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Day
1 - Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to Princetown.
We begin our journey travelling through Geelong before stopping at Torquay (home of Quicksilver and Rip Curl) where you can pick yourself up a bargain, before making our way to the world famous BellÆs Beach. Here we commence our journey on the renowned Great Ocean Road, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia, calling into the seaside towns of Lorne & Apollo Bay exploring pristine beaches, gorges and the magnificent cool temperate rainforest of the Otway NP. We spend time at the awesome Otway Fly, (25 metre high elevated tree top walk) and explore Loch Ard Gorge before enjoying sunset at the Twelve Apostles. Tonight we stay in the coastal village of Princetown. (D)
Day 2 - Princetown to Grampians NP
View sunrise over the Twelve Apostles then take the Gibson Steps down to the beach for a different perspective of this amazing formation. Continuing along the western end of the Great Ocean Road we visit London Bridge, The Grotto, Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands before arriving at Warrnambool for a chance to view whales (seasonal). Travelling on through country Victoria, we arrive at the magnificent Grampians NP, where we accept the challenge of a hike to the “Pinnacle”. We finish the day with a walk to The Balconies & Reeds Lookout before arriving at our overnight accommodation in the ‘Heart of the Grampians’ at Halls Gap. (BD)
Day
3 -
Grampians to
Adelaide.
Today we spend the morning hiking to the bottom of MacKenzie Falls & Hollow Mountain for breathtaking views over the north of the Grampians before sadly leave this magical place. Travelling west, we break for lunch at Horsham then continue through the agricultural district of Victoria, into South Australia and Bordertown, home of the rare White Western Grey Kangaroos. We cross the mighty Murray River, then pass through the picturesque Adelaide Hills arriving into the city of Adelaide. (B)
Day 4 - A Free day in
Adelaide to relax.
Overnight
dorm accommodation included. (Meals
at own expense)
Day
5 - Adelaide to Parachilna
Leaving
Adelaide we travel through Clare
Valley then continue on to Kanyaka
Homestead and the Flinders Ranges.
We stop and view rock art at
Yourambulla Caves before heading
for our overnight dorm accommodation
at Parachilna. (LD)
 Day
6 - Flinders Ranges & Wilpena
Pound
Enjoy a scenic
drive through Parachilna Gorge
before arriving at Wilpena Pound,
the jewel of the Flinders Ranges.
Pull out the hiking boots for
a guided climb of Mt Ohlssen-Bagge
and you will be rewarded with
fantastic views over the ranges,
the desert and Lake Torrens.
After lunch, we travel to remote
Rawnsley Park sheep station
where we stay overnight in dorms.
(BLD)
Day
7 - Rawnsley Park to Coober
Pedy
We travel to Coober
Pedy then take a town and opal
mine tour with a chance to go
opal fossicking (time permitting).
We stay in an underground bunkhouse
in Coober Pedy. (NB. upgrade
to Hotel accommodation is available
at own expense) (BLD)
Day
8 - Coober Pedy to Uluru
We
drive through rugged desert
country to Yulara for the sunset
at Uluru (Ayers Rock) then view
the stars in our overnight permanent
camp at Yulara. (BLD)
Day
9 - Uluru to Kata Tjuta &
Kings Canyon
Up early
for the Uluru sunrise where
you can enjoy a base walk or
choose to climb Uluru, then
take a guided interpretive walk
at Mala. We visit Kata Tjuta(Olgas)
and head to Kings Canyon for
our overnight camp. (BLD)
Day
10 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Explore
Kings Canyon, including the
breathtaking North and South
walls, then take a refreshing dip in the waterhole (summer only). After lunch
we depart for Alice Springs
viewing the rugged desert scenery
along the way. (BL)
NOTES: Itinerary may vary according to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements.
Bring: Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat
& sunscreen, towel & toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch,
swimming gear,
insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for
$15).
What's
included: Experienced guides, meals and accommodation as indicated, accommodation transfers, entry to Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, camping fees & equipment, Opal Mine Tour.
Tour Code:
Melb - Alice Springs: MAPBN
Departs:
Melbourne 6.30am
Apr, Sep-Mar: Tue Thu Sat
May-Aug: Thu Sat
Finishes: Alice Springs
Max. people: 24
Price:
$1150.00 + Park entry fee + $10 fuel levy
(Valid 1 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08)
Upgrade 7 nts Motel incl 3 star Opal Inn Coober Pedy - Twin AU$330pp extra / Single AU$700pp extra
Upgrade 7 nts Motel incl 4 star Desert Cave Coober Pedy - Twin AU$380pp extra / Single AU$820pp extra
Prices
in Australian Dollars
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