Remote Northern Flinders Camel Trek

Explore the remote Northern Flinders Ranges with a convoy of camels

Walking with the camel stars from the movie Tracks - the perfect desert companions! | Andrew Bain

Crossing dry creek beds on the Remote Northern Flinders Camel Trek | Andrew Bain

Exploring the Northern Flinders Rangers by Camel on our first Camel Trek. | Andrew Bain

Camels allow walkers to travel even further

Camel train in the Flinders

Camel trekkers in the Flinders

Duration

7 days

Activities

6 days walking

Accommodation

5 nights camping
1 night hotel accommodation

Meals

6 Dinners
5 Lunches
6 Breakfasts

Price

$2495AUD

THIS TRIP IS

100% CARBON OFFSET

Trip Code: AST

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Overview

Trip highlights

Trek the ancient rugged landscape of the Flinders Ranges
Wind through majestic hills covered in mallee trees and native pines
Explore wilderness areas of the Flinders Ranges far from the tourist sites
Marvel at the slanting red cliffs dotted with spinifex clumps at Nildottie Gap

When planning to head truly remote - away from even the main walking trails - camels are the perfect travelling companions in the outback. Carrying your food, water and swags on a traditional pack saddle, these ships of the desert, many of which featured in the movie 'Tracks' by Robin Davidson, will allow you to gain a real sense of isolation as you absorb the beauty of the natural surroundings in this wild part of Australia that is home to Lake Frome and Wilpena Pound. Appreciate the birdlife, yellow footed wallabies, flora, station and old lead mine ruins and remnants as you travel along dry creek beds, through rugged plains country and past sheer rock faces and large gorges that are generally not accessible to travellers and locals alike. At night, your expert local guide will share his astronomy knowledge as you star gaze up at the dark night sky. During this camel supported walk there is no vehicle support with one camel saddled for riding should guests wish to experience this as part of their adventure.

Activities:

Grading:

Introductory to Moderate

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Itinerary

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Day 1
Preparing for trek and safety briefing

This morning you will be collected from Adelaide Central Bus Station at 0830 am to arrive at Flinders and Beyond property by early afternoon. The first evening will be spent meeting with our team of camels and include a safety briefing. Swags will be provided and a swag tutorial given. Dinner will be prepared on the camp fire before bed. Travel: from Adelaide 6 hrs

Meals: D

Day 2
Rolling hills of the Flinders Ranges

In the morning breakfast will be laid out and swags rolled. The camels are loaded after breakfast and the trek departs. Loading for the first time on a trek appears hectic; loading times will decrease as everyone becomes more confident with the camels and gear. Assistance will be required with the loading and unloading of the camels each day, we only ask that each person helps to their own capabilities. Once the camels are loaded the trek departs. At lunch time we pull up, boil the billy and eat. We continue to walk for a couple of hours after lunch then find a suitable camp for the night. Fire wood is collected and dinner prepared.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 3
Lake Torrens and Lake Frome Watershed

Today the walking takes you up dry rocky creeks, narrow gaps and gorges. You head across the rugged landscape which boarders the protected Lake Torrens and Lake Frome. Unfortunately we are unable to access these lakes directly as they lie on sacred Aboriginal land. From here you cross the water shed to start the journey downstream over large sandy creeks lined with native pine vegetation.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 4
Mallee Trees and Native Pines

As we wind through the majestic hills covered in mallee trees and native pines you will pas through the gap of the towering ranges to the the welcoming site of the small spring fed water hole. The afternoon produces an enchanting walk along the base of the ranges.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 5
Acacias, Cassias and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby

Today you will pass through the valley surrounded by open hills. This day brings changes in the surrounding vegetation with outcrops of acacias and cassias. You will travel further along the rocky creek to be surrounded by the towering gorge walls where you will have the chance to see the endemic yellow footed rock wallaby as you pass by another spring fed water hole.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 6
Angorichina Station Woolshed and Blinman

Following along the creek you encounter several more inviting spings until you pass the historic Angorichina Station Woolshed, a relic from the 1850's before returning to the Flinders and Beyond property where you will take a short transfer to the town of Blinman for the evening. You can explore the small town or Blinman, or take in a tour at the Tin Mine. After checking into your accommodation you will have a chance to refresh and recharge before the group will get together for a final dinner in Hotel.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 7
Return to Adelaide

After a leisurely morning breakfast the group will complete final preparations before the return journey back to Adelaide where the tour will conclude. Expected arrival time in Adelaide is around 4pm so please don't book a departure flight before around 7pm. Travel: to Adelaide 6 hrs

Meals: B

Inclusions

What's included

Swag
2 professional Cameleers
All food (snacks not included)
Transfers to/from Adelaide to start of trip
1 night Hotel accommodation

What's not included

Pre and post accomodation
Flights
Items of a personal nature
Alcoholic drinks
Snacks- including Hydralite, trail mix, lollies

Suitability

Introductory to Moderate

To determine the grade of a particular adventure we consider a number of factors. These include the condition of the walking terrain, altitude and the length of the trek. This trek is graded introductory to moderate. This trek involves 6 – 8 hours walking each day over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. In order to complete this trek we advise that you undertake regular three or four times a week for at least three months prior to your departure. Hill walking with a daypack is recommended.

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Notes

Note:

Prices valid up to 31/12/2019. Price may increase after this date subject to local inflationary pressures on operational cost. You will be notified accordingly if this should occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?How far do we walk each day?

It is hard to say the exact distance that you will walk each day as this depends on the amount of fodder for the camels. You should expect to walk approximately 15km.

?If I get tired, can I ride the camels?

The camels will be loaded up with all of the clients luggage and equipment, food and water that is required for the trip.

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Exceptional Leadership

As our client feedback will attest to, there is no better team of leaders than those at Australian Walking Holidays. Their expertise & knowledge is matched only by their friendly nature and their desire to impart everything they know about the Australian landscape to you.

Small Groups

We think small is good; it limits the environmental impact and allows you to forge life-long friendships with like-minded travellers. Feedback from our clients attests to the appeal of the small group dynamic – our clients say it's this that makes it special.

Exceptional Value

We aim to include as much as possible in the tour price, so that all you need to think about is being in the moment. We include meals & all park fees on our trips. Our inclusions are displayed against each trip in our brochures, on our website and in our trip notes.

Your Comfort

The best available food, warmth and shelter is standard on our active wilderness holidays, with selected character lodgings as well as quality camp craft and equipment. This ensures that you have the most rewarding and memorable experience.

Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.