- Price TBA
- Single Supplement TBA
- From Adelaide
- Duration 10 Days
- Max Group Size 8
- Activity Level Moderate
The Flinders Ranges and Beyond Air Tour is a spectacular discovery of South Australia’s iconic landmarks and beautifully diverse natural landscapes. Enjoy magnificent aerial sightseeing of breathtaking salt lakes including Australia’s largest, Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda). Travelling by private aircraft, experience both incredible aerial views and amazing ground touring of the ancient land formations of Coober Pedy, the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound and the Barossa Valley. Visit the charming Germanic town of Hahndorf. Sample award-winning wines and enjoy a cooking demonstration at Maggie Beer’s Farmshop in the Barossa Valley.
Discover endless horizons staying two nights at the award-winning Rawnsley Park Station, nestled at the foot of Wilpena Pound in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Relax and unwind as we spend two nights at the luxurious Barossa Valley boutique resort, The Louise, beautifully set amongst the vineyards. Enjoy world class accommodation staying two nights at Adelaide’s luxury Mayfair Hotel. Join us for an unforgettable outback Air Tour in quintessential Bill Peach Journeys style.
Highlights
- Marvel at awe-inspiring aerial views of Coober Pedy, Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda), the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound and the Barossa Valley
- Explore the magnificent Wilpena Pound, Bunyeroo Gorge, Brachina Gorge, Stokes Hill and Old Wilpena Homestead in the ancient Flinders Ranges
- Discover a unique underground lifestyle in Coober Pedy
- Gain an incredible insight into outback life at William Creek, Parachilna and the working Nilpinna Cattle Station
- Tour the charming Germanic town of Hahndorf
- Sample award-winning wines in the Barossa Valley
- Enjoy a cooking demonstration at Maggie Beer’s Farmshop
- Discover endless horizons staying 2 nights at the award-winning Rawnsley Park Station in the Flinders Ranges
- Spend 2 nights at the luxurious Barossa Valley accommodation, The Louise and 2 nights at Adelaide’s 5-star boutique Mayfair Hotel
- All touring, transfers and meals included
- Escorted throughout by a dedicated Journey Director
Hotels
Bill Peach Journeys understands the importance of selecting the right accommodation to complement each journey. In this case, a selection of exceptional properties have been chosen to showcase the incredible destinations visited throughout this journey.
Mayfair Hotel
The prestigious Mayfair Hotel boasts an unparalleled location in the heart of Adelaide. Beautifully designed interiors complement the iconic heritage-listed exteriors of the Colonial Mutual Life Building.Rawnsley Park Station
Located on the south eastern edge of Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park Station adjoins the Flinders Ranges National Park. Stay on an operating sheep station - experience the natural beauty and wildlife of this ancient rugged landscape.The Louise
Fresh from a multi million-dollar glamover the new-look Louise heralds a budding era of luxury in the heart of South Australia’s world-renowned wine country. Nestled among gently rolling hills, The Louise offers guests a stylish escape and world-class dining at Appellation
Arrive at Adelaide Airport and transfer to the Mayfair Hotel, Adelaide’s 5-star boutique hotel. Meet your Journey Director and fellow travellers at the welcome dinner this evening.
Overnight: Mayfair Hotel or similar
Depart Adelaide this morning on a private aircraft for a spectacular flight north to Coober Pedy. Explore this colourful frontier township and learn of its interesting origins and lifestyle, most of the locals having built their homes underground to escape the scorching summer temperatures. This afternoon, we will enjoy a tour of Coober Pedy including an underground home and church, the opal fields, a former opal mine and the majestic arid scenery of The Breakaways. Tonight’s accommodation is at the famous Desert Cave Hotel.
Overnight: Desert Cave Hotel or similar
Appreciate the unique landscape of this region as we board our charter aircraft for spectacular aerial sightseeing as we depart Coober Pedy and ‘flightsee’ the natural wonder of Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda), regenerated after flooding rains. After a lunch stop at William Creek, the private aircraft awaits for another remarkable flight to Leigh Creek. We then transfer to Parachilna and the well known Prairie Hotel, the location for many famous movies including Gallipoli, The Lighthorseman and Rabbit Proof Fence.
Overnight: Prairie Hotel or similar
Following breakfast, we visit Nilpinna Cattle Station which sits north of William Creek on the Oodnadatta Track. Currently running 4,500 head of cattle, this working station has a long and fascinating history dating back to 1875. Today we learn why the area around Parachilna is so remarkable and important to geological history. In 1946, geologist Reginald Sprigg discovered fossil imprints in rocks at the old Ediacara Mine. These fossils preserve an entire ecosystem and are unlike any creature alive today. This led to the naming of the first new geological era in 120 years, the Ediacaran which spans from 630 to 542 million years ago.
Overnight: Prairie Hotel or similar
The journey continues by air from Leigh Creek to the majesty of the Flinders Ranges. The Flinders are an insight into the depth of Australia’s geological history, extending back more than a billion years, with long-disappeared mountain ranges, beaches, tidal flats, reefs and glacial moraines – the evidence remains in the rocks to this day.
A highlight of today is Wilpena Pound as we view it from above then up close while touring. The Pound rises as an immense, crater-like fusion of stark purple ridges and overhanging blues, strewn with tough and colourful vegetation, in jarring contrast to the flatness of the surrounding plains. Check in to Rawnsley Park, our accommodation nestled at the foot of Wilpena Pound. Rawnsley Park Station provides the perfect base for exploring South Australia’s spectacular Flinders Ranges.
Overnight: Rawnsley Park Station or similar
Today, explore the breathtaking sights of Flinders Ranges National Park. Marvel at the rugged beauty of Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges. Search for Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies and enjoy sweeping views of Bunyeroo Valley. After lunch, visit an old copper mining town before arriving at Stokes Hill which offers spectacular 360 degree panoramas of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding awe-inspiring ranges. Relax on the deck at your beautiful accommodation this evening and toast the magnificent sunset in this incredible corner of South Australia.
Overnight: Rawnsley Park Station or similar
Tour Rawnsley Park this morning including the shearing shed where 2,000 South Australian Merino are run. More spectacular aerial views this afternoon as we fly to Gawler in the Barossa Valley. Transfer to our multi-award-winning luxury accommodation for two nights, The Louise, elegantly set amongst the vineyards.
Overnight: The Louise or similar
We begin the day with a visit to famed author and restaurateur Maggie Beer’s Farmshop to enjoy an interactive cooking demonstration. The wineries of the Barossa receive world acclaim. A visit to the area would not be complete without visiting some wineries to sample the local produce and for those who aren’t interested in wines, the gardens at each of the wineries are a delight to explore. Dinner this evening is at the award-winning Appellation Restaurant at The Louise
Overnight: The Louise or similar
Today visit The Cedars house and garden, Australia’s oldest viewable artist’s studio. Continue to the charming town of Hahndorf, the jewel of the Adelaide Hills. Considered one of South Australia’s most popular towns to visit, Hahndorf was originally a farming village of Lutheran settlers and is classified as Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. Transfer to Adelaide this afternoon before our farewell dinner this evening
Overnight: Mayfair Hotel or similar
After a leisurely breakfast this morning transfer to the airport for your return flight home. We say a fond farewell to new friends and take away memories of an unforgettable South Australian adventure.
About Aircruising
An Aircruise with Bill Peach Journeys is the perfect way to explore these hard to reach destinations in the style, speed, and comfort of your own private aircraft. The formula is simple – travelling by private aircraft means that we can land directly in each location ensuring time on the ground is spent discovering each region.
Fully Inclusive
When you travel on an Aircruise everything is included and arranged before you even leave home. This means not only does your holiday include accommodation, dining, and all excursions but every single one of these elements is the finest in its class. Throughout the journey, you will have a Journey Director on hand to look after you every step of the way.
Mode of Transport
This journey will utilise aircraft which are perfect for landing in the remote destinations throughout this journey. To ensure a variety of viewing for everyone, we change seat allocation each day. The aircraft is operated by an experienced pilot and accompanied by a Journey Director. The coaches that we use for the ground component of this journey are fully air-conditioned. There will be a number of 4WD vehicles used on this journey. The journey will involve travelling over unsealed roads.
Airfares and pre & post accommodation
Please speak to your travel agent or Bill Peach Journeys about flights to and from Adelaide from your homeport. We can also arrange additional pre and post accommodation in Adelaide.
Level of fitness required – Moderate
This journey is designed for the more active traveller who is looking to venture off the beaten path. To fully participate in all activities, the traveller must be able to walk up to 1km on even surfaces unaided, walk up steps unassisted and be able to get on and off the ship onto smaller launches.
In keeping with the locations, some of the accommodation is spread out and at some distance from facilities. As always, we use the best available accommodation.
Given the locations, only limited medical supplies are available in some of the areas visited, therefore, all required medications will need to be brought from home by you.
We strongly urge you to consider the fitness rating before selecting your preferred journey, in respect for your fellow travellers. Bill Peach Journeys reserves the right to refuse travel to any client whose fitness level is below the recommended rating.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover you against such things as personal illness or accident, cancellation, loss of baggage etc. Please make sure you carry a copy of your Travel Insurance policy with you at all times.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer to the T&C’s for more information. Terms & Conditions (PDF)
Please note: Operational changes may be required. We will continue to work with suppliers and advise should this be the case.