16 Day Premium Touring - Outback Wonders
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Clare Valley Wine Tastings – Flinders Ranges – Explore Wilpena Pound – Tour Coober Pedy – Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset – Uluru Base Walking Tour – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – Climb Kings Canyon |
– Battery Hill at Tennant Creek – Visit Simpsons Gap – Angkerle (Standley Chasm) – Cruise Katherine Gorge – Explore Kakadu National Park – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – INCLUDES Aboriginal Cultural Experience |
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| Premium holiday inclusions | ||
| Transportation – Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows Professionally Escorted – Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (15) – Exciting Highlight Dinners (2) – Hotel Dinners (10) YOUR CHOICE |
Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels Plus – Welcome drink – Hotel porterage included – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day prior to tour from Sydney Airport – flights anytime; Day 16 to Darwin Airport – flights anytime) |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Mon: Sydney – Griffith Depart Sydney and travel along the Hume Highway via Goulburn and Wagga Wagga to Griffith. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. Hotel: Griffith Motor Inn, Griffith. Day 2 Tue: Griffith – Adelaide Today we leave Griffith for Adelaide, travelling via vast Hay Plains and Mildura, located on the mighty Murray River. We cross the South Australian border and travel through the vineyards of the Riverland District to Adelaide. Clients joining this afternoon (Tour Code: NZZD) will be transferred from Adelaide Airport (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. Day 3 Wed: Adelaide – Flinders Ranges See the sights of Adelaide on an orientation tour before we make our way north and sample some local wines at Sevenhill Cellars, the oldest existing winery in the beautiful Clare Valley. Later travel through the picturesque Flinders Ranges and into Wilpena Pound, a remarkable natural amphitheatre covering nearly 8,000 hectares. Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges. Day 4 Thu: Port Augusta Enjoy time to explore Wilpena Pound. This afternoon travel through Pitchi Richi pass to Port Augusta and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre. Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta. Day 5 Fri: Coober Pedy Visit Woomera, before travelling to isolated Coober Pedy, the opal capital! Visit an underground church and home. Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy. Day 6 Sat: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Leaving the opal capital of Coober Pedy behind, we cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you watch sunset at Uluru. There is the option to join the famous Sounds of Silence Dinner tonight. Ask your Tour Director for details. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. |
AYERS ROCK UPGRADE Upgrade to a guaranteed Rock View Room at Desert Gardens Hotel AUD 96 per person twin share for two nights. Book early – limited space – strictly subject to availabilty. Day 7 Sun: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) You may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise at Uluru. Enjoy a guided walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the informative Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars. Day 8 Mon: Kings Canyon Travel to Kings Canyon today. For the energetic, a guided climb to the Canyon rim will be rewarded with magnificent views of Watarrka National Park. Or you may prefer to explore the boulder-strewn Canyon floor, an easier walk. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. Day 9 Tue: Alice Springs Leaving Watarrka National Park behind, we travel through to Alice Springs. See the sights of Alice Springs, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and the Telegraph Station. We stop for panoramic views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill. Hotel: Alice Springs Resort, Alice Springs, 2 nights. Day 10 Wed: Aboriginal Culture This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide. You will learn of life and survival of the Arrente People, including bush food, the search for water and Kinship. This will be followed by a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about Australia’s unique desert marsupials and reptiles. Visit the Nocturnal House and Nature Theatre. This afternoon we travel to Angkerle (Standley Chasm), surrounded by masses of vegetation including cycads, ferns and river gums and Simpsons Gap with its lovely river red-gum scenery. |
Day 11 Thu: Tennant Creek Travelling north we arrive at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). There is time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders. On arrival in Tennant Creek we join a local guide for a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Tour an underground mine and experience the life of an early miner. Tonight enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner at the Battery Mine Centre. Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. Day 12 Fri: Mataranka Thermal Springs Travel across vast outback stations. Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel, before continuing into ‘Never Never’ country. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a relaxing dip in the thermal springs or stroll through the Elsey Homestead replica. Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. B Day 13 Sat: Katherine Gorge – Kakadu We join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge. Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and then continue deep into Kakadu National Park. Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will take you on a journey through Kakadu’s varied habitats and landscapes. Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. Day 14 Sun: Darwin Join a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. We should see a variety of bird life and with luck, we may also see the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy shallows. This afternoon travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city on arrival. Hotel: Saville Pandanas, Darwin, 2 nights. Day 15 Mon: Litchfield National Park We travel to Litchfield National Park to see beautiful Florence Falls and the mysterious Magnetic Termite Mounds. Return to Darwin this afternoon. Day 16 Tue: Depart Darwin Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. |
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16 days, Priced from A$4665 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Apr - May & Nov - Mar) | $1415 | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Jun - Oct) | $1650 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $1070 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $265 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $265 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $75 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||