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'Flinders by Foot' Guided 3 and 5-Day Walks RAWNSLEY PARK STATION ‘FLINDERS BY FOOT’ GUIDED 3 AND 5-DAY WALKS EXTRA INFORMATION… Welcome to South Australia’s giant backyard – the spectacular Flinders Ranges. It’s a timeless land. A land reshaped constantly AT-A-GLANCE ITINERARY FOR FIVE PRICING TO 31/12/2016 over hundreds of millions of years by the DAY WALKS. Three Day Guided walking tour: powerful forces of nature. The three day walks are days 3-5 of It’s nature at its finest. • Twin Share Holiday units $1250pp five day walks. Single room $1400pp And the best way to take it all in is on a Day 1: Depart Rawnsley Park 7.30am to walk • Twin Share Eco Villas $1535pp walking safari with experienced local guides the Heysen Trail from Wilpena Resort to Bridle Single room $1925pp from Rawnsley Park Station. The five-day and Gap. The trail crosses the floor of Wilpena three-day Flinders by Foot walks take visitors Pound before an easy climb to Bridle Gap Five Day Guided walking tour: deep into the heart of the Flinders Ranges on a providing views of the Elder Range and the • Twin Share Holiday units $1975pp journey of discovery. Hills of Arkaba. Return to Wilpena Resort via Single rooms $2225pp We showcase the Flinders Ranges from Wangarra Lookout. 15km • Twin Share Eco Villas $2450pp Rawnsley Park in the south to Parachilna An optional climb to Mt Olsson-Bagge (6km) or Single room $3100pp Gorge in the north, offering authentic bush return to Rawnsley Park Station. What’s included experiences, shared adventures and the Day 2: Depart 7am for the short drive to • 3/5 breakfasts, 3/5 lunches and chance to get up close and personal with a Wilpena Resort. Start walk to St Mary Peak 3/5 dinners fantastic array of native wildlife including red via the centre of the pound about 7.30am. • Walking guide and support staff kangaroos, emus, dragons and wedge-tailed Morning tea is at Cooinda Camp, and any • 3/5 night’s accommodation eagles. hiker may return to Wilpena via the pound (late checkout 12.30pm on last day) Walkers explore the splendour of the mighty floor (12km). From here we begin our ascent • Emergency communications and Flinders – from the delightful tracks on of St Mary Peak. The views from on high are group first aid Rawnsley Park Station to the towering magnificent – to the west is the shimmering sandstone ramparts of St Mary Peak and Lake Torrens, a vast salt pan and to the north What’s not included the stunning Blinman Pools. We access the view the Heysen Range, Bunyeroo Valley and • Travel to Rawnsley Park Station Heysen Trail in Flinders Ranges National Park the ABC Range. Our trek back to Wilpena is via to begin tour as well as exclusive trails on privately owned the Outside Track. (21km) • Items of a personal nature land. • Backpacks Day 3: Depart Rawnsley Park reception at • Alcoholic beverages Flinders by Foot guides also introduce walkers 8.00am to drive to Parachilna Gorge, an hour • Travel insurance to a spectacular sunrise over the Flinders. The north. Walk to the magnificent Blinman Pools climb to the top of the 943m high Rawnsley starts about 9.30am. This is a delightful walk Numbers Bluff starts in the early hours and reaches an with no climbing. (12km). For the tours to go ahead, a minimum 2 adults historic cairn atop the Wilpena Pound wall in In the afternoon we return via Blinman for a are required, the maximum is 11 adults. time for a coffee as the sun peeps out over the coffee at the General Store and stop at the These tours are not recommended for children horizon to signal a new day. Appealina Ruins (Pastoral and Mining heritage) under 12. At the end of the day, return to your Day 4: Depart Rawnsley Park reception All bookings require a deposit of 25% of the comfortable unit or ecovilla to watch the 8.00am for the drive to Bunyeroo Valley and total fees within 14 days of booking. sunset from the deck. In the evening dine on the Wilcolo Track. Start walk about 9.00am Balance to be paid in full 28 days prior to local produce at the award winning Woolshed (9km). An optional afternoon return walk to departure date. Restaurant. Bunyeroo Gorge Geological Trail is offered With one of Australia’s most stunning (8km) Cancellation Policy landscapes on show, why not embrace Day 5: Depart Rawnsley Park Station All cancellations must be in writing and this wild, rugged area with Rawnsley Park’s reception at 4.15am. Walk starts at 4.30am cancellation will take effect subject to the Flinders by Foot team. to top of Rawnsley Bluff to watch sun rise following: over Flinders. Return via Highlife Trail to bush • All cancellations greater than 28 days breakfast to celebrate the end of tour. Return prior to the arrival day will incur a $50 to accommodation about 11.00am. Late administration fee. The balance of the checkout of 12.30pm. deposit will be refunded. • If cancelled within 14-28 days of departure date, the deposit will not be refunded. • If cancelled less than 14 days of the departure date, 100% of the tour price will Rawnsley Park Station reserves the right to be forfeited. alter itineraries depending on weather and the + 61 8 8648 0700 We recommend that you take out travel fitness of walkers. [email protected] insurance for your trip www.rawnsleypark.com.au PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION – FLINDERS BY FOOT Rawnsley Park Station thanks you for deciding to trek the Flinders Ranges, one of Australia’s great walking destinations. To help you get the most out of your trip, we have prepared a list of things you will need to bring. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact Rawnsley Park Station. FITNESS PREPARATION Equipment It is important that you do some walking • Day pack big enough to carry water, spare clothing, lunch, snacks training before taking part in Flinders by Foot. • Water bottles – enough for 3 litres On at least two days of the walks there is • Sunglasses some climbing. It would help your fitness to do a few hill climbs as part of your training. • Head torch and spare batteries (for climb to top of Rawnsley Bluff on last day of walks) The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the • Camera and spare batteries range of treks. • Walking poles – these are optional, but are a good idea for St Mary Peak and Rawnsley Bluff CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT LIST • Gaiters – optional Clothing – walking • Binoculars - optional • 1-2 pairs of walking trousers. We Other recommend lightweight and quick • Personal toiletries drying hiking pants. Denim can be very • Sunscreen and lip protector uncomfortable, especially if it gets wet • Band-aids – we recommend extra-large tough strips • 3-5 shirts. These can be either long- sleeved hiking shirts or T-shirts • Blister protection • 1 pair of shorts Waterproof jacket. This will • Medicines – e.g. ventolin, headache tablets also be handy as a windproof jacket Personal Details • A polar fleece jacket • Broad-brimmed hat for sun protection Thick Name ............................................................................................ hiking socks for each day • 1 pair of gloves – thermal or woollen Age .............................................................................................. • 1 beanie – it can get very cold in the Flinders Ranges Fitness Level (please circle) low 1 2 3 4 5 high Clothing – evenings Medical Conditions .............................................................................. • Most dinners will be in the award-winning Woolshed Restaurant, so warm, casual . clothing is best • A dinner may be held under the stars, . depending on weather conditions. You will need a good, warm polar fleece or woollen . jumper Footwear . • It is essential that you have a pair of . sturdy boots that provide adequate ankle support and solid soles. Boot should be . waterproofed before you leave home. Carry a spare lace, just in case Other Information ................................................................................ • Lightweight shoes or runners will be suitable for dinner occasions . + 61 8 8648 0700 [email protected] . www.rawnsleypark.com.au . .
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