Description
Vast open spaces, arid landscapes, pristine beaches, lush bushland, abundant wildlife, and countless natural wonders—welcome to Australia, raw and untamed as nature intended. Over ten unforgettable days and nearly 4,000 kilometers, this Adelaide-to-Perth camping adventure takes you through the heart of iconic Australiana. Explore the Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula, Nullarbor Plain, Esperance, Margaret River, and so much more.
Dive into thrilling experiences like swimming with wild sea lions and dolphins, spotting kangaroos, koalas, and other iconic Australian wildlife in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in authentic Aboriginal culture and take part in meaningful conservation efforts. Try your hand at surfing, sandboard down towering dunes, wander through charming country towns, and sleep under starry skies. Along the way, meet the spirited Australians who call this untamed land home.
Discover the adventurer within and embrace the wild beauty of Australia.
Departures
- Depart Adelaide
- Outside of Adelaide Bus Station at 6.45 am
- YHA Adelaide at 6:30 am
Untamed Moments
- Roam the towering landscapes of the southern Flinders Ranges
- Plunge into the ocean environment on a surfing lesson
- Swim with playful wild sea lions and dolphins (OE)
- Meet the kangaroos of Cape Le Grand National Park in Esperance
- Connect to Country during the authentic Koomal Dreaming Cultural experience
- Walk among ancient forests in south Western Australia
- Taste your way around the Margaret River wine region
- Participate in a meaningful conservation activity
- Unearth Australia with your expert guide
Inclusions
- All National Park and entry fees
- All activities unless stated as an optional extra (OE)
- Meals – 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners
- Accommodation – Swag camping with basic facilities (8 nights), and bush camp with no facilities (1 night)
- Transport – Air-conditioned coaster bus (max 20 people)
Highlights
- Roam the towering landscapes of the southern Flinders Ranges
- Plunge into the ocean environment on a surfing lesson
- Swim with playful wild sea lions and dolphins (OE)
- Meet the kangaroos of Cape Le Grand National Park in Esperance
- Connect to Country during the authentic Dabungool Cultural Experience
- Walk among ancient forests in south Western Australia
- Taste your way around the Margaret River wine region
- Participate in a meaningful conservation activity
- Unearth Australia with your expert guide
Not Included
- Swim with playful wild sea lions and dolphins (Optional Extra)
Your Travel Itinerary
Escape the city and head north for the first stretch of your Adelaide to Perth camping tour. Claim a sandy patch of pristine beach for yourself at Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula. Soak up the sun, then continue along the coast to the seaside town of Port Germein, where you can stroll along South Australia’s longest jetty, built in 1881.
This afternoon, arrive at Mt. Remarkable National Park in the Southern Flinders Ranges to set up camp before an afternoon bushwalk. Relax with your new travel companions over dinner. Then kick back and enjoy front-row seats to one of Earth’s most spectacular light shows as you roll out your swag under a blanket of stars twinkling stars.
Today, travel approximately 320km.
Accommodation Swag camping at Mambray Creek Campground, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included L | D
Wake up to the sounds of native birdlife, and after breakfast, embark on the Daveys Gully hike to take in panoramic views across the Spencer Gulf. Then, hit the road. Along the way, we’ll see Kimba’s unique silo art and wind towards the wildly beautiful Eyre Peninsula after a quick pitstop to buy lunch.
Test your sandboarding skills in epic dunes before unearthing a magical seaside cave at Talia. Arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat for a barbecue feast and spend the night in a unique swag hut.
Today, travel approximately 450km.
Accommodation Swag camping Coodlie Park Farm Retreat, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included B | D
This morning, it’s time for one of the tour highlights, swimming with wild sea lions and majestic dolphins on a three-hour cruise in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. This optional experience is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours and an experience to treasure forever.
Following a picnic lunch, peel on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson on a pristine beach with Streaky Bay Surf School. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim or wander the shores. After a big day, arrive in Penong, an outback town famous for its dozens of windmills.
Today travel approximately 340km.
Accommodation Swag camping at Penong Caravan Park, which has shower and bathroom facilities.
Meals Included B | L | D
Today we begin the epic pilgrimage across the Nullarbor Plain. Keep your cameras at the ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing road sign before we make our way to the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight, Bunda Cliffs are the world’s longest continuous line of sea cliffs. Breathe deep and take it all in.
Stop at the iconic Nullarbor Roadhouse, marvel at the ruins of an old telegraph station and, come late afternoon, cross the border into Western Australia. Tonight’s entertainment is courtesy of the celestial sphere bush camping under the southern skies on the Nullarbor.
Today travel around 800km with plenty of stops along the way.
Accommodation Bush camping on the Nullarbor with no facilities.
Meals Included B | L | D
Today, we continue across the mighty Nullarbor, taking in Australia’s longest straight road, 90 Mile Straight. Visit the outback town of Balladonia, which shot to worldwide fame in 1979 when the Skylab space station returned to Earth here rather abruptly. Watch the ever-changing landscapes from your window as your guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique.
By afternoon, turquoise water will replace red dirt as we head towards Esperance. Enjoy some free time in town before a swim at one of the region’s many incredible beaches. Soon, we’ll arrive in the paradise of Cape Le Grand National Park, our base, for two nights.
Today travel around 600km.
Accommodation Swag camping at Lucky Bay which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included B | D
Crystal clear waters, powdery, white sands, expansive granite bluffs, and sunbathing kangaroos. Pristine and perfect are two words that reflect the absolute beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park. The ocean here is transparent, and the sand at Lucky Bay has twice been judged Australia’s whitest. Strap on your hiking boots to embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak for sweeping views across Cape Le Grand and Recherche Archipelago. Then, spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland on one of many hikes, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.
We drive only 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours.
Accommodation Swag camping at Lucky Bay.
Meals Included B | L | D
Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before we head to Esperance for a quick coffee stop and settle in for a day of driving through the ever-changing landscapes.
Refuel with a lunch stop at one of the many outback towns, spot some silo art and then settle in at our camp in the beautiful Stirling Ranges.
Today, travel approximately 520km.
Accommodation Swag camping at a private campground at Mt Trio in the Stirling Ranges, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included B | L | D
After breakfast, travel to the Porongorups, which rise from the landscape like an island. Over 1,100 million years in the making, the striking granite outcrop of Castle Rock invites you to walk its 670-metre peak through tall Karri and Marri tree forest and take in the jaw-dropping view from the suspended Granite Skywalk.
Hop back on the bus for a dreamy coastal drive towards Albany. We’ll stop at The Gap and Natural Bridge before continuing to the turquoise and calm waters of Elephant Rocks. Then just up the road, descend into Greens Pool, a white sandy beach framed by huge granite boulders, primed for swimming in the warmer months. From the coast to the forest, walk among the old-growth forests of the Walpole Wilderness Region with the last stop of the day at the largest Tingle Tree in Western Australia.
Travel approximately 390km today.
Accommodation Swag camping at Quinninup Eco Tourist Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included B | L | D
Start the day with a meaningful hands-on conservation volunteering experience led by the environmental team at the Capes Foundation. Our project today will depend on the time of year and could include seed collecting, planting trees, weeding or even wildlife or cave conservation.
Feeling like you have made a positive contribution, it’s time to taste your way around the world-renowned Margaret River region. First, stop for a well-deserved lunch and beer paddle at Wild Hop Brewery before unearthing an array of cellar doors from wine to gin to dairy to sweet treats.
Accommodation Swag camping at Big Valley Caravan Park in Margaret River, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Meals Included B | L | D
Roll up your swag one last time before a captivating 2.5-hour authentic cultural experience with Wadandi custodian Josh ‘Koomal’ Whiteland. Begin with a bushwalk led by Josh, where you’ll learn to identify Indigenous plants, foods, and medicines, all intricately tied to the six Noongar seasons. Witness the ancient art of fire lighting before descending into the otherworldly Ngilgi Cave. Inside, let the enchanting melodies of Josh’s didgeridoo, enhanced by the cave’s extraordinary acoustics, transport you to another world.
In Busselton, we’ll drop you at the Origin Markets, a vibrant hub showcasing Western Australia’s finest creatives, growers and producers. Enjoy some lunch and pick up any last-minute souvenirs or local produce. Stroll over to the 19th-century Busselton Jetty stretching 1.8km into gorgeous Geographe Bay before one last stint on the road has you arriving in Perth around 6 pm. Today , we travel around 340km.
Meals Included B |
Important info before travel
- Your sense of adventure
- Sleeping bag
- Travel Pillow
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Reusable water bottle &/or Camelbak (2L minimum)
- Reusable coffee cup (keep cup)
- Tupperware / Sistema Box to keep any leftovers
- Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
- Swimmers and beach towel
- Hand sanitiser and insect repellent
- Hat and ocean-safe sunscreen
- Torch or headlight
- Snacks for the bus in your day bag
- In cooler months (April to October), pack thermals, bed socks, warm clothes and a hot water bottle
- Reusable facemasks
- To get the most from our adventure tours, you need to enjoy the outdoors and hiking and be able to cope with a range of weather conditions. Our guides work hard and sometimes need a helping hand, so we kindly ask for involvement from our passengers, such as helping with meals and packing up camp.
- A moderate fitness level is required, with walks between 3-12 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
- Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
- Due to limited space in the trailer, bags are restricted to 1 × 15 kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage for on the bus.
- All passengers must complete online check-in, including a ‘Fit for Travel’ self-declaration to confirm they are illness-free. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure.
- This tour requires a minimum of four people to operate. In the unlikely event your departure is cancelled because minimum numbers have not been met, we will transfer all monies paid onto a future departure date. If this is not suitable, we will refund your tour price in full.
- Itinerary changes may occur to ensure we provide the best possible experience. Weather conditions in Australia can change quickly, and our experienced guides will always put the safety of our passengers first. Any itinerary changes will be communicated to the Group in advance.
- Please read our full Booking Terms & Conditions before booking.
- Camping on this tour is at a mixture of national parks and campgrounds. All campgrounds have basic toilet and shower facilities except one night when we bush camp on the Nullarbor.
- When camping, we use single swags. Swags are ‘Aussie Bed Rolls’ made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag.
- Sleeping bags – we prefer passengers to provide their own sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag. However, this tour has an option if you don’t have one to purchase a new 0-degree sleeping bag for $50. Alternatively, you can hire a used one for $20. These options need to be added to your cart at the time of booking. We donate old and unused sleeping bags to a homeless charity, ensuring they go to good use after their time with us.
- Our wet weather option is tents shared by the group.
- In the unlikely event of extreme weather, alternative accommodation may be sourced. In this case, the accommodation costs incurred will be shared 50/50 between Untamed Escapes and each passenger.
On this tour, there is one optional extra that passengers can decideto add to their tour. This experience can fill up fast, so we recommend bookingearly to avoid disappointment.
Swim with wild sealions and dolphins at Baird Bay. This experience includes a three-hour cruise with all equipment and morning tea provided.
Booking Terms & Conditions
1. THE AGREEMENT
All bookings are made with Australian Wildlife Adventures Pty Ltd ABN: 59 61111 6664, trading as Untamed Escapes. By booking a tour with us, you agree to have read and accept these Terms and Conditions.
2. VALIDITY
Departure dates, itineraries and rates are valid from the 1st of July 2024 until the 31st of March 2026. All prices are in Australian Dollars and include GST. Rates and conditions are subject to change without notice.
3. DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
Day tours need to be paid in full at the time of booking to be confirmed. All other tours require a 40% deposit per person for your booking to be confirmed. The balance is due 14 days before departure. If your booking is made within 30 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.
Please note group bookings and charters have different deposit requirements.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF BOOKING AND FINAL PAYMENTS
If we accept your booking, we will issue a confirmation invoice. A contract will exist between us from the date we issue the confirmation invoice, or if you book within 14 days of departure, the contract will exist when we accept your payment. Please refer to your booking confirmation invoice for details regarding final payments. If this balance is not paid on or before the due date, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled.
5. FIT FOR TRAVEL DECLARATION & ONLINE CHECK-IN
All passengers must complete an online check-in which includes a ‘Fit for Travel’ self-declaration to confirm they are free from illness. Seven days before your scheduled departure, you will be emailed a link to complete the online check-in for your tour. The online check-in is mandatory for all passengers and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure. It includes standard questions such as “do you currently have any flu-like symptoms”.
Our staff and passengers’ safety are paramount, so customers answering YES to this question will be requested not to participate in the tour. In this case, we will transfer your booking to a date in the future and hold the money paid on file as a credit.
6. FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY
A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation. Please be aware different cancellation conditions apply when booking through third-party travel agents. If you cancel a tour, the following conditions apply:
Extended Tours
- Cancellations 31 days or more before departure there are two options. We can provide a 100% travel credit with a validity of three years from the purchase date. Or we can provide a 100% refund minus any unrecoverable third-party costs that have already been paid.
- Cancellations between 15 and 30 days before departure: we will provide a 100% travel credit with a validity of three years from the purchase date.
- Cancellations between 4 and 14 days before departure: we will provide a 50% travel credit with a validity of three years from the purchase date.
- Cancellations within 3 days before departure or failure to board the tour will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- If you join the tour after departure or leave before completion, no refunds will be made.
Day Tours
- Day tours can be cancelled for free more than 7 days before departure.
- Cancellations between 3 and 6 days before departure will receive a 100% travel credit with a validity of three years from the purchase.
- Cancellations within 48 hours before departure or failure to board the tour will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
7. CANCELLATION BY US
Our tours are confirmed to depart once the minimum group size is met, as outlined in the “Know Before You Book” section of each itinerary.
We may cancel a tour up to one day before departure for Day Tours and 14 days before departure for Extended Tours. In some cases, we may also cancel a tour prior to departure if unforeseen external circumstances make it unfeasible to operate the planned itinerary.
If we cancel your tour (excluding cancellations due to a Force Majeure Event), you will have the option to transfer your payment to another departure date or receive a full refund. In cases where the tour is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will refund your tour price in full.
It is important to note that we are not liable to reimburse you for any other losses or costs incurred due to the cancellation, such as for flights or accommodation. We recommend travel insurance with cancellation protection to cover such circumstances.
Please note that if you choose to leave the tour after it has commenced, refunds for unused services cannot be provided.
Cancellation due to Force Majeure
If a tour is cancelled due to a Force Majeure Event, we can offer you a choice of:
(a) a 100% credit of monies paid for your trip; or
(b) a refund minus unrecoverable costs.
If the cancellation due to a Force Majeure Event occurs after a trip has commenced, we can offer you a choice of a pro-rata:
(a) 100% credit for the days that remain on your trip or
(b) refund minus unrecoverable costs of the days that remain on your trip.
Any credit resulting from cancellation under the Force Majeure clause is valid for three years and may be applied towards any other available tour offered by us. The credit is not redeemable for cash and excludes third-party operators as they will have their own booking conditions.
In such circumstances, there will be no claim for damages by either party against the other, and we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking, including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
If you are unable to continue travelling with us due to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, we can offer you a travel credit for the unused days of your trip.
8. PRICES & SURCHARGES
Our tour prices are set each year; however, they can occasionally be subject to variation for promotional purposes, which is standard practice within the travel industry. This means our rates may vary at any time in accordance with demand, market conditions and availability. It is possible that different passengers on the same tour have been charged different prices. Any reduced pricing or discounts that may become available after you have paid your deposit will not apply. If you wish to cancel your booking to take advantage of a lower price, full cancellation conditions apply. The most up-to-date pricing is available on our website.
9. BOOKING AMENDMENTS
The following amendment charges may apply due to the complexity, staff time, and working with third-party operators.
One change of departure date is allowed with no fee. However, if you wish to transfer from one tour to another or transfer your booking to another person, you must notify us at least 31 days before the proposed departure date.
A fee of $100 may apply for any additional changes. If you notify us less than 31 days before the proposed departure date, the refund policy applicable to cancellations may apply. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 14 days of departure.
10. YOUR DETAILS
For us to confirm travel arrangements, passengers must provide all requested details with the balance of the tour price. Necessary details vary by tour; they include but are not limited to full name, date of birth, nationality and any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to complete your travel arrangements.
12. RECONFIRMING BOOKINGS
All bookings need to be reconfirmed by calling +61 8 8687 0455 two days before departure. At this time, the pick-up point and time for the tour will be confirmed, and we will check that you have completed your Online Check-in and ‘Fit for Travel’ self-declaration (See point 5).
12. CHANGE OF ITINERARY
Untamed Escapes reserves the right to amend tour times, itineraries, and fares for its products as circumstances, time of year, and operational reasons occur. There will be no refunds in these circumstances nor for delays incurred due to mechanical failure, accident, weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. We cannot guarantee exact pick-up and drop-off times and will accept no responsibility in the event of cancellation fees from other connecting services. No compensation will be considered for additional driving or time lost due to such changes.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF RISK
Australia has many dangerous creatures, extreme weather conditions and often varying terrain. Safety is our number one priority, and all guides are highly trained to ensure passenger safety at all times. All passengers participating in our tours do so at their own risk, and no responsibility can be accepted by Untamed Escapes for any loss, injury or accident. Passengers are responsible for any additional costs involved should such instances occur. All passengers will be required to sign a liability waiver before departure.
14. CHILD POLICY
Passengers under the age of 18 years old need to be accompanied by an adult or caregiver. While all care is taken, the responsibility of children on tour rests entirely with the parent or caregiver. Please note that we accept children of all ages travelling on our private charter tours.
It is recommended that children under 12 years old do not travel on the Adventures to Awaken swag camping tours due to the adventure-based activities in the itineraries. Passengers on our Retreats Reimagined need to be 15 years or above.
Passengers 12 years and under at the time of departure are charged at 80% of the adult rate.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
We contract with a network of companies and individuals to assist in operating our tours. Untamed Escapes works with the best operators available but takes no responsibility for any act of neglect by any operator whose services are used as part of your tour. Our suppliers make every effort to safeguard clients, and we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or sickness to any customer beyond our control. We can also reserve the right to refuse to carry or continue to carry any passengers, luggage or goods.
16. MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Please note that our tours operate in remote regions, and medical facilities may be difficult to access. Therefore, if passengers have any medical conditions or take any medication, they must provide full details and the nature of the condition when booking, including details of medication taken before the tour departs.
We have no upper age limit, but we remind you that some of our trips can be physically demanding, and passengers must ensure they are suitably fit to allow full participation. In addition, we are not medical experts; therefore, you must ensure you have obtained proper medical advice at least two months before departure.
17. TOUR SAFETY
We carry a satellite phone on all of our remote/overland tours to be used by our guide in an emergency. All guides are First Aid trained and certified.
18. TRAVEL INSURANCE
We highly recommend Travel Insurance and advise it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects.
You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking to cover cancellation fees. If you leave a tour for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. Likewise, no refund will be made if you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it before its completion. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees that may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third-party tour and transport operator fees.
19. FLIGHTS
Some of our tours have flights included. These flights are operated by Rex, which has a 15kg luggage restriction per person plus one 7kg carry-on. However, upon presenting a valid itinerary or ticket, passengers with international connections are permitted 20kg. For more details on Rex Baggage Allowance, please visit their website. We highly recommend that passengers, where possible, leave some luggage at their hotels in Adelaide.
20. AUTHORITY ON TOUR
Our tours are run by a qualified guide. Their decision is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any traveller or staff member participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a guide or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, they may direct you to leave the tour immediately, with no right to refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws and customs of Australia, and you also agree to travel in accordance with our responsible travel guidelines.
21. GROUPS & CHARTERS
Bookings of ten or more people are considered a group, and different deposit and cancellation policies are applied. Our Groups & Charters Manager will outline these upon inquiry.
22. SEVERABILITY
If any term or condition contained in these Booking Conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason than such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.
23. PRIVACY POLICY
Any personal information that we collect about you will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a tour. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons such as our service providers to enable us to operate the trip or, if permitted by any relevant Spam laws, to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers.
You are responsible for reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically and informing yourself of any changes to this Privacy Policy.
24. APPLICABLE LAW
The laws of South Australia govern these Booking Conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of South Australia.
