Western Wildlife Experience Reverse

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9 days (ex Perth/Wave Rock)

Destinations visited: Australia, South Australia, Adelaide, Western Australia, Perth, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

This is not only one of the world's great road trips across the vast plains of the mighty Nullarbor, but also an opportunity to encounter the best of Australian wildlife up close. This journey provides opportunities to spot a kangaroo, wombat, emu and dingo in the wild. Learning to surf, swimming with dolphins, taking in stunning Australian coastal scenery and kicking back in character-filled Aussie pubs, make this trip the ultimate for those looking for a wild and nature-filled journey through Australia's outback and remote regions.

Highlights

Explore Wave Rock and the Darling Ranges.
Travel across the vast plains of the Nullarbor .
Learn to ride the waves at one of Australia's best surfing spots.
Go swimming with dolphins on the Eyre Peninsula.
Spot unique Australian wildlife.
Discover the mighty Flinders Ranges in South Australia.
Visit the delightful city of Adelaide.

Itinerary

Day 1 Perth/Wave Rock/Fitzgerald River National Park

Depart the Western Australian capital of Perth and travel over the Darling Ranges. Explore Wave Rock before discovering the wonders of the biosphere of Fitzgerald River National Park.

Days 2-3 Esperance/Cape Le Grand National Park

Travel through Esperance on Western Australia's south coast to Cape Le Grand National Park. Enjoy the Western Australian attractions of granite, bush and beach with hikes, swimming, snorkelling and fishing all on offer.

Days 4-5 The Great Australian Bight/Nullarbor Plain

See the old telegraph town of Eucla that has been buried by sand dunes. Explore the huge expanses of karst limestone in the Nullabor and its enormous underground lake system. Keep an eye out for the full gamut of native Australian wildlife.

Day 6 Eyre Peninsula

Stop at the sublime stretch of coastline that is Bairds Bay. perhaps take the opportunity to head out to sea and swim with the dolphins and sea lions. Wonder at the curious formations of Murphy's Haystacks and explore the Talia caves before picking up the pace with some exhilarating sandboarding down nearby sand dunes.

Days 7-8 Port Lincoln

Feel brave? Head out and come face-to-face with a Great White Shark on an optional cage dive. Otherwise, learn to surf the waves at one of Australia's top surf spots. Visit the spectacular Australian coastlines of the Whalers Way Conservation Park then see Australia's unique creatures at the Glen Forest Wildlife Park. After a day of action, spend the night relaxing at a quintessential Aussie pub.

Day 9 Flinders Ranges/Adelaide

Journey into the rusty, rugged gorges, abandoned homesteads and ghost gums of the southern Flinders Ranges National Park before finishing the adventure in Adelaide, also known as the 'City of Churches'.

Group Size

Maximum of 18 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (4 nts), Bush camp (no facilities) (3 nts), Farmstay (1 nt)

Transport

Minivan

Budget

Allow AUD $200 for meals not included.

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