Discover the raw, red heart of Australia on the South Australia Outback Adventure — a 10-day small group tour by Intrepid Travel that takes you from the vibrant city of Adelaide deep into one of the world’s most awe-inspiring wilderness regions. Listed on TourRadar under tour code PZSA, this journey is widely regarded as one of the best outback tours in Australia for travellers seeking authentic cultural encounters, stunning landscapes, and responsible travel experiences.
Starting in Adelaide (Tarntanya), the tour winds through the iconic Clare Valley wine region, the eerie underground opal-mining town of Coober Pedy, and the remote expanse of the Oodnadatta Track to the tiny outpost of William Creek. From there, travellers explore the ancient beauty of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary — a 610-square-kilometre wildlife haven that feels like the edge of the earth.
What truly sets this tour apart is its deep commitment to First Nations cultural experiences. Guests enjoy a campfire dinner with an Adnyamathanha guide, participate in traditional bush food activities at Iga Warta, and receive a heartfelt Welcome to Country at Wilpena Pound. These moments aren’t just highlights — they’re the soul of the journey.
With a maximum group size of just 12 travellers, the South Australia Outback Adventure offers an intimate, personalised experience that larger bus tours simply cannot match. Accommodation ranges from comfortable lodges to the utterly unique underground rooms of Coober Pedy, adding layers of character to every night of the trip.
Intrepid Travel is a B Corp-certified, purpose-led adventure company, and this tour directly supports their foundation partner Country Needs People, which champions Indigenous land and sea management across Australia. All post-trip donations are dollar-matched by Intrepid, doubling your impact.
Whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, or a group of friends craving something extraordinary, this outback adventure delivers. Book the South Australia Outback Adventure (PZSA) on TourRadar and explore a landscape that will stay with you long after the red dust settles.
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Meet the group at 8 am for a welcome meeting, then drive north toward Port Augusta. You’ll stop at the pink waters of Lake Bumbunga and check out Fourth Street and Railway Terrace in Snowtown along the way. Port Pirie comes next for a town tour and lunch, and then you’ll reach Port Augusta by evening. Before settling in, there’s time to visit either the Wadlata Outback Centre or the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens if you’re interested.
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| Lake Bumbunga |
| Snowtown |
| Port Pirie |
Grab breakfast at a local café before heading to Woomera, a town built back in the 1940s for rocket testing. The Heritage Museum and Visitor Centre there covers the nuclear and non-nuclear testing history. From there, stop at Lake Hart Rest Area to see one of the region’s salt lakes. You’ll arrive in Coober Pedy by afternoon and can wander the street art, browse through jewelry shops, or relax at a bar overlooking the Breakaways.
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| Woomera Heritage Museum & Visitor Information Centre |
| Lake Hart Rest Area |
| Coober Pedy |
Spend your day going underground in Coober Pedy, visiting a residential home, a church, and a historic opal mine. Later in the afternoon, head to Josephine’s Gallery where Aboriginal art is on display and kangaroos are looked after. You’ll get to meet and interact with kangaroos, wombats, and various birds that wildlife specialists care for at the site.
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| Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage |
Start early at Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, a registered Aboriginal heritage site where you can see the famous dingo fence. Return to Coober Pedy for an optional lunch, then drive along a rough dirt road into the remote outback heading to William Creek. Stop there for a cold beer and look through the street museum full of memorabilia, with the option to have dinner at the local pub.
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| Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park |
| Dingo Fence |
Consider an optional early morning flight over Lake Eyre if that interests you, then drive deeper into the remote desert along the legendary Oodnadatta Track. You’ll stop at Wabma Kadarbu Mound Spring Conservation Park and have a picnic lunch at Lake Eyre. There’s an optional visit to Coward Springs with its museum and natural spa, and later you’ll reach Marree to see historic sites like the old Afghan Mosque and remains of the Historical Ghan Railway.
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| Lake Eyre |
| Wabma Kadarbu Mound Spring Conservation Park |
| Coward Springs |
| Afghan Mosque |
| Historical Ghan Railway |
After breakfast, drive to Farina Town, a desert oasis now with just two residents. The underground bakery there opens once yearly through the Farina Restoration Project. Explore the stone ruins scattered through the ghost town, then head to Copley for lunch. From there, continue to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges where you can hike through geological monuments, mountains, granite peaks, gorges, and waterholes while looking for the endangered yellow-footed rock wallaby.
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| Farina Town |
| Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary |
After breakfast, your day is flexible with optional activities at Arkaroola. You can join a 4WD ridge-top tour through rugged terrain, take a scenic flight, or visit the observatory. In the afternoon, your leader will lead a guided hike suited to the group’s interests and abilities, with options including the Acacia Ridge hike, Giselda Hill Walk, or Mawson-Spriggina Connecting Trail.
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| Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary |
Drive to Ikara-Wilpena Pound, the centerpiece of the Flinders Ranges and ancestral home of the Adnyamathanha people. You’ll start at Blinman, South Australia’s highest town, and visit Wadna, an authentic Aboriginal arts and crafts gallery. Grab lunch and optionally tour the local mine, then head to Stokes Hill Lookout for panoramic views of the rolling landscape before settling at your resort with the rest of the day and evening free.
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| Ikara-Wilpena Pound |
| Blinman |
| Wadna Gallery |
| Stokes Hill Lookout |
After breakfast, join your leader for a bushwalk through Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. In the afternoon, take a private tour of Sacred Canyon led by an Adnyamathanha guide who’ll explain the cultural significance, ancient rock engravings in the sandstone walls, and share knowledge about bush medicines and bush tucker. The rest of your time is yours to hike to Wangara Lookout, walk to Hills Homestead, swim at the resort pool, or try other activities.
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| Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park |
| Sacred Canyon |
| Wangara Lookout |
| Hills Homestead |
After breakfast, head to the Clare Valley wine region with a lunch stop along the way and a chance to check out the silo art at Farrell Flat. You’ll arrive at a vineyard for an included wine tasting with a prominent local winemaker, then continue on to Adelaide where your journey ends. If you want to stay longer, contact your booking agent beforehand to arrange additional accommodation.
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| Clare Valley |
| Farrell Flat |
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