Meals

• Day 1: Picnic or café lunch included; Aussie BBQ dinner included (vegetarian option available on request)
• Day 2: Continental breakfast included; picnic lunch included; dinner at local pub own expense
• Day 3: Continental breakfast included; lunch at café or bakery own expense
  Special dietary requirements catered where possible with advance notice (bring extra snacks for remote areas).

Accommodation (2 nights at Point Turton)
Standard or superior motel units with private or shared ensuite bathrooms:

• Standard Motel Unit: Single, double/twin share, triple share, quad share
• Superior Motel Unit: Upgraded single, double/twin share, triple share, quad share
  All include linen and towels. Child rates for 5-16 sharing with parent. Room style not guaranteed; details and photos available.

✅ What’s Included

Itinerary Activities

• All national park entry fees
• Guided walks and explorations
• Aboriginal cultural introduction and Dreaming stories
• Fishing gear provided
• Comprehensive driver-guide commentary on culture, history and wildlife

Guides & Support

• Professional accredited tour guide/driver
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

Eco & Practical

• Adelaide Central Bus Station or inner-city hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Minimal-impact practices and cultural respect education

🚫 What’s Not Included

• Dinners on Day 2 (own expense at local pub)
• Lunch on Day 3 (own expense at café or bakery)
• Hotel transfers beyond Adelaide CBD
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Personal expenses or souvenirs

Seasonal Weather Expectations

Summer (Dec–Feb) — Hot days (over 40°C possible), itinerary adjustments for safety.
Spring & Autumn (Mar–May, Sep–Nov) — Mild and pleasant (15–25°C), ideal for outdoor activities.
Winter (Jun–Aug) — Cool days (10–20°C), crisp air with possible rain; great for whale watching.

Coastal outback conditions with strong sun, possible wind and variable temperatures – pack light, responsibly and for sun protection.

✅ Essentials

• One small day pack
• Warm clothing (long sleeve tops/pants)
• Shorts/T-shirts
• Fly nets
• Insect repellent, hat, sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Swimming gear
• 1-litre water bottle per person

Insect & Weather Protection

• Light rain jacket or poncho

Toiletries & Extras

• Personal medications
• Hand sanitiser

Luggage Limits

• One duffel bag or small suitcase (no bigger than in-flight cabin bag)

Yorke Peninsula is the traditional Country of the Narungga people, who have inhabited this area for thousands of years with rich cultural heritage.

Innes National Park features some of the world’s most spectacular coastal scenery, with soaring cliffs and views to Kangaroo Island.

The Ochre Cliffs contain coloured clays used in Aboriginal ceremonies for thousands of years.

Ancient Fish Trap at Ardrossan is a man-made structure of heavy rocks built by the Adjahdura people thousands of years ago.

Over 26 shipwrecks lie off the coast, including the Ethel (sank 1904), with an interpretive maritime trail.

Inneston Ruins are remnants of an abandoned gypsum mining town that was self-sufficient with its own school, post office and bakery.

The peninsula is known for its barley growing and rich farming areas, transitioning from coastal mangroves to agricultural lands.

Wildlife includes emus, kangaroos, birds, dolphins and whales (in winter), with deserted white-sand beaches and rolling ocean waves.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: 3-Day Yorke Peninsula Small Group Coastal Wilderness Adventure

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 1,850 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average travel to/from Adelaide)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 3,700 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• 3 days / 2 nights
• Small group 2–12 people
• Starts and ends in Adelaide
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (~800 km total driving, estimated for coastal loop)
• 2 nights coastal motel accommodation (standard or superior units, twin-share)
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches (picnic or café), 1 Aussie BBQ dinner (vegetarian options; other dinners at own expense)
• Highlights: Coastal drives along Gulf St Vincent and southern Yorke Peninsula, Ochre Cliffs & ancient fish trap walk, Innes National Park beaches & ruins, shipwrecks, lighthouses, wildlife spotting (dolphins, whales, emus, kangaroos), beach fishing, Barley Stacks Winery tasting

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Key locations: Adelaide start/end → eastern Gulf St Vincent → Ochre Cliffs → Troubridge Point → Innes National Park (beaches, Inneston ruins, shipwrecks, lighthouses) → Point Turton → Spencer Gulf coastline → Barley Stacks Winery
• Travel style: Small-group coastal wilderness adventure with drives, short walks and wildlife focus (runs 1st Monday monthly or on demand; summer adjustments for heat)
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Travel to/from Adelaide is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for remote South Australian vehicle operations.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs or optional dinners).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 1,250 kg CO₂e

• Average travel to/from Adelaide (higher-end domestic/international flights): 1,100 kg – upper short/medium-haul factors with full radiative forcing multiplier
• All on-tour air-conditioned vehicle transfers (~800 km total, shared small group): 150 kg – higher-end remote diesel factor with realistic occupancy

Accommodation – 140 kg CO₂e

• 2 nights coastal motel units: 70 kg per night – higher-end for regional energy, water, and facilities

Meals & Food – 90 kg CO₂e

• 3 days of partial included meals (breakfasts, lunches, BBQ dinner) + own meals: 30 kg per day – higher-impact tourism diet including production, transport, waste

Activities & Excursions – 370 kg CO₂e

• Coastal drives, short walks (Ochre Cliffs, beaches, ruins, lighthouses), wildlife spotting (dolphins, whales, emus, kangaroos), beach fishing, winery tasting, national park entries

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 1,850 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 1,850 kg = 3,700 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices; our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

Is the tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — small-group format makes it easy to connect; solo travellers may be paired in shared rooms.

Can children join?
Yes from age 5 at child rate (accompanied by adult).

What type of accommodation do I get?
Standard or superior motel units at Point Turton (single/double/twin/triple/quad share).

How much walking is involved?
Optional short walks on beaches and coastal tracks — easy to moderate fitness.

Are meals included?
Picnic/café lunch on Days 1–2, BBQ dinner Day 1, continental breakfast Days 2–3; other meals own expense.

What if I have dietary requirements?
Please advise at booking — vegetarian options available on request for BBQ.

Are whale sightings guaranteed?
Whales are visible in winter but sightings are never guaranteed.

What is the luggage limit?
One duffel bag or small suitcase (cabin bag size) + small day pack only.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No — coastal tracks and beaches are not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility aids.

What happens if it rains?
The tour operates in light rain; only extreme weather causes adjustments.

Do I need fishing gear?
Fishing rod provided on Day 3 for beach fishing.