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Best of South Australia & Red Centre (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

On this eye-opening, soul-enriching journey through South Australia and the Red Centre, you’ll sip world-class wine at world-famous wineries, explore a wild landscape of geological wonders and learn about a culture that’s prevailed for thousands of years....

Duration
9 Days
Cities
7
Next Departure
13-May-2025
Starting at
USD 4,245.00
Price per day
USD 472.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Best of South Australia & Red Centre
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 15
Categories
tour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guide

Summary

On this eye-opening, soul-enriching journey through South Australia and the Red Centre, you’ll sip world-class wine at world-famous wineries, explore a wild landscape of geological wonders and learn about a culture that’s prevailed for thousands of years. On this nine-day trip, you’ll take a walk through Ikara (Wilpena Pound) with a First Nations guide, wine and dine in the famed Barossa Valley, stay on the outskirts of the vast Flinders Ranges and learn about the importance of preserving and caring for Country. Then, travel from Adelaide to the Outback, home to some of the country’s most incredible natural wonders. Here, you’ll delve deeper into First Nations culture, visit the iconic Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja) and see Kings Canyon, Uluru, Kata Tjuta and more. With different perspectives at dawn and dusk and some Aussie Outback stars to end each night – what more could a comfortable journey through Australia's hotspots could you need?

Map: Best of South Australia & Red Centre (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Adelaide
Day 2
Adelaide / Hahndorf / Barossa Valley
Day 3
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Day 4
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Day 5
Clare Valley / Adelaide
Day 6
Adelaide / Alice Springs
Day 7
West Macdonnell Ranges / Kings Canyon
Day 8
Kings Canyon / Kata Tjuta / Uluru / Yulara
Day 9
Uluru / Yulara

Travel Cities (7): Adelaide, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon

Highlights

  • Taste the best of South Australia’s famous wines in this gorgeous region of rolling hills, barren bush and world-famous wineries including in the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills.
  • Stay on the fringe of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) – a remarkable natural amphitheatre – and join a local First Nations guide to learn about the biodiversity of the landscape and its relationship to the Adnyamathanha people.
  • Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru, one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites, as you marvel at the epic sandstone monolith at both sunrise and sunset.
  • Embark on a guided walk through Kata Tjuta (formerly known as The Olgas) – a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations – with your knowledgeable local guide.
  • Enjoy a hike across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' to the oasis of the 'Garden of Eden', walk the red rock cliffs and take in views of the palm forest below.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Adelaide

Arrow Going To

Kata Tjuta

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Best of South Australia (5 Days)

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Next Departure: 13-May-2025
Starting at: USD 1,880.00

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