Itinerary

Day 1

Our adventure begins as we travel east over the Darling Ranges. After a morning break at historic York we continue our journey south. Our lunch stop will be at Wave Rock, where there is the opportunity to have a look at this amazing rock formation. After lunch we drive further south to our camp on the coast in the Fitzgerald River National Park, an internationally recognized world biosphere reserve with plenty of beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and the opportunity for a short walk or swim before dinner.

Day 2

After a morning drive along the coast we arrive in Esperance with time to have a look around. A short drive brings us to the Cape Le grand National Park where we set up camp only metres from a picture postcard beach. The afternoon is free to explore this stunning coastal park with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. A late afternoon hike up the granite formation known as “Frenchman Peak rewards you with stunning views of the bay and islands of the Recherche Archipelago.

Day 3

It’s totally up to you how you would like to spend the morning enjoying this beautiful area. You may like to do one of the magnificent coastal walks or go for a swim, boogie board, snorkel, fish or just relax and read a good book while lying on a pure white beach, you might have to share with a couple of locals, kangaroo’s that is. Mid afternoon we head back north to the Eyre highway to start our journey east bound to a bush camping site.

Day 4

We travel through some diverse Australian country and it will certainly give you a sense of the size of this vast and ancient land.

Day 5

Besides visiting old Eucla, a telegraph town buried by sand dunes, we see the majestic Nullarbor cliffs and stop at the famous wombat/camel/kangaroo road sign.  In season [June – October] the Southern Right Whales migrate to the Head of the Bight. Up to 100 of these amazing mammals can be seen from the scenic lookouts. Outside of the whale season you will not be disappointed with the spectacular coastline and viewing platforms that showcase the majestic Nullarbor Cliffs. We drive onto the Nullarbor Plain and across the dingo fence while traveling through Yalata Aboriginal lands. Later in the afternoon we head for the tiny historical settlement of Fowlers Bay, adjacent to massive sand dunes, where we finish the day with some extreme fun sand boarding.

Day 6

We leave Fowlers Bay behind and head further east into South Australia. After a short stop at Ceduna, we drive on to Streaky Bay to pick up lunch provisions, then on to Baird Bay to board the MV Investigator for a 4-5 hr cruise (own cost $120 inc GST). It’s a relaxing day on the boat, viewing and swimming with dolphins and Australian sea lions and fishing. A short drive brings us to Murphy’s Haystacks, incredible granite rock formations sculptured into wondrous and weird shapes over millions of years. Then we drive on to our night’s camp spot – Coodlie Park a unique farm retreat. Our hosts Hassie, Jo and family then conduct a nocturnal spotlighting tour looking for Australia’s National Emblems – Kangaroos, Wombats and Emus.

Day 7

During summer jump into a learn to surf school , visit the unique ‘Colton Bakery’ before heading off to Elliston’s Great Ocean Tourist Drive with stunning sculptures which contrast against the Investigator group of Islands in the back ground. Travel to Locks Well and admire the view and the man made 291 steps down to the Locks Well beach. A short Visit to Sheringa beach before traveling on through an old settlement called Nowhere Else, then overnight in Port Lincoln.

Day 8

Up early for those on the Optional Great White Shark Experience and for those not brave we experience a swim with and hand feed Tuna, Port Lincoln National Park and a town tour before heading up the coast to Cowel for an overnight stop in a country Aussie pub!

Day 9

Seafood and Aquaculture Oyster experience before boarding the Ferry ‘Sea Spirit 1’ for a 2 hours ferry ride onto the Yorke Peninsula. If time permits we visit some local attractions and activities before heading back into South Australia’s capital city Adelaide.