flourishing of the ecosystems and communities they visit, also giving travellers opportunities to ‘give back’ on their trips.

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Food & Wine
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Signature Experiences

Accreditations

  • Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
  • ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
  • Welcome with Pride Trained

Memberships

  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Tourism Industry Council of SA

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