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Flinders Ranges Walk – 8 Days

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OVERVIEW

Access the heart of the Australian Outback and hike the ancient sun-seared landscape of the remote Flinders Ranges. Fascinating geology and red ochre vistas make for unforgettable walking that’ll take your breath away.

On the gentler side, walk Wilpena Pound floor encircled by a one-of-a-kind colossal natural amphitheatre. In other valleys, native cypress pines cover gently rounded hills and massive creek beds studded with majestic river red gums. We take care of every last detail so you can relax and fully experience this ancient landscape that once stood taller than the Himalayas.

Highlights

  • The ancient rocks of Alligator Gorge
  • Dutchman’s Stern with panoramic views from the summit
  • Hiking from Black Gap over Bridal Gap into Wilpena Pound
  • Unrivalled views from the summit of Rawnsley Bluff and over the Heysen Range
  • All meals, including a campfire dinner one night and a winery lunch on your last day

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK
GROUP GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging

Grade 4 - Moderate to Challenging

Longer walking distances, up to 20km +. Steep hill sections and rough terrain. Walking experience and active lifestyle necessary.
PRICE FROM
$ 4255

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 825

Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of a room when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.

per person

  • 30+ Years Experience

  • Eco Travel

  • Two Guides

  • Pack Free

CONTACT US
DOWNLOAD PDF
Departure Dates
Book now

MAP

ITINERARY

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8

DAY 1
WELCOME DINNER AND MEET YOUR GUIDES

We start our tour in Adelaide and once you have made your way to the well appointed hotel in the heart of Adelaide there will be a welcome dinner and a briefing about the details of the exciting journey ahead. Adelaide also boasts some fantastic parkland next to the CBD for you to enjoy and explore when arriving this day.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Mantra Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.

DAY 2
ADELAIDE TO MELROSE AND ALLIGATOR GORGE WALK

Depart Adelaide at 8.30 am. Travel to Melrose in the southern Flinders Ranges. In the afternoon, walk and explore Alligator Gorge  Mount Remarkable National Park—optional trips to Ali’s lookout and Gorge lookout.

Walks: Easy / 4 km / 2 hrs.

Elevation Gain +  130m approx.

Elevation Loss – 130m approx.

Meals:  Breakfast, Picnic at Alligator Gorge. Dine at a very authentic Australian outback hotel

Accommodation: Authentic Australian hotel at Melrose with ensuite rooms

DAY 3
MELROSE TO THE NORTHERN FLINDERS VIA DUTCHMAN'S STERN

Heading further north, we hike in the Dutchman’s Stern section of the Flinders Ranges. This circuit walk includes an outstanding variety of flora and panoramic views from the summit area.

Walks: Moderate / 10.5 km / 4-5 hrs

Elevation Gain + 398m

Elevation Loss – 398m

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the pub, lunch pack, and chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 4
BLACK GAP TO WILPENA POUND ON THE HEYSEN TRAIL

Hike from Black Gap over Bridal Gap into Wilpena Pound on the Heysen Trail. There’s an optional side trip to Wangara Lookout. The floor of the Pound offers delightful flat walking. The area was farmed until 1904 by the Hill family leaving historic buildings behind. In the late afternoon, we’ll venture over to a small hill and watch the sunset while sipping champagne.

Walks: Moderate / 14 km / 5 – 6 hrs / short option available

Elevation Gain +  350m approx

Elevation Loss – 175m approx

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack, and dinner and drinks around a campfire

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 5
RAWNSLEY BLUFF WALK

Hike to the summit of Rawnsley Bluff and be treated to unrivalled views over the Chace and Elder Ranges with the added bonus of views inside the Pound. Lunch at the Bluff is a real highlight. An easier option will include a walk to see Indigenous rock art and a visit to historic Old Wilpena Station, where there are numerous buildings and relics to explore at a leisurely pace.

Walks: Challenging/ 10 km / 6 hrs. / short option is available

Elevation Gain +  520m approx.

Elevation Loss – 520m approx.

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack and a chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 6
WILCOLO CURCUIT & BUNYEROO LOOKOUT

The rolling hills of the Bunyeroo Valley present a gentler face of the Flinders Ranges. Even though
Bunyeroo Valley does not scale the heights of Wilpena Pound, it provides rewarding views of the
peaks. The walking trail begins on the purplish shales and open cypress pine woodland of the Bunyeroo Formation and Wilcolo Creek. The trail then follows a small creek through the ABC Range
to the gentle rolling country beyond.

Walks: Moderate / 12 km / 5 hrs. /

Elevation Gain  223m

Elevation Loss 223m

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack, and a chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 7
WILPENA POUND COMPLEX TO TANDERRA SADDLE

Today’s climb will take us to rewarding views back over the ABC and Heysen Range and the pound (a huge natural Amphitheatre) is one of a kind. We will stop here to have lunch to take time to take in the incredible view.

Walks: Mostly moderate to challenging / 12 km / 5-6 hrs.

Elevation Gain +  500m approx.

Elevation Loss – 500m approx.

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack and a chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed.

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station in rooms with ensuites

DAY 8
BACK TO ADELAIDE VIA CLARE AND LUNCH AT A WINERY

Today we travel back to Adelaide via the historic settlement of Orroroo. The next stop is Clare and the stunning Clare Valley, where we have lunch at a winery, a South Australian tradition that can’t be avoided. We arrive back in Adelaide by around 5.00 pm.

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed and lunch on the way back

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Cosy Stays

  • All Inclusive

  • Epic Hikes

  • Chef prepared meals

  • Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • The best of the Flinders Ranges walks
  • Luggage transport
  • 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
  • 8 nights’ comfortable accommodation with ensuites
  • Chef prepared restaurant meals, including 2-course a la carte dinners.
  • All transport from Adelaide
  • National Park admission
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

Your first night in Adelaide is at Mantra Hindmarsh which enjoys a prestigious location in Adelaide city centre. The hotel also features a fully licensed restaurant and bar, a lounge bar and a street side cafe and provides easy access to the city.

In Melrose (southern Flinders Ranges) you’ll spend a night in the historic Star Hotel. The rooms are ensuite, hotel-style rooms, as well as a couple of converted trucks that are an experience in themselves.

For the remaining five nights, we’ll base ourselves at Rawnsley Park, near Wilpena Pound. At this outback accommodation, we’ll stay in studio-style motel rooms with ensuites and enjoy campfires and star gazing at night.

Dinners will be prepared by professional chefs at the Woolshed at Rawnsley, including pizzas one night around a campfire . Every day we will wake to a cooked breakfast in the restaurant to ready ourselves for the upcoming day’s walk. The packed lunches complete the circle, ensuring that your appetite is always satisfied. In fact, you can look forward to having lunch daily at some of the most incredible locations this country offers. Walker’s lunches are enhanced by trail mix.

  • Night 1

  • Night 2

  • NIGHTS 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

FITNESS GUIDE

It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed.  Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.

The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.

ngraph

DISTANCE - ABOVE AVERAGE

Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan.

Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Also include walks on consecutive days to help your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day.

Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

ELEVATION - ABOVE AVERAGE

Elevation training is a major consideration in your overall training program. You must include walks with serious hill climbs.

If you do not have access to hills, it is essential to replicate the elevation level you will be undertaking in any way possible such as on a treadmill or stair climber. Walking up and down stairs at work, at a local oval with a grandstand, or up and down small hills is incredibly useful. Also, prioritising resistance weight training will help you develop overall muscle strength.  Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems, opposed to distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking.

If high altitude is a factor, incorporate sessions at a higher altitude to acclimatise your body to reduced oxygen levels if you are able to. Ensure you can comfortably walk the average elevation per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

TERRAIN

ROCKY TERRAIN

Whilst preparing for walking on rocky terrain, you must focus on the development of balance, strength, and agility.

Integrate targeted strength exercises, such as lunges, squats, and step-ups, to strengthen your leg muscles, with a particular emphasis on improving stability on uneven surfaces. Balancing exercises are essential. Undertake core strength activity, coupled with exercises such as planks and Russian twists to enhance balance. As you progress, include hikes on progressively rougher terrain if you can. Additionally, the appropriate footwear with good ankle support and tread for grip are essential. Stay mindful, watch your step, and use trekking poles for added stability.

MOUNTAINOUS / UNDULATING TERRAIN

As terrain associated with mountain climbs is often somewhat uneven and rocky, balancing and core exercises are vital.

Try to also include some form of elevation in more than 50% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up mountains or hills, up and down stairs at work, or up and down at a local oval with a grandstand is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems not distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking. Concentrate on doing lots of squats and lunges to build your glute muscles.

GENERAL INFO

Some tracks are rough and rocky, so we’ll cover shorter distances on those hikes. Full-day walks average 13-18 km. There are great opportunities for fit walkers to challenge themselves, as there are rugged peaks to climb and remote gorges to explore. This trip operates with two experienced and knowledgeable, fun-loving guides so we can offer easier and more challenging walk options along the way.

You’ll enjoy dining at the Woolshed Restaurant – they also have an exclusive range of boutique wines to try. Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

You tour will start on the evening of Day 1, with a welcome dinner with your fellow walkers and Auswalk guides. You will depart Adelaide at approx 8.30am on Day 2, and arrive back in Adelaide at approx 5pm on the final day of the tour.

For what to bring, please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips, we advise that you purchase travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred by our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

INFORMATION PACK

For over 30 years, we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know that you’ll have many more questions even with that in mind. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks from departure outlining all the fine details and much more.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

DEPARTURE DATES

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  • 30 Apr 2027
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    $825
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Overview

OVERVIEW

Access the heart of the Australian Outback and hike the ancient sun-seared landscape of the remote Flinders Ranges. Fascinating geology and red ochre vistas make for unforgettable walking that’ll take your breath away.

On the gentler side, walk Wilpena Pound floor encircled by a one-of-a-kind colossal natural amphitheatre. In other valleys, native cypress pines cover gently rounded hills and massive creek beds studded with majestic river red gums. We take care of every last detail so you can relax and fully experience this ancient landscape that once stood taller than the Himalayas.

Highlights

  • The ancient rocks of Alligator Gorge
  • Dutchman’s Stern with panoramic views from the summit
  • Hiking from Black Gap over Bridal Gap into Wilpena Pound
  • Unrivalled views from the summit of Rawnsley Bluff and over the Heysen Range
  • All meals, including a campfire dinner one night and a winery lunch on your last day

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK
GROUP GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging

Grade 4 - Moderate to Challenging

Longer walking distances, up to 20km +. Steep hill sections and rough terrain. Walking experience and active lifestyle necessary.
PRICE FROM
$ 4255

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 825

Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.

per person

  • 30+ Years Experience

  • Eco Travel

  • Two Guides

  • Pack Free

CONTACT US
DOWNLOAD PDF
Departure Dates
Book now
Map

MAP

Itinerary

ITINERARY

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8

DAY 1
WELCOME DINNER AND MEET YOUR GUIDES

We start our tour in Adelaide and once you have made your way to the well appointed hotel in the heart of Adelaide there will be a welcome dinner and a briefing about the details of the exciting journey ahead. Adelaide also boasts some fantastic parkland next to the CBD for you to enjoy and explore when arriving this day.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Mantra Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.

DAY 2
ADELAIDE TO MELROSE AND ALLIGATOR GORGE WALK

Depart Adelaide at 8.30 am. Travel to Melrose in the southern Flinders Ranges. In the afternoon, walk and explore Alligator Gorge  Mount Remarkable National Park—optional trips to Ali’s lookout and Gorge lookout.

Walks: Easy / 4 km / 2 hrs.

Elevation Gain +  130m approx.

Elevation Loss – 130m approx.

Meals:  Breakfast, Picnic at Alligator Gorge. Dine at a very authentic Australian outback hotel

Accommodation: Authentic Australian hotel at Melrose with ensuite rooms

DAY 3
MELROSE TO THE NORTHERN FLINDERS VIA DUTCHMAN'S STERN

Heading further north, we hike in the Dutchman’s Stern section of the Flinders Ranges. This circuit walk includes an outstanding variety of flora and panoramic views from the summit area.

Walks: Moderate / 10.5 km / 4-5 hrs

Elevation Gain + 398m

Elevation Loss – 398m

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the pub, lunch pack, and chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 4
BLACK GAP TO WILPENA POUND ON THE HEYSEN TRAIL

Hike from Black Gap over Bridal Gap into Wilpena Pound on the Heysen Trail. There’s an optional side trip to Wangara Lookout. The floor of the Pound offers delightful flat walking. The area was farmed until 1904 by the Hill family leaving historic buildings behind. In the late afternoon, we’ll venture over to a small hill and watch the sunset while sipping champagne.

Walks: Moderate / 14 km / 5 – 6 hrs / short option available

Elevation Gain +  350m approx

Elevation Loss – 175m approx

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack, and dinner and drinks around a campfire

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 5
RAWNSLEY BLUFF WALK

Hike to the summit of Rawnsley Bluff and be treated to unrivalled views over the Chace and Elder Ranges with the added bonus of views inside the Pound. Lunch at the Bluff is a real highlight. An easier option will include a walk to see Indigenous rock art and a visit to historic Old Wilpena Station, where there are numerous buildings and relics to explore at a leisurely pace.

Walks: Challenging/ 10 km / 6 hrs. / short option is available

Elevation Gain +  520m approx.

Elevation Loss – 520m approx.

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack and a chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 6
WILCOLO CURCUIT & BUNYEROO LOOKOUT

The rolling hills of the Bunyeroo Valley present a gentler face of the Flinders Ranges. Even though
Bunyeroo Valley does not scale the heights of Wilpena Pound, it provides rewarding views of the
peaks. The walking trail begins on the purplish shales and open cypress pine woodland of the Bunyeroo Formation and Wilcolo Creek. The trail then follows a small creek through the ABC Range
to the gentle rolling country beyond.

Walks: Moderate / 12 km / 5 hrs. /

Elevation Gain  223m

Elevation Loss 223m

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack, and a chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station with ensuite rooms

DAY 7
WILPENA POUND COMPLEX TO TANDERRA SADDLE

Today’s climb will take us to rewarding views back over the ABC and Heysen Range and the pound (a huge natural Amphitheatre) is one of a kind. We will stop here to have lunch to take time to take in the incredible view.

Walks: Mostly moderate to challenging / 12 km / 5-6 hrs.

Elevation Gain +  500m approx.

Elevation Loss – 500m approx.

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed, lunch pack and a chef-prepared dinner at the Woolshed.

Accommodation: Rawnsley Park Station in rooms with ensuites

DAY 8
BACK TO ADELAIDE VIA CLARE AND LUNCH AT A WINERY

Today we travel back to Adelaide via the historic settlement of Orroroo. The next stop is Clare and the stunning Clare Valley, where we have lunch at a winery, a South Australian tradition that can’t be avoided. We arrive back in Adelaide by around 5.00 pm.

Meals: Cooked breakfast at the Woolshed and lunch on the way back

What’s Included

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Cosy Stays

  • All Inclusive

  • Epic Hikes

  • Chef prepared meals

  • Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • The best of the Flinders Ranges walks
  • Luggage transport
  • 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
  • 8 nights’ comfortable accommodation with ensuites
  • Chef prepared restaurant meals, including 2-course a la carte dinners.
  • All transport from Adelaide
  • National Park admission
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container
Accommodation & Dining

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

Your first night in Adelaide is at Mantra Hindmarsh which enjoys a prestigious location in Adelaide city centre. The hotel also features a fully licensed restaurant and bar, a lounge bar and a street side cafe and provides easy access to the city.

In Melrose (southern Flinders Ranges) you’ll spend a night in the historic Star Hotel. The rooms are ensuite, hotel-style rooms, as well as a couple of converted trucks that are an experience in themselves.

For the remaining five nights, we’ll base ourselves at Rawnsley Park, near Wilpena Pound. At this outback accommodation, we’ll stay in studio-style motel rooms with ensuites and enjoy campfires and star gazing at night.

Dinners will be prepared by professional chefs at the Woolshed at Rawnsley, including pizzas one night around a campfire . Every day we will wake to a cooked breakfast in the restaurant to ready ourselves for the upcoming day’s walk. The packed lunches complete the circle, ensuring that your appetite is always satisfied. In fact, you can look forward to having lunch daily at some of the most incredible locations this country offers. Walker’s lunches are enhanced by trail mix.

  • Night 1

  • Night 2

  • NIGHTS 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Fitness Guide

FITNESS GUIDE

It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed.  Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.

The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.

ngraph

DISTANCE - ABOVE AVERAGE

Distance training is a major consideration in your overall training program. As you progress, incorporate longer walks into your training plan.

Schedule one or two long walks each week, gradually increasing the distance until you can comfortably cover 17-25 km in a single day. Also include walks on consecutive days to help your body adapt to the demands of walking for multiple days in a row. Take every opportunity you can to walk. If you have a fitness watch or phone, you should try to reach >15,000 steps every day.

Ensure you can comfortably walk the average distance per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

ELEVATION - ABOVE AVERAGE

Elevation training is a major consideration in your overall training program. You must include walks with serious hill climbs.

If you do not have access to hills, it is essential to replicate the elevation level you will be undertaking in any way possible such as on a treadmill or stair climber. Walking up and down stairs at work, at a local oval with a grandstand, or up and down small hills is incredibly useful. Also, prioritising resistance weight training will help you develop overall muscle strength.  Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems, opposed to distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking.

If high altitude is a factor, incorporate sessions at a higher altitude to acclimatise your body to reduced oxygen levels if you are able to. Ensure you can comfortably walk the average elevation per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

TERRAIN

ROCKY TERRAIN

Whilst preparing for walking on rocky terrain, you must focus on the development of balance, strength, and agility.

Integrate targeted strength exercises, such as lunges, squats, and step-ups, to strengthen your leg muscles, with a particular emphasis on improving stability on uneven surfaces. Balancing exercises are essential. Undertake core strength activity, coupled with exercises such as planks and Russian twists to enhance balance. As you progress, include hikes on progressively rougher terrain if you can. Additionally, the appropriate footwear with good ankle support and tread for grip are essential. Stay mindful, watch your step, and use trekking poles for added stability.

MOUNTAINOUS / UNDULATING TERRAIN

As terrain associated with mountain climbs is often somewhat uneven and rocky, balancing and core exercises are vital.

Try to also include some form of elevation in more than 50% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up mountains or hills, up and down stairs at work, or up and down at a local oval with a grandstand is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems not distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking. Concentrate on doing lots of squats and lunges to build your glute muscles.

General Info

GENERAL INFO

Some tracks are rough and rocky, so we’ll cover shorter distances on those hikes. Full-day walks average 13-18 km. There are great opportunities for fit walkers to challenge themselves, as there are rugged peaks to climb and remote gorges to explore. This trip operates with two experienced and knowledgeable, fun-loving guides so we can offer easier and more challenging walk options along the way.

You’ll enjoy dining at the Woolshed Restaurant – they also have an exclusive range of boutique wines to try. Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

You tour will start on the evening of Day 1, with a welcome dinner with your fellow walkers and Auswalk guides. You will depart Adelaide at approx 8.30am on Day 2, and arrive back in Adelaide at approx 5pm on the final day of the tour.

For what to bring, please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips, we advise that you purchase travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred by our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

INFORMATION PACK

For over 30 years, we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know that you’ll have many more questions even with that in mind. You will receive a detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks from departure outlining all the fine details and much more.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

Departure Dates

DEPARTURE DATES

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  • 30 Apr 2027
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    $4255

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    $825
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  • 28 May 2027
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    $4255

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    $825
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  • 18 Jul 2027
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    $825
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  • 13 Aug 2027
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  • 22 Aug 2027
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    $825
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  • 9 Sep 2027
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    $825
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