TWO of South Australia's best walking experiences have teamed up to create Ranges to River, enabling guests to walk in the spectacular Flinders Ranges and along the meandering Murray River, fully guided, over eight days and seven nights staying in outdoor comfort tailored to each landscape.
Ranges to River is a collaboration between two of the state's Great Walks of Australia, Arkaba Walk in the Flinders Ranges and Murray River Walk.
Arkaba Walk offers three nights in spectacular eco-camps and at Arkaba Luxury Lodge, while Murray River Walk offers three nights on a modern houseboat that moves to each daily walking destination.
Together the offer a magical winter experience on an 80km journey through dry creek beds, isolated springs lined with ancient river red gums, craggy ridge lines and rolling hills covered in cypress pines to the floodplain forests and coloured cliffs of the Murray.
Cruising on the river and its meandering bends will leave you reinvigorated.
"The best way to understand South Australia's incredibly varied and spectacular landscape is to immerse yourself in the stories that lie behind the exterior," said Charles Carlow, founder of Arkaba Walk.
"And the best way to do that is on foot and in the company of local specialists who have a real passion for the place.
"The contrast from the ancient geological ramparts of the Flinders Ranges to the waters of the Murray River brings out South Australia's diversity in an understated level of comfort and style."
Tony Sharley, founder of Murray River Walk, said: "Having experienced both of these walks you will love the landscape diversity, the wildlife, the environmental and cultural sensitivity of the trails, the guides who will bring these landscapes to life, and the use of local food and wines incorporated into each superb daily menu."
Three departure dates are planned for 2020 - June 11, July 16 and August 6. To book, call Wild Bush Luxury on (02) 8077-3541 or Murray River Walk on 0429-691-976.
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