21 Day Premium Touring - Complete Outback
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Experience Uluru (Ayers Rock) – See Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – Climb Kings Canyon – Visit Alice Springs Desert Park – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – See Aboriginal Rock Art – Cruise on Katherine Gorge – Visit Durack Homestead – Ord River Wildlife Cruise |
– Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve – Visit Warriu Park – Cruise on Chamberlain Gorge – Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine – Cruise through Geikie Gorge – Relax in Tropical Broome – 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 (20) – Dinners on Ghan (2) – Exciting Highlight Dinners (2) – Hotel Dinners (12) 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 Ayers Rock Airport – flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm; Day 21 to Broome Airport – flights anytime) |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Sat: Arrive Ayers
Rock On arrival at Ayers Rock you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset at Uluru. 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 2 Sun: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise at Uluru. Walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset with a complimentary glass of wine, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars. Day 3 Mon: 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. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. Day 4 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. Stop for panoramic views from Anzac Hill. Hotel: Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights. Day 5 Wed: Alice Springs Desert Park This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide and learn of life of the Arrente People, followed by a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park. This afternoon we travel to Angkerle (Standley Chasm) and Simpsons Gap. Day 6 Thu: Tennant Creek Travelling north we stop at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). On arrival in Tennant Creek we join a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Tour an underground mine and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner. Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. |
Day 7 Fri: Mataranka – Katherine Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel.Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka, where you may take the beautiful palm-lined walkway for a swim in the thermal springs. Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. Day 8 Sat: Katherine Gorge – Kakadu 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. Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. Day 9 Sun: Kakadu – Darwin Cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour including Parliament House and Fannie Bay Gaol. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which houses stunning permanent collections of Aboriginal art. Hotel: Mantra Pandanas, Darwin, 3 nights. Day 10 Mon: Litchfield National Park Travel to Litchfield National Park to see beautiful Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and the Magnetic Termite Mounds. Day 11 Tue: Darwin ‘Free Time’ Enjoy a day at leisure in Darwin today. Day 12 Wed: Darwin – Katherine This morning join your Western Australia Tour Director. Head south towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to the victims of the WWII air raids on Darwin. Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. Day 13 Thu: Ord River Cruise Travel to mighty Lake Argyle. Cruise on the placid waters of the Ord River. Hotel: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. Day 14 Fri: Kununurra See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit Kelly’s Knob Lookout for panoramic views. |
BUNGLE BUNGLES OPTION Enjoy a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles today. Enquire for details. Day 15 Sat: Parry Lagoon – Wyndham This morning travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu Park to see Dreamtime Statues. Continue to El Questro. Hotel: Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with private facilities, 2 nights. EL QUESTRO HOMESTEAD Upgrade to the luxurious El Questro Homestead. Please enquire for details. Day 16 Sun: El Questro Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by tropical vegetation. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge. Day 17 Mon: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine Today visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, which produces one quarter of the world’s diamonds annually, for a guided tour. Continue to Halls Creek. Hotel: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. Day 18 Tue: Geikie Gorge Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon enjoy a cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge. Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. Day 19 Wed: Derby – Broome Travel to Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, before continuing to Broome. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach. Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. Day 20 Thu: Broome ‘Free Time’ Enjoy your day at leisure to explore this tropical hideaway. Day 21 Fri: Depart Broome Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight. |
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21 days, Priced from A$6995 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Apr - May & Nov - Mar) | $2210 | ||||||
| Single Supplement (Jun - Oct) | $2450 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $1455 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $365 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $365 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $75 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 31/12/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||