12 Day Eyre Peninsula Deluxe Road Trip
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12 DAY EYRE PENINSULA DELUXE ROAD TRIP DESTINATIONS — The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Destination Adelaide Meals included Hotel 4 Crowne Plaza Adelaide, or similar Welcome to Adelaide! On arrival, make your way to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to explore Adelaide at your own pace. Check in & arrival information. A taxi or Uber from Adelaide airport to your accommodation costs approximately $25 per car. Hotel check in is at 2pm. Should you arrive earlier than this, hotel staff will do all possible to check you in as soon as possible. If your room is not available before check-in time, you are welcome to leave your luggage in storage and explore the surrounding area. DAY 2 Destination Adelaide Clare Valley Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 Clare Country Club, or similar This morning, collect your car from the Hertz rental CBD office and begin your journey North to the Clare Valley. The Clare Valley is a 90 minute drive from Adelaide and home to over 40 cellar doors and wineries, boasting some of the best Riesling in Australia. The recommended route is on the Horrocks Highway. As you begin to approach the Clare Valley region, wineries will start to line the route. Use today as the perfect opportunity to sample what put this region on the map. Approximate distance driven: 143km DAY 3 Destination Clare Valley Flinders Ranges Meals included Breakfast Hotel 3 Wilpena Pound Resort, or similar Today’s drive continues North approximately 290km to the ancient geological region of the Flinders Ranges or Ikara as it is known to the traditional Aboriginal owners. It's a place rich in Aboriginal history and home to a vast array of wildlife. Tonight you’ll be nearing the Wilpena Pound. A massive bowl almost 100 kilometres wide that stands above the surrounding plains, looks like a crater but the rim is actually made up of the stumps of huge mountains, believed to have been as high as the Himalayas, that have been eroded over millennia. It was called a pound by the early settlers in the 1850s – they thought it looked like a traditional sheep pen. DAY 4 Flinders Ranges Scenic Flight Wilpena Pound Flinders Destination Ranges Meals included Breakfast Hotel 3 Wilpena Pound Resort, or similar The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com P1 TOUR ITINERARY This morning you are in for a real treat! Take to the skies on a 20 minute scenic flight over Wilpena Pound. Completing a circuit of Wilpena Pound where your pilot will point out the Elder Range, Edeowie Gorge, Heysen Range, Lake Torrens, Bunyeroo Gorge, Brachina Gorge, St Mary Peak and the Pound Gap. You will clearly see how the Flinders Ranges appears to be a backbone on the landscape. This is an extraordinary sight and great for photographers. This scenic flight is operated by the Wilpena Pound Resort and the resort staff will direct you to the meeting point. After returning to the ground, enjoy the rest of the day to explore the Flinders Ranges at your own pace. Having a vehicle gives you the perfect opportunity to access a huge range of walks or points of interest. DAY 5 Destination Flinders Ranges Quorn Port Augusta Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 Majestic Oasis Apartments, or similar This morning, pack the car and begin your journey South along Flinders Ranges Way towards the town of Quorn. Quorn is an historic town in the Flinders Ranges which came into existence as an important railhead. While here, a visit to the Pichi Richi Railway is a must. Built in the 1870s, this unique railway is the last remaining operating portion of the "Old Ghan" narrow-gauge line. After being abandoned in the 1950's, the Railway was revived in 1974 by the volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society who have progressively restored a remarkable collection of heritage locomotives and carriages. Continue on to Port Augusta, once the main port for the Southern Australian area.The port was the point where wheat and wool were loaded on clipper ships and transported around the world. By the 1970s that had stopped and the town, exploiting its unique position, became the starting point the Nullarbor Plain. DAY 6 Destination Port Augusta Whyalla Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar Departing Port Augusta today, begin the drive down the coast to the town of Whyalla. The Whyalla landscape, coastline and aquatic environs are absolute in contrasts. Where the outback meets the sea, and industry cohabits with nature and vice versa in the most remarkable ways. Continuing south along the coast as Port Lincoln is calling in the heart of the Eyre Peninsula. While here, make time to visit Whalers Way. One of the most popular attractions, with its rugged and majestic coastline, jaw dropping cliffs and blow holes, all providing breathtaking vistas for that perfect photo for your Instagram account. Approximate distance driven: 343km DAY 7 Destination Port Lincoln Coffin Bay Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4 Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com P2 TOUR ITINERARY Today enjoy a guided small group tour of the Coffin Bay region. You will be collected from your hotel by your guide. Stunning Coffin Bay is the home of Eyre Peninsula’s world-famous oyster industry. Today you'll be taken on a fascinating tour where you’ll learn about the farming process, how the oysters are prepared for market, and sample plump, juicy oysters straight from the ocean. Additionally, we’ll take you on a drive through the Coffin Bay National Park, where you’re sure to see spectacular wildlife all while enjoying spectacular coastal cliffs, and crystal-clear water fringed by sparkling white beaches. Your tour also includes a farm experience and sampling wines from a local vineyard before being returned to your hotel. DAY 8 Destination Port Lincoln Seafood & Wildlife Experience Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4 Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar Enjoy another guided small group tour of the Eyre Peninsula. You will be collected from your hotel by your guide. Discover extraordinary Port Lincoln, nestled on the shores of beautiful Boston Bay at the bottom of Eyre Peninsula. Discover the city’s history and heritage while enjoying pristine beaches, coastal scenery and the charms of this modern, vibrant regional centre. Dine on fresh, premium seafood for lunch plus experience the Southern Hemisphere’s largest fishing fleet going about its work at the commercial marina. Sample the freshest seafood with a fascinating factory tour and tasting. Get up close and interact with koalas, kangaroos, emus, and abundant birdlife while learning about the hardships of the early pioneers. DAY 9 Destination Port Lincoln Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 Port Lincoln Hotel, or similar Today is a full day at leisure to enjoy Port Lincoln, or jump in the car and explore at your own pace. DAY 10 Destination Port Lincoln Adelaide Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 Crowne Plaza Adelaide, or similar At the appropriate time, drive to the airport to board your flight to Adelaide. The car can be returned at Port Lincoln airport to the rental company. On arrival at Adelaide we have included a transfer to take you from the airport to your central CBD hotel. Your driver will collect you at the arrivals halls. On arrival at the hotel, check-in and enjoy your surroundings. The information provided in this document is subject to change and may be affected by unforeseen events outside the control of Inspiring Vacations. Where changes to your itinerary or bookings occur, appropriate advice or instructions will be sent to your email address. Call 1300 88 66 88 Email [email protected] www.inspiringvacations.com P3 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 11 Destination Adelaide Adelaide Hills Hahndorf Adelaide Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 Crowne Plaza Adelaide, or similar This afternoon, you will be collected from your city hotel for an afternoon tour of the Adelaide Hills. Drive along North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural precinct, on the way to Mount Lofty Summit, Adelaide’s highest peak. Take in the spectacular views of the city and the coastline – a perfect photo opportunity. Wind your way through the Adelaide Hills villages of Crafers, Stirling, Aldgate and Bridgewater before arriving at the Beerenberg Farm Shop, where there is time to taste and purchase from their full range of products. Then it’s on to Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement. Spend the afternoon exploring the main street of Hahndorf where you can sample local produce, check out the local arts and crafts before enjoying afternoon tea or a traditional German beer tasting at the very popular Hahndorf Inn. You will be returned to your hotel after 5pm.