Full day The Painted Desert Tour in Outback South Australia
Overview
Join the Outback Mail Man every Saturday for an expedition through the stunning Painted Desert in Outback South Australia. This one day tour takes you north on the Kempe Road, revealing the Moon Plains, pastoral country, and ultimately the breathtaking Arckaringa Hills. This mesmerising landscape, shaped over millions of years by ancient seas and erosion, boasts vibrant colours, majestic mesas, and unique geological formations.
Led by experienced guides, you'll have the opportunity to explore this remote and untouched terrain on foot, immersing yourself in its natural beauty and encountering diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch amidst the scenic hills, providing ample time to appreciate the surroundings and capture unforgettable moments.
As we journey back to Coober Pedy, marvel at the Breakaways country, where dramatic land formations contrast against the vast desert backdrop, creating a perfect finale to your adventure.
What's Included
- Dinner Light dinner pack on-board for early evening (e.g. dip, crackers, fruit, yoghurt, muffin/quiche)
- Lunch Picnic lunch (main meal + beverage)
- Snacks Snack pack on-board the vehicle during the day
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water refills available on-board the vehicle during the day
- Experienced guide and live commentary
- Water bottles: please bring your own water bottle, refills are available on board
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Coober Pedy
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Arckaringa
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Arckaringa station
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Coober Pedy
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Activity code: C-473829P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACDT).
- Dinner. Light dinner pack on-board for early evening (e.g. dip, crackers, fruit, yoghurt, muffin/quiche).
- Lunch. Picnic lunch (main meal + beverage).
- Snacks. Snack pack on-board the vehicle during the day.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Water refills available on-board the vehicle during the day.
- Experienced guide and live commentary.
- Water bottles: please bring your own water bottle, refills are available on board.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full day The Painted Desert Tour in Outback South Australia is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full day The Painted Desert Tour in Outback South Australia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerLight dinner pack on-board for early evening (e.g. dip, crackers, fruit, yoghurt, muffin/quiche)
- LunchPicnic lunch (main meal + beverage)
- SnacksSnack pack on-board the vehicle during the day
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water refills available on-board the vehicle during the day
- Experienced guide and live commentary
- Water bottles: please bring your own water bottle, refills are available on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
