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Tour 9: 3 Day Luxury Tour to Flinders
Ranges
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Flinders Ranges
while travelling in the comfort of a current model "leather appointed"
Landcruiser. With a minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 passengers (non share), this
tour gives you an insight into the rugged beauty of "outback" Australia,
yet staying 2 nights in "executive suites" at Wilpena Pound Resort.
The Flinders Ranges are home to nearly half
of South Australia's 3100 plant species, more than 120 birds, 86 reptile and 20
mammal species. At the heart of the region is Wilpena Pond, a natural amphitheatre
17km long and 7km wide, shaped by the weathering and uplifting of the land over
time.
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Season Temperature
Summer:
17-33 degrees C
Autumn: 1 1 - 25 degrees C
Winter:
4-17 degrees C
Spring:
10 -25 degrees C
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Day
1: Pick up from Adelaide or Barossa accommodation and
travel to historic township of Burra for a morning tea stop. After an overview
of this early mining settlement, continue north and stop for lunch at an outback
pub (Craddock) We then visit the "Kanyaka" homestead ruins, a thriving community
in the late 1800's. Here we turn inland and follow some tracks through sheep
station country and approach the Bunbinyunna Range from the southwest, taking
advantage of the late afternoon sun on the rugged outcrops of geological
splendor. We arrive at your accommodation at the Wilpena resort soon after.
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Day 2: Some
free time in the morning for a bush walk or perhaps optional scenic flight
(bookings essential) over the "Pound". Head off from Wilpena Resort late morning
and travel through picturesque Bunyeroo Valley with a morning tea stop at a
lookout. Then following tracks through numerous creek-beds we travel on to
Brachina Gorge then back on the bitumen to our luncheon stop at the unique
Parachilna Hotel and its renown "feral" cuisine. Here you can have an optional
scenic "Helicopter flight" either over the desolate Lake Torrens or Mount Samuel
& Parachilna Gorge. In the afternoon we set off through the Parachilna Gorge and
stop for an afternoon tea break in another historic mining town, this time
"Blinman. We then head south back to your accommodation at Wilpena, arriving
late afternoon.
Day 3: Set
off for our return trip to Adelaide, stopping off to visit an Aboriginal site of
cultural significance at Yourumbulla Caves (morning tea) then onto the township
of Quorn. We then travel south through Wilmington and onto our luncheon stop at
Melrose at the foot of Mount Remarkable. Then on to the Clare Valley. This can
be an optional 3r night stop with a leisurely wine tour (optional Day 4) and
return to Adelaide late afternoon.
Optional Scenic Flights (subject to availability)
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Fixed winged scenic flights over Wilpena Pound from
resort |
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Helicopter flights from Parachilna Hotel (Max 3 ) |
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20 minutes |
$80 pp |
lO min scenic flight |
$70pp(2)
$50pp(3) |
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30 minutes |
$95 pp |
15 min scenic
flight |
$100 pp (2)
$80pp(3) |
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1 hour |
$ 185 pp |
Wilpena Pound
60 min flight |
$450 pp (2) $300 pp (3) |
Inclusions: 2
nights accommodation at Wilpena Pound staying in Deluxe unit 3 lunches,
including Prairie & Craddock Hotels Morning & afternoon tea / coffee stops
Exclusions:
Evening restaurant meals at Wilpena Resort
Cancellation Policy:
All direct tour bookings require a 50% deposit. Payment may be made via Visa,
MasterCard, Cheque or Money Order. Cancellations notified more than 28 days
prior to the booking will incur a cancellation fee of $20 (including GST)
Cancellations notified 28 days or less and more than 14 days prior to the
booking, will forfeit the full deposit or 25% of the total booking, whichever is
less. Cancellations 14 days or less prior to booking will forfeit all monies
paid.
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COSTS:
Valid until 31st March 2009 |
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2 passengers |
3 passengers |
4 passengers |
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$1,100 AUD per person |
$950 AUD per person |
$850 AUD per person |
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Let
Auburn Tours offer an alternative to "wine tasting" and driving. At
the same time, enjoy an unforgettable experience travelling around this world
renowned wine producing region, while being driven in a "very rare"
1935 Auburn convertible.
No
matter what season it may be, driving amongst the vines in this beautifully restored
vintage vehicle will be a memorable experience.
Four
and six hour tours depart from your Barossa accommodation. Flexible itinerary
tailored to your wishes. Your luxury air-conditioned 4WD offers you access
to areas not normally visited when travelling in this unique wine producing region.
