The Eyre Peninsula is an extraordinary land of contrasting rugged outback and some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia. The Gawler Ranges, to the north of the peninsula, is a dry area with gorges, weathered rocky outcrops and seasonal waterfalls; an area of unspoiled beauty where vivid, multi-coloured rocks stand out against the pure white of the many salt lakes. Wildlife here is prolific, with over 140 species of birds as well as red and grey kangaroos, pygmy possums and hairy nosed wombats. And in the springtime (September), wildflowers carpet the desert floor. In contrast, a few hours drive brings you to the Southern Ocean and the golden sand beaches, sweeping sea vistas and dramatic rock formations of Baird and Venus Bays. 
Travel is in air-conditioned 4WD and your guide is someone who has lived their whole life in the outback - highly qualified, experienced and very good company. This safari is suitable for families with children as well as adult couples and small parties. Guiding is always exclusive with a private guide. 
Hosts: Geoff Scholz - an Australian nature safari guide | No. of Bedrooms | Kangaluna Camp : Accommodation is at Kangaluna Camp, a very comfortable and innovative tented bush camp on the edge of the Gawler National Park. Each individual 7x5 metre tent has two rooms, an en-suite rainwater shower and loo, solar electrics and a wooden verandah. The tented cottages are a good distance apart allowing you to sit back, put your feet up and enjoy the peace and quite of the outback - excellent for bird watching. Meals are generous and freshly prepared for you in camp ovens and over open coals. Coastal Bays: While at Baird or Venus Bay, on the Southern Ocean coast, accommodation is in comfortable private beach homes. | | Dining | Kangaluna Camp: Join your guide for drinks around the campfire before dinner - usually a traditional roast with fresh vegetables. Coastal Bays: Dinner is a BBQ or served at one of the colourful local pubs - a chance to relax and talk to some of the inhabitants of these small fishing villages. | | Activities | The Gawler Ranges provide excellent bush walking country or, for the more energetic, hikes in the hills. There are also opportunities to visit the glistening white salt pans of Lake Gairdner, explore 1,500 million year old volcanic rock formations, study the unique Mallet landscapes and wildlife or visit ancient aboriginal pigment quarries and sites.
When on the coast, you have the opportunity of viewing bottlenose dolphins and perhaps swimming with them in the shallow waters. Guests also have the chance to swim with friendly Australian Sea Lions in the protected lagoon of Baird Bay. In addition, there is fabulous fishing, marine mammals, birdlife and biking.
There is a myriad of things to see and do, and this unique combination of the outback and the seaside creates one of those exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. |
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