Collect your rental vehicle in Adelaide and begin the journey north toward the magnificent Flinders Ranges. This is the longest single driving leg of your trip, taking you away from the city and into the vast landscapes of South Australia's interior. As you travel north, look out for the community sculptures near Dublin, including the Tin Man and Flying Saucer. Continue toward Port Wakefield and Port Pirie, where the landscape begins to feel increasingly open and remote. Along the way, you'll pass the Barunga Ranges and one of the region's large wind farms before reaching Port Augusta, a regional hub where the Outback meets the coast. Continue inland through Quorn, one of the Flinders Ranges' historic townships, before arriving in Hawker, often regarded as a gateway to the Outback. This is a sensible place to refuel and pick up any essentials before continuing to Rawnsley Park Station. Your home for the next three nights is a working sheep station nestled beneath the dramatic scenery of Wilpena Pound. After checking in, you'll have time to settle into your Eco Villa before heading out again for a memorable sunset excursion. In the late afternoon, join the Sunset on the Chace small-group tour. Travel across the property in a 4WD vehicle, looking for native wildlife before reaching Yaltaordla Hill for a spectacular 360-degree panorama. As the sun sinks behind Rawnsley Bluff and the Chace Range, enjoy a sparkling wine or beer accompanied by freshly prepared canapés. Meals: Breakfast provisions at the accommodation; beverages and canapés on the sunset tour

Highlights

The Road to the Outback

The drive from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges is an adventure in itself, passing through regional townships, agricultural landscapes, and increasingly rugged terrain. Stops around Port Augusta and Quorn offer glimpses into the history of South Australia's interior, while Hawker provides a final opportunity to refuel and prepare for the more remote landscapes ahead.

Rawnsley Park Station and Wilpena Pound

Set at the foot of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station is a 12,000-hectare working sheep station surrounded by the striking geology of the Flinders Ranges. Its combination of rugged scenery, open skies, and native wildlife makes it an exceptional base for exploring one of Australia's most ancient landscapes.

Sunset on the Chace

A 40-minute 4WD journey takes you across the property to a scenic lookout where the late-afternoon light transforms the surrounding ranges. Enjoy sweeping views from Yaltaordla Hill, with Rawnsley Bluff and the Chace Range providing a dramatic backdrop. Sparkling wine or beer and canapés make this an especially memorable introduction to the Outback.

Accommodations

Rawnsley Park Station (or similar)

Nestled at the foot of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station spans some 12,000 hectares amid rugged scenery. During your stay at this working sheep station, experience the landscape's natural beauty and wildlife with your choice of room. Accommodation styles vary to include secluded bush campsites, powered camping and caravan sites, shearers quarters, budget cabins, self-contained holiday units, secluded eco-villas, and a homestead, allowing you to make your own vacation.

Location:

Flinders Ranges Way, Hawker SA 5434, Australia

Phone:

+61886480700

Transportation

Collect your intermediate SUV, such as a Kia Sportage or similar, from the Adelaide City depot at 9:00 AM. The drive to the Flinders Ranges takes approximately five hours, covering around 470 km.

by car

Depart:

Adelaide

Arrive:

Rawnsley Park Station

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Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
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On-trip concierge service
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Entry and exit information and assistance
Accommodtion in boutique and 4-star properties
Rental vehicle for 6 calendar days (Days 3–8), including an intermediate SUV such as a Kia Sportage or similar
10 breakfasts, including accommodation breakfast provisions and the cooked bush breakfast on Day 4.
4 lunches, including Chef's-menu lunch during the Barossa Valley winery tour
McLaren Vale Wine Tour – Small-group guided tour visiting three boutique wineries
Sunset on the Chace – Small-group 4WD excursion across Rawnsley Park Station
Daybreak Loop Walk – Guided 3 km bush walk through the foothills of Rawnsley Bluff
Wilpena Pound Scenic Flight – 45-minute shared scenic flight over Wilpena Pound
Uncork the Barossa Wine Tour – Small-group guided winery tour
Island Life Wildlife Tour – Guided small-group Kangaroo Island experience
Flinders Chase Focus Tour – Guided small-group excursion to Flinders Chase National Park

Not included in the final price

International flights tickets
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
Domestic flights
Dinners and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional activities and sightseeing on leisure days

Day 1:

Welcome to Adelaide!

Day 2:

Uncork McLaren Vale: A Taste of South Australia's Wine Country

Day 3:

Into the Outback: Driving to the Flinders Ranges

Day 4:

A Bush Walk at Daybreak and a Scenic Flight Over Wilpena Pound

Day 5:

At Leisure in the Ancient Landscapes of the Flinders Ranges

Day 6:

From the Outback to Wine Country: Clare Valley and the Barossa

Day 7:

Uncork the Barossa: A Day of Wine, Food, and Local Flavors

Day 8:

Scenic Drives Through the Adelaide Hills and Onward to Kangaroo Island

Day 9:

Island Life: Wildlife, Bush Walks, and Sea Lions

Day 10:

Flinders Chase National Park: Remarkable Rocks and Wild Coastal Landscapes

Day 11: