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Secrets of Eyre Peninsula

6 Day tour

DAY 1
 
Our adventure begins north from Adelaide as we venture into the Southern Flinders Ranges. The tour jumps on board a Pichi Richi Camel Trek and discover South Australia's premier National Park. This is followed by a Bush Tucker lunch in this pristine environment.

We stop off along the way to take in typical rural cities and towns.

At the end of the first day’s journey we climb Mount Wudinna - second largest in size - for a magical sunset. That night as we experience our first bush camp near some granite outcrops on the edge of the Gawler Ranges National Park.

DAY 2
 
After a short drive we board the MV Investigator for a 4-5 hr cruise (own cost at $120 Inc GST). It’s a relaxing day viewing and swimming with dolphins and Australian sea lions.
 
We then visit the famous Murphy's Haystacks - the weird and wonderful - 100,000 year old granite inselbergs shaped by the sands of time.

Its then on to Venus Bay - a shelterd beautiful bay where on an enjoyable coastal walk we catch sight of dolphins as they frolic in and out of the waves.

Over night at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat our hosts Hassie, Jo and family takes on an unique nocturnal spotlighting tour looking for Australia's National Emblems - Kangaroos, Wombats and Emus.

DAY 3

This day you have many options! You can relax on a private beach, make some beautiful bush or coastal walks or spend the day with Hassie exploring the region and around Coodlie Park.
 
Enjoy the tranquillity and freedom of open space!

You will stay another night at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat.

DAY 4

This morning we go to the Colton Bakery - a unique wood fired bakery on the side of the highway with a honesty pay system. We meet Mark the owner of Colton Bakery and walk through this interesting bakery.

Then it's to Walkers Rock where we learn to Surf! Kingo - an Eyre Peninsula Legend has given up teaching students in school to now teaching learn to surf up and down the Eyre Peninsula coastline.

So we head out by 4 Wheel Drive on to a beautiful deserted beach and spend the next two hours mastering the surf breaks.
 
Lunch is at Elliston’s Great Ocean Tourist Drive, with stunning sculptures which contrast against the Investigator group of Islands in the back ground.

We then travel to Locks Well and admire the view and the man made 291 steps down to the Locks Well beach.

We drive through an old settlement called Nowhere Else, before settling for the night in Port Lincoln.

Please note:

During the winter tours [June, July and August] when it is pretty cold for surfing we have an exciting 4WD Drive experience to the Billion Stars Hotel in the sand dunes of Lake.

DAY 5

Today is an extreme day of fun!!!!

Those that dare come face to face with the Great White Shark on a day tour [optional experience $385] which includes a video highlights of your experience.

Those not wishing to be quite so extreme have the opportunity to swim with Tuna - it is like swimming with lightening as these unique fish go into a frenzy while being fed as you snorkle your way around the ring!

This tour is followed by a visit to Glen Forest Wildlife Park.

Once the shark crew arrive back we head to Cowell for a great overnight aussie pub experience.

DAY 6

Travel on to Adelaide passing Cowell, Whyalla and Pt Augusta and through the eastern side of the Flinders Ranges and Horrick's Pass before enjoying our last awesome bush walk at Alligator Gorge.

As we travel through the picturesque Clare Valley which gives you a chance to reflect on the experiences over the last eight action packed days as we head for South Australia’s capital city Adelaide.

Tours Run: Twice monthly, email request Cost: $840 Additional information: $780 Adelaide Travellers Inn Price