19 Day Camping Tour - Top End Western Experience
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Ancient Aboriginal Rock Art – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – Explore Kakadu National Park – Swim at Beautiful Edith Falls – Cruise on Katherine Gorge – Wildlife Cruise on Lake Argyle – Historic Durack Homestead – Hidden Valley National Park |
– El Questro Wilderness Park – Explore the Kimberley Gorges – Gibb River Road – Walk through Windjana Gorge – Relax in Tropical Broome – Cruise through Geikie Gorge – Cross the Tanami Desert |
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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 (16) – Lunches (12) – Friendly get together at Happy Hour – Delicious two course dinners (13) |
Accommodation – You will be required to erect your own tent in established campgrounds and wilderness bush camps. Enjoy a comfortable hotel stay on 2 nights Plus – Complimentary sleeping bag – Complimentary Camping Essentials Kit – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day 1 from Darwin Airport – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm; Day 17 to Alice Springs Airport – flights to depart after 12.30pm) |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Tue: Arrive Darwin On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon join a city orientation tour of Darwin, including the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which houses stunning permanent collections of Aboriginal art and a Cyclone Tracy exhibition. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your crew. Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin, 2 nights. LITCHFIELD OPTION Experience the beauty of the main falls of the Park with time for a swim. Enjoy scenic and interpretive bush and forest walks. Ask for details. Day 2 Wed: Kakadu National Park This morning we travel deep into Kakadu National Park. We stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre, before continuing on to Nourlangie Rock take a short walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. This afternoon we join a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Camp: Kakadu National Park. Day 3 Thu: Nitmiluk National Park Travel via the gold mining town of Pine Creek to Katherine. We stop at beautiful Edith Falls where there is time for a swim, before setting up camp in Nitmiluk National Park. Enjoy an afternoon cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge. Camp: Nitmiluk National Park. Day 4 Fri: Kununurra Depart Nitmiluk National Park and heading west we travel via Timber Creek and Victoria River. Crossing the border into Western Australia, we traverse large cattle stations to the township of Kununurra, which is the hub of local industry for agriculture, tourism and mining in the east Kimberley. Camp: Kununurra, 2 nights. Day 5 Sat: Lake Argyle This morning we explore Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park and admire the views from Kelly’s Knob Lookout. Later, visit the historic Durack Homestead and learn about this pioneering family. Later enjoy a cruise on mighty Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake. BUNGLE BUNGLES OPTION Enjoy a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles today. Enquire for details. Day 6 Sun: Emma Gorge We travel along the Gibb River Road to El Questro Wilderness Park and Emma Gorge Resort. Here we take a guided walk into Emma Gorge. There is time to swim in the crystal clear water at the base of the waterfall. An optional Bungle Bungles 4WD adventure or Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine tour are available today. Ask your Tour Director for details. Camp: El Questro Wilderness Park, 2 nights. |
Day 7 Mon: El Questro Wilderness Park Today is free for you to explore El Questro Wilderness Park. Perhaps take an optional cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole abounded by tropical vegetation, and see Aboriginal rock art. Ask your Tour Director for details on the many optional activities that are available at the El Questro Station Township. Day 8 Tue: Gibb River Road Today we journey through some of the harshest terrain of the Kimberley. We skirt the Cockburn Range and cross the King Leopold Range, then continue along the famous Gibb River Road, stopping at Manning Gorge (conditions permitting). Bush Camp: Gibb River Road. Day 9 Wed: Kimberley Gorges TWe take a walk into beautiful Galvans Gorge. Later, we inspect the unusual formation at Tunnel Creek (conditions permitting), before continuing on to spectacular Windjana Gorge, parts of which are up to 100 metres in height. Bush Camp: Windjana Gorge. Day 10 Thu: Broome We leave the Gibb River Road, stopping to see the Boab Prison Tree and Myall Bore. We then head south to Derby to visit the Circular Wharf before continuing to Broome. See Chinatown, the Japanese Cemetery, Streeters Jetty and visit Ganthaeume Point for sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. This evening we watch a breathtaking sunset over Cable Beach. Camp: Broome, 2 nights. Day 11 Fri: Broome ‘Free Time’ A free day to explore tropical Broome. Wander though Chinatown or shop for pearls. You may like to take a camel ride along Cable Beach at sunset. Ask your Tour Director for details. BROOME UPGRADE Reward yourself in Broome & upgrade to the Mercure Inn Continental or Cable Beach Club Resort. Subject to availability. Single traveller is required to pay single supplement. Day 12 Sat: Fitzroy Crossing The distinct landscape of the northwest region of the Kimberley remains apparent today as we journey along the Northern Highway to the town of Fitzroy Crossing. Camp: Fitzroy Crossing. |
Day 13 Sun: Geikie Gorge – Halls Creek Cruise through Geikie Gorge where the river flows beneath the towering limestone cliffs. Watch for freshwater crocodiles and wallabies. Continue along the Northern Highway to Halls Creek. Camp: Halls Creek. Day 14 Mon: Tanami Track This morning we travel along the Tanami Track before we cross into the Northern Territory. Bush Camp: Tanami Track. Day 15 Tue: Tilmouth Well Traverse the ever-changing scenery of the Tanami Desert. Pass Rabbit Flat, Australia’s most remote outback roadhouse, the Granites and the Tanami Mines then continue on to Tilmouth Well. Camp: Tilmouth Well. Day 16 Wed: Alice Springs We travel to the end of the Tanami Track and on to Alice Springs for a city tour including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. Camp: Alice Springs. Day 17 Thu: Kings Canyon Clients departing this morning (Tour Code: CDAA) will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport (flights anytime).Travel to Kings Canyon stopping en route at a camel farm for an optional ride on a ‘ship of the desert’. This afternoon 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. The sheer red rock face of the canyon soars over 100 metres above lush palm forests, sheltering them from the surrounding desert conditions. While it was little known to Europeans until recently, the Luritja Aboriginal people have called the area their home for over 20,000 years. Camp: Kings Canyon. Day 18 Fri: Ayers Rock Travel to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park where you’ll glimpse your first sight of Uluru. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you watch the spectacular colours of sunset at Uluru. Camp: Ayers Rock Resort. Day 19 Sat: Depart Ayers Rock Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight. |
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19 days, Priced from A$3780 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement | $295 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $755 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $190 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $190 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $75 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||