Untamed Escapes – Adelaide
Highlights
- Explore diverse landscapes across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory for unforgettable adventures.
- Savour gourmet experiences crafted by local makers while connecting with the region's rich culinary culture.
- Unwind in the lush Adelaide Hills during wellness retreats led by respected holistic health practitioners.
- Witness majestic whales along the Great Australian Bight, where outback meets ocean in a breathtaking display of nature.
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.
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10 Day Adelaide to Perth Private Tour – The Great Australian Wilderness Journey
From the red dirt and dusty plains of the outback to turquoise waters lapping on snow-white sand, Australia’s southern and western reaches are home to some of the most diverse landscapes and indelible experiences in the country. Traverse almost 4,000km through some of Australia’s most untamed and inspiring country on this 10-day, soul-stirring Adelaide to Perth private tour. Taste world-famous seafood straight from the source and swim with abundant marine life in the Eyre Peninsula. Stand at the edge of Australia at the Head of Bight before making the pilgrimage across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain into Western Australia. Here, sprawl out on deserted beaches without another soul in sight, walk through ancient forests and awaken your senses as you taste your way around the famous Margaret River wine region.
7-Day Explorers Way Adelaide to Alice Springs Accommodated Tour
Follow the legendary Explorers Way from Adelaide to Alice Springs on this 7-day small-group overland adventure through the heart of Australia. Travellers may also choose to finish in Yulara (Uluru).
Tracing the route once taken by early explorers, this crossing moves through some of the country’s most remote and culturally significant landscapes. From ranges to the underground world of Coober Pedy, across salt lakes and vast desert plains, the scale is unmistakable.
Walk the rim of Kings Canyon. Move among the powerful domes of Kata Tjuta. Circle Uluru on foot as your Storyteller Guide shares the cultural depth woven into this land.
This is the Australian outback done properly. Long horizons, big skies, meaningful walks, and shared moments in extraordinary places, with comfortable accommodation at the end of each remarkable day.
3 Day Private Whale Watching Tour
Nature takes centre stage on this immersive small group or private three-day journey along South Australia’s untamed coastline. Witness the breathtaking convergence of outback and ocean on the Great Australian Bight Whale Watching Tour, where towering sea cliffs meet sapphire waters teeming with marine life. Each winter, this region hosts one of Australia’s most spectacular whale migrations, as Southern Right Whales gather to calve and play just metres from shore.
Travel in comfort from Ceduna to the remote wilderness of Fowler’s Bay and Head of Bight, encountering whales from land, sea, and optionally, the sky. Along the way, enjoy intimate wildlife experiences, feast on world-class seafood, including freshly shucked oysters straight from the ocean, and discover the rich character of the Nullarbor region. This is a journey packed with memorable wildlife moments, off-the-beaten-path exploration, and a true taste of South Australia’s wild west.
Optional return flights from Adelaide to Ceduna and accommodation in Adelaide can be added to your cart when booking. See ‘Know Before You Go’ for details.
3 Day Adelaide Hills Private Wellness Escape
The lush Adelaide Hills provides the perfect backdrop for this rejuvenating and fully inclusive wellness retreat. Under the guidance of the region’s most respected holistic health practitioners, regenerate your body, mind and spirit over three bliss-filled days of yoga, meditation, regional produce and transformative experiences. Paired with a little bit of indulgence – just for balance – it’s the ultimate tour for those yearning for a bit of me time.
Begin each day with morning yoga and fuel your body with fresh, local produce as you visit organic farms, vineyards and local providores. Learn how to unlock the power of food during an interactive cooking workshop, be nurtured through nature surrounded by bushland as you practice forest bathing, unleash your creative side during a meditative art workshop and visit the home of international skincare label Jurlique. At day’s end, kick back in luxury at your exclusive Adelaide Hills hideaway. If you’re feeling rundown by daily life, consider this your sign to reset and recharge.
Please note this is an example itinerary, and our experienced team will work with you to handcraft a beautiful wellness escape in the Adelaide Hills to suit your private group.
4-Day Yoga Retreat from Adelaide – Fleurieu Peninsula Retreat
Sometimes, restoring peace of mind takes more than a 20-minute meditation session or online yoga class. Get away from the stresses of everyday life over four days filled with yoga, meditation, nutritious food and nature.
This four-day holistic yoga retreat in the Fleurieu Peninsula is the ultimate soul-shake up to rediscover your optimal state of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
Greet each new day with morning yoga, experience the transformative power of meditation and learn to nourish your body through ancient cooking techniques. Tame your soul in wild landscapes as you hike bushland, then unwind at your luxury accommodation nestled in nature. Balanced with premium food and wine, the Fleurieu Peninsula is the ultimate refuge for those needing to relax and reset.
5-Day Eyre Peninsula Private Escape from Adelaide
Pure oceans brimming with diverse marine life and framed by immense, rugged coastline. Untouched beaches, pockets of bushland teeming with wildlife and seafood sought-after the world over. Welcome to the Eyre Peninsula, a land where you can awaken your senses and tame your soul immersed in the wilderness. After a night in luxury at the Sofitel Adelaide, spend three days on an Eyre Peninsula exploration that will unearth the region’s thriving food culture, breathtaking natural wonders and abundant wildlife. Chug out to a working oyster farm and taste world-famous Pacific oysters in situ among the turquoise waters of Coffin Bay. Then sprawl out on a secluded beach without another soul in sight. Meander along the coast on the iconic Whalers Way drive, get up close to iconic Australian animals, sample local wines and produce, and meet the locals who live and work in this diverse landscape. And that’s just the start.
10-Day Adelaide to Perth Adventure Tour
Wide, open spaces, arid lands, pristine beaches, lush bushland, abundant wildlife and scores of natural wonders.
Welcome to Australia; raw and rugged as nature intended. Traversing almost 4,000km of iconic Australiana over ten adventure-filled days, this Adelaide to Perth camping tour takes in the Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula, Nullarbor Plain, Esperance, Margaret River, and so much more.
Along the way, swim with wild sea lions and dolphins, see kangaroos, koalas and other iconic Australian animals in the wild and connect to Country as you hike ancient landscapes. Learn to surf, sandboard down massive dunes, stop in at charming country towns, fall asleep under star-filled skies and get to know the quintessential Australians who call this untamed land home. Awaken your inner adventurer in the wilds of Australia.
1-Day McLaren Vale Soulful Escape
Come together for a day of soulful connection, creativity, and a little indulgence—because you deserve it.
Set against the idyllic backdrop of McLaren Vale, this one-day escape from Adelaide brings together all the good things in life: yoga, nature, local flavours, art, wine, and the kind of company that lifts you up.
Begin with a grounding yoga session in a peaceful bushland studio, wander through the vibrant Willunga Farmers Market and charming township, enjoy a seasonal long lunch, and tap into your creativity with a playful art workshop. Unwind with a wine tasting at Hither & Yon, where regenerative farming, bold flavour, and warm hospitality go hand in hand. These are the weekend vibes your soul has been craving.
UNTAMED MOMENTS
• Grounding yoga practice in a serene bushland studio at Sol Yoga
• Explore Willunga Farmers Market and meet passionate local producers
• Unwind with a wine tasting at award-winning Hither & Yon
• Indulge in a seasonal lunch at the artsy and welcoming Red Poles
• Tap into your creativity during a playful art class over lunch
7-Day Adelaide to Uluru Tour
Unleash your inner adventurer on this epic seven-day overland tour from Adelaide to Uluru through Australia’s untamed outback. Feel connected to Country as you immerse yourself in the Red Centre, the spiritual heart of Australia.
Understand and appreciate the world’s oldest living culture during powerful Indigenous experiences and take in striking desert landscapes and otherworldly rock formations. In outback South Australia, sleep in an underground dugout, noodle for opals and cross vast cattle stations. Traverse iconic outback tracks, and unearth the ancient Flinders Ranges.
Your days will be filled with unforgettable adventures and evenings with magical outback sunsets, campfire banter and stargazing at the constellations of the southern skies.
3-Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour
Get ready to unplug and go off-grid on a three-day camping adventure through one of Australia’s most biodiverse and beautiful landscapes. Just a short ferry ride from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, affectionately known as nature’s playground, is where native wildlife roams free, beaches look like postcards, and your days are filled with wild moments worth remembering.
Join our passionate Storyteller Guides and a small group of like-minded travellers as you hike windswept coastlines, meet endangered sea lions at Seal Bay, and marvel at 500-million-year-old rock formations in Flinders Chase National Park. Relax with tastings at a local honey farm and coastal winery, spot koalas in the treetops, and fall asleep under the stars.
You’ll have the chance to contribute to citizen science through our Passport to Recovery partnership, and if you’re craving an extra thrill, add an optional snorkel with wild dolphins or seals. Whether you’re beach-hopping, stargazing, or helping keep this island wild with a meaningful beach clean-up, this trip strikes the perfect balance of adventure, connection, and purpose.
6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure Tour – Swag Camping Eco Adventure
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.
Accreditations
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Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Welcome with Pride Trained
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA