Lake Eyre Spectacular – 5 Day Tour

Our outback adventure begins bright and early with a 7:00 am pick-up from the Alba Hotel in Adelaide’s CBD. We journey north into the heart of South Australia’s famous wine country — Clare Valley — renowned for its award-winning wines and picturesque vineyards. We’ll enjoy a peaceful visit to the Seven hill grounds and chapel, the oldest winery in the region, founded by Jesuit settlers in 1851.

Next, we head to the charming town of Melrose, nestled at the base of the Flinders Ranges. After a brief stop to soak up the scenery, we continue to the historic railway town of Quorn for a relaxing lunch. Once a bustling junction for Australia’s early railways, Quorn still echoes the spirit of early explorers and train travellers.

In the afternoon we arrive in Hawker and visit the spectacular Wilpena Panorama by renowned artist Jeff Morgan . As the sun begins to set, keep an eye out for kangaroos and wallabies appearing against the dramatic backdrop of the Flinders Ranges.
Settle in for the evening with a delicious dinner and comfortable en-suite accommodation at the Outback Chapmanton Hotel.

After breakfast, we set off to Wilpena Creek, framed by ancient river red gums. Take in the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Flinders Ranges.

Today we explore one of the region’s iconic gorge — Brachina Gorge —renowned for its remarkable geological formations, crystal-clear waterholes, and diverse native wildlife. Following a scenic picnic lunch at Parachilna, we head further into the outback along the legendary Oodnadatta Track.

Along the way, we’ll visit the colourful Ochre Cliffs at Lyndhurst, once an important resource for Indigenous Australians, and explore the haunting ruins of the Farina ghost town, a fascinating glimpse into Australia’s pioneering history.

By late afternoon, we arrive at Marree, a historic settlement once central to the camel trains operated by Afghan cameleers. Here, you’ll enjoy a warm country welcome and stay overnight in en-suite accommodation in Marree.

Today we journey deeper into the outback along the Oodnadatta Track, witnessing the surreal landscapes that define Australia’s interior. We view artesian springs before reaching the shimmering white expanse of Lake Eyre South— Australia’s largest salt lake and an inland sea when filled.

After lunch at William Creek, enjoy a scenic flight over Lake Eyre North, the ultimate way to grasp the scale and beauty of this natural wonder. We then pass through Anna Creek Station, the world’s largest cattle property, and the iconic dingo fence on our way to the opal capital of the world — Coober Pedy.

Overnight Hotel en-suite accommodation.

Start the day with a guided tour and an award-winning underground documentary introducing Coober Pedy’s fascinating history and opal mining culture. See opal cutting in action and visit an authentic underground home and church, where locals have adapted ingeniously to the desert climate.

Later, we explore the striking Breakaways Reserve, a kaleidoscope of colours carved from the ancient seabed. Returning to Coober Pedy for lunch

We then journey south through vast desert country with a stop at Glendambo for afternoon tea.

We arrive in Woomera late afternoon, once a secretive rocket testing site and a key location in Australia’s post-war space research.
Overnight: Eldo Hotel Ensuite accommodation, Woomera.

This morning, we depart for Port Augusta, situated on the quiet waterways at the head of the Spencer Gulf. 

On arrival we will enjoy a 1-hour tour of the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens. The Garden showcases a diverse collection of arid zone habitats in a picturesque setting of more than 250 hectares of natural landscape.

After lunch we head south and stop at Port Germein, once an important transport hub for the surrounding districts following the opening of its jetty in 1881 – at the time known as the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere (1680m, about 100,000 bags of wheat were loaded per year).

We arrive in Adelaide at around 6.30pm and drop you off at your hotel.