At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
Your journey takes you to explore Australia’s most accessible outback, Flinders Ranges. Located in South Australia, an approximately five-hour drive from Adelaide, stretching over 400 kilometres. Hop in a 4WD and explore wide open roads, red dirt and big stations. And explore some of Australia's southern treasures such as the iconic Great Ocean Road. Sample some of the country's finest wine at Barossa Valley. Try the coffee culture in Melbourne. And discover the hip cafes of Adelaide.
Quick facts about this sample itinerary
- This itinerary will be customised to suit your individual wishes
- Best travel time is between September and April
- Relaxed travel pace with 4 nights at each location
- The average drive between each accommodation is 2-3 hours
- Stay with locals at 7 locations, away from the crowds
- Choose from a diverse mix of activities with locals
- Collect rental car on last day in Melbourne and return in Adelaide
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
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![Discover one of Australia's most beautiful scenic drives](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=b00588374cac72daad639d56329eb3a1 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=161a0e52b87c6b1fafa7cb082691a599 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=e236613e1137ba9b00d28f2237bdf91a 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/blog/discover-page/regions/aus-vic-12-apostles-Great-Ocean-Road.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=59047cac3d122bac6e7819d135042c74 400w)
![Spot Australia's unique wildlife](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=45417967db4c596c3953fc95124ce9c4 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=3008e9c55a4044bd849eeecc315ee156 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=2eb3994db9bcf0bb39bec14c57bd6045 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/solo/length/au-koala-tree-personal-landing-page-solo-length-of-holiday-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=bc32278da18b2e55119fde3335d848b3 400w)
![Coorong is derived from the Aboriginal word 'karangk' which means 'narrow neck'](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/128-p1010506-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=ae7f901f26c8ddd79be4c114507db45c 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/128-p1010506-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=33f898339d49ff79c0ec157e92f09293 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/128-p1010506-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=1ea296a958ef213cc834d14ab545f440 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/128-p1010506-copy.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=2c051c259f2881a7a7ca6433b9e899a0 400w)
![Spot wildlife between the vines](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=2b914d6595a7651d7dc62047d321eeca 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=9dbf714f6397e6cd0d464112a046e02e 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=9c351545a50d948269ae49d97641f26c 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/aus-sa-Linfield-Road-Wines_Barossa-Valley_cSouth-Australian-Tourism-Commission_252771_200703_102628.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=1d4e5348b37273f64d137a032698af5c 400w)
![Get in your 4WD and explore wide open roads, red dirt and big stations](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=695716b4e1e250c34ebe1e3990818005 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=23958118b5c99fce5bc4e406347c8449 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=1fc8fe7007a875f1a1bcc0b86a5da143 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/AU062-Flinders-Ranges-Wilpena-Pound-Bush-Pilots-Scenic-Flight-126347-7747.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=22c311ec05f5a1c61121ac02dedf79a4 400w)
![Stroll along the Esplanade](https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1000&s=45c48aad8eb84921f70bbf31723c0e39 1000w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=600&q=80&w=800&s=e347d0ccec1cb1b61b61e72b7d44ce97 800w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=450&q=80&w=600&s=afe93c6e4b090dec25337615f6aca528 600w, https://cdn-travelessence.imgix.net/travelessence/australia/example-itinerary/Glenelg-Adelaide-SA_cTourism-Australia_630117-3_200703_102718.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=300&q=80&w=400&s=617fbdb637a03cca9956a6fa00ef9787 400w)
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