Gawler Ranges — Private 4WD Nature Tour

Region: Ceduna District Council of Ceduna Eyre Peninsula

State: SA

AUD $495.00

Quantity

Duration:

The Gawler Ranges, with a rich geological history and variety of habitats provide a unique insight into this part of the Eyre Peninsula. Departures are available from Ceduna to Wudinna.

Operated By:

Ancient Land Tours

Discover the Ancient Wonders of the Gawler Ranges

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the Eyre Peninsula. The Gawler Ranges offer a captivating blend of rich geological history, diverse natural habitats, and breathtaking, rugged landscapes. This exclusive private tour is designed to immerse you in the raw beauty of the Australian outback while ensuring your complete comfort. 🌄

Unforgettable Wildlife and Scenic Highlights

Prepare to connect deeply with nature as we explore this spectacular region. From ancient rock formations to sweeping plains, every moment offers a new discovery.

Iconic Australian Wildlife: Keep your eyes peeled for rare birds, majestic kangaroos, and unique desert flora in their natural habitats. 🦘
Fully Catered Comfort: Relax and recharge with a delicious morning tea and a freshly prepared lunch, completely taken care of. 🍽️
All-Inclusive Ease: Your experience is entirely hassle-free, with all national park entry permits fully covered.
Tailored for Everyone: This spectacular journey is perfect for adventurers of all ages, offering a personalised pace with short, scenic walks.

Seamless Outback Travel

Enjoy ultimate convenience with our flexible pick-up and drop-off service, available anywhere between Ceduna and Wudinna. Let us take care of the driving while you sit back, relax, and absorb the timeless spirit of the South Australian outback. 🚙

Additional Information

Preparation and Important Information

We hope that you enjoy our tour. It’s always good to be prepared, so:

Wear comfortable clothes to suit the weather, and sturdy walking shoes
Be sunsmart, bring your hat, sunglasses, and wear sunscreen
Bring your camera with a long lens and tripod
Bring your binoculars
While we will have plenty of breaks, there may be some rough vehicle tracks, and long stretches of driving, so please advise your comfort requirements
Do you have travel constraints e.g. flight restrictions?
Please advise of any dietary requirements
On occasions, insects may be annoying and you may wish to bring your favourite repellent

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions

Destinations may change slightly according to weather in order to provide the best experience for the day.

While encounters with wildlife is anticipated as an integral part of the tour, there are no guarantees on the day; however, we will do our best to responsibly find and observe animals in their natural environment.

SUITS

Categories:

Four Wheel Drive Tours Guided Tours Private Tours Scenic Tours Wildlife Tours

Interests:

Ecotourism Sightseeing Special Interest

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Age:

Adult Senior Teenager

Suitability:

Any Weather Day Time

Accessibility:

Hearing Impaired Vision Impaired

					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_4.png" alt="4 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Worth a Salute Our visit in late August greeted us with 10 whales mostly adults with calves preparing for their journey south soon. So, well worth the $17 admission (concession), but very touristy with lots of visitors from all over Australia in the carpark. Out-numbered by flies though! The good old Aussie salute was hard at work. No real indoor eating facilities to get away from the flies, but there is an outdoor shelter and toilets. Indoors only a gift shop and a couple of tables to eat ice-creams, etc. There is a sealed, flat, path down to the viewing area and ramps to the most popular viewing spot - so good for those with mobility issues. We also spotted lizards both large and small on the way down, as well as some nice wildflowers (spring time). It is seasonal, so check that its open before driving (the very good sealed road) down from the highway.
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11 Oct 2026
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_1.png" alt="1 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Tourist trap 100% tourist strap. Multiple other locations to see whales. At $20 per person, give it a wide birth.
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31 Aug 2026
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_5.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Get to see Southern Right Whales We are crossing the Nullabour on our way to Perth, and stopped at the head of bight for some photos.



Entry was $20 or $17 for seniors.



We saw 6 whales and got to see part of the Australian Bight.



Well worth turning off to visit.



Whale watching season is between 1 June and 30 October.
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<img loading="lazy" src="https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-l/1a/f6/e4/2d/default-avatar-2020-48.jpg" alt="mdh969 Avatar" class="wprevpro_t1_IMG_4 wprevpro_avatarimg" data-eio="l" />mdh969
21 Aug 2026
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_5.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Most memorable experience “This is not sightseeing. This is guided discovery.” — Ancient Land Tours (ancientlandtours.com)

Rarely does a company’s own description prove not only entirely true, but also an understatement in several dimensions.

Dr Steve Milner is a scientist and an outstanding guide, able to find equally interesting alternatives when nature reveals its more extreme moods. 

He is a natural teacher who shares knowledge and enthusiasm with clarity and generosity, enabling visitors to truly read the landscape and the larger story shaped by water, time, and life. 

Above all, he is a remarkable human being, with whom travel becomes a succession of eye‑opening moments enjoyed in genuinely good company.

The experience was exceptional: impeccably organised, masterfully managed, and attentive to every detail.

We have been travelling for decades, both for leisure and for work. This journey through the Flinders Ranges now ranks among our most memorable experiences and has left us with a strong desire to travel again with Steve.

Carlos and Jean — March 2026
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07 Mar 2026
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_5.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Whales and calves right there at our feet! Do not hurry by. This is an amazing spot for viewing whales and their calves during the breeding season from June to October - the viewing platforms have been built right out onto the cliffs. The view is also spectacular. It is not far off the Eyre highway and a short distance from Nullarbor Roadhouse (25km) and 89km from Yatala Roadhouse and Caravan park. There is info at both roadhouses on how many whales and calves have been sighted and at the entrance to the feeder road. The road in is good and there are facilities including toilets, undercover picnic area and a large carpark at the Tourist centre, which also has cold drinks and snacks. The viewing platform and ramps are reasonably accessible . There is an entry fee (eg at the time of writing $20/adult, $50 family 2 adults 2 children) but it is well worth paying and this helps maintain the excellent facilities. Pets are not permitted into the Tourist Centre or the boardwalk - but you can have them in the carpark (we have a motorhome so no problems leaving our boy and it was reasonably cool, but if you are in a car think about the temperature as there is not much shade).
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27 Jan 2026
					We had a fantastic day out with Steve on the Ancient Dunes and Mallee tour and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.  Steve was very professional, the vehicle was clean and very comfortable.  The lunch and snacks were great.  Steve had an interesting work life and hobbies which added to our trip.  We don’t have a 4wd, so we would not be able to go the places he took us.  There was only us and nature, no other cars on our day out.  Next time we go to Ceduna we will definitely be booking another trip with Steve.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much for your lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed the Ancient Dunes and Mallee tour — it’s always a pleasure to share the quiet beauty of these remote places with curious travellers. I'm looking forward to welcoming you back for another Ancient Land Tours adventure when you're next in Ceduna!
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08 Apr 2025
					Our 9 hour day tour with Steve was one of the highlights of our trip up the Eyre Peninsula.

We would not have been able to visit the sites/sights by ourselves. He took us to remote  sites with views of the Bight which was spectacular and introduced us to birds, crustaceans, lizards, fossils and claw and paw prints in the rocks.



We felt entirely safe in his hands while driving through rugged terrain. Not only did Steve have extensive knowledge of the geology, flora, fauna of the area, he was also passionate about its indigenous and exploration history and its ecological specialness. He provided a stimulating conversation during our drives discussing scientific research, his experience of caving and the archeological richness in the Nullabor.



Steve was very considerate in maintaining a pace and itinerary which commensurate with our age. Never pushing us for time and was flexible with the schedule.



His vehicle was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The two meals provided had high quality and delicious offerings in generous helpings and there was also the bonus of hot boiling water for our beverages. Collapsible chairs, proper crockery and cutlery were provided to enable leisurely enjoyment of the view on Eyres Bluff.

Altogether a most memorable outing.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure sharing the beauty and unique history of the Far West of SA with you. I'm glad you enjoyed the landscapes, wildlife, and conversations along the way. Ensuring comfort, safety, and a pace that suits my guests is always a priority, so it’s great to hear you felt well looked after. Wishing you many more memorable adventures!"
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26 Mar 2025
					Steve was a great host. He knew the area extremely well and was knowledgable about the people, animals and geography of the area we travelled through. We had never travelled over sand dunes and were intrigued with his driving skills as he took us to lovely waterside spots. Steve is a dab hand at providing hot drinks with his gas stove and the catered food was excellent and plentiful. The drive from the sand dunes to the dingo fence was an opportunity to learn about each other and swap travel stories. We were impressed with his rapport with the local Aboriginal elders and his respect for their culture. The day went very quickly.
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11 Dec 2024
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_5.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Majestic Views of the Longest Cliff System in Australia The views are amazing.  Towards the end of October check in with the whale watching centre to see if the whales are still there.
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28 Oct 2024
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_5.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">The BEST Vantage Point in Australia for Southern Right Whale Watching!!! My company, Teague Tours, has brought just under 500 guests (mainly from the Eastern States) to this piece of untouched Nature over the past 9 Whale Watching seasons. I combine my tours with EP Cruises, possibly Australia's BEST whale watching operator. EP Cruises are based 150km east of the Head of Bight and the two venues combine beautifully together. I cannot rate this part of the World highly enough and is, without doubt, the BEST vantage point in Australia for the Southern Right Whales!!! Cheers Jeff Teague Owner/Operator of Teague Tours
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11 Aug 2024
					Tours are very unique. Steve is so knowledgeable & passionate about the Eyre Peninsula. We did three different tours and each one took us to places that we could never go without being on these tours. Areas are remote, stunning & memorable. Opportunity to learn about history, plants, wildlife, geology & all areas visited. Comfortable vehicle, felt very safe in all types of terrain. Delicious morning tea & lunches in stunning settings. Lots of opportunities to take photos  We loved each tour and highly recommended that you experience EP uniquely with Ancient Lans Tours. Great value for money.
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16 May 2023
					Tours are very unique. Steve is so knowledgeable & passionate about the Eyre Peninsula. We did three different tours and each one took us to places that we could never go without being on these tours. Areas are remote, stunning & memorable. Opportunity to learn about history, plants, wildlife, geology & all areas visited. Comfortable vehicle, felt very safe in all types of terrain. Delicious morning tea & lunches in stunning settings. Lots of opportunities to take photos  We loved each tour and highly recommended that you experience EP uniquely with Ancient Lans Tours. Great value for money.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thanks so much for your lovely review! I'm glad you enjoyed the Ancient Dunes and Mallee tour — it’s always a pleasure to share the quiet beauty of these remote places with curious travellers. I'm looking forward to welcoming you back for another Ancient Land Tours adventure when you're next in Ceduna!
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14 May 2023
					<img src="https://turers.com/au/wp-content/plugins/wp-review-slider-pro/public/partials/imgs/tripadvisor_stars_5.png" alt="5 star rating" class="wprevpro_t1_star_img_file" data-eio="l">Get off the Beaten Track If you like to get off the beaten track go visit some wild and remote areas of Chadinga Conservation Area in comfort with Steve. You will learn a lot, see some spectacular scenery, maybe even a few birds (osprey and Major Mitchell cockatoos in our case) and get to taste some lovely snacks along the way.  In addition you will see the quirky windmill collection at Penong and Lake Macdonnell (which may or may not be pink).
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23 Apr 2023