Gain special access to this globally significant fossil site guided by Ross Fargher and spending time with Professor Mary Droser.
Arkaroola • Brachina Gorge • Ediacara Hills • Parachilna
The Ridge Top Tour
Venture along spectacular and picturesque mining exploration tracks crossing the spectacularly rugged mountain tops of the northern Flinders Ranges.
Professor Mary Droser
Join the worlds leading expert in ediacaran research and tap in to Mary’s vast knowledge as well as assist in identifying new finds.
The Corridor Through Time
Drive slowly through Brachina Gorge, a virtual text book for geologists and be guided by 4th generation pastoralist.
The Prairie Hotel
Spend the night at the very stylish recently renovated Prairie Hotel, famed for its gourmet outback inspired cuisine. Then enjoy a tour through the ancient Flinders Ranges and Brachina Gorge.
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
This spectacular wilderness retreat features rugged mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes and home to the endangered yellow-footed rock-wallaby.
All Inclusive - Once you meet us at the airport for departure, there's nothing to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your adventure!
Private Flights
All Accommodation
All Meals
Expert Tour Leader
Local Guides
Wine with Dinner
Drives, cruises & tours
Entries & Permits
Tour Photos
Exec Leather Seats
Guaranteed Window Seat
Toilet on Board
Adventure Pack
Air Conditioned Comfort
Moderate Activity Level
24/7 Customer Support
Deluxe Accommodation
Safe Hands
Depart Melbourne bound for Balcanoona airfield in the Flinders Ranges. This afternoon join the knowledgeable guides at Arkaroola for the Ridge Top Tour through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Flinders Ranges to Siller’s Lookout. This evening, if skies are clear, you will join a guided tour of the galaxy in the observatory.
Accommodation: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Fly from Balcanoona to Leigh Creek and transfer to The Prairie Hotel. This afternoon you will visit Beltana Historic Settlement with Ross Fargher. Dinner tonight is with Professor Mary Droser at the newly renovated iconic Prairie Hotel where you will soak up outback hospitality and enjoy a unique stay for the next two nights.
Accommodation: The Prairie Hotel
Spend the morning up in the Ediacara Hills with Ross Fargher and meet Mary’s team working the fossil grounds. This area is so significant it is now a National Park with a brand new, interactive visitors centre where you can learn all about the fossils and Mary’s life work. What’s more is you’ll visit the centre with Ross, who is the person who found them in the first place (he even has a fossil named in his honour), and he will personally guide you.
Accommodation: The Prairie Hotel
We always keep our group size to no more than 8 passengers, accompanied by our experienced tour leaders and pilot.
In doing so, it means you can access truly remote locations and boutique lodges where other groups can’t go, plus you won’t get lost in a crowd of other tourists.
