5 Day Flinders Ranges Aboriginal Culture

JUST CRUISIN 5 DAY FLINDERS RANGES ABORIGINAL CULTURAL TOUR:

DAY 1: Depart Adelaide 8:00AM for Wilpena Pound Resort via Port Pirie, Port Germein and Port Augusta (the crossroads of Australia). After lunch at Port Augusta we head towards Wilpena Pound via Quorn and Hawker. From Hawker we visit Kanyaka ruins and Death Rock. If you are feeling energetic perhaps we can climb up to see the Yourambulla Caves, where we view Aboriginal rock painting. We spend tonight at Wilpena Resort. arriving approximately 4:30PM.

DAY 2: After breakfast we head to Arkaroola arriving approximately 11:30 AM. After lunch we join the exhilarating Ridgetop Tour to the top of Sillers Lookout. The view after the bone jarring 4WD trip is fantastic and makes you think you are on top of the world. We now head to Iga Warta arriving approximately 6:00PM. This evening, after our evening meal, we are welcomed by the Adnyamathanha People. Overnight Iga Warta. (permanent tents with camp stretcher) optional upgrade to twin share bungalow.

DAY 3: We spend today with Adnyamathanha People learning their culture and environment. After breakfast we visit an ochre pit where we learn about the colours, purpose and history of the Ochre pits. After lunch we participate in another tour to the Malkii Painting site where you can immerse yourself in one of the oldest cultures in the world. Learn the interpretation of rock art through Adnyamathanha eyes. We return to Iga Warta for our evening meal before joining our hosts at a traditional campfire listening to Adnyamathanha music and Yura Muda storytelling around the campfire, including supper of traditionally cooked damper and urti jam. Overnight Iga Warta. (permanent tents with camp stretcher) optional upgrade to twin share bungalow.

DAY 4: Today we learn about native plants and their uses for bush tucker and bush medicine, Social history tour (Learn about Adnyamathanha contact history of the area) and Adnyamathanha language information sharing circle after our traditional cookout evening meal. Overnight Iga Warta

DAY 5: Depart Arkaroola for Adelaide via Chambers Gorge and Blinman. Our next stop is Sacred Canyon where we stretch our legs on a short walk into the gorge. Sacred Canyon is one of the major Aboriginal art sites in the Flinders Ranges. After lunch at Wilpena Resort we head to Quorn, driving through Buckaringa Gorge and Warren Gorge (time permitting). Afternoon tea is at Melrose and then it’s on to Adelaide. Arrive Adelaide approximately 6:00PM.

TOUR DEPARTS WITH MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS. PLEASE CONTACT PAUL ON 0414807891 OR cruisin2@tpg.com.au TO CHECK AVAILIBILITY BEFORE BOOKING TOUR IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING ALONE

TOUR INCLUDES: Accommodation (twin share) Wilpena Resort, permanent tents and camp stretchers at Iga Warta with ability to upgrade to twin share bungalow, breakfasts, morning & afternoon teas, lunches, evening meals, Ridgetop tour at Arkaroola and tours at Iga Warta as stated on itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED: optional tours & mobile phone calls, alcoholic drinks.

TOUR CONDITIONS: “JUST CRUISIN” reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change. Tour costs do not include additional accommodation, meals and incidental expenses incurred from flooding, natural delays, unavailable connections or other unforseen circumstances. It is suggested travel insurance is purchased to cover additional accommodation, meals and incidental expenses resulting from flooding, natural delays unavailable connections or other unforeseen expenses prior to departure. Due to the nature and remoteness of outback travel it is suggested anyone with health problems should seek advice from their doctor if necessary.
CANCELLATIONS : More than 14 days prior to departure will incur $100.00 Admin. Fee. Between 14 days and 48 hours cancellation incurs a 20% fee of full payment. Between 48 hours and 24 hours 50% fee of full payment. Less than 24 hours or fail to board - no refund.
No refunds will be made for services not availed once travel has commenced.


DON’T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don’t forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.