FLINDERS RANGES CAMEL TREKS

Most treks depart the Flinders Ranges Camel Farm at Blinman.  This tiny outback town is the highest town in South Australia and has a rich mining and pastoral history

After loading up, the camel string out past the old copper mine, over an undulating high plain with good views of Wilpena Pound in the distance.

Features include creeks lined with giant River Red Gums, forests of Native Pine and Mallee. Other forms of flora include, Bullock Bush, Sugarwood, Mallee Box, Ti Tree and numerous shrub species.

Great rolling hills are interspersed with magnificent multi-coloured high peaks and wide valleys. We travel through rugged gorges, some containing water and some are dry.

This is one of the world’s premier mountain ranges, an area of solitude with breathtaking, dramatic scenery and we have the option of many exquisite campsites.

The travel is cross country, on remote station tracks, all through privately owned station country.

The wild life is plentiful and you could find yourself in the company of Red and Western Grey Kangaroos, Euros (Wallaroos), Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies and Echidnas. Goannas and other lizard species are well represented, as are feral animals such as goats, donkeys and foxes. Bird species; include the magnificent Wedge Tailed Eagle, Peregrine Falcons, Emus, Ringneck and Mulga Parrots. Occasional huge flocks of Galahs and Little Corellas provide an amazing spectacle.

Both Aboriginal and European history feature regularly along the way, there are ancient rock carvings and the remains of wurleys (Aboriginal shelters) in some areas. Old shepherd’s stone fireplaces and doffing yards are also encountered.

Our camels are very docile and people friendly, so you’ll acquire a warm attraction to them. They are attached to each other by lead ropes so you can alternately walk or ride, which is an ideal arrangement for all. Help with loading, unloading and shepherding of the camels is always appreciated.

Special interests and diets are cheerfully catered for. Staff do all of the cooking but help with meal preparation is welcomed.

There’s no need to be super fit for these treks, as long as you can walk for about an hour on sometimes quite rough terrain. Alternating walking with riding often relieves back ache, and most guests find they return fitter that when they started out.

On most 9 day treks, we enjoy a hot shower on day 4, at a station homestead, water is always available.

Most itineraries include a half day off for those wishing to climb the spectacular Mount Patawerta, this activity is optional.

Guests must bring their own sleeping bags and pillow case. These are put into our super comfortable swags. Each of these swags contains a high density foam mattress, a pillow and two woolen blankets. A large tarpaulin ‘Hootchie’ is erected if rain threatens, but this is a rare event.

Guests are also required to bring along meal kits, comprising a mug or cup, a plate, a bowl and cutlery. Our camp cooking is of the highest possible standard and every effort is made to supply organically grown fruit and vegetables. Wine is served with evening meals.

Like most adventure activities, a waiver of liability form must be signed.

Aboriginal Involvement

Where this trek is operated as a private charter, an Aboriginal element is available on request. Usually this involves traditional cooking, bush tucker collection and othe cultural activities.

Please note: Additional costs apply.

Departures: August 20th  -  September 26th  -  October 5th