Mount Remarkable Weekender For Women

We head north from Adelaide’s CBD towards the stunning Flinders Ranges. The drive is around 3-4 hours so we will insert comfort stops as necessary and enjoy lunch along the way.

Upon arrival, its time to set up tents and make this place home (literally among the gum trees!) for the next 2 nights. Subject to our arrival time, we will explore the trails around the campground and possibly head into Davy Gully for a short walk to get our bodies used to the kind of trails and terrain that the Flinders Ranges is know for – creek beds, gorges and climbs!

Dinner is prepared and served up beside the campfire. Over dessert we brief you about your walk tomorrow and then it’s a chance to catch up on sleep.

Meals Included: Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 4km

After a hearty breakfast we will start our day hike allowing 7 hours to complete.

The walk begins just beyond the campground. Walking through Mambray Creek, past pools of permanent water, through native pine forest, the walk passes Hidden Gorge Campsite to enter the ever-narrowing Hidden Gorge. With steep red-rock walls, you can walk on through and out along a superb path up to The Battery, with extensive views over Spencer Gulf. Spotting rock wallabies, birds and immersing with the ancient landscapes, created 800 million years ago, this trail is a step back in time and might involve a wet foot crossing or two if the creek is in flow. All part of the challenge!

The track meanders back to the trailhead at Mambray Creek Campground where there is opportunity to take a shower, relax and enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars.

Warm up beside our campfire as once again we deliver dessert and brief you for adventure tomorrow and a chance to catch sleep after a big day of hiking.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Trail Snacks, Lunch, 2 Course Dinner
Walking Distance: 18km

The second nights sleep in the tent usually is a good one, especially after a challenging hike.

Continuing our theme of “Gorge-ous” places, we pack up camp today and head to the other side of Mt Remarkable National Park where we do a short 2 hour loop walk at Alligator Gorge. Heading down stairs deep into the Gorge, we explore the Terraces and the Narrows where we offer a final opportunity for connection with the ancient landscapes of this incredible gorge. After lunch in Melrose we say goodbye to the Flinders Ranges as we journey to Adelaide via the beautiful Clare Valley. Anticipate to arrive back into Adelaide at approximately 5:30pm, but please do not book flights for this evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Trail Snacks
Walking Distance: 2km

We grade the overall walking on this itinerary as MODERATE
(see our grading system)

This grading is provided as general advice only, and is based on our assessment and also feedback from past participants. Please consider your level of fitness and experience in regard to this rating, and if you’re unsure please contact us for more information

Mambray Creek

Distance: 4km
Elevation Gain: 100m
Elevation Loss: 100m

Hidden Gorge

Distance: 18km
Elevation Gain: 450m
Elevation Loss: 450m

Alligator Gorge

Distance: 3km
Elevation Gain: 50m
Elevation Loss: 100m

10 REASONS TO WALK WITH US

Realistic Itineraries
we want you to love and be inspired by Mount Remarkable in the Southern Flinders Ranges. This tour itinerary is well-designed and realistic, allowing you to complete the full itinerary ….. we don’t over sell and under deliver

Be Fulfilled
this itinerary is designed to maximise your awe and leave you fulfilled. You will experience the simple beauty of the Flinders by sleeping under the stars, walking stunning trails and immersing yourself in nature away from it all. We’ve planned this itinerary so you get the full experience and time to relax ….. you won’t leave Mount Remarkable feeling unfulfilled

Nature Connection
we want you to feel de-stressed and re-energised. So, our guides are also nature facilitators with skills to immerse you with your surrounds. Not only do we safely guide you and share our knowledge, we also provide invitations for you to slow down and connect deeper with nature whilst walking the trail (included activities such as an introduction to Shinrin-yoku ‘Forest Bathing’ ) <learn more about Forest Bathing here> ….. we’re pioneers of hiking with deep nature immersion

Group Fitness
we want you to succeed and maximise your enjoyment, so group chats online are provided leading up to your Weekender (included as part of the tour price). These will assist you to meet your guides and other group members, ask questions on what to expect, receive advice on the trail, travel, and the destination, and gauge your level of fitness. Many people underestimate the difficulty of walking this trail and end up under-prepared and unfulfilled ….. so we invest in your preparation

Meaningful Moments
we will bring your Mount Remarkable experience alive ….. a guide book, phone App, and interstate companies can’t do this as well as a local South Australian tour operator like us

Flexibility (2 guides)
our departures have 2 experienced female guides. Having 2 guides means we can better cater for group dynamics and individual needs. Factors such as walking pace, injuries and incidents can mean changes to the itinerary become necessary, and if there was only 1 guide then these changes will impact on your expectations and your level of enjoyment ….. avoiding this is why we always have 2 guides

Safety
our wilderness trained female guides from Adelaide carry comprehensive group first-aid kits, satellite communication devices, and safety equipment. In addition, safety procedures are in place, and constant communication is undertaken with local emergency services. There isn’t mobile phone coverage along sections of these trails ….. so for your safety, we always have multiple communication devices

Timing
we go at the best time of the year for comfortable walking conditions. We can’t guarantee perfect weather everyday, but you can book with confidence 

Small Groups
a maximum of 12 only on each departure. Meaning, it’s better for the environment, you get your own tent each night, and you won’t feel like you’re just a number in the crowd

Travel Assistance
our in-house travel specialists can assist you with travel insurance. If you’re arriving from interstate or from international destinations we can also package any accommodation, flights, and add-ons in addition to this tour. Package your Mount Remarkable walk with us and save stress, time and money