Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola & Barossa Valley Escape

Day 1 - Thursday 24 September 2026

Melbourne - Adelaide - Clare Valley (L,D)

Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel!

Meet your Sisterhood Tour Hostess and fellow travellers at Melbourne Airport for our flight to Adelaide. 

On arrival into Adelaide we meet up with our local coach captain and make our way up into the delightful Clare
Valley region. On arrival in Mintaro, we enjoy tastings and lunch at Reillys Cellar Door and Restaurant before taking
a stroll through the imposing Martindale Hall. A Georgian styled Italianate influenced sandstone mansion which has
significant heritage value in South Australia. Following our tour we proceed to our Clare Valley accommodation for
check-in followed by dinner at the Clare Hotel.

Overnight: Clare Valley Motel (or similar)

Day 2 - Friday 25 September 2026

Port Augusta (B,L,D)

Today after a light breakfast we journey north to Bungaree Station for a wonderful insight from Mark into
the former merino sheep station and life as it is today, operating as an efficient mixed farm and run by the descendant
of the original founder, G.C. Hawker. After our tour we enjoy Vicky’s homemade morning tea before heading up to
Wirrabara to view the stunning silo mural which captures the beauty of the town and surrounding countryside. We
then travel up to Port Augusta via Horrocks Pass before arriving at the Australian Arid Lands Botanical Gardens for
light lunch. Afterwards enjoy a relaxing stroll with our guides through a range of natural and themed gardens and soak
in the sounds and scents of Australia’s arid heart. Our last stop for the day is at the multi award-winning Wadlata
Outback Centre where displays highlight the history of the Flinders Ranges and the Outback of South Australia from
15 million years ago to modern day. It’s then time for check-in at our accommodation with time to relax before dinner
in the restaurant.

Overnight  The Standpipe Golf Motor Inn (or similar)

Day 3 - Saturday 26 September 2026

Port Augusta - Pichi Richi Railway - Flinders Ranges (B,L,D)

This morning after breakfast and check out we take a drive around Port Augusta with our local guide before boarding the Afghan
Express for our historic journey across to the outback town of Quorn. Travelling the old Ghan route over red earth and
bluebush plains from Port Augusta, we’ll watch the Flinders Ranges creep ever-closer before entering the Pichi Richi
Pass with its rocky outcrops, dry riverbeds and beautiful hilly scenery. Quorn which has been used as a backdrop for
many famous films including ‘Gallipoli’, ‘The Shiralee’, ‘The Tracker’ and most recently Russell Crowe’s ‘The Water
Diviner’. On arrival in Quorn we soak up a bit of the history of the town and enjoy lunch at a local cafe. Up in Hawker we
stop by the Jeff Morgan Gallery and view Jeff’s amazing works, particularly the amazing giant panoramas including
the - 30m x 3m Wilpena Panorama and 46m x 5.5m Arkaroola Panorama. Our journey from Hawker to Leigh Creek
takes us up alongside the Flinders Ranges before arriving at the Leigh Creek Resort for check in and dinner.

Overnight Leigh Creek Resort (or similar)

Day 4 - Sunday 27 September 2026

Leigh Creek - Arkaroola (B,L,D)

Today we visit the “Black Rock, Blue Sky” Exhibition which is a collection of photographic
panels that relate the 75 year history of the Leigh Creek Coalfield and unique story of the two towns. Then with our
local guide we enjoy an informative drive around Leigh Creek before heading to the Aroona Dam Sanctuary which
offers spectacular views and peaceful surroundings. After an informative morning we arrive in the township of Copley
for lunch at the iconic Bush Bakery and Quandong Cafe. This afternoon we set out along the Gammon Range Road
through the settlement of Nepabunna and then through the Gammon Range towards Balcanoona Station. We then
head north along the Arkaroola Road which takes us into the 61,000-hectare wildlife sanctuary of Arkaroola for
check-in to our accommodation before dinner.

Overnight Arkaroola: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Day 5 - Monday 28 September 2026

Arkaroola (B,L,D)

This morning we board our four-wheel drive vehicles for the famous half day Ridge Top Tour which takes in some of
the most spectacularly rugged country on earth. Our specially trained guides share their knowledge of Arkaroola’s
1600-million year geological history as they navigate the steep slopes and hair raising ascents of the famous Ridge
Top Track. Inspiring images of red granite mountains and golden spinifex covered hillsides give way to a breath-taking
view across the Freeling Heights, Lake Frome and the desert beyond. After a wonderful morning, we enjoy lunch
back at the resort, before enjoying the afternoon at leisure to enjoy at own cost one of the guided walks or take a
scenic flight over the Arkaroola Sanctuary or Lake Eyre.

Overnight  Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (or similar)

Day 6 - Tuesday 29 September 2026

Arkaroola - Blinman - Flinders Ranges (B,L,D)

We depart Arkaroola this morning and head down into the Flinders Ranges to the historic copper mining township
of Blinman where in the mining era from 1862 – 1910, the mine delivered a large amount of copper to the London
Metal Exchange. After refreshments at the North Blinman Hotel, our guide shows us around the township followed
by our Blinman underground mine experience which offers a unique journey into the heart of an historic copper mine
and takes us back in time, to the lives of the miners and their families during the second half of the 19th century.
From Blinman we travel down past the Great Wall of China and Stokes Hill Lookout before arriving at Wilpena Pound
Resort, our home for the next two nights. Following check in and a freshen up we gather in the restaurant for dinner.

Overnight  Wilpena Pound Resort (or similar)

Day 7 - Wednesday 30 September 2026

Flinders Ranges (B,L,D)

Today with our local station owner guide on board we begin our drive through the scenic Flinders Ranges. After
pausing at the famous Cazneaux Tree, we head up to Stokes Hill Lookout which provides expansive panoramic
views of the surrounding landscape, including Wilpena Pounds eastern escarpment and the Skytrek Willow Springs
Station. Our drive continues through the ranges taking in breathtaking gorges, lookouts and rocky creek beds, while
spotting stunning wildflowers (seasonal) and wildlife. Our tour also includes a stop at Skytrek Willow Springs Station
Camp Kitchen for refreshments and overview of family life on the remote station from our station owner/guide. After
our drive through the ranges we arrive back at the Wilpena Pound Information Centre. This afternoon we have the
opportunity at own cost to take in a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound, take a leisurely walk along one of the tracks or
take the shuttle into the Pound for the longer walk which allows us to see the Hill Homestead and Wangarra Lookouts
which offer stunning views over Wilpena Pound. This evening, after a delightful day out we meet up for dinner back
in the restaurant.

Overnight  Wilpena Pound Resort (or similar)

Day 8 - Thursday 1 October 2026

Peterborough - Burra - Tanunda (B,L,D)

Today we head down through Hawker and Orroroo to the historic railway township of Peterborough for a cuppa and
tour of the Roundhouse at Steamtown. Further south we visit the historic copper mining town of Burra providing
another interesting tour and lunch stop. The copper mines were first discovered in 1845 and were operated by Cornish
and Welsh miners until 1877. Our guided tour takes in the heritage buildings, lookouts and other major sites including
the Red Ruth Gaol which featured in the movie ‘Breaker Morant’. From Burra we drive down into the beautiful Barossa
Valley wine district via the Farrell Flat Silo Train Mural. Tanunda is the cosmopolitan heart of the Barossa and our
home for the next two nights. Following check-in at our hotel we gather for dinner in the restaurant.

Overnight Weintal Resort (or similar)

Day 9 - Friday 2 October 2026

The Barossa Valley Gourmet Trail (B,L,D)

Our day today will be spent in the beautiful Barossa Valley with two special visits to Maggie Beers Farm Shop and also
the iconic Chateau Tanunda Cellar Door, with tasting of wines from ‘The Château’ Single Vineyard and ‘The Heritage
Release’ series. At Maggie Beers we enjoy a brief talk on the history of the property and Maggie’s culinary career plus
spend some time in the gourmet gift shop. We then visit the historic Seppeltsfield Estate for a delicious ‘Barossa
Style Lunch’ followed by a ‘Grand Insight Tour and Tastings’, which includes a behind the scenes look through the
estate’s treasure trove of historical buildings. After some leisure time in Tanunda we gather back at the Angus and Co
Restaurant for our dinner.

Overnight Weintal Resort (or similar)

Day 10 - Saturday 3 October 2026

Tanunda - Adelaide (B,D)

Today before leaving the Barossa, we enjoy a must visit to the Barossa Tourist Information Centre which is also
home to the Barossa Made Wares and Food Pantry featuring bespoke, artisan and unique products and produce
all handmade in the Barossa. Our last Barossa treat is at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company where we partake
in a Gelato Ice Cream and Chocolate Paring Experience. From Tanunda, we travel back across to Adelaide via the
Adelaide Hills enjoying a stop at the Whispering Wall, set within the Barossa Reservoir. On arrival into Adelaide,
we check-in at our hotel before enjoying the remainder of the afternoon at leisure along the
Rundle Mall. This evening we enjoy our farewell dinner in Culshaws Restaurant.

Overnight Majestic Roof Garden Hotel (or similar)

Day 11- Sunday 4 October 2026

Adelaide - Melbourne (B)

After a leisurely breakfast and check out, we make our way to the Airport for our return flights home to Melbourne,
following a wonderful tour of the Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola and the Barossa.

Thank you for travelling with Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back.