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 From
the wild coast of the Southern Ocean and
the Great Australian Bight to the rugged
beauty of the Flinders Ranges and the arid
north; from gentle rolling valleys of the
wine country to the intense wildlife and
beauty of Kangaroo Island - South Australia
offers great variety in a small-ish area.
The Flinders Ranges provide some of the most accessible
and spectacular outback scenery in Australia. A long
Aboriginal history combines with the region’s more
recent pioneering heritage. The Gawler Ranges is an
ancient and spectacular wilderness area of vast volcanic
rock domes, salt lakes and abundant wildlife.
Fringed by the Southern Ocean, the Eyre Peninsula boats
2,000 kilometres of ruggedly beautiful coast. In the
shallows of Baird Bay take part in a remarkable wildlife
experience and join sea lions and dolphins in the water.
Near Adelaide are the beautiful and historic wine
regions and to the east, the hills give way to the dry
plains that surround the Murray, Australia’s greatest
river.
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| 3
nights Gawler Ranges & Baird Bay
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to Port Lincoln to begin a hosted safari
through the wild landscapes of the Gawler
Ranges before continuing on to the Great
Australian Bight. Abundant wildlife
is a highlight – from wombats to wallabies,
dolphins and Sea lions.
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1525
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| 3 nights in the Flinders Ranges –
Self drive
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| Amidst
the wilderness, rugged scenery and wildlife
of the Flinders stay in a heritage-listed
homestead with a family who have long
been a part of the region. Visit such
spectacular formations as Wilpena Pound,
discover Aboriginal rock art, live a
station life!
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| 4
nights Prairie Hotel & Clare Valley,
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the legendary Prairie Hotel experience
the harsh beauty and flora & fauna
of the Flinders Ranges. A two night
stay at Thorn Park, an exclusive country
house, allows time to explore the Barossa
and Clare valleys.
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960 |
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| 4
nights Kangaroo Island & Flinders
Ranges |
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| On Kangaroo
Island you are assured of superb hospitality.
Our local guide will show you seal colonies,
koalas, marine mammals, penguins and
the stunning coastal scenery. Return
to Adelaide and drive to the Flinders
Ranges for 2 nights on an outback station.
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| 5
night Flinders Ranges, Outback Homestead
& wine country - Self drive
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| Experience
quintessential Australian scenery, unique
mammals, abundant birds and fascinating
geology. Experience an Aussie pub &
life on an outback station. Return via
the luxury of North Bundaleer - fine
cuisine and a stay in a magnificent
federation homestead.
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| 6
nts Kangaroo Island, Flinders Ranges &
Wine Country |
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| From
Kangaroo Island’s beautiful coastal
scenery and abundant wildlife, return
to mainland Australia and visit an historic
pastoral property in the spectacular
Flinders Ranges; before exploring the
wine regions of the Clare & Barossa
Valleys.
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| Longer journeys that visit the Great South |
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days / 10 nights – Wine, Wilderness &
Wildlife
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Kangaroo Island enjoy stunning coastal
scenery and time spent with expert local
guides who share their knowledge of
this island’s unique flora & fauna.
On the mainland make your own discoveries
as you self-drive the wine country,
the flatlands that surround Australia’s
greatest river and the rugged outback
of the Flinder’s Ranges.
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11 days / 10 nights Bottom to Top
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Adelaide visit Kangaroo Island before
boarding The Ghan for an historic rail
journey to Alice Springs, stay on a
cattle station, visit Uluru / Ayers
Rock, enjoy a luxury tented camp, continue
to Queensland for a full day each of
reef & rainforest.
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6160 |
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Best time to visit
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Year round South Australia is
beautiful though to avoid extremes travel in Spring
or Autumn.
In the Outback summer daytime temperatures often
exceed 37° Celsius (100°F) while nights are cold.
In winter, days are mild and often sunny. When
rains come they can bring violent flash flood.
Kangaroo Island's climate is best described as
temperate. Temperatures tend to be a few degrees
cooler in summer and warmer in winter than on the
mainland. The ocean plays a large role in the
island's daily weather pattern.
In the wine country the climate is cool to mild in
winter, warm to hot in summer, with spring and
autumn being delightfully mild.
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Abbreviations
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OT : Operating Time
AU$ : Australian Dollar
US$ : US Dollar
* per person twin share
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