5 DAY ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND COOBER PEDY OPAL

Tour Details

Operator

JUST CRUISIN 4WD TOURS

Destinations

Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track and Coober Pedy

Departs From

Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula, Port Augusta and McLaren Vale

Tour Description

JUST CRUISIN 5 DAY OUTBACK SOUTH AUSTRALIA:

ABORIGINAL CULTURE AT IGA WARTA PLUS OPALS AT COOBER PEDY


DAY 1: Depart Adelaide approximately 7:30AM for Port Augusta, where we explore the Flinders Ranges and Outback in Wadlata Outback Centres Tunnel of Time. Discover its origins, the Aboriginal Dreaming and much more. After lunch we head to Iga Warta to spend some time learning about the Adnyamathanha culture and environment. Tonight after our evening meal we join 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 2: We spend today with Adnyamathanha People at Iga Warta where we experience the rich Aboriginal culture and heritage of the Flinders Ranges and discover the hidden meaning of an ancient land, 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 cultural cookout evening meal. Indulge in an evening meal and learn about traditional cooking methods and preparation of meat, damper and accompanying fruit and vegetables. Followed with cultural activities such as music and Yura Muda storytelling Overnight Iga Warta. (permanent tents with camp stretcher) optional upgrade to twin share bungalow.

DAY 3: After breakfast we travel to our overnight stop William Creek Hotel on the Oodnadatta Track. At William Creek; the worlds most isolated pub you can indulge in a well-deserved Australian beer. The most important claim to fame for William Creek is that it is the smallest town in Australia and that it is located on the worlds largest cattle station (Anna Creek Station) which is 32,500 square kilometres. We can walk along the old Ghan Railway Line to the bridge at Breakfast Time Creek This is a land of contrasts. There’s red gibber plains stretching to the horizon, mound springs (we visit Bubbler Springs and Blanche Cup Springs) which create bush oases and wetlands, red gum lined creeks and vast areas of grey salt bush and spiky spinifex. Remnants of the old Ghan Railway are abundant along the Oodnadatta Track. Overnight William Creek Hotel. Optional flight over The Painted Hills is available at own expense.

DAY 4: Coober Pedy is today's destination. Coober Pedy, in the heart of South Australia’s vast outback is an opal wonderland. We spend some time visiting mines and interpretive centres which a great insight into the town and its mining operations. There are more than 30 opal shops in Coober Pedy if you like to purchase some opal. The town takes its name from the Aboriginal word Kupa (uninitiated man or white man) and Piti (hole). Overnight underground motel.

DAY 5: After breakfast we head to Adelaide via the Explorer Highway to Port Augusta arriving approximately 6:00PM.

COST PER PERSON: $2490:00 (including GST) minimum 2 passengers

TOUR INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation (twin share), 2 nights permanent tents and camp stretchers at Iga Warta with ability to upgrade to twin share bungalow, breakfasts, lunches, evening meals

NOT INCLUDED: optional tours & mobile phone calls, alcoholic beverages

TOUR CONDITIONS: “JUST CRUISIN” reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change.

BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.

DON’T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.

DEPARTURE DATES: MARCH 23RD 2009; JUNE 22ND 2009; AUGUST 3RD 2009