Ikara Hiking Retreat

Hiking doesn't have to be about conquering the mountain, pushing yourself to the brink or punishing your body. Hiking can be a catalyst for deep presence, connecting with your body and for noticing nature. Allira Potter and Enliven Outdoor Adventures are partnering to bring you a four day, three night hiking and camping experience in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, at Wilpena Pound Resort, Adnyamathanha Country.

Imagine being welcomed onto Adnyamathanha country, connecting with like-minded women, waking in your cosy tent that you've pitched for yourself, embracing sunrise journaling, hiking into the sacred Wilpena Pound, having your meals lovingly prepared for you, witnessing nature and wildlife, and learning practical hiking skills that you can take with you beyond the retreat. 

This retreat is the perfect combination of gentle adventures, with a supportive group to help you get comfortable with sleeping in a tent and stretching your hiking experience, while still having access to hot showers, flushing toilets, and restaurant prepared meals. Combining the ancient wisdom of learning from Adnyamathanha People about the Country we will walk upon, then learning current tips and tricks for hiking safety, this retreat will give you new perspectives on how you view Country and your own capabilities outdoors. 

INCLUDED in your 4 day experience:

• Nourishing food and drinks (4x lunches, 3x restaurant dinners, 3x breakfasts, + treats!).

• Return minibus Transport ex Adelaide. 

• 3 nights camping in your own private tent.

• Welcome to Country

• Guided Cultural Tour with Rehanna Coulthard from Yura Artu

• 3 x Guided hikes with your qualified bushwalk leader, Elise Lavers.

• "Hike Ready" education workshop to help you continue your hiking journey beyond the retreat

• Fireside chats

• Sunrise journaling ritual

• Journal + pen for your personal reflections

• A PDF guide book to accompany your stay

• Access to Allira Potter and Elise Lavers for the duration of the retreat. 

• Phone Photos that will be shared in a folder with you after the retreat

• PLUS Some special surprise gifts to support your wellbeing on Retreat

Not included:

• Transport to Adelaide for the start of the retreat

• Travel Insurance (you will need to purchase your own travel insurance to cover yourself incase of injury, accident, or cancellation)

Images shared with permission from SATC: 

1. The pound landscape, Wilpena Pound, by @saltythebus photographer - Madie Stevens, Flinders Ranges & Outback. 

2. Ikara - Flinders Ranges National Park, Ryan Formosa Photography, Flinders Ranges & Outback

6. Wilpena Pound Resort - Old Wilpena Station, Tourism Australia, Archie Sartacom, Flinders Ranges & Outback, Enliven Outdoor Adventures.