South Australia Outback Adventure

Ten days through South Australia's Outback, starting from Adelaide and heading into genuinely remote country. You get a mix of landscape, wildlife and culture, from opal-mining towns to First Nations stories to nights spent under properly dark skies.

The pace is moderate and guided throughout, with a knowledgeable leader driving the group between sites and plenty of free time built in for optional hikes, scenic flights or 4WD add-ons. It's not a soft, polished version of the Outback - roads can be affected by weather, phone signal drops out for stretches, and you'll spend real time together in a shared vehicle.

Along the way there's also a change of pace in the Clare Valley, where wine replaces red dust for an afternoon, before you're back into the wide, empty landscapes that define this trip.

What you'll do

• Explore Coober Pedy, Australia's opal capital
• See the silo art dotted through the region
• Stargaze in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
• Hear traditional stories from the Adnyamathanha people
• Spend time in Arkaroola wildlife sanctuary
• Taste wines in the Clare Valley