Day 1: Adelaide, Clare Valley, Port Augusta
Your incredible journey through South Australia begins today. Depart Adelaide and head to the verdant Clare Valley wine region. Home to an emerging gourmet food scene, this charmingly secluded region is known for its rolling countryside and welcoming country pubs. At Watervale Hotel, enjoy a delicious two-course lunch made from hyper-local and fresh produce with a glass of wine before continuing to Port Augusta. Check in to your hotel where you’ll enjoy dinner.
Day 2: Kimba, Ceduna
Depart Port Augusta and travel to Kimba, known as the ‘halfway point across Australia’. Continue to Pildappa Rock for lunch, then journey to the coastal town of Ceduna.
Day 3: Ceduna, Streaky Bay
Take a tour of the Ceduna Arts and Culture Centre, which provides skills, workshops, training, materials, a working environment and facilities for the creation of Aboriginal art. Depart Ceduna and head to Point Labatt, where you may be able to spot some sea lions at one of the only permanent breeding colonies on Australia’s mainland. Take a short drive around Point Westall before settling into the historic Streaky Bay Motel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Ellison, Port Lincoln
Today, travel from Streaky Bay to Port Lincoln, stopping en route for morning tea at Murphy’s Haystacks. These unique pink granite boulders offer a striking photo opportunity, so be ready to capture the moment. After your Insider Experience, continue to Port Lincoln where you’ll check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Insider Experience – Bush Tucker
Join an immersive and interactive guided bush tucker experience at Wild Yarnbala. Enjoy the rare chance to venture into the grassy she-oak woodland and forage for bush tucker before enjoying a live performance of the didgeridoo while feasting on woodfired pizza and sipping local pours.
Day 5: Port Lincoln, Whalers Way, Coffin Bay
After breakfast, drive along Whalers Way, stopping at a lookout over Lincoln National Park. Continue into the park itself where you’ll have the option to walk up Stamford Hill. Later, enjoy an Insider Experience. Return to Port Lincoln this evening where you’ll enjoy dinner.
Insider Experience – Coffin Bay Oysters
Travel to a Coffin Bay oyster farm to discover the history of oyster farming and master the art of shucking like a pro. Best of all, you'll get to savour six freshly shucked oysters during your visit.
Day 6: Port Lincoln, Whyalla
Today, discover the maritime magic at Whyalla. Join a tour of HMAS Whyalla at the Whyalla Maritime Museum and learn about steelmaking, ship building and the local culture and history. Dinner this evening is at the Eyre Hotel for a pub-style meal (additional expense) before spending the rest of the night at leisure.
Day 7: Whyalla, Adelaide
En route to Adelaide, make a stop at the Wadlata Outback Centre. Wander the centre’s Tunnel of Time exhibition, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Flinders Ranges and the Outback evolved into the dramatic landscape it is today. Continue to Adelaide where you’ll enjoy a memorable Farewell Dinner at your hotel's award-winning restaurant.
Day 8: Depart Adelaide
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.
