| 15 Day Outback Adventure |
| Premium Escorted Coach Tour starting in Adelaide and finishing in Darwin |
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Tour Type: Premium Escorted
Duration: 15 Days
Tour Starts In: Adelaide
Tour Finishes In: Darwin
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from: AU $4860 pp
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
Beginning in Adelaide the Outlack Adventure is an escorted premium coach tour taking in the Clare Valleym Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Cober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon the Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park. Cruise on the Katherine Gorge and Yellow Water Biilabong and experience a truely unique dinning expereince at Crocosaurus Cove. Tour Inclusions:
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (14) (B)
- Hotel Dinners (7) (D)
- Exciting Highlight Dinners (3) (HD)
- Welcome Drink
- All Purpose Travel Wallet & Map
- Airport Transfers (Day 1 Adelaide Airport, flights to arrive prior to 4pm. Day 15 to Darwin Airport, flights anytime)
Tour Highlights:
- Sample local wines in the Clare Valley
- Explore Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges
- Enjoy a tour of Coober Pedy
- See the spectacular colours of sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock) with wine and nibbles
- Guided Uluru (Ayers Rock) base walking tour
- Walk through Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
- Climb Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park
- Tour the Battery Hill precinct at Tennant Creek
- Join the Desert Discovery Tour with your Aboriginal guide
- Visit Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm
- Cruise through tranquil Katherine Gorge
- Join a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park
- Learn about Aboriginal culture
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Day
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Arrive Adelaide
On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this gorgeous ‘city of churches’. Why not ride Adelaide’s historic tram from victoria Square in the city to the beachside suburb of Glenelg. This evening join your Tour director and fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink. Stay: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide |
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2 |
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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3 |
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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4 |
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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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. Upgrade to a guaranteed Rock View Room at Desert Gardens Hotel AU $96 per person twin share for two nights. Book early – limited space – strictly subject to availabilty. Stay: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort (2 nights) (B) |
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6 |
Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kata Tjuta (the 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. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars. (B) (HD) |
Day
7 |
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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8 |
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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9 |
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 Theatre. We travel to Simpsons Gap, one of the most prominent waterholes in the West Macdonnell ranges, with its striking gorges & lovely river red-gum scenery. (B) |
Day
10 |
Alice Springs – Tennant Creek
We depart Alice Springs and cross the Tropic of Capricorn before arriving at mysterious Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). There is time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders that have worn smooth by the harsh elements of nature over many thousands of years. On arrival in Tennant Creek we join a local guide for a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Tour an underground mine and experience the life of an early miner. Tonight enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner at the Battery Mine Centre. Stay: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. (B) (HD) |
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11 |
Mataranka Thermal Springs – Katherine
Travel across vast outback stations. Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel, before continuing into 'Never Never' country. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a relaxing dip in the thermal springs or stroll through the Elsey Homestead replica. Stay: Paraway Motel, Katherine (B/D) |
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12 |
Katherine Gorge – Kakadu
We join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and then continue deep into Kakadu National Park. Join an afternoon cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. We should see a variety of bird life and with luck, we may also see the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy shallows. Stay: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (B/D) |
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Kakadu National Park – Darwin
Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will take you on a journey through Kakadu's varied habitats and landscapes. This afternoon travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city on arrival. Stay: Mantra Pandanas, Darwin (2 nights) (B) |
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14 |
Litchfield National Park
We travel to litchfield National Park to see Florence Falls and the Magnetic Termite Mounds. Return to Darwin this afternoon. Dine out this evening at Crocosaurus Cove. Enter the world of the awesome Northern Territory saltwater crocodile. See the largest display in the world of Australian reptiles, a two storey fresh water aquarium, a turtle sanctuary, as well as local Aboriginal art and culture displays. (B) (HD) |
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Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin 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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| 13 Jul 2010 |
27 Jul 2010 |
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AU $5310 |
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AU $5160 |
| 03 Aug 2010 |
17 Aug 2010 |
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AU $5310 |
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| 31 Aug 2010 |
14 Sep 2010 |
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AU $5310 |
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05 Oct 2010 |
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| 28 Sep 2010 |
12 Oct 2010 |
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| 12 Oct 2010 |
26 Oct 2010 |
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| 02 Nov 2010 |
16 Nov 2010 |
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AU $5310 |
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| 30 Nov 2010 |
14 Dec 2010 |
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AU $5310 |
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| 11 Jan 2011 |
25 Jan 2011 |
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AU $5010 |
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AU $4860 |
| 08 Feb 2011 |
22 Feb 2011 |
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| 08 Mar 2011 |
22 Mar 2011 |
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AU $5010 |
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| 05 Apr 2011 |
19 Apr 2011 |
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AU $5230 |
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AU $5080 |
| 03 May 2011 |
17 May 2011 |
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AU $5080 |
| 31 May 2011 |
14 Jun 2011 |
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| 21 Jun 2011 |
05 Jul 2011 |
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| 12 Jul 2011 |
26 Jul 2011 |
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AU $5540 |
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AU $5390 |
| 02 Aug 2011 |
16 Aug 2011 |
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AU $5540 |
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AU $5390 |
| 30 Aug 2011 |
13 Sep 2011 |
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AU $5390 |
| 20 Sep 2011 |
04 Oct 2011 |
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| 27 Sep 2011 |
11 Oct 2011 |
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| 11 Oct 2011 |
25 Oct 2011 |
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| 01 Nov 2011 |
15 Nov 2011 |
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| 29 Nov 2011 |
13 Dec 2011 |
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AU $5390 |
*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 $1,390 |
| Single Supplement (Jul-Nov): |
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AU $1,630 |
| Child Discount: |
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AU $1,060 |
| Frequent Traveller: |
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AU $265 |
| Triple Discount: |
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AU $265 |
| Friendly Fours: |
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AU $265 |
| Concession Cards: |
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AU $75 |
*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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