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Tour
Australia's outback country and fabulous eastern
coastline. Explore contrasting landscapes of
rich red earth, spectacular gorges, stunning
waterfalls and Australia's finest wine region.
Discover rugged mountain scenery, tropical
rainforest and unspoilt beaches ". Spectacular
Sightseeing Experiences
• EXCLUSIVE!
Guided
tour of Edith Falls
• Sample wines in the Barossa
Valley
• Visit Flinders Ranges
National Park
• See Coober Pedy opals
• Explore Ayers Rock (Uluru)
and the Olgas (Kata Tjuta)
• Walk to the rim of Kings
Canyon in Watarrka National Park
• Swim in the Mataranka
Thermal Springs
• Cruise through Katherine
Gorge
• Spend time in Kakadu
National Park
• Cruise to the Great Barrier
Reef
• Ride the Skyrail Cableway
• Enjoy the Pamagirri
Experience
• Take a ride on the Kuranda
Railway
• Cruise through the
Whitsunday Islands
• Visit Langmorn Cattle
Station
• Enjoy a 4WD adventure on
Fraser Island
• Stop at the Australia Zoo
Aboriginal
Cultural Experiences
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denotes INCLUDED
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First
Class Vacation Inclusions
Transportation
• Tour by luxury coach,
with fully equipped safari trailer,
air-conditioned, restroom facilities, reclining
seats with large panoramic tinted windows
Professionally
Escorted
• Discover Australia with
our experienced professional Tour Director, Tour
Driver and Safari Cook
Accommodation
• We always use the best
camping grounds available, most with laundry
facilities
• Wilderness bush camp
experience included
• Comfortable hotel stay in
Darwin and Adelaide
Dining
Inclusions
• Full breakfasts daily
• Lunches (21)
• Friendly get together at
happy hour
• Delicious three course
dinners (23)
Plus
• Welcome Drink
• On-board reference library
• All purpose travel bag and
map
• Complimentary sleeping bag
• Complimentary airport transfer on arrival
and departure in Sydney
Day
1 Sat: Sydney – Darlington Point
Depart Sydney at 8.00am
and travel along the Hume Highway via Goulburn
to Darlington Point. This evening
enjoy a welcome drink with your crew and fellow
traveling companions.
Camp:
Darlington Point. (D)
Day
2 Sun: Riverina
Today
continue across the open plains surrounding Hay.
Stop in Mildura, before traveling through the
Sunraysia District to Renmark.
Camp:
Renmark. (BLD)
Day
3 Mon: Barossa Valley – Adelaide
This
morning travel to the Barossa Valley for a
winery tour and sample some of the local wines.
This afternoon is free for you to explore
Adelaide.
Overnight:
Adelaide Riviera Motel. (B)
Day
4 Tue: Flinders Ranges
Depart
Adelaide this morning and travel north through the Flinders Ranges
National Park to Wilpena Pound.
Camp:
Wilpena Pound. (BLD)
Day
5 Wed: Wilpena Pound
There
is time this morning to take one of the many
walking trails in and around Wilpena Pound. This
afternoon we travel north (conditions
permitting) through the remote townships of
Leigh Creek and Lyndhurst to Marree.
Camp:
Marree. (BLD)
Day
6 Thu: Lake Eyre – Coober Pedy
Heading north, stop briefly at the
southern end of Lake Eyre, then continue along
the Oodnadatta Track to Coober Pedy. Enjoy an underground
house and mine tour. Tonight sleep in a dugout, a unique
experience!
Overnight:
Coober Pedy (Multi-Share). (BLD)
Day
7 Fri: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Travel
into the Northern Territory en route to Ayers
Rock Resort. Tonight enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles
watching Uluru at sunset.
Camp:
Ayers Rock, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day
8 Sat: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Morning
climb to the summit of Uluru, followed by a
guided base walk.
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Alternatively, you may prefer to join a
local Aboriginal guide for the famous Liru Walk.
Visit Kata Tjuta. (BD)
Day
9 Sun: Kings Canyon
Travel
to Kings Canyon and climb the Canyon rim for
spectacular views of the Watarrka National Park.
Camp:
Kings Creek Station. (BLD)
Day
10 Mon: Kings Canyon - West MacDonnell Ranges
Today
visit Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm, before
arriving in Alice Springs. Enjoy a brief
orientation tour including panoramic views from Anzac Hill.
Camp:
Alice Springs, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day
11 Tue: Alice Springs
A
free day to relax in Alice Springs.
v Tonight you may like to attend the Red
Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show. (B)
Day
12 Wed: Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles)
Visit
the Telegraph Station and photograph
Karlwekarlwe, before arriving in the gold mining town of Tennant
Creek.
Camp:
Tennant Creek. (BLD)
Day
13 Thu: Mataranka
Today continue north to tropical Mataranka and
relax in the thermal pools, set amidst lush
rainforest.
Camp:
Mataranka. (BLD)
Day
14 Fri: Kakadu
Travel
to Katherine Gorge for a cruise down this
magnificent waterway. This afternoon we depart
for Kakadu National Park and travel to Cooinda.
Camp:
Cooinda. (BD)
Day
15 Sat: Kakadu – Darwin
This
morning cruise on the famous Yellow Water
Billabong. Visit Jabiru, the Bowali Visitor
Centre and Ubirr.
Overnight:
Mirambeena Resort, Darwin,2 nights. (BL)
Day
16 Sun: Darwin
[16
Day clients (Tour Code: SPCSDD) conclude the tour
after breakfast.] A free day to explore tropical
Darwin. An optional tour to Litchfield National
Park and Wangi Falls may be available. (B)
Day
17 Mon: Katherine
Travel via the Adelaide River War Cemetery to
beautiful Edith Falls.
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Enjoy the Leliyn tour with a local Aboriginal
guide. Later, continue to Katherine. Overnight
at a Northern Territory Homestead, where you
have the opportunity to take an optional
crocodile spotting tour.
Camp:
Katherine (BLD)
Day
18 Tue: Barkly Tablelands
Travel
along the Carpentaria Highway today, through Cape
Crawford and into cattle station country.
Camp: Barkly Tablelands
Homestead. (BLD)
Day
19 Wed: Mt. Isa
Today
travel across the Northern Territory border into
Queensland. Stop at Camooweal, before arriving
in Mt. Isa, the great mining town.
Camp:
Mt. Isa. (BLD)
Day
20 Thu: Gulf Country
Departing
Mt. Isa, travel through the tribal lands of the
Kalkadoon Aboriginal people and remote savannah
regions to Charters Towers.
Camp:
Charters Towers. (BLD)
Day
21 Fri: Atherton Tablelands
Today
travel into the Atherton Tablelands. Visit the
Curtain Fig Tree and Millaa Millaa Falls. [11
Day clients (Tour Code: SPCCS) join the tour
this afternoon at the campsite in Cairns].
Camp:
Cairns, 3 nights. (BLD)
Day
22 Sat: Great Barrier Reef
Today
cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. View this
living phenomenon from the underwater
observatory, semi-submersible boat or snorkel
over the colorful coral gardens. (BLD)
Day
23 Sun: Skyrail – Kuranda
This
morning board the Skyrail for a journey above
the rainforest canopy. Free time to explore the
markets.
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Enjoy the Pamagirri Experience. Watch spear
throwing and learn how to throw a boomerang or
play the didgeridoo with your Aboriginal guide.
Board the famous Kuranda train for the scenic
journey back to Cairns. (B)
Day
24 Mon: Airlie Beach
Journey
south and travel to Townsville, before
continuing to Airlie Beach, gateway to the
Whitsunday Islands.
Camp:
Airlie Beach, 2 nights. (BD)
Day
25 Tue: Whitsundays
Cruise
by catamaran to Hamilton Island. Spend time
exploring the Island, before traveling to
Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy a delicious buffet
lunch. (BL)
Day
26 Wed: Rockhampton
Travel
to Mackay, the sugar capital of Australia, then into cattle country.
Enjoy some free time in Rockhampton.
Camp:
Rockhampton. (BLD)
Day
27 Thu: Hervey Bay
Continue
south to Langmorn Station and enjoy a guided
tour of 'The Old Station' and historic 'Langmorn
Homestead', followed by morning tea. Continue
via Miriam Vale and Gin Gin to Hervey Bay.
Camp:
Hervey Bay, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day
28 Fri: Fraser Island
Cruise
to Fraser Island, then board a 4WD and traverse
the sand dunes. Tour 75 Mile Beach and see the
Cathedrals. Stop at Eli Creek, before enjoying a
delicious buffet lunch. (BLD)
Day
29 Sat: Brisbane – Gold Coast
Today
visit the Australia Zoo, home of the famous
'Crocodile Hunter'. Drive into Brisbane for a
short tour, before continuing to the Gold Coast.
Camp:
Gold Coast. (B)
Day
30 Sun: Coffs Harbour
This
morning travel to colorful Byron Bay. After a
short stop, continue along the Pacific Highway
to Coffs Harbour.
Camp:
Coffs Harbour. (BD)
Day
31 Mon: Port Macquarie – Depart Sydney
Travel
to Port Macquarie, then continue the journey
south to Sydney. You will be transferred to
Sydney Airport to connect with your onward
flight (flights to depart after 7.00pm). (BL)
Flight
Information:
Pre
Tour -Flights anytime pre tour into Sydney
as tour departs 8.00am on Day 1
Day 9 -Flights anytime ex Darwin (Tour
Code: SPCSDD)
Day 19 -Flights to depart after 7.00pm ex
Sydney
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