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27 Feb - 05 March 2021 Flinders Ranges Mildura - Flinders Ranges - 7 Days / 6 Nights

27 February 2021 - 05 March 2021

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Accommodation Destination Duration

Best Western Chaffey International Motor Inn Mildura 1 Night

Wilpena Pound Resort Flinders Ranges 4 Nights

Rydges Pit Lane Hotel Murraylands 1 Night

Price Twin Share/Double per person $2995 Solo Traveller $3495

Included TOUR COST INCLUDES: Air conditioned, restroom equipped vehicle travel with experienced crew Twin share accommodation with ensuite facilities Meals as per the itinerary All entry fees to sightseeing activities as listed in the itinerary

Excluded TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: Travel insurance Items of a personal nature eg laundry/phone and any optional extras/trips Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages plus meals not listed in the itinerary

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Day 1: Best Western Chaffey International Motor Inn, Mildura (Sat, 27 February)

Day Itinerary Welcome to our wonderful tour to the Flinders Ranges. Here we’ll discover some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the country. Sit back, relax, and get to know your fellow adventurers as we start our 7-day tour. Today is a full day of travel. We stop for convenience breaks and lunch before arriving in Mildura for our first night together (lunch in Charlton/ dinner in hotel).

Mildura is located in the state of Victoria in southern Australia and is primarily known for its great food and local wineries. Set on the banks of the , paddle steamer cruises and chartered houseboat tours are popular activities in Mildura, while Apex Park is a large inland beach ideal for swimming. Don’t miss the Sunraysia Farmers Market, where you can find excellent local produce such as grapes, avocados and almonds, and continue on to visit the region’s esteemed wineries (such as Trentham Estate and Oak Valley Estate). Outdoor enthusiasts can go walking in the Perry Sandhills, while there are also plenty of walking trails surrounding the Murray River and camping is readily available. Finally, a trip to Murray Sunset National Park to visit the Pink Lakes is also highly recommended.

Overnight: Best Western Chaffey International Motor Inn Located in the thriving city of Mildura, the Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn is ideally situated a short 3km from the grand Murray River, from which guests can explore the regions natural attractions, heritage trails, museums, galleries and extensive offering of food and wine.

Best Western Chaffey is an ideal venue for family groups. Its larger-than-average, drive-to-the-door suites allow for extra room ensuring a greater level of personal space and comfort. Best Western Chaffey features 38 tastefully, well -appointed suites including two-bedroom apartments. All rooms have King Size Pillowtop Beds, large screen TV’s with Foxtel and Free WIFI.

The Best Western Chaffey is an ideal venue when in Mildura as its location, amenities and range of services are all geared toward making your stay most enjoyable. For outstanding, professional customer service and a convenient location in Mildura, make a reservation at Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn today.

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Included Lunch & dinner

Day 2: Resort, Flinders Ranges (Sun, 28 February)

Day Itinerary With an early start we travel across the South Australian border and through the region. Leaving Murray River county, we arrive in Burra, a town classified by the National Trust. Copper from Burra’s “Monster Mine” saved from bankruptcy in the 1940s. It was the largest metal mine in the country employing 1000 people. Cornish and Welsh miners flocked to Burra to work for the South Australian Mining Association and some set up homes in dugouts hewn out of the banks of the Burra Creek. We push through to Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre of mountains, covering eight times the area of Uluru and is 300 metres higher, such an awe- inspiring vision to behold! Tomorrow we have a chance to discover the extraordinary landscape that is over 800 million years old

Stretching from to Lake Callebonna, the ancient mountain range known as the Flinders Ranges (or simply the Flinders) is the largest in South Australia and is known as an iconic Australian environment. Made up of a number of mountain ranges – the ABC, the Elder, the Chace and the Gammon in the far north - the rugged landscape is characterised by rolling hills, deep gorges, ridges and razorbacks and wide plains. The area is perhaps best known for the improbable rock formation, Wilpena Pound, but also includes wonderful national parks, the historic town of Quorn, the for wine tasting, as well as numerous ancient Aboriginal art sites. Visitors to the Flinders are likely to encounter a wide range of local wildlife including Kangaroos, , Wedge-Tailed Eagles and the rare Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby.

Overnight: Wilpena Pound Resort Wilpena Pound Resort

Located in the Ikara Flinders Ranges, Country, South Australia

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Wilpena Pound Resort is spectacularly located within the Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia - 430kms north of .

This extraordinary landscape is 800 million years old and has been home to Adnyamathanha people for tens of thousands of years. Enjoy a haven of outback hospitality with 60 hotel rooms, a picturesque campground, National Park Visitor Information Centre, restaurant, bar/bistro, swimming pool and general store. Plus, there is so much to see and do.

The resort offers a range of Aboriginal Cultural tours, 4WD tours, guided bush walks and the ‘must-do’ scenic flights over Wilpena Pound. Stop and stay awhile as you soak up the incredible beauty of one of the earth’s oldest landscapes.

Included Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges (Mon, 1 March)

Day Itinerary We meet our local guide who will take us on an insider’s tour of this stunning National Park. The Flinders Ranges are well known for their wildflowers but the dramatic gorges and spectacular peaks are the real highlights of this beautiful part of Australia. We will visit two gorges (subject to weather and road conditions), Brachina Gorge and Bunyeroo Gorge. We then visit Gumcreek Station for lunch before returning to Wilpena late-afternoon.

Included All meals

Day 4: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges (Tue, 2 March)

Day Itinerary Today we visit , located at the top of the . Major transcontinental rail services pass through Port Augusta as do the major east/west and north/south highways. The town was once an important base for arid land explorations to the north and later became a busy shipping port. We take a brief look around, then embark on an historical train journey aboard the Pichi Richi Rail. This section of rail line is the original Port Augusta to line which travels through the famous Pichi Richi Pass to the historic township of Quorn. The railway heritage is reflected in the names of some of the old hotels - The Grand Junction and the Trans Continental. After lunch at the Great Northern Lodge, we continue north stopping at the Kanyaka Homestead just off the main road. Before

P a g e | 6 returning to Wilpena, we spend some time at the Jeff Morgan Art Gallery. Jeff has a superb reputation in the art world with his awe-inspiring creations.

Included All meals

Day 5: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges (Wed, 3 March)

Day Itinerary Today we discover Wilpena Pound at leisure with a free day. You may like to take to the skies with an optional scenic flight (own expense) over stunning the ranges or embark on a spectacular bush walk. Or you may like to just relax at the resort – the choice is yours. All activities today are at your own expense. Tonight, we observe the ever- changing colours of sunset over Wilpena Pound. Marvel at this vast ancient landscape from a spectacular viewing location before dinner at the resort

Included All meals

Day 6: Rydges Pit Lane Hotel, Murraylands (Thu, 4 March)

Day Itinerary We have a travel day ahead as we say goodbye to the spectacular Flinders Ranges. We follow the scenic route through the small settlements of Laura and Gladstone before passing through the Clare Valley and Barossa wine regions. Of course, we can’t visit the Barossa without a wine tasting! Our overnight accommodation is The Bend, a world class motor sport facility

The region known as Murraylands lies east of the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the area surrounding the Murray River. This popular tourist region is blessed with interesting historic towns, gorgeous natural scenery and fun outdoor activities, making it a great destination for a family vacation. While the river provides a constant source of activity, some special highlights of the Murraylands region include Mannum, the birthplace of Australia’s first paddle-steamer and home to the Mannum Dock Museum of River History; the gorgeous Sturt Reserve (near Murray Bridge), with many kid-friendly attractions; and kayaking and hiking around the astonishing limestone cliffs of Big Bend. Other recommended things to do include visiting the farmers’ markets of this agricultural hub and stargazing at one of the region’s many riverside campsites.

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Overnight: Rydges Pit Lane Hotel Situated in the main building of Australia’s world-class motorsports facility, The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend, Rydges Pit Lane Hotel is an ideal option for both business and leisure travellers looking for a unique stay. The hotel offers a selection of rooms and suites, all of which feature amenities such as air-conditioning, LCD TVs, and free Wi-Fi access. During their stay, guests can enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant and bar. Those looking to keep up a fitness routine during their stay can make use of the hotel gym.

Included Breakfast & dinner

Day 7: End of Itinerary (Fri, 5 March)

Day Itinerary We head home today, skirting the edge of the picturesque Grampians and the gold-rush town of Ballarat. We arrive in Melbourne late afternoon.

Included Breakfast

Itinerary Terms and Conditions Alterations to the itinerary may occur – a final confirmed itinerary will be provided with your travel documentation approximately 3 weeks prior to departure

Tour cost based on a minimum of 14 passengers.