Eyre & Yorke Peninsulas, and the Gawler Ranges

Land Tour

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Small group tour South Australia. Yorke, Eyre, and Gawler Ranges, discover the local history. 
What’s included in our Tour
14 nights accommodation.
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners.
Transport by modern and comfortable vehicle suitable for the highway conditions.
Entrances and sightseeing as specified.
Services of Tour Leader for the duration of tour.
Detailed Preparatory Information.
What’s not included in our Tour
Return Domestic airfares.
Comprehensive travel insurance.
Items of a personal nature, such as telephone calls and laundry.
Tour details Collapse
Tour Provider Odyssey Traveller
Number Of Days
15
Price From
$10,350
Price per person, twin share
Start Location
Adelaide , Australia
End Location
Adelaide , Australia
Age Range
Avg. 55+
Group Size
6 to 15
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
No specific theme
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Expand all
Adelaide
Meet at the designated hotel in Adelaide for an introduction to our Australian outback tours program, ready for an early departure the next day.
Whyalla
Today the this Australian outback tour makes the journey to Whyalla (390) kilometres away, stopping off at the ‘crossroads’ town of Port Augusta for lunch.
Once in Whyalla, we explore the history of the town, an important shipping port for the iron ore extracted from the Middleback Ranges on the Eyre Peninsula.
Mt Ive Station
Today we leave Whyalla, driving 200km to Mt Ive Station in the Gawler Ranges. On the way we visit the Middleback Ranges and Iron Nob, centres of the iron ore industry in South Australia. On arrival at our destination we spend the afternoon settling into our accommodation and having a look around the station.
Mt Ive Station
Today we make a day tour to Lake Gairdner. On the way, our tour stops off to see the incredible native wildlife of Gawler Ranges National Park on the way, including the hairy-nosed wombat, the yellow-footed rock wallaby, and an array of birds; and views many of the striking natural formations of the area, including Mount Scott and Peter’s Pillar.
Wudinna
Today, we head to Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, via the Gawler Ranges National Park. On the road, we stop to see features including the Stone Dam. In Wudinna, we visit the Australian Farmer Monument.
Streaky Bay
Today, we head from Wudinna to Streaky Bay, on the west coast of the lower Eyre Peninsula, visiting several landforms in Granite Country along the way, including Turtle Rock, Wudinna Recreation Area, and Ucontitchie Hill.
Streaky Bay
In the morning, we explore the charming seaside town of Streaky Bay, before making a day trip to Point Lebatt Conservation Area, where we see Australian sea lions and New Zealand fur seals. On the way back we visit the granite outcrops known as ‘Murphy’s Haystacks’.
Port Lincoln
Today we head from Streaky Bay to the Eyre Peninsula’s only city, Port Lincoln, stopping off at the seaside towns of Coffin Bay and if time Coffin bay national park and Elliston along the way.
Port Lincoln
Today we enjoy a full day tour of the town and port with a local guide. We will also make a visit to Lincoln National Park.
Port Augusta
After the Eyre Peninsula tours of the last few days we head to begin our Yorke Peninsula tour, heading up the Spencer Gulf to the town of Port Augusta. On the way we see silo art at Cowell, part of the Australian Silo Art Trail, in which street artists and local communities team up to revitalise rural areas. In Port Augusta, we spend the afternoon at the Wadlata Outback Centre.
Kadina
Today we head to the town of Wallaroo, part of the ‘Copper Triangle’ of the Yorke Peninsula. In the late morning, we enjoy a guided tour of Wallaroo and in the afternoon visit the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum. In the late afternoon, we drive to the nearby town of Kadina, where we will stay for two nights.
Kadina
Today we make a day trip to the other ‘Copper Triangle’ towns of Kadina and Moonta, learning about the Cornish history of this region. We also visit the nearby town of Port Hughes before returning to Wallaroo in the evening.
Edithburgh
Today we head to Innes National Park, on the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, a combination of spectacular coastal scenery dominated by rugged cliffs. After the visit to the National park, the tour returns to the town of Edithburgh, where we spend the night.
Adelaide
Today we head from Edithburgh to Adelaide. On the way, we walk the coastal track to Coobowie, stopping off for bird-watching along our trek. On our return to Adelaide, we enjoy a final program dinner at a local restaurant.
Adelaide
Program ends after breakfast.

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