Flinders Ranges 7 days

Self-guided

Self-guided

OVERVIEW

The Heysen Trail, some 1200 km of it,  is rated as one of the world’s premier long-distance trails. It begins in the Northern Flinders Ranges carving a path through and sometimes up and over the ranges. It terminates in Cape Jervis in the very south of South Australia, having made its way through places like Claire and the Maclaren vale.  We hike what’s unreservedly considered the most scenic section of the track.

This walk is a shortened version of the 8-day itinerary, missing a lengthy 19 km day that can’t be shortened. The Northern Flinders has some of the most stunning outback scenery in Australia, rivalling anything in the interior. Its accessibility from Adelaide gives it a distinct advantage over some of the more lauded destinations, like the Kimberley, as it comes at a fraction of the cost and time commitment. The payoff is more than just the time saved, but the only way to find out is to walk it, as it is impossible to access otherwise. Hike from Aroona Ruins in the North of the Northern Flinders via Trezona and Yanyanna Huts to Wilpena, Tanderra Saddle all the way to Black Gap.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hike on the Heysen Track from Aroona Ruins to Black Gap with just a light day pack
  • Walks include Rawnsley Bluff and Tanderra Saddle/St Mary’s Peak
  • Outback hospitality and the comfort of ensuite rooms
  • Mostly chef-prepared 2-course dinners
  • Accommodations that are in stunning locations so you never feel like you’ve left the track (upgrade available at Rawnsley)
  • Baggage transfers from accommodation  to accommodation

AT A GLANCE

TRIP LENGTH
7 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging
PRICE FROM
$ 1450 per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 335 per person

ITINERARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All-inclusive 7-day pack free walking holiday
  • 6 nights accommodation in rooms with ensuites (upgrade available at Rawnsley)
  • All meals, including breakfasts, walkers lunches, and chef-cooked a la carte two-course dinners
  • All luggage transport and vehicle transfers
  • We transport you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
  • National Park admission
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with Stroll’s comprehensive track notes

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

On this Flinders Ranges tour on foot, you’ll stay in the Heysen Cabins in Angorichina, at award-winning Rawnsley Park Station and in the luxury glamping tents at Ikara Wilpena. All of these private accommodations are located in inspired locations and provide a welcoming and comfortable base to rest, relax and reflect on the day’s walking. The single supplement is for your own private ensuite on all 6 nights. If you’re happy to share a bathroom (not your room) for 4 nights on the trip then the single supplement can be reduced. There is an upgrade available at Rawnsley to the Eco Villas. Please see the 6-day offer for more information on the Eco Villas or ask the office for more details.

The two-course a la carte dinners at Rawnsley and Ikara are prepared by their in-house chefs.

Each day whilst you’re walking you’ll be provided with a substantial walkers lunch, more importantly, you’ll get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A walkers lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is varied.

There is also a focus on regional food and wine. Good wholesome food with kangaroo and emu occasionally on the menu. The region is remote, but world-class South Australian wine and a cold lager are within easy reach. We suggest that if you like wine then bring some for the first night at Angorichina ( or for the whole trip if you want your own pre-dinner drinks).

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

GENERAL INFO

This holiday starts and finishes in Rawnsley Park.

The Flinders Ranges walks are moderate to challenging with some rough tracks, where you’ll cover shorter distances. Full-day walks average about 19 km and 5-7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat, well-walked paths and bush tracks with some rocky sections. There are two days with steep sections. This is a great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves, however, easier options are available on some days. This is a reasonably long and tough walk and we highly recommend that you incorporate a rest day.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

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HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

This holiday starts and finishes in Rawnsley Park. The best option by far is to use a vehicle. This will allow you the freedom to travel up to the walk at your own pace. There’s a stack of interesting places to visit that require no real deviation from your journey, including wineries. We highly recommend staying in Clare, South Australia’s primo wine destination on the way back. There are also a few walks on the way that can be explored.

More information on transport to the Flinders Ranges is available on request.

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WEATHER

The best time to go is April through to September as it is the best weather for hiking in the Flinders Ranges. The temperature is still very comfortable to walk in but warm clothes are necessary as the temperature drops at night. This holiday is not available over the hot summer months of December to February as it way to hot with temperatures in the high 40’s.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.

Flinders Ranges mean temp graph

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INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

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INFORMATION PACK

For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.

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CONTACT

If you have any questions about the Flinders Ranges walks., tracks or the Flinders Ranges tour as a whole, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, or email us at info@stroll.com

MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    Single Occupancy
    Details
  • 1 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $ 1450

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 335
  • 1 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $ 1585

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 540

    Upgrade to Eco Villas at Rawnsley

  • 1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $ 1640

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 555
  • 1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $ 1640

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 555

    Upgrade to Eco Villas at Rawnsley

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AT A GLANCE
TRIP LENGTH
7 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging
PRICE FROM
$ 1450 per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 335 per person
Overview

The Heysen Trail, some 1200 km of it,  is rated as one of the world’s premier long-distance trails. It begins in the Northern Flinders Ranges carving a path through and sometimes up and over the ranges. It terminates in Cape Jervis in the very south of South Australia, having made its way through places like Claire and the Maclaren vale.  We hike what’s unreservedly considered the most scenic section of the track.

This walk is a shortened version of the 8-day itinerary, missing a lengthy 19 km day that can’t be shortened. The Northern Flinders has some of the most stunning outback scenery in Australia, rivalling anything in the interior. Its accessibility from Adelaide gives it a distinct advantage over some of the more lauded destinations, like the Kimberley, as it comes at a fraction of the cost and time commitment. The payoff is more than just the time saved, but the only way to find out is to walk it, as it is impossible to access otherwise. Hike from Aroona Ruins in the North of the Northern Flinders via Trezona and Yanyanna Huts to Wilpena, Tanderra Saddle all the way to Black Gap.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hike on the Heysen Track from Aroona Ruins to Black Gap with just a light day pack
  • Walks include Rawnsley Bluff and Tanderra Saddle/St Mary’s Peak
  • Outback hospitality and the comfort of ensuite rooms
  • Mostly chef-prepared 2-course dinners
  • Accommodations that are in stunning locations so you never feel like you’ve left the track (upgrade available at Rawnsley)
  • Baggage transfers from accommodation  to accommodation
Itinerary
What’s Included
  • All-inclusive 7-day pack free walking holiday
  • 6 nights accommodation in rooms with ensuites (upgrade available at Rawnsley)
  • All meals, including breakfasts, walkers lunches, and chef-cooked a la carte two-course dinners
  • All luggage transport and vehicle transfers
  • We transport you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
  • National Park admission
  • Enjoy worry-free navigation with Stroll’s comprehensive track notes
Accommodation & Dining

On this Flinders Ranges tour on foot, you’ll stay in the Heysen Cabins in Angorichina, at award-winning Rawnsley Park Station and in the luxury glamping tents at Ikara Wilpena. All of these private accommodations are located in inspired locations and provide a welcoming and comfortable base to rest, relax and reflect on the day’s walking. The single supplement is for your own private ensuite on all 6 nights. If you’re happy to share a bathroom (not your room) for 4 nights on the trip then the single supplement can be reduced. There is an upgrade available at Rawnsley to the Eco Villas. Please see the 6-day offer for more information on the Eco Villas or ask the office for more details.

The two-course a la carte dinners at Rawnsley and Ikara are prepared by their in-house chefs.

Each day whilst you’re walking you’ll be provided with a substantial walkers lunch, more importantly, you’ll get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A walkers lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is varied.

There is also a focus on regional food and wine. Good wholesome food with kangaroo and emu occasionally on the menu. The region is remote, but world-class South Australian wine and a cold lager are within easy reach. We suggest that if you like wine then bring some for the first night at Angorichina ( or for the whole trip if you want your own pre-dinner drinks).

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

General Info

This holiday starts and finishes in Rawnsley Park.

The Flinders Ranges walks are moderate to challenging with some rough tracks, where you’ll cover shorter distances. Full-day walks average about 19 km and 5-7.5 hours walking each day. The walking is over mostly flat, well-walked paths and bush tracks with some rocky sections. There are two days with steep sections. This is a great opportunity for fit walkers to challenge themselves, however, easier options are available on some days. This is a reasonably long and tough walk and we highly recommend that you incorporate a rest day.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

This holiday starts and finishes in Rawnsley Park. The best option by far is to use a vehicle. This will allow you the freedom to travel up to the walk at your own pace. There’s a stack of interesting places to visit that require no real deviation from your journey, including wineries. We highly recommend staying in Clare, South Australia’s primo wine destination on the way back. There are also a few walks on the way that can be explored.

More information on transport to the Flinders Ranges is available on request.

WEATHER

The best time to go is April through to September as it is the best weather for hiking in the Flinders Ranges. The temperature is still very comfortable to walk in but warm clothes are necessary as the temperature drops at night. This holiday is not available over the hot summer months of December to February as it way to hot with temperatures in the high 40’s.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.

Flinders Ranges mean temp graph

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

INFORMATION PACK

For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the Flinders Ranges walks., tracks or the Flinders Ranges tour as a whole, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, or email us at info@stroll.com

Map
Departure Dates
  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • 1 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
    AVAILABLE
    from $ 1450
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 335
  • 1 Apr 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
    AVAILABLE
    from $ 1585
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 540
  • 1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
    AVAILABLE
    from $ 1640
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 555
  • 1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
    AVAILABLE
    from $ 1640
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 555
REVIEWS

Customer Reviews

5

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