About this tour
Travel deep into South Australia's remote Painted Desert on a Saturday full-day expedition following the Kempe Road through Moon Plains and ending at the striking Arckaringa Hills. Your guide navigates 10 hours of outback terrain shaped by ancient seas and erosion, revealing layered geology, striking colour shifts, and isolated rock formations. Stop for picnic lunch amongst the hills, then loop back past the dramatic Breakaways before returning to Coober Pedy. Includes meals, water refills, and air-conditioned transport.
Highlights
- Moon Plains and Arckaringa Hills geological formations
- Layered red, ochre, and cream desert landscape
- Picnic lunch in remote scenic hills
- Breakaways country dramatic rock contrast
- Guided walk through untouched terrain
- Light evening pack for journey home
- Live commentary on desert geology and ecology
What to expect
Expect long hours in a vehicle with stretches of guided walking through sparse, open desert. The landscape shifts noticeably as you head north—from pastoral country into exposed geological layers where ancient seas once carved the earth. Midday you'll stop in the hills for lunch with genuine space to wander and photograph. Return journey passes through Breakaways country where the rock formations look stacked and fractured against pale sky. Guide commentary covers the natural history and occasional wildlife. Roads are unsealed; the ride is bumpy but navigable.
Good to know
Bring your own water bottle—refills available on-board. Early starts suit the outback heat. Unsuitable if you have spinal concerns, poor cardiovascular fitness, or are pregnant. Service animals welcome. Wear sunscreen, hat, sturdy shoes.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original SA Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.