Adelaide to Perth

Day 1 Adelaide – Flinders Ranges You leave Adelaide and head north to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Flinders Ranges. You hike to the far end of Alligator Gorge, passing through narrow rocky corridors to terraces that were once the seabed. After lunch you follow the route along the eastern side of the range towards Warren Gorge, stopping on the way in Quorn, home of the Pichi Richi Railway. Once you arrive at Warren Gorge, you are free to explore the surroundings on your own while dinner is being prepared. You may even spot the yellow-footed rock-wallaby. Once on the brink of extinction, this species is gradually making a comeback.

Day 2 Flinders Ranges – Eyre Peninsula The Eyre Peninsula is a true gem and home to numerous native Australian species. Your first stop is Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park, where you take a spectacular hike to the summit to catch your first glimpse of the West. Back on the bus, you continue via Port Augusta and Iron Knob. Lunch is in Kimba (halfway between the east and west coasts). Then it’s on to the Talia Caves and the sand dunes of Lake Newland, where you can try your hand at ‘sandboarding’. In the evening you join an excursion to observe the nocturnal wildlife. With a little luck you will see kangaroos, wombats and emus.

Day 3 Eyre Peninsula – Fowlers Bay This morning you drive to Bairds Bay, where you have time to relax on the beach, go for a swim or swim with dolphins and sea lions (at extra cost). After lunch you set off for Fowlers Bay, where you spend the night.

Day 4 Nullarbor Plain Today you cross one of the most remote regions in the world. You pass the famous 5,320 km Dingo Fence and continue through the lands of the Yalata Aboriginal people. From June to October you can watch the migrating whales in this region. In the afternoon you stop to photograph the famous ‘road sign’ featuring a camel, a wombat and a kangaroo. After a short stop at the Western Australia border, where you must hand in any fruit and vegetables, you continue to today’s destination, Eucla.

Day 5 Nullarbor Plain – Esperance/Cape Le Grand National Park Today you get a feel for the true scale of the Nullarbor Plain. Beneath the Nullarbor lie vast underground cave systems with several lakes. Along the way you stop at the Caiguna Blowhole and in Balladonia, where much of the debris of the Skylab space station came down after it re-entered the atmosphere. In the evening you reach your destination, Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance.

Day 6 Cape Le Grand National Park You spend the day in Cape Le Grand National Park, one of Australia’s most beautiful landscapes. Here you can admire a deep-blue ocean fringed by glorious white sandy beaches and secluded coves that invite you to swim and relax. A true paradise for nature lovers. With a little luck you will see kangaroos.

Day 7 Cape Le Grand – Stirling Ranges Early in the morning you hike to the rock formations of Frenchman Peak, which offers fantastic views over the bay and the Recherche Archipelago. The journey continues to the Stirling Ranges in the south-west of Western Australia. Even though you have only just left Lucky Bay, more glorious scenery and a picturesque hike await you. Thanks to the flexibility of the group and the many sightseeing opportunities in this beautiful region, the exact programme for the day is decided on the spot, depending on the season.

Day 8 Stirling Ranges – Quinninup Today you discover a Western Australian version of the Great Ocean Road! Natural Bridge and The Gap are the two highlights of this stretch of coast, where nature has created extraordinary rock formations. Keep your camera at the ready! On foot you explore the spectacular Tree Top Walk in the ‘Valley of the Giants’, a metal walkway that leads through the canopy and the centuries-old eucalyptus trees 40 m above the ground.

Day 9 Quinninup – Margaret River The forests of the hinterland gradually give way to a new coastal landscape as you reach Margaret River, Australia’s renowned wine region. The day is devoted to discovering the area and its delicacies, such as wine, cheese and chocolate. You spend the night under the open sky by the campfire, once again enchanted by the beauty of the starry southern sky.

Day 10 Margaret River – Perth You round off your 4,000 km ‘road trip’ along the west coast via the surfers’ paradise of Yallingup in the Margaret River region. The region’s limestone caves are well worth a visit. You also have the chance to explore the area and, thanks to the explanations of an Aboriginal guide, gain a better understanding of the region’s history. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about the changing living conditions and the culture of Australia’s Indigenous people. You then continue to Perth, where the tour ends in the early evening.