Flinders and Outback - 11 Days
Day 1 Mon: Sydney –
Griffith
Depart
Sydney and travel along the Hume Highway via Goulburn and Wagga
Wagga to Griffith. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening. Accommodation:
Griffith Motor Inn, Griffith.
Day 2 Tue: Griffith
– Adelaide Today
we leave Griffith for Adelaide, travelling via vast Hay Plains and
Mildura, located on the mighty Murray River. We cross the South
Australian border and travel to Adelaide. Accommodation: Stamford
Plaza, Adelaide. (B)
Day 3 Wed: Adelaide
– Flinders Ranges See
the sights of Adelaide on an orientation tour, before we make our
way north and sample some local wines at Sevenhill Cellars. Later,
we visit historic Quorn, before travelling through the picturesque
Flinders Ranges and into Wilpena Pound. Accommodation: Wilpena Pound
Resort, Flinders Ranges. (B)
Day 4 Thu: Flinders
Ranges Enjoy
time to explore Wilpena Pound. This afternoon travel through Pitchi
Richi Pass to Port Augusta and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre.
Accommodation: Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta. (B)
Day 5 Fri: Coober
Pedy Visit
Woomera, before travelling to isolated Coober Pedy, the opal capital!
Visit an underground church and home, and discover how the locals
live underground in this unique town. Accommodation: Desert Cave
Hotel, Coober Pedy. (B)
Day 6 Sat: Coober
Pedy – Uluru (Ayers Rock) Leaving
the opal capital of Coober Pedy behind, we cross the border into
Northern Territory and continue to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park.
This evening enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset
over Uluru. There is the option to join the Sounds of Silence dinner
tonight. Ask your Tour Director for details. Accommodation:
Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 7 Sun: Uluru (Ayers
Rock) – Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
This
morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise over
Uluru. Enjoy a guided walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop
at the informative Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
* You may
wish to join a local Aboriginal guide for the famous Liru Walk through
bushland.
This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge.
Enjoy sunset with a glass of wine, followed by a delicious barbecue
dinner under the stars. (B) (HD)
Day 8 Mon: Kings
Canyon Travel
to Kings Canyon today. For the energetic, a guided climb to the
Canyon rim will be rewarded with magnificent views of Watarrka National
Park. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore the boulder-strewn
Canyon floor, an easier walk. Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort,
Kings Canyon. (B)
Day 9 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. We stop for
panoramic views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill. Accommodation:
Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 10 Wed: Aboriginal
Culture – Alice Springs Desert Park †
This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide on a Desert
Discovery Tour. This afternoon we travel to Standley Chasm, Simpsons
Gap and visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. (B)
Day 11 Thu:
Depart Alice Springs Your
tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred
to Alice Springs Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)
Aboriginal Cultural
Experiences: † Included
* Optional
Sydney to Alice Springs NSA
Prices - Valid to 31 Mar 08
Adult, based on twin share - from $3225
Single Supplement (Dec to Jun) - $970
Single Supplement (Jul to Nov) - $1095
Triple discount - Save $170
Child 15 years & under - Save $675 Concession
- Save $45
Join in Adelaide on Day 2 (Tour Code: NZZA)
- Save $210
Without Hotel Dinners - Save $210
Dining Inclusions -
10 Full Buffet Breakfasts (B)
Exciting highlight dinner (1) (HD)
7 Hotel Dinners (Your choice)
Accommodation -Twin Share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels.
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