Flinders Ranges Odysseys and Kangaroo Island Odysseys 2019-20 Brochure

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The ultimate Outback experience Flinders Ranges South Australia

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Beyond imagination The Flinders Ranges is a destination like no other in Australia.

It’s one of outstanding natural beauty… of inspiring, ancient landscapes… of significant aboriginal heritage… of pioneering settlers’ history. It’s one that offers the ultimate in authentic Australian experiences… exclusive accommodation… great food… and fine wines.

And it’s one that will dazzle your senses, and create memories that’ll stay with you forever.

In the heart of South Australia’s outback, yet just an easy journey from the state capital of Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges is one of the world’s ultimate destinations.

From the grandeur of Wilpena Pound, to the ancient fossils at Nilpena and all points in between it’s all here for you to experience.

It’s a special place that you can discover in style with Flinders Ranges Odysseys.

Cover: Experience exhilarating views of Wilpena Pound and this ancient landscape with an add-on scenic flight from Rawnsley Park Station.

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FLINDERS RANGES

Take in the splendour of the Ranges on the ‘Sunset on the Chace’ tour Photo: Copyright SATC

The ultimate experience If you’re seeking the last word in travel, you’re ready to find out just how memorable an experience can be with Flinders Ranges Odysseys.

We specialise in hosting small groups to and through the Flinders Ranges in style.

We make sure that your visit here is the ultimate outback discovery.

You’ll be guided by local experts who are passionate about this iconic place.

You’ll enjoy the very best accommodation, cuisine and wines on every step of your journey.

Join us and you’ll understand what we mean when we say — nobody knows the Flinders Ranges and luxury travel like Flinders Ranges Odysseys.

The spectacular Bunyeroo Valley Photo: Copyright SATC

The Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive offers spectacular scenic views over the Bunyeroo Valley.

Experience outback luxury at Rawnsley Park

Where you’ll stay

How you’ll get there

When it comes to the very best in accommodation for your stay, you can — and will — rest easy.

Your exclusive experience begins from and returns to Adelaide. Our luxury vehicles will pick you up in the morning for your journey to the Flinders Ranges.

Join us in the Flinders Ranges and you can look forward to three nights of comfort at our two destinations.

Rawnsley Park Station — two nights, just outside the National Park in a luxury Eco Villa at this stunning location that’s also a fully working sheep station.

When we go We leave for our luxury tours to the Flinders Ranges on selected Friday departures from March to November.

The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna — a night in one of Australia’s most famous and best renowned outback pubs.

The Prairie Hotel is an oasis on the cusp of the rugged Flinders Ranges Photo: Copyright SATC

Our experts will guide you Here’s a flavour of what you’ll discover when you visit this magnificent outback destination with Flinders Ranges Odysseys.

Kangaroos roaming at Rawnsley Park Photo: Copyright SATC

Emus running wild in Flinders Ranges NP Photo: Copyright SATC

Say G’day Rawnsley Park Station hosts Tony and Julie Smith

Make new friends with local people who’ll really make you feel at home.

Ancient landscapes Explore the rugged 540 million-year-old Flinders Ranges.

Great food & wine Find out why the Flinders Ranges is famous for its outback cuisine.

Refresh, renew Our luxury accommodation destinations have been carefully selected so you can rewind and recharge.

Go wild Encounter the wildlife that will make your Flinders Ranges experience even more special.

Your Flinders Ranges Outback Tour Day 1

Depart from Adelaide through the mid-north region of South Australia, stopping at Burra and then on to Orroroo for an Aussie pub lunch.

Following the R.M. Williams Way, stop at Kanyaka Station Homestead Ruins for afternoon tea before arriving at Rawnsley Park Station. A late afternoon Sunset on the Chace tour is followed by dinner in the Woolshed Restaurant.

Day 2

The Daybreak Loop Walk to Rawnsley Bluff is followed by a hearty bush breakfast. You’ll then spend the day touring with your guide around the southern Flinders Ranges’ sights, picturesque Bunyeroo and Brachina gorges and walks.

Your evening highlight is a sumptuous three course lamb tasting dinner with matching wines.

Tonight you may choose to book an early morning scenic flight tomorrow over the spectacular Wilpena Pound.

Day 3

Depart Rawnsley Park after breakfast and travel through to the copper mining town of Blinman before heading through the Parachilna Gorge to the Prairie Hotel.

Enjoy a signature Food Antipasto Platter lunch followed by the Nilpena Station Ediacaran Fossil Experience, including a working cattle station, and its world-renowned Edicaran fossil site. After sunset drinks and canapés, enjoy a two course a la carte dinner.

Day 4

Depart the Prairie Hotel after breakfast for the old railway township of Quorn for morning tea and then onto Paulett Wines in the Polish Hill River region of the Clare Valley. Enjoy lunch at their Bush Devine Café before heading to Adelaide for a late afternoon arrival.

Includes

>>Luxury 4x4 transport >>Personalised touring with expert commentary from your driver/guide >>Three nights accommodation >>All meals, entrance fees and special permits

Experience the ancient Ediacaran fossil reserves

Kanyaka Station Homestead Ruins

Photo: Pierre Cazes

Photo: Nikki Redman

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The ultimate nature and wildlife experience Kangaroo Island South Australia

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Unsurpassed Natural Beauty Kangaroo Island is nature’s greatest playground.

A trove of amazing natural wonders and pristine wilderness filled with flora and fauna in abundance.

Kangaroo Island will be yours to explore and cherish.

From cinematic coastal views, magnificent beaches and stunning nature walks to iconic attractions, outstanding accommodation, sumptuous gourmet cuisine and luxuriant cellar doors, this magnificent island will leave you with lifetime memories.

Australia’s third largest Island, Kangaroo Island, lies off the mainland of South Australia. Accessible from Adelaide by a 30-minute flight or a 45-minute cruise on a SeaLink ferry, you’ll soon arrive at one of Australia’s premiere experience destinations.

Cover: Koala Photo: Nikki Redman

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Admirals Arch, home to a colony of Long-nosed fur seals.

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An experience like no other Kangaroo Island Odysseys specialise in small group nature and wildlife luxury experiences.

Our eco-tourism accredited tours are first-class.

You’ll see nature at her most spectacular and wildlife in its natural habitat.

You’ll see much loved attractions, and secret places not on the map.

Blue Wren Photo: Nikki Redman

You’ll experience exceptional accommodation, gourmet food and South Australian wines.

One of our local Kangaroo Island guides will welcome you and make you feel more like a family member than a tourist.

We don’t want you to simply visit Kangaroo Island, but to feel, taste, smell and understand it.

A sanctuary for wildlife and natural, rugged beauty, Kangaroo Island is truly one of the world’s great nature-based destinations.

The luxurious and private Stranraer Homestead

Bay views at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge

Your Accommodation Kangaroo Island Odysseys offer you a great range of accommodation options.

Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn, Kingscote – a country style motel, with ocean views

Ozone Hotel, Kingscote – overlooking beautiful Nepean Bay and oozing old world charm.

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge, American River – set on seven acres of natural bushland, this is a nature lover’s paradise.

Stranraer Homestead – historic 1920s federation homestead restored to its former glory. Set on 1290 hectares of a working farm, this Bed and Breakfast offers outstanding accommodation and personal service.

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat, Flinders Chase National Park – experience all the creature comforts whilst immersed in nature on 113 acres of natural bushland.

The Lookout at Cuttlefish Bay – a private 2-bedroom apartment set in magnificent gardens with amazing views of Backstairs Passage and the mainland.

How you’ll get there

When we go

Your exclusive experience begins from and returns to Adelaide. Choose to either fly or take a scenic SeaLink coach and ferry to Kangaroo Island. There your Tour Guide and luxury 4WD will greet you ready for your Kangaroo Island tour experience.

Our luxury Kangaroo Island Odysseys tours depart daily, except Christmas Day. Our Wilderness Trail tours have one set departure per month from March to November. Our combined Flinders Ranges Outback and Kangaroo Island packages operate on selected dates from March to November.

We speak your language A number of our guides are multi-lingual, enabling us to offer tours in French, German and Italian, as well as Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese on request. We only ever have one language per tour, to enable our guests to better connect with the guide and the experiences.

Let our guides amaze you Here’s a sample of what you’ll encounter on Kangaroo Island with Kangaroo Island Odysseys.

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Photo: Maxime Coquard

Seal Bay Conservation Park Photo: Copyright SATC

Roam Free Gourmet lunch in the bush Photo: David Evans

Go off the map to privately owned areas of the island and get up close to Australian wildlife, all in its natural habitat.

Natural Wonders We’ll show you Kangaroo Island’s untamed wilderness, dramatic landscapes and stunning sunsets.

Culinary Delights Indulge your senses while discovering the islands thriving food and wine scene.

Recharge Our range of accommodation options will guarantee the perfect place to rest your head.

1 Day Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery Do you want to see koalas, kangaroos and Australian sea lions in the wild but only have a day to spare? This tour will let you experience just that and more.

Led by your Kangaroo Island local driver/guide your full-day tour starts with a memorable walk past endangered Australian sea lions basking and playing in the water and on the beach at spectacular Seal Bay.

Includes

>> Morning pick up and evening set down from selected Adelaide and Glenelg hotels >>Return scenic coach and ferry travel (or flights) >>Personalised 4x4 touring with expert commentary from your driver/ guide (maximum 8 passengers) >>Morning or afternoon tea >>Gourmet picnic style lunch with wine

After this unforgettable experience you’ll enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and a glass of South Australian wine on a heritage-listed, exclusive natural bushland property before exploring the environment, including the prolific bird life, on a pleasant bushwalk.

Then drive through the Island’s interior keeping an eye out for kangaroos, Tammar wallabies, koalas and echidnas along the way.

Stay Overnight Extend your stay on Kangaroo Island and spend the night at your choice of accommodation. Choose from our range of overnight options.

Afternoon tea with spectacular views Photo: Heidi Who Photography

Getting off the beaten track in the Kangaroo Island wilderness Photo: David Evans

1 Day Flinders Chase Nature & Wildlife Day 1

It’s not just the wildlife you’ll fall in love with at Kangaroo Island, but the breathtaking scenery as well.

On this one-day tour you’ll head to Flinders Chase National Park, which takes up nearly 20 percent of the Island and with much of it a Wilderness Protection Area.

Here you’ll see one of South Australia’s first Light Stations at Cape du Couedic and discover the aweinspiring natural formations of Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. At Admirals Arch see the playful Long-nosed Fur Seals frolicking in the water.

Then enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with South Australian wine in a secluded bushland setting before you head to a private area of the Kelly Hill Conservation Park. Here you will spot koalas, kangaroos grazing and other native wildlife.

Seal Bay Conservation Park Photo: Copyright SATC

Includes

>>Return transport to Kangaroo Island – Fly / Fly or Fly / Ferry >>Personalised 4x4 touring with expert commentary from your driver/guide (maximum 8 passengers) >>Gourmet style picnic lunch with South Australian wine in an Australian bush setting

Willie-Wagtail Photo: Nikki Redman

The magnificent Remarkable Rocks at sunset Photo: Copyright SATC

2 Day / 1 Night Highlights of Kangaroo Island This two-day tour is the perfect way for you to experience Kangaroo Island’s unspoilt and natural wildlife haven.

Day 1

Led by your guide, you’ll get up close to Australian sea lions lounging on the beach and playing in the water at Seal Bay Conservation Park. You’ll see kangaroos, koalas and native Australian birds in the wild. You’ll tour through differing island habitats, and travel through the island’s interior keeping an eye out for kangaroos, Tammar wallabies, koalas and echidnas along the way.

Day 2

Includes

>>Return transport to Kangaroo Island – Ferry or Fly >>Personalised 4x4 touring with expert commentary from your local driver/guide (maximum 8 passengers) >>Delicious gourmet picnic style lunches with South Australian wine in natural bush settings >>One Day Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery tour >>One night accommodation (including breakfast) on Kangaroo Island >>One Day Flinders Chase Nature and Wildlife tour

You’ll explore the western end of the Island where Flinders Chase National Park is found. Visit Remarkable Rocks, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse and Admirals Arch where you’ll see playful Long-nosed Fur Seals. Lunch in gourmet style at our private bushland setting and see koalas, kangaroos and other native wildlife.

Kangaroo Island kangaroos

Lunch on tour is a treat

Photo: Nikki Redman

Photo: David Evans

2 or 3 Day Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Day 1

Be met by your local guide and visit Seal Bay and see the Australian sea lion colony in their natural beach environment. You’ll enjoy a gourmet style picnic lunch with South Australian wines at our exclusive bushland property, before exploring the island’s spectacular beaches and learning about its history, flora and fauna and ecological and geographical features. See echidnas, lizards, Tammar wallabies and abundant wildflowers as you make your way around.

Then arrive at your accommodation at the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat in time for dinner, before retiring to your room.

Day 2

Spectacular coastal scenery Photo: Copyright SATC

Australian native koala

Experience the 13km walking trail between Cape du Couedic to Sanderson Bay. You’ll visit the popular sites of historic Weirs Cove, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks (optional) and see the rugged wilderness of the islands south coast, as the trail hugs the coastline and offers cinematic views.

You’ll then be transferred to Penneshaw or Kangaroo Island Airport for your travel back to Adelaide. Alternatively, you will be transferred to your accommodation, where you can relax and enjoy dinner.

Day 3

Back on the trail, you’ll walk 13.5km from Sanderson Bay to Grassdale. Witness the spectacular coastal scenery and views, towering cliffs and changing inland vegetation from low coastal heath to tall, dense mallee and tea tree.

Take the punt across the South West River and visit Hanson Bay Beach, before following the winding river to Kelly Hill Conservation Park and the historic Grassdale property.

Includes

>>Return transport to/from Kangaroo Island (Ferry or Fly) >>Luxury 4x4 touring and transport with a local guide >>One day Kangaroo Island Wildlife Discovery tour >>One or two day guided walk along the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail >>One or two nights at the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat including dinner and breakfast >>Exclusive to Kangaroo Island Odysseys – take-home backpack containing water, packed lunch, trail food, cap, sunscreen, trail guide and map

From here you will be transferred to Penneshaw to meet your ferry or or Kangaroo Island Airport to fly back to Adelaide.

Bonus backpack full of goodies!

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Photo: Copyright DEWNR

The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail offers access to some of the most rugged, remote and spectacular coastline in Australia.

The perfect blend Combine the magical Flinders Ranges outback with the breathtaking coastal grandeur of Kangaroo Island for the perfect mix of two iconic Australian locations.

6 Day Flinders Ranges Outback and Highlights of Kangaroo Island Day 1-4

Departing from Adelaide you’ll discover the spectacular and rugged scenery of Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges region with its wealth of wildlife, geology and ancient history.

Visit Kanyaka Station Homestead Ruins, the copper mining town of Blinman and the Nilpena Station Ediacaran Experience with fossils over 500 million years old.

Highlights include a Sunset at the Chace tour, a three-course Lamb Tasting food experience with wine and the Prairie Hotel’s Signature Antipasto Platter.

Stay at the award-winning Rawnsley Park Station and at the famous Prairie Hotel at Parachilna.

The huge Remarkable Rocks Photo: Copyright SATC

Day 5-6

After an overnight stay in Adelaide, you’ll head to Kangaroo Island. See kangaroos, koalas and native Australian birds in their natural habitats and an Australian sea lion colony at Seal Bay Conservation Park.

You’ll explore beautiful beaches and enjoy a bushwalk.

Visit Flinders Chase National Park and discover Mother Nature’s breathtaking formations, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch and see a colony of Long-nosed Fur Seals.

Enjoy gourmet lunches in private bushland settings and scrumptious meals at your chosen accommodation.

Includes

>>4 Day Flinders Ranges Outback Tour >>Overnight accommodation in Adelaide >>2 Day Highlights of Kangaroo Island Tour

Wonderful Kangaroo Island coastline Photo: Copyright SATC

Short-beaked echidna Photo: Copyright SATC

6 Day Flinders Ranges Outback and Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Day 1-4

Day 5-6

Visit the amazing Ediacaran Fossil site and a working cattle station at Nilpena Station.

Relax at the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat, your accommodation for the night and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Enjoy a 3-course Lamb Tasting Dinner with matching wines at Rawnsley Park and the Prairie Hotel’s Signature Antipasto Platter.

Walk the 13km Wilderness Trail between Cape du Couedic to Sanderson Bay visiting the popular historic Weirs Cove, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks and see the rugged wilderness of the island’s south coast, before reaching the isolated and protected campsite near Sanderson Bay.

Visit Kanyaka Station Homestead Ruins and enjoy a ‘Sunset on the Chace’ tour. Take a guided Daybreak Loop Walk to Rawnsley Bluff and tour through scenic gorges and look out for the rare Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby.

Return to Adelaide via the Clare Valley and Paulett Wines & Bush Devine Café for lunch and wine tasting.

Accommodation is at Rawnsley Park Station, famous Prairie Hotel and Stamford Plaza Adelaide.

Travel to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide and be met by your local guide. Visit Seal Bay and take a guided beach walk.

Enjoy a gourmet style picnic lunch at our private bushland property and spot echidnas, koalas, kangaroos and Tammar wallabies as you tour the island.

You’ll then be transferred to Penneshaw for your travel back to Adelaide.

Includes

>>4 Day Flinders Ranges Outback Tour >>Overnight accommodation in Adelaide >>2 Day Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Tour

Bush walking through Rawnsley Park Photo: Rawnsley Park

Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby Photo: Nikki Redman