Cloud 9 - Alice Springs < > Darwin (Travels also in Reverse)
SAVE $365 by booking this package. You will be on Cloud 9 after you experience our 9 day Alice Springs to Darwin package, with best of what the Red Centre and Top End has to offer. This package combines the 3 day Uluru safari, 3 day Alice Springs to Darwin and 3 day 4WD Kakadu Litchfield safari and 1 night multi share accommodation before each tour.
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| TOUR CODE: EX ALICE SPRINGS - C9AD TOUR CODE: EX DARWIN - C9DA HIGHLIGHTS :: ULURU (AYERS ROCK) :: KATA TJUTA (OLGAS) :: KINGS CANYON :: TENNANT CREEK :: DEVILS MARBLES :: MATARANKA SPRINGS :: KATHERINE GORGE :: LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK :: MARY RIVER WETLANDS :: WILDLIFE BOAT CRUISE :: TWIN & JIM JIM FALLS :: ABORIGINAL ROCK ART :: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK ITINERARY DAY 1 :: ALICE SPRINGS - KATA TJUTA - ULURU Pick up from overnight pretour dorm accommodation (included). Your adventure begins atop a camel! Our first stop is the Outback Camel Farm where you can choose to ride on one of these desert giants (at own expense). From here it’s off to Uluru (Ayers Rock), and a bite to eat. Kata Tjuta will fascinate you, and you will discover some of the secrets of this ancient landform on the Valley of the Winds hike. You’ll be mesmerised as the desert sun sets over Uluru, and as the night grows darker, curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) under millions of stars. (LD) DAY 2 :: ULURU TO KINGS CANYON It’s an early start this morning, but you’ll be rewarded with a glorious Uluru sunrise. Stretch your legs with a walk around Uluru’s base, or climb to the top if you choose. You’ll deepen your understanding of the land and its stories at the Cultural Centre. After lunch we travel to our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon. You’ll fall asleep contented with a delicious camp oven dinner filling your stomach. (BLD) DAY 3 :: KINGS CANYON TO ALICE SPRINGS Get your hiking shoes on today as we head out to explore the impressive formations which make up Kings Canyon. You’ll be left breathless by the sheer beauty of the canyon as we trek through the Amphitheatre, the Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the North and South Walls. Lunch is a welcome prospect, before we make our way back to Alice Springs. (BL) Overnight dorm accommodation is included. DAYS 4-6 :: ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN Please refer to Days 3-5 of Red Rocket intinerary. Overnight dorm accommodation in Darwin included (dinner at own expense). |
DAY 7 :: DARWIN TO MARY RIVER A refreshing start to your day: the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, followed by the spectacular Mary River Wetlands. Birds aren’t the only wildlife abundant around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is where we’ll stay tonight. (LD) DAY 8 :: MARY RIVER TO KAKADU Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our first stop this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it’s on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within Kakadu NP. (BLD) DAY 9 - KAKADU TO DARWIN Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim Falls! Once we get there, we’ll hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the afternoon. (BL) BRING Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat, sunscreen, towel, toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera, film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for AUD$15). INCLUDED Experienced guides, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, 6 nights camping including camping fees & equipment, 3 nights dorm accommodation NOTE Please note this package is made up of three individual tours; therefore you may travel with a different guide and passengers during each section. Tropical Summer Program applies December to May. TROPICAL SUMMER PROGRAM (DECEMBER - MAY) DAY 1 :: - Litchfield National Park - Crocodile Cruise - Overnight camp Point Stuart Point Stuart DAY 2 :: - Mamukala Wetlands (seasonal) - Ubirr or Nourlangie Rock (seasonal) - Bowali Visitor Centre - Walk to Gubara Springs - Overnight camp Kakadu DAY 3 :: - Cathedral Termite Mounds - Boulder Creek Falls - Hike to Motor Car Falls - Return to Darwin |
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| Adult $1432.50 ($AUD) Valid between 01/04/10 - 31/03/11 Includes $50 (year round) + $13 (dry season) park entry fee  DEPARTS Alice Springs accommodation 5.30am 01APR-30JUN Mon Thu Sat 01JUL-28JUL Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat 29JUL-31OCT Mon Tue Thu Sat 01NOV-31MAR Mon Thu Sat TOUR OPERATES IN REVERSE DEPARTS Darwin accommodation 6.30am 01APR-29JUN Tue Fri Sun 30JUN-31JUL Mon Tue Thu Fri Sun 01AUG-31OCT Tue Thu Fri Sun 01NOV-31MAR Tue Fri Sun FINISHES Darwin (or Alice Springs) accommodation early evening Day 7 MAX PEOPLE - 16/24 Valid till 31 March 2011 |
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Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. | |
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Maximum 24 front facing seats, air-conditioned vehicle. 16, 17 or 20 forward facing seats, air-conditioned vehicle Side-facing seats, air-conditioned vehicle |
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Permanently erected tents (multi-share), permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities |
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| Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00pm the day before travel. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal & extreme weather conditions, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Luggage limit of 15 kg applies - backpack or soft bag. | ||
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