Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges

Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges

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Tour Overview

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 will see you hiking and exploring some of the most gorgeous scenic areas on foot. 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. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • 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.

  • Climb to the summit of the mountain to take in a sight you won’t forget – of all the incredible views the Flinders Ranges offer, the one from the peak of Mt Ohlssen Bagge might just top them all.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Adelaide to Quorn

Location: Adelaide to Quorn

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner



Included Activities:
-Mount Remarkable National Park - Alligator Gorge walk

Day 2: Quorn

Location: Quorn

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Included Activities:
-The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park - The Dutchmans Stern hike

Day 3: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Location: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Included Activities:
-Ikara-Flinders Ranges - Black Gap to Wilpena Pound walk

Day 4: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Location: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Included Activities:
-Ikara-Flinders Ranges - Yuluna circuit hike
-Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Brachina Gorge

Day 5: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Location: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Included Activities:
-Ikara-Flinders Ranges - Tanderra Saddle (St Mary Peak/Ngarri Mudlanha) hike

Day 6: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Location: Wilpena Pound (Ikara)

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Included Activities:
-Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Mount Ohlssen Bagge walk
-Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Yura Mulka Sacred Canyon Tour with Local First Nations Guide

Day 7: Clare Valley to Adelaide

Location: Clare Valley to Adelaide

Meals Included: Breakfast



Included Activities:
-Clare Valley - Winery visit

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (1 nights), Resort (5 nights)

  • Meals
    6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

  • 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

Transport

  • Walking , Private vehicle

Accommodation

  • Hotel (1 nights), Resort (5 nights)

Important Information

  • WALKING & TREKKING
  • This is a hiking trip. Please come physically prepared and with the right hiking gear in order to complete the hikes safely and comfortably. Please read the trip notes carefully and take note of the packing list.
  • 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.

Mode of Transport

  • Walking , Private vehicle

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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  • Free Date Changes

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges

7 Days Starting and ending in Adelaide

Visiting: Adelaide to Quorn, Quorn, Wilpena Pound (Ikara), Clare Valley to Adelaide

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

PJXR

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

15-99

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