POSTED: 18 APRIL 2011

Destination: Flinders Ranges

Australian Walking Tours explores some of the oldest landscapes on the planet

From May, small parties of discriminating travelers will be able to walk deep into some of the oldest landscapes on the planet, when Australian Walking Tours begins offering its six-day Fabulous Flinders Walk.

This fully guided experience combines premium authentic Outback accommodation, the best local food and wine and a walking program never offered before, with the entire trip fully supported with guide and vehicle.

Each day’s walk showcases breathtaking landscapes unique to the Flinders Ranges. The discovery of such untouched landscapes creates a mystery for walkers wanting to experience and reconnect with history and time.

Highlights will include traversing Wilpena Pound and an ascent of St Mary Peak; a geological ‘time-trip’ through Brachina Gorge, a cradle of earth’s earliest life forms; and a wildlife-¡filled walk from Blinman Pools.

When the evenings begin to fill with stars, walkers relax in premium authentic accommodation, including the famous Prairie Hotel at Parachilna, and Wilpena Pound Resort. And there’s a chance to find out why a friendly far-flung bar is so integral to Outback life.

In a nice twist, the drive from Adelaide to Hawker is broken with a cycle through the sublime vales and vineyards of Clare Valley. It’s the chance for a civilized riesling before entering the mighty red ranges.

The Fabulous Flinders Walk costs $2850, including all meals, accommodation, transport and guiding.

*Based on media release issued by Australian Walking Tours