SA Eco Tours: Adelaide to Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Small Group Eco Safari

Travel up the Explorer Highway to Woomera visiting the old rocket range and Military Base. As we head further North, East of the A.P.Y. Aboriginal lands take a break at the Lake Gairdner lookout to see this huge expanse of salt lakes. Onto Coober Pedy the largest opal mining field in the world. Heading into town we will pass the extensive mining operations that help make this place so unique. Coober Pedy is a town where people live underground to escape the harsh desert conditions. Watch a magical sunset over the desert at KankuBreakaways Conservation Park before following the Dingo Fence back to Coober Pedy.

Spend a leisurely morning visiting underground churches, opal shops and displays. Learn about the area on a guided mine tour to see how these hardy folks live. After lunch we depart Coober Pedy crossing the famous dingo fence (the longest man-made structure in the world) this helps to keep the wild dogs up north away from the sheep stations further down. Travel along the red sand hill tracks through Anna Creek station
to William Creek. This remote town stands out like an oasis in the desert, halfway between Adelaide to Alice Springs. Enjoy an ice-cold beer at the bar of this famous Outback Pub that has a rich history of stockman camels and life in the bush.

Continue your epic journey down the famous Oodnadatta Track, following the historic route of the Cameleers. This area has a rich history of Aboriginal culture and pioneering settlements. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the edge of Lake Eyre South National Park. This is where Sir Donald Campbell broke the land speed record in 1964 in the Blue Bird. Visit thermal springs that have been the life blood of this arid land for centuries. Arriving at Maree late afternoon, check out the old Afghan mosque and relics of our pioneering days. This historic town is where Outback legend Tom Kruse left on his epic mail run deliveries to Birdsville and beyond.

Venturing further east into the remote outback of Australia, we will cross ancient creek beds that meander out to Lake Frome. Witness a stunning change in the landscape from spectacular deserts to the ancient mountains of the Gammon Range. Arriving at the Arkaroola Village around lunch time you will have time to relax and take in this world renowned area of stunning beauty. Alternatively take the exhilarating 4wd ridge top tour to the top of Mt Siller or maybe a scenic flight over this breathtaking land.

This morning, travel south along the top of Lake Frome, visible in the distance from vantage points once used by early explorers. See the Red Sandhill country, a landscape that holds thousands of years of sacred significance for the Adnyamathanha Aboriginal people. Enjoy lunch at the historic copper mining town of Blinman, the highest town in South Australia. A local guide will lead a journey through the secluded and ever-changing creek beds of Brachina Gorge, known as The Corridors Through Time. This area teems with wildlife and showcases a remarkable geological history, including Ediacaran fossils. World-renowned South Australian painter Sir Hans Heysen found inspiration in this country, capturing its essence in many of his landscapes. Capture that perfect photograph or simply take in some of the most spectacular outback scenery. As the sun dips lower in the sky, follow the road through a landscape of breathtaking beauty. Wildlife such as kangaroos, emus, and wedge-tailed eagles are often spotted in this rugged terrain during the late afternoon.

Enjoy an early morning walk, breathe in the fresh air while listening to the unique sounds of the Australian Bush. Spend a relaxing morning travelling back to Adelaide along the eastern side of the magnificent Flinders Ranges with its mighty red gum forests. The land will change into lush expanses of natural rural beauty as we head south. Enjoy a break in the world-famous Clare Valley wine region. No doubt you will leave with life-long memories to share with family and friends about your journey to the Flinders Ranges & Outback Australia!