Join Future2 Foundation on a spectacular Flinders Ranges walking adventure
4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS
16 – 19 NOV 2023
Join Future2 Foundation and Big Heart Adventures to the Flinders Ranges in Nukunu and Banggarla Country.
This adventure brings stunning trails and spectacular views of this ancient landscape. The Flinders Ranges will leave you with amazing memories and it’s all for a great cause.
You will be walking with a day pack only on moderately challenging hikes, with comfortable apartment accommodation, transport and freshly cooked meals included.
This private trip is professionally led by qualified and experienced South Australian bushwalking guides/leaders.
Fundraising
Future2 Foundation encourages you to try and meet the target of $1,500 pp.
Once you’ve booked on, you’ll receive a thankyou email from Future2 welcoming you and sharing fundraising information to help you get underway.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Depart Adelaide / Mambray Creek / Southern Flinders Ranges
Today we make an early start from Adelaide for the 3.5 hour drive to Mambray Creek. With comfort stops on the way, watch the landscape change as we go from flat Adelaide Plains on Kaurna Country north to the rising horizons of the southern Flinders Ranges.
We begin our 3 hour hike into the ancient landscapes on Nukunu Country to a lookout with a picnic lunch at an old Shepherds Hut before a quick uphill jaunt up to the lookout. We walk the ancient creek bed that has flow after big rains. This walk is rated easy along the valley floor but the lookout is a moderate short steep climb and back down again. We return to the vehicle to make our way to our accommodation in Quorn.
Tonight we enjoy a locally prepared dinner and settle in to our digs for the next 3 nights. Quorn is a character filled small town, with wide streets once used by horse and carts and enriched by a colourful movie making history and a newly opened gin distillery.
Meals Included: Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 8km
Day 2 | Cultural experience / Dutchman’s Stern / Devils Peak
Our day starts with a Welcome to Country with our First Nations friends in Quorn before we head to the Dutchman’s Stern – a stunning 11km hike again with the most amazing views of the Conservation Park and wider Flinders Ranges all the way to the Spencer Gulf.
For those keen to extend their adventure today, we head to Devils Peak for a steep 2 hour hike with a scramble to the lookout (you need to like heights for this one!). There is the option to stay and chill in Quorn or perhaps walk the history trail in town to the bush garden where native bushfoods are grown.
Tonight we enjoy a BBQ dinner with gourmet salads and dessert.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 13km
Day 3 | Mt Brown Summit
After a big breakky, our next big challenge is the Mt Brown Summit. This hike is mostly on moderately rated trails with plenty of hills and includes sections of the iconic Heysen Trail. The walking trails are over a gradual climb, through woodland with views across farmland and hills. The optional summit includes a look out tower and colonial significance. Along this trail there is geological evidence of a 1km deep canyon that was formed 600 million years ago. This circuit hike will earn you a hearty meal this evening at a historic pub in Quorn.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 15km
Day 4 | Alligator Gorge / Drive to Adelaide
Although we travel back to Adelaide today, we start our day with the stunning Alligator Gorge and our final hike. The terrain here is rugged, rocky and a magical experience.
A lunch stop at an iconic bakery famous for gourmet pies and quandong tarts is a tradition (own expense). After a fulfilling lunch, we should arrive in Adelaide at approximately 5pm. Please do not book flights for this evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Trail Snacks
Walking Distance: 4km
Need To Know
Inclusions
Travel
- Comfortable private vehicle transport
Meals
- All meals and snacks as per the itinerary
- B x 3 | L x 3 | D x 3
Accommodation
- 3 nights motel or studio apartment accommodation
Activities
- Professionally guided walks by our Leaders/Guides
- Cultural experience
Safety
- Group First Aid kit and emergency communication device
- Leaders certified in Remote Area/Wilderness First Aid
- Qualified Bushwalking Leaders/Guides
Environmental
- Small group guided experience
- Leave No Trace principles
- Invitations to connect with nature
- Reduce waste through recycling, reusing and composting
- National Park entry fees
Big Heart Extras
- Big Heart Adventures snack bag
Exclusions
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated on itinerary
- Drinks
- Experiences available locally (eg. gin tastings)
Packing List
A detailed packing list is provided prior to travel
- Gear you will need:
- Rainproof jacket and pants
- Daypack (35 litre approx.)
- Water bottles/hydration kit (min 2Ltrs)
- Personal medications
- Clothing suitable for walking that is quick drying and breathable – consider merino/synthetic clothing
- Sun protection such as hat, sunglasses and suncream, insect repellent
Details
- Type: Private
- Adventure: Future2 Foundation
- Destination: Flinders Ranges, South Australia
- Traditional Country: Nukunu and Banggarla
- Group Size: Max 18 plus leaders
Fitness Requirement
- A good level of fitness is required to walk the trails on this trip
- You will be walking pack free (day packs only)
- You will walk on a variety of surfaces including some rock scrambling, steep sections and loose ground
- We recommend you do some hilly walks (up to 15km) before this trip to maximise your enjoyment of the climbs and views
- Trail rating: Moderate
Important Information
- Read terms and conditions before booking
- Itinerary and price subject to change at any time
- Travel Insurance is recommended. Get a quote from Covermore or Go Insurance
- Note weather, group member welfare and a range of circumstances outside our control can mean last minute changes to our itinerary are necessary once on tour
- Fire Bans or extreme weather could mean last minute changes to our itinerary for safety reasons
- A limited number of single rooms are available on a first-come basis
- Please contact us before booking any flights. Depending on flight arrival and departure times extra nights accommodation may be required at own expense
- A minimum of 8 travellers are required for this trip to depart
- Rooming is twin share (double bed sharing only/couples) in apartment
- Optional extra – solo traveller in apartment room with own living area
- Optional extra – solo traveller in hotel room with shared living area (7 available)
- Private transport to and from the Flinders Ranges is included from Adelaide
- Private transport for our time at the Flinders Ranges is included
- If you have additional needs please connect with us, we’re committed to being inclusive and accessible
Adventure Leaders
Our team is qualified, experienced and super friendly. We will ensure you have a fun and connecting adventure. Leaders are certified in Remote or Wilderness First-Aid. All leaders carry a group first-aid kit, emergency communications device, emergency documentation and equipment.
