12 Day Premium Touring - Outback and Kimberley
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Orientation tour of Darwin – Explore Kakadu National Park – See Aboriginal Rock Art – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – Cruise Katherine Gorge – Ord River Wildlife Cruise – Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve – Visit Warriu Park – Mataranka Thermal Springs |
– Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) – Battery Hill Mine Tour – Uluru (Ayers Rock) Base Walk – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – Climb Kings Canyon – Tour of Alice Springs – 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 Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (11) – Hotel Dinners (9) 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 1 from Darwin Airport – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm; Day 12 to Alice Springs Airport – flights anytime) |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Wed: Arrive Darwin On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon join a city orientation tour of Darwin. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and enjoy views across Darwin Harbour. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions this evening. Hotel: Saville Park Suites, Darwin. Day 2 Thu: Kakadu National Park We visit the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, before travelling deep into the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre and see displays of the varied landscapes of Kakadu. Yellow Water Billabong is home to a number of estuarine crocodiles and with luck we may see some on our afternoon cruise. Our local guide will also point out many species of birds that inhabit the wetlands. Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. Day 3 Fri: Kakadu – Katherine This morning we visit Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. A climb to the top of Ubirr is rewarded with superb views of the surrounding wetlands and escarpment country. There is also time for an optional scenic flight. Departing Kakadu we travel south to Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Our cruise features the gorge at its fi nest, as the walls refl ect the colours of the late afternoon sun. Hotel: All Seasons Katherine, Katherine. Day 4 Sat: Ord River Cruise – Kununurra This morning travel across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. Visit the Durack Homestead and join a spectacular cruise along the Ord River, from Lake Argyle to Kununurra. This permanent water supply has formed wetland areas, which have become havens for birds and marsupials that inhabit the islands in the lake. Hotel: Lakeside Resort, Kununurra, 2 nights. Day 5 Sun: El Questro – Parry Lagoon Visit El Questro Station and cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. This afternoon we travel to Parry Lagoon |
Nature Reserve. See the bird life of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham. Enjoy spectacular views of the Kimberley from the 5 Rivers Lookout, whilst hearing about both the cultural and contemporary history of the area. Day 6 Mon: Kununurra – Katherine This morning there is time for an optional scenic fl ight over the Bungle Bungle Range. Farewell the Kimberley this morning as we retrace our steps to the Northern Territory. See the mighty Victoria River and pass through the Gregory River National Park, en route to the town of Katherine. Hotel: All Seasons Katherine, Katherine. Day 7 Tue: Mataranka Thermal Springs We stop at Mataranka where there is time for a dip in the thermal springs, which maintain a constant temperature of 34-35°C. Learn a little of the life on an outback station by visiting the Elsey Homestead replica, home of Jeannie Gunn, author of ‘We of the Never Never’. This afternoon we travel to Tennant Creek. Hotel: Bluestone Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. Day 8 Wed: Alice Springs This morning enjoy a tour of the historic gold mining precinct of Battery Hill. Join a local guide on an underground mine tour and experience the life of an early miner. As we travel south there is time for a walk around the precariously balanced Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) that have been worn smooth by the harsh elements of nature over many thousands of years. Later this afternoon we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive in ‘The Alice’, where you’ll enjoy a tour of this unique outback town, including the Telegraph Station. Conclude with a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the surrounding ranges from the top of Anzac Hill. This evening there is the opportunity to join an optional Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show, an evening of entertainment by traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artists including a threecourse dinner in a bushland setting. Hotel: Alice Springs Resort, Alice Springs. |
Day 9 Thu: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Stop to view majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta. We walk into Walpa Gorge to appreciate the sheer size of these unusual domes. Enjoy complimentary wine and nibbles as we watch the sunset change the colours of Uluru. Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. AYERS ROCK UPGRADE Upgrade to a guaranteed Rock View Room at Desert Gardens Hotel AUD 48 per person twin share for one night. Book early – limited space – strictly subject to availabilty. Day 10 Fri: Uluru (Ayers Rock) This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise at Uluru (no extra charge – ask your Tour Director for details). Afterwards, travel by coach to Kuniya Piti, an Aboriginal sacred site at the base of Uluru. Your guide will escort you on a walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, pointing out the natural features of the landscape, Aboriginal rock paintings and traditional Aboriginal stories relating to this special place. Experience the sheer size of Uluru as your guide explains the geological formation, Aboriginal history and the flora and fauna unique to this area. Visit the informative Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon depart Ayers Rock Resort to travel to Kings Canyon Resort. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. Day 11 Sat: Kings Canyon There is time for the fit and energetic to make the climb to the rim of the Canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Or you may wish to explore the boulder-strewn Canyon floor. This afternoon travel to Alice Springs. Hotel: Alice Springs Resort, Alice Springs. Day 12 Sun: Depart Alice Springs Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport to connect with your onward flight. |
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12 days, Priced from A$3995 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Apr - May & Nov - Mar) | $1035 | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Jun - Oct) | $1225 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $855 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $215 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $215 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $45 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||