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South Australia Outback & Wildlife

Highlights: Kangaroo Island wildlife - Adelaide - endangered wildlife at Scotia sanctuary - dramatic scenery of Flinders Ranges - abundant wildlife in the Gawlers - swimming with sea lions and bottle nose dolphins

This suggested itinerary highlights some of the possibilities across South Australia. Note that there are variations to this trip that we are happy to work through with you.

Leaving Adelaide until later you head straight out to Kangaroo Island for a couple of days exploring the rich nature of this "Galapagos of Australia". You will go in search of feeding koalas, Tamar wallabies and mingle with a colony of Australian sea lions. You may also discover possums, echidnas, platypus and many bird species including rare Cape Barren geese. There is also a chance to visit the wind blown sculptures of the Remarkable Rocks. Fine South Australian wines and picnic lunches are the order of the days on Kangaroo Island.

After exploring fascinating markets in Adelaide a charter flight takes you to Scotia Sanctuary owned by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. This 65000ha property is an important conservation programme ensuring the survival of a range of marsupials no longer found in their natural habitat. You will be able to spend time with researchers understanding and see rarities such as bridled nailtail wallabies.

A stop at a colonial homestead is made en route to the dramatic Flinders Ranges. This is some of the most beautiful scenery in Australia and among its oldest. Settling into a homely outback station with a glass of wine you may never want to leave. Bushwalks and 4x4 drives are possible with guides to help you understand the nature of the area. Red kangaroos, emus, yellow-footed rock wallabies are among wildlife to be encountered. For the more adventurous walking safaris are possible with overnight fly camps.

Further east, towards the edge of the great Nullabor Plain lie the Gawler Ranges. Here there is a small tented camp along the line of many African luxury safari camps. There is a profusion of wildlife in numbers rarely seen elsewhere in Australia and you can expect to see the three largest macropods: red and grey kangaroos and common wallaroos and they may appear in their hundreds. Hairy-nosed wombats are common and emus are abundant too. There are spectacular congregations of parrots & finches whilst numerous raptors can also be seen. The landscape of woodland and rocky outcrops give way to the 100km long salt pan of Lake Gairdner, an impressive sight lying under big skies.

The coast to the south gives you the chance to relax towards the end of this trip. Perhaps with a morning swim with wild bottle-nose dolphins and Australian sea lions. In the evening back on land you may discover bettongs and bilbies. In season there is also a chance to whale watch from the Head of Bight where southern right whales congregate.

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Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrive Adelaide, connect to Kangaroo Island.
Days 2&3. Guided nature activities.
Day 4. To Adelaide.
Day 5. Charter flight to Scotia sanctuary.
Day 6. To Jamestown.
Day 7. Regional guided tour.
Day 8. To Flinders Ranges outback station.
Days 9&10. Guided activities.
Day 11. Charter flight to Gawler Ranges.
Days 12-14. Guided nature activities in Gawlers & south coast.
Day 15. Flight to Adelaide and depart Australia.

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Departure Dates: Any departure dates to suit your requirements