Follow in an Outback Legend’s Footsteps

In RM’s Footsteps begins in Adelaide meeting at a CBD located hotel, before then travelling to the original R.M.Williams Workshop where the great man launched his clothing empire. The visit to the workshop includes morning tea, a private tour, and an exclusive opportunity to witness the intricacies behind the famous RM boots, which undergo 80 separate processes using but 1 piece of leather. At the flagship Percy Street store, you will be personally fitted for your very own pair of Craftsmen Boots, providing you with a valuable memento of your amazing outback adventure.

Following a private charter flight up to the ancient landscape of the Flinders Ranges, you will be met by station owner Ross Fargher and local guide Dean Rasheed, who lead you through the ruggedly beautiful Parachilna, and onto Brachina Gorge. Brachina Gorge is not only a fascinating example of earth’s geological changes and an insight into the evolution of early life forms, but also a haven for native wildlife such as the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby, Wedge Tailed Eagle, and numerous species of reptile.

For your 3-day journey you are accommodated at an authentic Australian outback pub, and in fact, Australia’s most awarded gourmet outback pub – The Prairie Hotel. The Prairie Hotel offers an eco-luxury experience, providing guests with an authentic taste of outback life without sacrificing the comforts of modern city living.

Day 2 of your outback adventure sees you fly over Australia’s largest inland lake and lowest point – Lake Eyre. Lake Eyre is a vast salt pan covering 9,500 square kilometres (3,668 square miles) and providing some of the most spectacular aerial views in Australia. Although usually dry, Lake Eyre does occasionally experience dramatic floods – but it has only completely filled three times in the past 160 years.

Continue flying towards the Dig Tree, located a short distance over the Eastern South Australia and Queensland border. The amazing channel country will astound you with its beauty and abundance of birdlife. Behind the Dig Tree is a significant Australian pioneering story which your guide will explain upon landing and exploring the surrounding area.

Land at the tiny outback town of Innamincka and enjoy a classic pub meal, before either a private Cooper Creek cruise (depending on the season), or a tour of the Innamincka township including a visit to the Australian Inland Mission Museum.

The final day of this extraordinary journey involves a visit to the historic Nilpena Station and heritage listed Ediacaran fossils, made famous by the likes of Sir David Attenborough.

Approximately 555 million years ago most of Eastern Australia lay under warm, shallow waters inhabited by soft-bodied organisms, similar to jellyfish. Some of the organisms became trapped in fine silt in tidal flats and were fossilised as the silt turned to stone. This site is regarded as one of the most important of its type and offers a fascinating look into the past.

After one last hearty outback lunch, a 4WD tour through the rugged yet striking landscapes of Nilpena, you will once again board your private charter aircraft headed back to Adelaide.