DESCRIPTION
We make our way towards the Flinders Rangers and pass through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass before making our way to the historic town of Quorn, the original starting place of the old Ghan railway line. We then explore some of the southern parts of the Flinders Ranges, we pass over the steep slopes of Razorback Ridge and explore some of the walks around Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheater surrounded by the Flinders Ranges. We make a stop at a Adnyamthanha painting and ceremonial site, to learn about the local indigenous culture.
Tonight, we will camp in the Flinders Ranges.
Day two begins with a visit to Brachina Gorge and Bunyeroo Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. These gorges have a huge number of Yellow Footed Rock wallabies, emus, euros (wallaroos) as well as stunning rock formations.
We’ll leave the Flindrs Ranges behind and head to the colourful ochre cliffs. An important place for the Yandruwandha people who would come here to collect and trade their ochre.
Our next place of interest is Marree; you wouldn’t expect to find a yacht club here in the desert however, when Lake Eyre fills up, it’s surprisingly the perfect spot.
Tonight, we will set up our bush camp on the Oodnadatta track.
We stop at Coward Springs for a dip in the 29 degrees celsius natural spa before reaching the historic Strangeway Springs; here, we will go for a wander through the old telegraph station ruins and see the springs bubbling from the ground.
Halligan Bay in Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre National Park is our next stop. This is where we can take in the amazing view of Lake Eyre filled with water for the first time in over 50 years.
The endothermic lake is the lowest natural point in Australia, at approximately 15 m (49 ft) below sea level.
Later we will make our way to our bush camp.
This morning, we have the option for a scenic flight over Lake Eyre from William Creek, or you can choose to have a beer at a true outback bar.
As we make our way to Coober Pedy, we will take time to learn about the Dingo fence constructed in this area; it is one of the longest structures in the world as it stretches 5,614 kilometres.
Coober Pedy is our next stop where you will take a guided tour of a working opal mine. You’ll learn about the mining process and the techniques for finding the precious opals. After the tour you will have an opportunity to fossick for your own opals and shop in the galleries.
We will restock our supplies in the town, and you’ll be given the chance to look at a few of the other opal galleries.
We then continue to our bush camp.
Today is all about taking in the desert scenery as we pass through the outback towns of Marla and Kulgera before we arrive in Alice Springs.
