Things to do in William Creek

Day 1: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges Take in the views at Hancock's Lookout. Stretch your legs in Quorn and look at the famous Pichi Richi Railway. Arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and embark on a hike at Arkaroo Rock. Arrive at Skytrek Willow Springs Station and roll out your swag under a blanket of stars. Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station Meals - L | D Day 2: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park At Wilpena Pound, meet Park Ranger John from Ngai Nhina Yuras. After a Welcome to Country, walk with him as you listen to the fascinating stories of the Adnyamathanha People. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Swag camping at Skytrek Willow Springs Station Meals - B | L | D Day 3: Flinders Ranges to William Creek via the Oodnadatta Track Today, we are getting off the beaten path and travelling along a section of one of Australia's most iconic unsealed roads, the iconic Oodnadatta Track. Come late in the afternoon and arrive at the tiny outback settlement of William Creek. Swag camping at William Creek Meals - B | L Day 4: William Creek to Coober Pedy After breakfast, journey to the famous underground town of Coober Pedy. Visit Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and see Indigenous art. Visit Umoona Opal Mine & Museum for fossicking and enjoy some free time to explore and have dinner. Umoona Opal Mine - underground bunk, multi-share Meals - B | - | - Day 5: Coober Pedy to Watarrka/Kings Canyon Travel north, past the Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, where you will be mesmerised by the scenery of the Moon Plains. Crossing into the Northern Territory, and come late afternoon, arrive at our campsite at the Kings Creek Station. Enjoy a stunning desert sunset from the sunset viewing platform. Swag camping at Kings Creek Station Meals - B | - | - Day 6: Watarrka/Kings Canyon to Uluru It's an early start this morning for Kings Canyon Rim Walk. After lunch, rest your legs on the drive to our final destination, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Late this afternoon, watch an unforgettable sunset over Uluru. Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground Meals - B | D Day 7: Kata Tjuta An early start is rewarded with a spellbinding Kata Tjuta sunrise. Rising 546 metres above the surrounding plain, its tip is the highest point for miles. Engage in an exclusive 90-minute Mala Walk, guided by Anangu Traditional Owners. Discover ancient rock art and sacred stories passed down for millennia. Swag camping at Ayers Rock Resort Campground Meals Included: B | L | D Day 8: Yulara Rising early, breathe deep and soak up the serenity of a sunrise over Uluru. At 348 metres high and some 550 million years old, feel a powerful presence the moment you set eyes on it. A guided 10km Uluru base walk is your best opportunity to connect with Uluru and learn its stories. Your outback adventure ends in the late morning on our return to the Desert Gardens Resort in Yulara. Meals - B

Embark on an unparalleled outback adventure with South Australia’s Outback Mail Man, traversing rugged landscapes in the comfort of an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. Limited to just 10 people per trip, this personalised tour begins its journey from the renowned Opal Mining town of Coober Pedy. You will be picked up and dropped off to your Coober Pedy hotel. Accompany the Outback Mail Man as he delivers mail to historic outback towns - Oodnadatta and William Creek – and five remote cattle stations including Anna Creek Station, the world’s largest. Meet the legendary Bruce Ross, your charismatic Outback Mail Man, who weaves an entertaining and captivating story about the country he holds dear to his heart. Bruce and his equally enthusiastic team of guides will treat you to a day filled with insights and entertainment. Following the footsteps of the early explorers, John McDouall Stuart and Ernest William Giles, this expedition unfolds across diverse terrains, encompassing gibber plains, red sand hills, and the once-was, ancient inland seabed. It traverses the world's longest man-made structure, the Dingo Fence, and delves into the rich history of the original Ghan Railway Line. Learn about Lake Eyre, the Great Artesian Basin, the arid land pastoral industry, Afghan camel drivers, outback fauna and flora, aboriginal heritage, and early pioneers of the region. And they say there’s nothing out here! In Oodnadatta, take a break at the famous Pink Roadhouse, allowing ample time for a meal and exploration of the town, including a visit to the Railway Museum. Discover the significance of William Creek over a beer at the bar of the unique outback-bush pub, including memorabilia from the railway days, or check out the collection of rocket bits & pieces from the Woomera rocket range housed across the road in the heritage park. Though there is a bit of a time frame to adhere to this tour offers flexibility and ensures stops for photos and short walks at points of interest.