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South Australia Revisited! October 2022

Tour information

I am pleased to say our first tour to SA in 2021 was a great success. So much so i came home and worked on a follow up tour for 2022!
We again will work with local operators and gardeners starting in Adelaide with 2 nights before a couple of lovely gardens as depart for our northern component of the tour overnighting in Port Pirie. We will visit a number of outback gardens and points of interest before 3 nights in the Wilpena Pound Resort in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. We will tour thet main highlights of the region inlcuding a guided aboriginal walk into the Sacred Canyon. We will then travel via the Clare Valley to the Barossa Valley to visit Maggie Beer, some wineries and a beautiful staton garden. We will then spend 3 nights in Renmark timed to coincide withe the annual Rose and Garden festival. Gardens, roses, Paddlesteamer cruise and a few surprises await. Then to Hahndorf to see the home of Hans Heysen, Tickletank Garden and Sophie Thompsons garden. Next is 3 nights on Kangaroo Island visiting Seal Bay, national parks and a few special spots. We plan on having a full sized coaches but cap the number of travellers at a maximum of 25 to ensure everyone has a window seat if they want one. Please open the itinerary and see what is planned!
​Tour highlights should include:
  • Flinders Ranges
  • Some of Australias best gardens in Spring
  • Barossa Valley
  • Sophies Patch
  • Renmark Garden Festival
  • Hahndorf
  • Kangaroo Island
  • SA national parks in wildflower season
  • many meals
  • good accomodation
  • all organised!

Flinders Ranges Scenic Flight option?

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When we stay in the Flinders Ranges you have the option of taking a flight over the Ranges and Wilpena Pound. If you would like to do this you will need to indicate on the booking form as I need to advise the resort on how many seats are needed. options for flights
option 1. 30 minute flight over Wilpena Pound and its lovely Gorges at $231pp
option 2. 60 minute flight over Wilpena Pound, Dessert flats, Flinders Ranges and Gorges at $347 per person.  

Tour status

This tour is  now fully booked.
​Please contact me to go on the waiting list.  
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How do I book?

​You can either
1. Complete the on line booking form at the bottom of this page and submit
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2. Print and complete the booking booking form and forward together with you deposit to reserve you place.
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Tour documents

South Australia 2022 Itinerary
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Booking Form South Australia 2022
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Important Dates South Australia 2022
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Flights for South Australia 2022 updated
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Fitness level

​This tour requires moderate walking for an up to an hour sometimes on uneven ground and some steps. Walking in gardens and national parks is part of the tour. An ability to handle own luggage is essential. A moderate to high level of mobility is required. 
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Tour price

The full tour price will be $5495 pp twin share. Single use rooms extra $1675.  
Tour price will include :
  • All transportation in private vehicles
  • all entry fees and all tipping
  • all accommodation in quality well located spots 
  • all meals as indicated on itinerary
  • accompanied all the way by Brian Sams
full details on booking form. Airfares are at cost when booked. 

    Booking Request form

    South Australia Revisited 2022.

    Thankyou for deciding to join us on this tour!
    This tour is now fully booked - please contact me to go on the waiting list. 
    • We will send you an invoice for the tour deposit of $500 for the main tour. If the tour has be cancelled due to COVID the tour deposit is fully refundable. 
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    • If you have any questions please feel free to email us at briansams@live.com.au or phone 0746968033
    • By clicking on submit you are agreeing to the terms and conditions that are on the booking form that you can view or download on the tour page.
    • We will send you an invoice for your tour deposit when we receive this booking request. The booking is not complete until the deposit is received. 
    • If you would like to get a quote on travel insurance please follow this link to our Travel Insurance page. 
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