7 Days | Step it up in South Australia
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Fresh air, fantastic company and a front row seat to some of Australia’s most memorable scenery – this seven-day journey through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park is sure to inspire awe. Let a local leader guide you through hundreds of millions of years of geological history as you walk along valleys, explore gorges and tackle mountains. From your base at the ancient natural amphitheatre of Ikara (Wilpena Pound), discover a world of rugged landscapes, unique wildlife and views worth climbing for.
Trip overview
![Map of Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges including Australia](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt725884fe77cf8839/637c1d568a6f6e124de5836e/PJXR_2023.gif?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
- Start
- Adelaide, Australia
- Finish
- Adelaide, Australia
- Theme
- Walking & trekking
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- PJXR
- Spend five nights in the heart of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, staying at a resort on the fringes of Ikara (Wilpena Pound), a remarkable natural amphitheatre formed over millions of years.
- Embark on a scenic hike from Dutchmans Stern, passing through a sugar gum forest and she-oak woodlands to be rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding plains.
- Travel with a local leader who will let you in on little-known facts and share stories of the ancient landscapes.
- Be treated to a special private tour of Sacred Canyon with a First Nations guide. Learn about the cultural significance of the site, the ancient rock engravings and traditional bush medicine from the perspective of the Adnyamathanha people.
- Of all the incredible views the Flinders Ranges offer, the one from the peak of Mt Ohlssen Bagge might just top them all. Climb to the summit of the mountain to take in a sight you won’t forget.
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Good footwear, plus perhaps walking poles are recommended. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
- This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
Itinerary
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Walking, Private vehicle
Hotel (1 nights), Resort (5 nights)
- Mount Remarkable National Park - Alligator Gorge walk
- The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park - The Dutchmans Stern hike
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges - Black Gap to Wilpena Pound walk
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges - Yuluna circuit hike
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Brachina Gorge
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges - Tanderra Saddle (St Mary Peak/Ngarri Mudlanha) hike
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Mount Ohlssen Bagge walk
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Yura Mulka Sacred Canyon Tour with Local First Nations Guide
- Clare Valley - Winery visit
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip begins in Adelaide with a group meeting at 8am, and finishes upon arrival back into Adelaide at around 4:30pm on the last day. Please keep this in mind when arranging your arrival and departure flights. We recommend you book a night's accommodation before and after the trip.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking.
OPERATOR
This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
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