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This camping adventure travels through the central wheat belt to Wave Rock then down to Hopetoun before exploring Esperance and Cape le Grand National Park with plenty of time to explore this unique and pristine environment. The landscape then changes dramatically as the tour travels through the heart of the Nullarbor. The tour also highlights the unique wildlife experiences on the Eyre Peninsula – and boasts three of the top wildlife experiences in Australia on one tour!

The tour follows the coast from Head of Bight through Streaky Bay to Port Lincoln then along the eastern side of the Southern Flinders Ranges.

Day 1
Our adventure begins as we travel east over the Darling Ranges. After a morning break at the historic township of York we continue our journey south. Our lunch stop will be at Wave Rock, where there is the opportunity to have a look at this amazing rock formation. After lunch we drive further south to our camp near the coast of the Fitzgerald River National Park, an internationally recognized world biosphere reserve with plenty of beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and the opportunity for a short walk or swim before dinner. (LD)

Day 2
After a morning drive along the coast we arrive in Esperance with time to have a look around. A short drive brings us to the Cape Le Grand National Park where we set up camp only metres from a picture postcard beach. The afternoon is free to explore this stunning coastal park with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. A late afternoon hike up the granite formation known as “Frenchman Peak”, rewards you with stunning views of the bay and islands of the Recherché Archipelago. (BLD)

Day 3
It’s totally up to you how you would like to spend the morning enjoying this beautiful area. You may like to do one of the magnificent coastal walks or go for a swim, boogie board, snorkel, fish or just relax and read a good book while lying on a pure white beach, you might have to share with a couple of locals, kangaroo’s that is. Mid afternoon we head back north to the Eyre highway to start our journey east bound to a bush camping site. (BLD)

Day 4
Today will certainly give you a sense of the size of this vast and ancient land. The Nullarbor Plain is the largest solid piece of rock in the world and is internationally recognised for its hidden treasures beneath the ground. It has an internationally recognised cave and lake system. Today we travel through some diverse Australian country and stop for the night at Eucla, a telegraph town buried by sand dunes. (BLD)

Day 5
Besides visiting old Eucla, a telegraph town buried by sand dunes, we see the majestic Nullarbor cliffs and stop at the famous wombat/camel/kangaroo road sign. In season [June – October] the Southern Right Whales migrate to the Head of the Bight. Up to 100 of these amazing mammals can be seen from the scenic lookouts. Outside of the whale season you will not be disappointed with the spectacular coastline and viewing platforms that showcase the majestic Nullarbor Cliffs. We drive onto the Nullarbor Plain and across the dingo fence while travelling through Yalata Aboriginal lands.

Later in the afternoon we head for the tiny historical settlement of Fowlers Bay, adjacent to massive sand dunes, where we finish the day with some extreme fun sand boarding. (BLD)

Day 6
We leave Fowlers Bay behind and head further east into South Australia. Along the way we visit the communities of Ceduna and Streaky Bay then on to Baird Bay to board the MV Investigator for a 4-5 hr cruise (own cost $120 inc GST). It’s a relaxing day on the boat, viewing and swimming with dolphins and Australian sea lions. A short drive brings us to Murphy’s Haystacks, incredible granite rock formations sculptured into wondrous and weird shapes over millions of years.

Then we drive on to our over night’s spot – Coodlie Park a unique farm retreat. Our hosts Hassie, Jo and family then conduct a nocturnal spotlighting tour looking for Australia’s National Emblems – Kangaroos, Wombats and Emus. (BLD)

Day 7
This morning we go to the Colton Bakery - a unique wood fired bakery on the side of the highway with an honesty pay system. We meet Mark the owner of Colton Bakery and walk through this interesting bakery.

Then it’s up to Walkers Rock where we learn to Surf! Kingo - an Eyre Peninsula legend has given up teaching students in school to now teaching learn to surf up and down the Eyre Peninsula coastline.

So we head out by 4 Wheel Drive on to a beautiful deserted beach and spend the next two hours mastering the surf breaks. We have lunch at Elliston’s Great Ocean Tourist Drive with stunning sculptures which contrast against the Investigator group of Islands in the back ground. We travel to Locks Well and admire the view and the man made 291 steps down to the Locks Well beach. We then travel on through an old settlement called Nowhere Else, before settling for the night in the city of Port Lincoln. (BLD)

Day 8
Today is an extreme day of fun! Those that dare come face to face with the Great White Shark on a day tour [optional experience $385] which includes a video highlights of your experience.

Those not wishing to be quite so extreme have the opportunity to swim with Tuna - it is like swimming with lightening as these unique fish go into a frenzy while being fed as you snorkel your way around the ring. This tour is followed by a visit to Glen Forest Wildlife Park.

We then head to Cowell for a great overnight Aussie country pub experience! (BLD)

Day 9
From Cowell Hotel we head through Whyalla and into Port Augusta and the Wadlata Cultural Centre. From Port Augusta we cross over the Southern Flinders Ranges and do our last bushwalk at Alligator Gorge then head into South Australia’s capital city Adelaide. (BL)