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Aboriginal Experiences in South Australia

Strike out from Adelaide/Tarntanya for Aboriginal experiences in South Australia’s Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and beyond.

Immerse yourself in nature

Explore the spectacular outback landscape of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, north of Adelaide/Tarntanya, on the traditional homelands of the Adnyamantha people.

 

Learn the stories behind Aboriginal plant names

Discover the significance of native flora and fauna, and how they have been used by Aboriginal communities for millennia.

 

Embrace Aboriginal touring options

Aboriginal cultural walks, 4WD tours, camping under the stars, bushwalking and spectacular scenic flights are just a few ways to experience South Australia’s surreal landscapes.

Experiences near Adelaide

Adelaide CBD Cultural Tour

Discover the wonderful and tragic colonial history of Adelaide while visiting several sites and seeing the heart of the city from a First Nations perspective. Explore Experience here.

Adnyamathanha Yarta – Welcome To Country

Enjoy a traditional Welcome to Country by the Yura people, offering the chance to immerse yourself in Indigenous cultures and interact with the local Yura people. Explore experience here.

Akarroo Adnya Adnyamathanha Rock Art Tour

Accompany an Adnyamathanha guide for a walk on Country to Akarroo Adnya (Rock), where your guide will share fascinating stories behind its ancient paintings. Explore experience here.

Cultural Tour of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Learn the First Nations history, discover native plants and uses, and explore the connection Aboriginal people hold with Country. Explore experience here.

 

Southern Cultural Immersion Tour

A bus tour visiting significant Kaurna cultural sites, encouraging open and honest dialogue about developing pathways in working together for future generations. Explore experience here.

SA Itineraries

South Australia is located on the southern coast of Australia, bordered by Western Australia to the west, Northern Territory to the north, Queensland to the northeast, and Victoria to the southeast. Internationally, South Australia can be accessed via Adelaide Airport, with direct flights from major cities worldwide. From neighbouring states like Victoria and New South Wales, driving to Adelaide takes approximately 8-10 hours, making it a feasible destination for most Australia campervan holidays. Some of the most popular road trip itineraries within South Australia include Adelaide to the Eyre Peninsula, Adelaide to Flinders Ranges, and the cross-state road trip from Adelaide to Perth — discovering the rugged landscapes of the Nullarbor Plain and the Great Australian Bight! 

South Australia | Adelaide to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park Road Trip Itinerary

South Australia | Adelaide to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park Road Trip Itinerary

Travel through South Australia from Adelaide to the Yorke Peninsula along the picturesque Australian coastline

 
 
 
 

Day 1: Adelaide to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Distance: 285 km

Travel time: 3 hr 15mins

Venture off from Adelaide to Ardrossan – 1 hour 45 mins from Adelaide. Ardrossan boasts stunning towering clay cliffs and is home to fresh blue swimmer crabs. The seaside village of Port Vincent is the perfect stop to partake in a stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking adventure before making a pitstop at Stansbury to indulge on fresh oysters plucked from the ocean yourself if you like! You may even spot a dolphin or two if you’re lucky. Your next stop is Edithburgh where you can take a dip in the town’s beautiful tidal rock pool.

Your final destination for day one of this road trip is Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park where you can spend the night. Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park has spectacular coastal views, and many hiking and walking tracks which showcase the diverse wildlife in the area.  There are several different campground options around the park to choose from.  You will need to pre-book your night camping via the park’s website.  


Day 2: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

While at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park we suggest taking a tour of the National park with Aboriginal Cultural Tours. You will learn about the world’s oldest living culture from Aboriginal Guides, and gain insight into how they lived in the area in the past, and how the area is used today.  Share in Dreaming stories and learn about the spirituality and culture connected to the area– truly an experience that will stay with you.

Apollo van parked at sunset
 

Day 3: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

Spend the day exploring one of the many hiking and bushwalking trails throughout the park.  Trails range from easy 30-minute walks through to 4-hour treks for those feeling a bit more adventurous.  The trails offer the chance to spot a variety of birds and animals.  Why not visit one of the lighthouses or the Ethel shipwreck and learn about the tumultuous maritime history of South Australia.
Kangaroo at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Image: SATC Media Gallery


Day 4: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park - Marion Bay

Distance: 7km

Travel time: 7 minutes

Venture to Marion Bay which has a sheltered swimming beach on one side and a surf beach on the other - making it perfect for those wanting a beach fix.  It is also a popular fishing destination with plenty of spots to cast a line and catch yourself dinner for the night.  If you aren’t lucky with the fishing, the local Marion Bay Tavern provides local seafood paired with local wines or wood fire pizza – if you fancy a night off campfire cooking. 

The Marion Bay Caravan Park is the perfect place to set up camp for the night with powered sites available from $35 per night.


 

Day 5: Marion Bay to Adelaide

Distance: 290km

Travel time: 3 hours 22 mins

Return back to Adelaide via heritage town Moonta and stop at the Moonta Mines Museum.  The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School which was erected in 1878.  Learn about the history of Cornish pioneers and the miner’s lifestyles, who came to South Australia for the copper mines from 1861- 1923.  If you’re still after beach time Moonta Bay offers swimming, surfing, fishing and is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the ocean (why not extend your trip an extra day and enjoy the serenity).  We recommend stopping at one of the bakeries and digging into one of Moonta’s famous Cornish pastries – a little nod to the towns historic mining past.

 

 

 

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