Flinders Ranges with Camels Walk – 9 Days
9 Days, 8 Nights
100 Km, Day pack only
Grade: 2-3, Easy-Mod.
All Inclusive
Fully Guided
10 Guest Max
Walk the Northern Flinders Ranges with Camels on an All-inclusive Guided Walking Holiday
“Park Trek’s Walk with camels was an amazing experience. The guides knew so much about the birds, vegetation, geology and astronomy, were excellent cooks, always professional and led us through amazing countryside. Everything was well organised and efficient. I highly recommend this experience!” – Christine, January 2024
Step into one of Australia’s most extraordinary outback adventures on our all‑inclusive, small‑group Flinders Ranges Walk with Camels. Limited to just 12 guests, this carefully curated 9‑day journey invites you to slow down, immerse in ancient landscapes, and reconnect with nature and likeminded travellers at a wonderfully unhurried pace.
Your experience begins in Adelaide before travelling north to Blinman, where our experienced cameleers welcome you to a 7‑day camel‑supported trek through the Northern Flinders Ranges. With only a daypack to carry, you’re free to savour rugged gorges, ochre‑rich sunsets, and the deep quiet of Country while our gentle camels take care of the heavy lifting.
Our journey typically begins with a Welcome to Country from an Adnyamathanha elder. Days unfold along remote trails shaped over millions of years, while evenings bring campfire warmth, hearty meals, big‑sky stargazing, and restful nights in comfortable swags. This immersive rhythm – walk, breathe, connect – offers a rare opportunity to truly switch off and embrace outback life.
Led by knowledgeable local cameleers who share insights into ecology, geology, culture, and wildlife, this journey blends adventure, wellness, and a profound sense of place. A night at the iconic Blinman Hotel adds a touch of outback hospitality to your experience. Thoughtfully designed and fully inclusive, this is more than a walking holiday – it’s a once‑in‑a‑lifetime encounter with the magic of the Flinders.
Read more about this unique walk in our blog. Also see our Blog for walker tips and tricks including, how our walks are graded, how to train for our walks, and how to prepare and what to wear on our walks.
All-inclusive Pricing from: A$4,495 pp
- Inclusions
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- FAQs
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
Download our Trip Notes above to get the full itinerary in PDF, including:
- Pre/post tour logistics & tips
- Full itinerary & map overview
- Gear requirements & packing list
- Accommodation & guest notes
Everything you need to prepare for the best walking holiday!
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Days 3-7
- Day 8
- Day 9
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).
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
Day 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read through some FAQs about our Ikara-Flinders Ranges with Camels walk. For a complete list of FAQs for all tours, read more here.
We depart from the Terrace Hotel in Adelaide, meeting at 8:00am for a 8:15am departure.
We return to Adelaide at around 4:00 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.
As we depart from Terrace Hotel, there are many accommodation locations that suit any budget in Adelaide. We have also negotiated a special rate with Terrace Hotel in Adelaide for Park Trek guests. Please contact Park Trek if you would like more information and a booking link.
The itinerary tab goes into great detail on exactly what to expect each day on tour. It includes difficulty, distance, and estimated hours of walking. You may also download our trip notes which have everything you need to prepare for the best walking holiday in an easy to digest PDF document.
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.
We carefully time each of our departure dates to coincide with the best walking months and, crucially, the safest time of year for each destination. The dates you see listed are the best times to walk the Flinders Ranges.
If you’re preparing for this walk, the best place to find the forecast is through the BOM Adelaide and Flinders Ranges.
*Walking times and distances may be adapted to the weather and groups needs based on guides discretion.
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.
2026 Departures:
2 May; and 21 Sep
2027 Departures:
1 May; and 20 Sep
All-inclusive Pricing from: A$4,495 pp
