| 11 Day Flinders & Outback |
| Premium Escorted Coach Tour starting in Sydney and finishing in Alice Springs |
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Tour Type: Premium Escorted
Duration: 11 Days
Tour Starts In: Sydney
Tour Finishes In: Alice Springs
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from: AU $3535 pp
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
Arrive in Sydney then tour 11 days to Alice Springs on a fully escorted coach. Follow the mighty Murray River to Adelaide, then sample the wine in the Clare Valley's oldest winery. Pass through the Flinders Ranges to see the Australian unique Opals in Coober Pedy, a town forged nearly all underground in the white limestone. See Ayres Rock (Uluru), The Olgas and Kings Canyon. After a wildlife park in Alice Springs see Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap & the West MacDonnell Ranges. Tour Inclusions:
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) (B)
- Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
- Hotel Dinners (6) (D)
- Welcome Drink
- All Purpose Travel Wallet & Map
- Airport Transfers
Tour Highlights:
- Sample local wines in the Clare Valley
- Explore the Flinders Ranges
- See opals at Coober Pedy
- Watch sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) with wine and nibbles
- Guided Uluru (Ayers Rock) base walking tour
- Explore mysterious Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
- Climb Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park
- Join the Desert Discovery Tour with your Aboriginal guide
- Sightseeing tour of Alice Springs
- Visit Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap and the West MacDonnell Ranges
- View unique Australian animals at the Alice Springs Desert Park
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Day
1 |
Sydney – Hay
Depart Sydney and travel along the Hume Highway via Goulburn and the riverina to Hay. enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your Tour director and travelling companions. Stay: Comfort Inn, Hay (D) |
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Hay – Adelaide
Travel via vast Hay plains and Mildura, located on the mighty Murray river. We cross the South Australian border and travel through the vineyards of the riverland district to Adelaide. Clients joining this afternoon (Tour Code: NZZA) will be transferred from Adelaide Airport (flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm). Stay: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide (B) |
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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, the oldest existing winery in the beautiful Clare Valley.
Later, travel through the picturesque Flinders Ranges and into Wilpena Pound,
a remarkable natural amphitheatre
covering nearly 8,000 hectares. Stay: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges (B/D) |
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Port Augusta
Enjoy time to explore Wilpena Pound. This afternoon travel through Pichi Richi Pass to Port Augusta and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre. Stay: Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta (B/D) |
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Coober Pedy
After breakfast at Wadlata Outback Centre visit Woomera, before travelling to isolated Coober Pedy, the opal capital! Visit an underground church and home. Stay: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy (B/D) |
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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 famous Sounds of Silence dinner tonight. Stay: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort (2 nights) (B)
Additional Cost Option: Longitude 131°. Luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic, Longitude 131° offers immersion in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, complete with 5 star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock). As one of only 30 guests, Longitude 131° offers unparalleled tranquility and luxury $POA. |
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7 |
Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise over Uluru. Afterwards travel by coach to Kuniya Piti, an Aboriginal sacred site at the base of Uluru. Your guide will escort you on a walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, pointing out the natural features of the landscape, Aboriginal rock paintings and traditional Aboriginal stories relating to the special place. Experience the sheer size of Uluru as your guide explains the geological formation, Aboriginal history and the flora and fauna unique to this area. Visit the informative Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon see the massive series of domes known as Kata Tjuta. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two domes. Enjoy sunset with a glass of sparkling wine followed by a barbecue dinner under the stars. (B) (HD) |
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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. Stay: Kings Canyon Resort (B/D) |
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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. Stay: Alice Springs Resort (2 nights) (B/D) |
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10 |
Aboriginal Culture – Alice Springs Desert Park
This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide. You will learn of life and survival of the Arrente People, including bush food, the search for water and Kinship. This will be followed by a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about Australia’s unique desert marsupials and reptiles. Visit the Nocturnal House and Nature heatre. This afternoon we travel to Angkerle (Standley Chasm), surrounded by masses of vegetation including cycads, ferns and river gums and Simpsons Gap with its lovely river red-gum scenery. (B) |
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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) |
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Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
Exclusive Sale! Save $AU 150 per person off the brochure price!
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 July 2010 and 31 July 2010
. Subject to availability at time of booking. |
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| 12 Jul 2010 |
22 Jul 2010 |
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AU $3685 |
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| 29 Nov 2010 |
09 Dec 2010 |
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| 10 Jan 2011 |
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| 28 Nov 2011 |
08 Dec 2011 |
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*Tour Status: 'G' tours are guaranteed to depart.
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Tour Discounts & Supplements:
Optional extras, single traveller supplement & multiple traveller discounts. |
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| Single Supplement (Dec-June): |
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AU $1,070 |
| Single Supplement (Jul-Nov): |
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AU $1,210 |
| Child Discount: |
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AU $755 |
| Frequent Traveller: |
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AU $195 |
| Triple Discount: |
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AU $195 |
| Friendly Fours: |
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AU $195 |
| Concession Cards: |
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AU $45 |
*Terms & Conditions apply to any discounts and/or specials above. Your designated tour consultant will apply the appropriate discounts automatically to your quote and detail any currently applicable 'Exclusive Specials'. |
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