Australia Safari

Day 1

On arrival in Sydney, met and spend 2 days recovering and exploring this beautiful city.

Day 2 - 4: Payne Station

Flight to Adelaide on Qantas schedule flight and connect to 11am to Wudinna. At Wudinna you will be met by either Geoff or Mick Scholz and take a stunning drive from this remote town into the outback to your accommodation on Payne Station a 500, 000 acre property in the middle of the stunning Gawler Ranges. While a guest with Geoff and Mick in the Gawler Ranges you will see an abundance of Australian wildlife and magnificent scenery in this 1500 million year old Range. Explore Lake Gairdner the huge Salt Lake and witness the unbelievable contrast of the ice like surface and the blood red sand dunes. Travel the outback tracks down to the secluded haven of Bairds Bay and cruise out into the bay in the 40 foot Investigator. Alan and Trish Payne will introduce you to the locals allowing you the opportunity to swim with the sea lions and dolphins an amazing interaction with totally wild creatures. After all that activity relax on the boat with a spot of fishing for the local delicacy of King George Whiting and enjoy a seafood meal.

(For a real adventure, take a private air charter out along the great Australian Bight, witness the longest line of sea cliffs in the world and the magnificent rugged beauty before arriving at Nullabor. In this isolated stretch of Australian coastline between May and October Southern Right Whales migrate to give birth, and it is one of the worlds great experiences. On the return journey fly across the vast dunes and see the Dog Fence the longest fence in the world and if you are lucky spot a wild camel or a dingo.)

Day 5 - 7: Kangaroo Island

An early start to catch the 7:30am flight from Wudinna to Adelaide. Arrive in Adelaide at 8:55am and transfer to the 9:25am flight to Kangaroo Island. Arrive in Kangaroo Island at 10:00am and transfer to your accommodation on the Stranraer Property. Here your hosts will be Graham and Lyn Wheaton. Enjoy their great hospitality and learn about the Island and its heritage. Wander around the 3500 acre property and enjoy the tranquility of this unique setting.

You will enjoy the wild life experience on the island with Adventure Charters. Kangaroo Island boasts a third of its land mass to National Parks or Conservation Parks and in the absence of introduced rabbits and foxes, native wildlife thrives. The Islands diverse landscapes provide habitat for sea lions, fur seals, endemic kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus, goannas, 243 bird species (many rare or endangered), possums, bandicoots and at certain times of year, whales.

Day 8

Transfer to the Kangaroo Island airport to catch the 10:15am to Adelaide. Upon arrival in Adelaide you will be met by Leigh Eldredge a local winemaker and take the scenic drive down to Thorn Park in the heart of the Clare Valley.

Day 9

Leigh will escort you through the valley and allow you an in depth insight into its history and proud tradition. Be privy to some of the most noted winemakers and sample their delights. Your host at Thorn Park will be Michael Speers and David Hay. Enjoy the splendid food and the wonderful views, in the setting of their magnificent home.

Day 10 - 11: Arkaba Station

Transfer by road after breakfast to Arkaba Station, you will travel through the wine district, then onto the fertile plains of the mid-north before arriving into the pastoral area that preludes the final leg into the mighty Flinders Range. Leigh will tell of the areas history on this fascinating road trip. Your hosts at the 60,000 acre property of Arkaba Station will be Dean and Lizzie Rasheed. Nestled in the shadow of the Elder Range and alongside the huge dish of Wilpena Pound, Arkaba offers a great variety of wildlife, horse riding and aboriginal heritage. Here you can learn about the early pioneers and pastoral industry. Take a hike or search for the elusive and rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby. Otherwise simply put your feet up and relax savoring the surrounding landscapes, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Day 12

An early rise to catch your charter plane to Pt Augusta, to connect with the flight from Pt August to Adelaide before boarding the Qantas scheduled flight to Alice Springs. Arriving in the heart of the Australian Outback you will be met by your Hosts Bill and Jan Hayes, 6th generation cattle station owners on Deep Well Station. Here you will have the opportunity to travel the 450,000 acre property, either by custom designed 4wd, horse back or on foot. Join in a cattle muster or explore the East McDonnell Range and its ancient landscapes. Here it is possible to wander in previously unexplored country, find a waterhole or just relax and enjoy the vastness of the Australian Outback.

Day 13

You will travel to Uluru (Ayres Rock) to visit one of the most recognizable features of Australia. Your private charter will take you on a scenic flight through the Outback and give you the opportunity to see the canyons and inspiring features of the "Red Centre".

Day 14

At Deep Well Station.

Day 15

Catch your plane either to return to Sydney or travel on for more adventure or relax and dive on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.