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DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 Wilpena Pound Resort

From the ancient and rugged beauty of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges to the brilliant sunsets over the vast landcape, the Adnyamathanha people will connect you to over 100 million years of tradition, culture and this unforgettable land.

An extraordinary 800 million year old natural amphitheatre is As one of only a few Aboriginal owned and operated situated in the heart of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park – resorts, the hallmark feature of the resort is its Aboriginal it’s known as Wilpena Pound and it’s the traditional homeland cultural experiences. of the Adnyamathanha people (Yura). The Yura people own and Visitors to Wilpena Pound Resort can set off on a journey with operate Wilpena Pound Resort, 430km north of ’s the Adnyamathanha people to uncover the rich history and capital, . mystique of ancient and contemporary Aboriginal culture. With The Wilpena Pound Resort serves as the only accommodation 50,000 years worth of experience on hand, Yura will provide within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and includes unrivalled insight into their land, which is one of Australia’s hotel rooms, ‘glamping’ safari tents and campsites, and scenic natural wonders. Marketing sights that provide breathtaking views of Wilpena Pound and the Anji Kemp surrounding National Park. Contact Reservations Phone +61 8 8648 0004 Min Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers Reservations Email [email protected] WECOME TO COUNTRY - IKARA Daily Year round 15 - 30 1 N/A Traditional Welcome to Country by the Yura people who minutes Website www.wilpenapound.com.au welcome guests to Wilpena Pound Resort. Guests are Product Type Accommodation, Restaurant, Short Tour encouraged to interact with the Yura people to exchange cultural knowledge. Caters for Independent Travellers & Groups

YURA UNDYU - OUR CULTURE - YOUR CULTURE On request Year round 2 hours 2 N/A Product Category Active Adventure, Bush & , Aboriginal cultural guided walk to Old Wilpena Station, one of Culinary Experiences, Nature & Wildlife South Austalia’s oldest and best preserved pastoral settlements. Easy to moderate 2km walk with some uneven ground. Includes Region Ikara - Flinders Ranges National Park, SA Aboriginal guide and bottle of water. Getting There Wilpena Pound Resort is situated 429 kms TIME TRAVEL & GORGEOUS GORGES Daily Year round 4 hours 2 50 north of Adelaide (about a 5 hour leisurely Visit Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges learning about the fossil drive and accessible via bitumen road). Or layers, changing flora and Adnyamathanha Dreaming which you could make a day of it and visit a few of is still very strong. Includes Aboriginal guide and morning or the local South Australian wineries along the afternoon tea. way. You can also fly to Wilpena Pound from Adelaide.

DISCOVER ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES TRADE FACT SHEETS - FEBRUARY 2018 Min Experiences Days Operating Season Duration Max Numbers Numbers

MINING MYSTERIES AND FERAL FEASTING Daily Year round 8 hours 2 50 Visit , exploring the old copper mine and historic town. Travel to Parachilna for lunch at the famous Prairie hotel. Pass through Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges and learn about ancient geological history. Includes Aboriginal guide, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and mine tour.

IKARA SUNSET SPECTACULAR Daily Year round 1.5 hours 2 50 Antipasto tasting plate and accompanying beverages while observing the changing colour of the sky as the sun sets over Ikara - Wilpena Pound. Includes Aboriginal Guide, tasting plate, beer, sparkling wine and soft drinks.

YURA BUSH BUDDIES N/A SA school 1 1 6 per group Kid friendly hands on activity with Yura guide. Learn about the holidays only x 2 groups local environment as told from an Adnyamathanha perspective and enjoy arts and crafts activities using materials gathered from the walk. Guide is child accredited.

WILPENA POUND & IKARA SAFARI CAMP Daily Year round N/A N/A N/A 60 resort rooms sleeping 2 - 6 people (air con, ensuite, mini fridge, TV). 15 glamping safari tents sleeping 2 - 4 (air con, ensuite, mini fridge). 40 powered campsites, 400 unpowered bush campsites, Restaurant, bar, pool, general store, bottle shop, petrol, visitor information centre, scenic flights, walking and 4WD tours.