Stunning Flinders Ranges Guided Walk With Camels – 9 Days

Our Walks Are All Inclusive

All Our Walks Include

• Small Group of 12 or less
• You only carry your daypack, we’ll take care of the rest
• Guided walks designed to immerse you in the region’s beauty, history and wildlife
• Two experienced and accredited guides – safety gear equipped and full of knowledge about the region
• Return transport and tour transfers included

Plus, This Walk Includes

• A gear bag to use throughout the journey. The gear bag is carried by the camels with all of your personal gear that isn’t in your day pack
• A camp chair, swag and tarp / ground sheet
• A caravan of camels to walk with and who will carry your camp gear, food and water.
• 7 nights camping in swags and 1 night in comfortable accommodation in Blinman
• Breakfasts, lunch & two-course dinners, plus heaps of snacks, fruit & non-alcoholic beverages on & off the trail
• All National Park Entry Fees
• Carbon Offset Program in line with our commitment to sustainability

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – Transfer Day – Adelaide to Blinman

We depart Adelaide at 8am with our departure from the centrally located Terrace Hotel on South Terrace. By mid morning we will stop enroute for a coffee and some morning tea, your local driver will decide on the best route on the day, either via Port Augusta or the Clare Valley.

After a lunch stop at a café enroute we will arrive by midafternoon at the Camel Farm.

Upon arrival at Blinman, you will have an introduction to the camels, meet your guides, enjoy a cup of billy tea and a have a swag tutorial. This afternoon you will have time to transfer your personal belongings into your new gear bag provided by us. This bag will be carried by the camels throughout your journey.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Camel Farm. Here we enjoy our first night in our swags and have access to basic facilities: long drop toilet (no shower).

Transit Adelaide to Blinman via the Ikara-Flinder Ranges.

DAY 2 – Blinman to the Northern Flinders Ranges

Distance: 8 – 12km, 4hrs walking (Approx.) Grade: 2–3 (Easy-Moderate)

This morning we embark on the beginning of our journey into the northern Flinders wilderness with our camel train leading the way.

We start the day with a continental style breakfast and proceed to help the load camels with supplies.

Today involves walking around 8-12km where you can expect to cover flat plains reaching some small creeks to set up camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation: Swag by firelight

DAYS 3 – 7 – Northern Flinders Ranges and Beyond

Distance: Daily distance varies between 12–15kms, 5hrs walking each day (Approx.) Grade: 2–3 (Easy-Moderate)

Each morning begins with waking in our swags to the sounds of morning bird song, followed by billy tea or coffee on the fire and breakfast and lunch making. Once we have packed up camp and loaded the camels, we set off on our next adventure.

As we fall into the simple pleasures and easy routines of our mornings, we are well and truly in the habit of hiking with camels by now.

Each day presents different landscapes, birds, flora and historical sights. As we pass through the ranges your guides will share their in-depth knowledge and stories of the land.

Each day we hike through scenic gorges, past old shepherd stations and natural springs. We wander though some classic, varied and spectacular Flinders landscapes where we witness the contrasting colours of this unique and beautiful area. We hike down creeks, through limestone and dolomite gorges and have opportunity to watch Yellow footed rock wallabies, emus and a myriad of other bird species. We can swim in waterholes and creeks and spend our evenings watching the sunset by our campfire before turning into our cozy swags under the starry night sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner each day
Accommodation: Swag by firelight

DAY 8 – Northern Flinders Ranges back to Blinman Camel Farm

Distance: 5 – 10kms, 4hrs walking (Approx.) Grade: 2 (Easy)

We pack up for our last day out in the Ranges with the camels and head back to Blinman. We reach the Camel Farm around lunch time where we unload.

Soon after, we take our belongings and head to the wonderful outback Blinman Hotel. Here we have access to the hotel amenities and can enjoy a well-earned shower, flushing toilets and comfortable bed.

This afternoon and evening we relax, reminisce, and reflect on our past eight days of adventure. We enjoy an evening meal at the Blinman Hotel and a well-earned drink as a group for our last evening!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner at local restaurant
Accommodation: Blinman Hotel

Day 9 – Transfer Day – Blinman Camel Farm to Adelaide

After breakfast we head off on what is our reflective journey back to Adelaide, which will likely include a visit to the Wadna Community store. Your transfer driver will collect you from the Camel Farm to make your way en-route to Adelaide. We will stop along the way for morning tea and again for lunch. The route taken will depend on the day.

Take this time to relax after your long journey and hard work. We should arrive in Adelaide (via airport if requested) at around 4pm.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Return transfer: Adelaide

Returning to the Camel Farm on Day 8 before returning to Adelaide the following day.

Accommodation

Throughout your journey you will sleep under the spectacular open skies of the Flinders Ranges in comfy, warm and insect proof swags. Your camp location will be handpicked each afternoon depending on how far you travel each day. Your guides and cameleers know the area intimately and know all of the best spots to pull up for the night. You will dine by the warm campfire and under the spectacular night sky each night before you turn into your cozy swag.

Accommodation style: We will supply your swag (canvas bed roll) that contains a mattress. You will need to bring along your own sleeping bag that is suited to local conditions (we recommend you have a sleeping bag with a rating of zero degrees). Your sleeping bag will be rolled in your swag each day. You may also choose to bring a small pillow and camping mat which can also be rolled in the swag during the day.

The last night of this tour will be at the outback Blinman Hotel. Here we have access to the hotel amenities and can enjoy a well-earned shower, flushing toilets, and comfortable bed.

Rooming: You will receive your own swag and are welcome to set it up anywhere within the camping zone each night. On the final night at Blinman Hotel guests will be assigned to a room on a twin share basis.

Bathrooms: As this is a camping and swagging adventure there are no formal bathrooms until the last night. There are opportunities for privacy and generally swimming along the way. We recommend bringing sanitary items and wet wipes (biodegradable) keeping in mind used ones must be carried out by you.

Single Supplement: There is no formal single supplement for this walk as all guests will be in a single swag. The opportunity for your own room on the last night at the hotel is subject to availability and can be requested for an additional surcharge.

Other: Please carefully review our trip notes and packing list for the required gear for your adventure.

Guest Notes

Getting there – Tours depart and return from Adelaide. Direct flights are available through most airline operators.

Pick up location & time – We depart from Terrace Hotel Adelaide, meeting at 8:00am for an 8:15am departure.

During the walk – Each day we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner (where applicable) as well as fruit, snacks and beverages to keep us full of energy throughout the walk. Guests are encouraged to bring some of their own trail snacks. We also ask guests to bring some small containers, paper bags or reusable zip locks so you can make up your trail mix before you set off on your trek. Please bring your own eating utensils. A medium sized plate and bowl, knife, fork, spoon and a mug. We recommend light weight and unbreakable such as metal / titanium. Each evening, our guides offer insights into the day’s walk, and talk through our upcoming adventures, using maps to give you greater insights into the journey.

Single stays (solos) – Everyone on this tour will get their own swag (guests to bring along a sleeping bag). Guests are matched up twin share by gender for the last night’s accommodation at Blinman Hotel. Contact our team for availability to upgrade to private facilities on the last night.

Drop-off location & time – We return to Adelaide at around 5:00 pm on the final day of tour. If you plan to fly out on the last day of the walk, please book your return flight for after 7pm.

When making your accommodation arrangements, please contact Park Trek if you would like discount & other information on our recommended provider Terrace Hotel in Adelaide.