10 Day Camping Tour - Territory Discovery
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Uluru Base Walking Tour – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – Climb Kings Canyon – Visit Simpsons Gap – Angkerle (Standley Chasm) – Tour of Alice Springs – Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) |
– Cruise on Katherine Gorge – Discover Kakadu National Park – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – Aboriginal Rock Art at Ubirr – Orientation Tour of Darwin – OPTIONAL 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 and Safari Cook Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) – Lunches (3) – Friendly get together at Happy Hour – Delicious two course dinners (7) |
Accommodation – You will be required to erect your own tent in established campgrounds. Enjoy a comfortable hotel stay on 1 night Plus – Complimentary sleeping bag – Complimentary Camping Essentials Kit – All purpose travel wallet and map – Rock Airport – flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm; Day 10 to Darwin Airport – flights anytime) |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Fri: Arrive Ayers Rock On arrival you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Resort. Your Tour Director will meet you at the AAT Kings Office, Town Square, at 5.00pm. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink and nibbles as you watch sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock). Camp: Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. Day 2 Sat: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) This morning you may wish to view sunrise at Uluru. Enjoy a guided base walk, visit the Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge and explore the unusual conglomerate rock formations. Day 3 Sun: Kings Canyon Travel to Kings Canyon today. For the energetic, a guided climb to the Canyon rim will be rewarded with views of Watarrka National Park. Or you may prefer to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor, an easier walk. This afternoon continue to Kings Creek Station. Camp: Kings Creek Station. Day 4 Mon: Alice Springs Today journey to the West MacDonnell Ranges to visit Simpsons Gap and Angkerle (Standley Chasm). On arrival in Alice Springs enjoy an orientation tour. Camp: Alice Springs, 2 nights. |
Day 5 Tue: Alice Springs Enjoy a full day at leisure in Alice Springs. An optional 4WD Safari to Palm Valley may be available. Perhaps join the Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show, an evening of entertainment by traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artists, including a three-course dinner in a bushland setting. Ask your Tour Director for details. Day 6 Wed: Tennant Creek We depart Alice Springs and cross the Tropic of Capricorn. Explore mysterious Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), precariously balanced boulders that have been worn smooth by the harsh elements of nature over many thousands of years, before arriving in Tennant Creek. Camp: Tennant Creek. Day 7 Thu: Katherine Travel across vast outback stations. See the John Flynn Memorial at Three Ways then visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel. Continue on to Katherine. Camp: Nitmiluk National Park. Day 8 Fri: Kakadu National Park We join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge, with a chance to see freshwater crocodiles sunning themselves on the riverbanks and many species of birds. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to view informative displays |
and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people of the region. This afternoon travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Camp: Kakadu National Park. Day 9 Sat: Kakadu – Darwin Enjoy a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Visit Jabiru, the Bowali Visitor Centre then travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. (During the wet season when Ubirr is inaccessible, you will visit Nourlangie Rock). There is time for an optional scenic flight over Kakadu National Park. Later, continue to tropical Darwin, with a brief orientation tour on arrival. Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin Day 10 Sun: Depart Darwin Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. THE LEGENDARY GHAN Why not add a journey aboard The Legendary Ghan to the end of this tour? Travel in style and comfort to Alice Springs or Adelaide. The train gives you all the fun, excitement and romance of rail travel, so crossing the heart of Australia will be one of the highlights of your holiday. Step aboard and sit back, relax and watch the scenery go by or take advantage of all the great facilities available. Please enquire for details. |
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10 days, Priced from A$1770 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement | $175 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $390 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $100 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $100 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $45 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||