Dear Coates Travellers,
We are grateful that Australia-based travel is now becoming more accessible and reliable. It is great to be getting back out there again, seeing some incredible wildlife, enjoying the open roads and simply being out in nature.
For those of you ready to get back out there, we still have places available on two of our exciting small group, outback expeditions to South Australia.
Both tours visit Lake Eyre, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy and Muloorina Station.
Lake Eyre is Australia’s largest salt lake, crossing three state borders and home to the lowest natural point in Australia; Wilpena Pound is an iconic Australian landmark found in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, described as a natural amphitheatre which covers over 8000 hectares; Coober Pedy is a unique and memorable opal mining town where homes, hotels and churches are built below-ground (‘dugouts’); and Muloorina Station lies on the banks of the Frome river and is great place for spotting wildlife.
Our South Australia, Lake Eyre & the Flinders Ranges tour from Alice Springs to Adelaide includes an unforgettable visit to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Northern Flinders Ranges. This sanctuary is home to the shy and endangered Yellow-Footed Rock-Wallaby, and while here we will take part in the spectacular Ridge Top Tour. This tour travels through beautifully rugged outback country and ends at the magnificent Sillers Lookout offering breathtaking views of the ranges and beyond, where you can enjoy a cuppa and sweet treat.
Our South Australian Outback trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs on the other hand, takes the Birdsville, Strzelecki and Oodnadatta desert tracks; some of the best outback drives in the country. We will visit iconic outback towns Innaminccka and Birdsville, and the historical sites of explorers Burke and Wills (the first Europeans to cross Australia from south to north) including gravesites and the Dig Tree.
South Australian, Lake Eyre & Flinders Ranges
Alice Springs to Adelaide
This adventure showcases some of the South Australian outback’s most spectacular scenery and unique wildlife.
Highlights:
The opal mining town of Coober Pedy, where homes, hotels and churches are built below-ground.
Lake Eyre – a vast, dry, shimmering salt pan that crosses three state borders and contains the lowest natural point in Australia
Muloorina Station on the banks of the Frome river; an excellent area for wildlife spotting
The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Ridge Top Tour provides spectacular views of the Flinders Ranges and is home to Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby
Wilpena Pound – an iconic Australian landmark found in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, described as a natural amphitheatre of mountains covering over 8000 hectares
Flinders Ranges – the most extensive mountain range in South Australia; dusty red roads wind through towering cliffs and deep craters
Max 6 passengers in 2 lead 4WD vehicles plus 4 passengers in 2 Tag-Along 4WD vehicles
11 Day Camping Safari
Date:13 – 23 May 2021
Please CLICK HERE for more information.
South Australian Outback Expedition
Adelaide to Alice Springs
Our travels take us on three of Australia’s iconic outback tracks – The Strezelecki, Birdsville and Oodnadatta.
Steeped in history, natural wonders and rich cultural heritage, these are possibly our most fascinating and historic outback trails.
Highlights:
Wilpena Pound – an iconic Australian landmark found in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, described as a natural amphitheatre of mountains covering over 8000 hectares
Visit the outback towns of Innamincka & Birdsville and drive the Strezlecki & Oodnadatta desert tracks.
Muloorina Station lies on the banks of the Frome River; a great area for wildlife spotting
Lake Eyre – Australia’s largest salt lake is a vast, dry, shimmering salt pan that crosses three state borders and contains the lowest natural point in Australia
The unique and memorable opal mining town of Coober Pedy, where homes, hotels and churches are built below-ground.
Max 6 passengers in 2 lead 4WD vehicles plus 4 passengers in 2 Tag-Along 4WD vehicles
15 Day Camping Safari
Date: 31 May – 14 June 2021
Please CLICK HERE for more information.
From all of us at Coates, stay safe and we hope to see you out there again soon.
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