19 Day Premium Touring - Outback and The Ghan
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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) – Battery Hill at Tennant Creek – Climb Kings Canyon |
– Visit Simpsons Gap – Angkerle (Standley Chasm) – Cruise Katherine Gorge – Explore Kakadu National Park – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – The Legendary Ghan – 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 on Day 1 - 15 Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (18) – Dinners on Ghan (2) – Exciting Highlight Dinners (2) – Hotel Dinners (10) YOUR CHOICE |
Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels – Gold Kangaroo Service private sleeping berth on The Ghan Plus – Welcome drink – Hotel porterage included – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day prior to tour from Sydney Airport – flights anytime; Day 19 to Adelaide Airport – flights to depart after 4.00pm) |
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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 and dinner this evening with your Tour Director and travelling companions. Hotel: Griffith Motor Inn, Griffith. Day 2 Tue: Griffith – Adelaide Travel via vast Hay Plains and Mildura, located on the mighty Murray River. We cross the South Australian border and continue on to the city of Adelaide. Clients joining this afternoon (Tour Code: NZDR) will be transferred from Adelaide Airport (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. Day 3 Wed: 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 Coober Pedy, the opal capital! Visit an underground church and home. Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy. Day 6 Sat: Uluru (Ayers Rock) We cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. This evening enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset at Uluru. There is the option to join the fabulous Sounds of Silence Dinner tonight. 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) This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise at Uluru. Enjoy a walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta. Enjoy sunset with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, followed by a 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. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. Day 9 Tue: Alice Springs We travel through to Alice Springs. See 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, 2 nights. Day 10 Wed: Aboriginal Culture – Alice Springs Desert Park 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) and Simpsons Gap. 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. Enjoy a barbecue dinner at the Battery Mine Centre. Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. |
Day 12 Fri: Mataranka – Katherine Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel, before continuing into ‘Never Never’ country. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a swim. Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. Day 13 Sat: Katherine Gorge – Kakadu Join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge. Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre then continue 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: Kakadu – Darwin Cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. This afternoon travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Hotel: MantraPandanas, Darwin, 3 nights. Day 15 Mon: Litchfield National Park This morning we travel to Litchfield National Park to see Florence Falls and the Magnetic Termite Mounds. INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 16-19 Day 16 Tue: Darwin ‘Free Time’ Enjoy a full day at leisure in the tropical city of Darwin. Take a stroll along the Esplanade or relax by the hotel pool. Day 17 Wed: Darwin – The Ghan Board The Legendary Ghan this morning in Darwin. Upon arrival in Katherine you may like to join an optional town tour including the School of the Air, Katherine Museum and historic Springvale Homestead. Return to The Ghan. Hotel: Gold Kangaroo Service, The Ghan, 2 nights. Day 18 Thu: The Ghan Arrive in Alice Springs this morning and enjoy a guided tour of the Alice Springs Desert Park. Continue to Adelaide. Day 19 Fri: Depart Adelaide Enjoy breakfast on The Ghan before arriving at Keswick Station. You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport to connect with your onward flight. |
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19 days, Priced from A$6660 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Apr - May & Nov - Mar) | $1500 | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Jun - Oct) | $1735 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $1711 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $275 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $275 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $691 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||