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Untamed Escapes

10-Day Adelaide to Perth Adventure Tour

Adelaide, Australia

10 days

Large group

Free Cancellation

What to Expect

Wide, open spaces, arid lands, pristine beaches, lush bushland, abundant wildlife and scores of natural wonders. Welcome to Australia; raw and rugged as nature intended. Traversing almost 4,000km of iconic Australiana over ten adventure-filled days, this Adelaide to Perth camping tour takes in the Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula, Nullarbor Plain, Esperance, Margaret River, and so much more. Along the way, swim with wild sea lions and dolphins, see kangaroos, koalas and other iconic Australian animals in the wild and connect to Country as you hike ancient landscapes. Learn to surf, sandboard down massive dunes, stop in at charming country towns, fall asleep under star-filled skies and get to know the quintessential Australians who call this untamed land home. Awaken your inner adventurer in the wilds of Australia.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide to Mt. Remarkable National Park

Stop At: Port Wakefield, Port Wakefield, South Australia
Escape the city and head north for the first stretch of your Adelaide to Perth camping tour. Grab a coffee in the small town of Port Wakefield.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wallaroo, Wallaroo, South Australia
Claiming a sandy patch of pristine beach for yourself at Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Port Germein, Port Germein, South Australia
Soak up the sun, then continue along the coast to the seaside town of Port Germein, where you can stroll along South Australia's longest jetty, built-in 1881.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mount Remarkable National Park, Mambray Creek, South Australia Australia
Today's final destination is Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges, our camping spot for the night.

Today, travel approximately 350km (4 hours) in total.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Swag camping in the Flinders Ranges

Day 2: Mt. Remarkable National Park & Eyre Peninsula

Stop At: Mount Remarkable National Park, Mambray Creek, South Australia Australia
Wake up to the sounds of native birdlife, and after breakfast, embark on the first hike of the tour, navigating Davey's Gully to panoramic views across the Spencer Gulf. Then, hit the road.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Talia SA 5670, Australia
Along the way, we'll see Kimba's unique silo art, and after a quick pitstop for lunch, wind towards the wildly beautiful Eyre Peninsula.

Spot dolphins surfing the waves at Venus Bay and unearth magical seaside caves at Talia.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Coodlie Park Farm Retreat, Flinders Highway, Port Kenny SA 5671, Australia
Then, test your sandboarding skills in epic dunes and arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat for a barbecue feast. Spend the night in a unique swag hut in their unique eco-campground with shower and toilet facilities.

Today, travel approximately 450km (5 hours) in total.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Camp in a unique swag hut at Coodlie Park Bush Camp with shower and toilet facilities.

Day 3: Baird Bay & Penong

Stop At: Sceale Bay SA 5680, Australia
This morning, peel on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson on a pristine beach with Sceale Bay Surf School. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim or wander the pristine shores.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Baird Bay, South Australia Australia
Following a picnic lunch, it's time for one of the tour highlights, swimming with wild sea lions and majestic dolphins on a three-hour cruise in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. This optional experience is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours. It is an experience to treasure forever. (This experience is paid to the operator on the day).
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Penong SA 5690, Australia
Tonight, camp at Penong, which is famous for its dozens of windmills.

Today travel approximately 290km (5 hours).
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Camping at a campground in Penong

Day 4: The Nullarbor & The Great Australian Bight

Stop At: Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor, South Australia Australia
Today we begin the epic pilgrimage across the Nullarbor Plain. Keep your cameras at the ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing road sign, before we make our way to the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight, Bunda Cliffs are the world's longest continuous line of sea cliffs. Breath deep and take it all in.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Nullarbor Roadhouse, Eyre Highway, Nullarbor SA 5690, Australia
Stop at the iconic Nullarbor Roadhouse, marvel at the ruins of an old telegraph station and, come late afternoon, cross the border into Western Australia. Tonight's entertainment is courtesy of the celestial sphere bush camping under the southern skies on the Nullarbor.

Today travel around 800 km (10 hours) with plenty of stops along the way.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Tonight, bush camp under the Southern skies on the Nullarbor.

Day 5: The Nullarbor to Cape Le Grand National Park

Stop At: Nullarbor National Park, Eyre Highway, Nullarbor, South Australia 5690 Australia
Today we continue across the mighty Nullarbor, taking in Australia's longest straight road, 90 Mile Straight. Visit the outback town of Balladonia, which shot to worldwide fame in 1979 when the Skylab space station returned to earth here rather abruptly. Watch the ever-changing landscapes from your window as your guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cape Le Grand National Park, Cape Le Grand Rd, Cape Le Grand WA 6450, Australia
By afternoon, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. This part of Western Australia has no less than nine national parks and some of the best beaches in the world. Set up camp between pristine bushland and beaches at Cape Le Grand National Park, our base, for two nights.

Today travel around 600km (7 hours).
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Stay two nights in the well-equipped camping area at Cape Le Grand with toilet and shower facilities.

Day 6: Cape Le Grand National Park

Stop At: Cape Le Grand National Park, Cape Le Grand Rd, Cape Le Grand WA 6450, Australia
Crystal clear waters, powdery, white sands, expansive granite bluffs, and sunbathing kangaroos. Today, you'll wake up in paradise. Pristine and perfect are two words that reflect the absolute beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. The ocean here is transparent, and the sand at Lucky Bay has twice been judged Australia's whitest. Spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.

We drive only 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Spend another night in the stunning Cape Le Grand

Day 7: Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges

Stop At: Frenchman's Peak, Le Grand Road Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it's also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before strapping on your hiking boots to embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak for sweeping views across Cape Le Grand and Recherche Archipelago.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mt Trio, Formby South Rd, Stirling Ranges, Stirling Range National Park, Western Australia 6338 Australia
Refuel with a lunch stop at one of the many beaches on Esperance's Great Ocean Drive, then settle in for the onwards drive to our Stirling Ranges campsite at Mount Trio.

Today, travel approximately 470km (5 hours) and camp in a private campground in the Stirling Ranges, which has shower and toilet facilities.

Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Camp in a private campground in the Stirling Ranges where you will have shower and toilet facilities.

Day 8: Stirling Ranges & South West Coast

Stop At: Porongurup National Park, via Mt Barker-Porongurup Rd Great Southern Region, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6323 Australia
Today visit, the Porongurups for a two-hour hike through lush forests to Castle Rock.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Torndirrup National Park, Turn Left Just Before End of Salmon Hole Rd, 10 Km South of Albany, Albany, Western Australia 6330 Australia
Jump back on the bus for a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany. Along the way, we'll stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge before continuing to postcard perfection
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Greens Pool, William Bay Rd William Bay National Park, Denmark, Western Australia 6333 Australia
Wade out into the turquoise and calm waters of Elephant Rocks, then just up the road, descend into Greens Pool, a white sandy beach framed by huge granite boulders. Both are primed for swimming in the warmer months.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Walpole-Nornalup National Park, 120 Km West of Albany Great Southern Region, Walpole, Western Australia 6398 Australia
From the coast to the forest, walk among the old-growth forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region with the last stop of the day at the largest Tingle Tree in Western Australia.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shannon National Park, Shannon, Manjimup, Western Australia 6262 Australia
Travel approximately 270km today (4 hours) and camp at the beautiful Shannon National Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Tonight, we camp at a Shannon National Park

Day 9: Margaret River

Stop At: Margaret River WA 6285, Australia
Today leave your hiking boots behind as you taste your way around the world-renowned Margaret River region. Unearth an array of cellar doors from wine, beer and gin, to dairy and sweet treats. Between tastings, stop for lunch today at one of the Margaret River's great restaurants.

Today we drive around 5 hours making stops along the way.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Big Valley Campsite, 46 Boronia Rd, Rosa Glen WA 6285, Australia
Today travel around 200km (5 hours), making tasting stops along the way. Tonight, camp at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Tonight, we camp at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River which has shower and toilet facilities.

Day 10: Margaret River to Perth

Stop At: Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup Caves Road, Yallingup, Western Australia 6282 Australia
Roll up your swag one last time before we meet Wardandi custodian Josh, who will introduce you to the world's oldest living culture with his authentic and personal interpretation. Go deep down into the Ngilgi Cave for a memorable underground didgeridoo performance.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Busselton, Busselton, Margaret River Region, Western Australia
As this 10-day adventure draws to an end, stop at the popular tourist town of Busselton, where it's hard to miss the 19th-century jetty stretching 1.8km into Geographe Bay.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Perth, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
One last stint on the road has you arriving in Perth around 6 pm.

Today travel around 300km (4 hours).
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • All activities unless stated as Optional Extra
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max. 20 passengers)
  • Accommodation - Bush camp (no facilities) 2 nights, camping (with basic facilities) 7 nights
  • 9x Breakfast
  • 9x Dinner
  • 10x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 9 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Le Grand National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Ngilgi Cave
  • Entry/Admission - Margaret River
  • Entry/Admission - Shannon National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Mt Trio
  • Entry/Admission - Torndirrup National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Walpole-Nornalup National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Sceale Bay
  • Entry/Admission - Frenchman's Peak
  • Entry/Admission - Big Valley Campsite
  • Entry/Admission - Penong
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Remarkable National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Great Australian Bight
  • Entry/Admission - Porongurup National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Coodlie Park Farm Retreat

Exclusions

  • Swim with playful wild sea lions and dolphins (OE) - Inquire Direct

Additional information

  • This tour is active and requires a reasonable level of fitness
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • We have implemented a range of enhanced protocols as part of our ‘Safe Journeys' program and hold the COVID-Safe accreditation with the World Travel & Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travel Protocols for Tour Operators’ and Australian Tourism Export Council.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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