Fly to the Flinders Ranges 2 Day Trip

The Sky's the Limit

Fly to the Hawker all weather airstrip, right in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Spend the day on a 4WD tour of the Wilpena Pound region driving in the picturesque tree-lined Bunyeroo Gorge then marvel at the changing colour as you travel through the ‘corridor in time’ at Brachina Gorge. You will be personally guided with an expert of the region through the habitats of Emus, Kangaroos and Reptiles where you may also spot the rare and beautiful Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies.  See the earliest living animal fossils (630-million-years-old) in the world.   Many species of birds also inhabit this region, ranging from brightly coloured Ringed Neck Parrots through to the magnificent Wedge-tail eagle, Australia’s largest bird of prey. Enjoy lunch at the Prairie Hotel. This historic Outback pub situated along the original Old Ghan Railway Line has an international reputation for its feral food cuisine (other meals available). To really experience the majesty of this region we now fly you from the Leigh Creek airstrip over Aboriginal land and the Gammon Ranges National Park to discover the geological wonderland that is the Northern Flinders Ranges. Tonight’s accommodation is at the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. On a clear night, which is most nights, the jewels of the southern sky can be viewed not just with the naked eye, but also through one of the two best privately owned telescopes in the southern hemisphere at the Arkaroola Observatory (own cost).  

O/n – Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary  

Start the next day with one of the most spectacular tours in the Flinders Ranges – the Ridgetop Tour. This journey takes you along a 4WD track that traverses some of the most diverse and dramatic scenery in Australia. Rugged peaks tower above Outback plains; cool creeks and mysterious waterholes sparkle within jagged gorges. Be sure to have your camera at the ready. After lunch, you are guided to Balcanoona Station’s all weather airstrip then flown back to Adelaide. An easy and relaxing way to experience the very best!    

Tour departs daily 08:30 from the general aviation terminal Adelaide and returns 17:30 the following day