Outback To The Ocean Camping Tour

Tour Code: Aql-csds

Highlights

• EXCLUSIVE! Leliyn (Edith Falls) tour with a local Aboriginal guide
• Sample wines in the Barossa Valley
• Explore Flinders Ranges National Park
• Discover Opals at Coober Pedy
• Experience all facets of Uluru (Ayers Rock): sunset, base tour and climb
• Explore Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
• Walk to the rim of Kings Canyon
• Enjoy a tour of Alice Springs
• Cruise through Katherine Gorge
• Stop at the thermal pools in Mataranka
• Explore Kakadu National Park
• Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
• Enjoy a full day cruise through the Whitsundays
• Traverse Fraser Island on a 4WD adventure
• Time to explore Brisbane

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director, Tour Driver and Safari Cook

Dining Inclusions

• Full Breakfasts (30) (B)
• Lunches (21) (L)
• Friendly get together at Happy Hour
• Delicious two course dinners (23) (D)

Accommodation

• Camp in scenic locations and enjoy comfortable hotel stays

Plus

• Welcome drink
• Complimentary sleeping bag
• Complimentary Camping Essentials Kit
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Airport transfers (Day prior from Sydney Airport – flights anytime; Day 31 to Sydney Airport – flights to depart after 7.00pm)

Itinerary

Day 1 Sat: Darlington Point

Depart Sydney at 8.00am. Travel to Darlington Point. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your crew.

Camp: Darlington Point. (D)

Day 2 Sun: Riverina

Continue to Hay, then stop in Mildura, before travelling to Renmark.

Camp: Renmark. (BLD)

Day 3 Mon: Barossa Valley

Travel to the Barossa Valley for a winery tour and tastings. The afternoon is free to explore Adelaide.

Accommodation: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel. (B)

Day 4 Tue: Flinders Ranges

Journey through the Flinders Ranges National Park to Wilpena Pound.

Camp: Wilpena Pound. (BLD)

Day 5 Wed: Marree

Continue north to remote Marree.

Camp: Marree. (BLD)

Day 6 Thu: Coober Pedy

Stop briefly at the Southern end of Lake Eyre. Continue along the Oodnadatta Track to unique Coober Pedy.

Accommodation: Coober Pedy. (BLD)

Day 7 Fri: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Cross into the Northern Territory. Tonight see Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.

Camp: Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. (BLD)

Day 8 Sat: Kata Tjuta (Olgas)

Morning climb to the summit of Uluru, followed by a guided base tour. Alternatively, you may prefer to join the Liru Walk. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta (Olgas). (BD)

Day 9 Sun: Kings Canyon

Travel to Kings Canyon and climb the Canyon rim for spectacular views.

Camp: Kings Creek Station. (BLD)

Day 10 Mon: Alice Springs

Visit the West MacDonnell Ranges including Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap. Enjoy a short orientation tour of Alice Springs.

Camp: Alice Springs, 2 nights. (BLD)

Day 11 Tue: Alice Springs

A free day to explore Alice Springs. Perhaps attend the Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show. (B)

Day 12 Wed: Tennant Creek

Visit the Telegraph Station and cross the Tropic of Capricorn. Explore mysterious Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles). Continue to Tennant Creek.

Camp: Tennant Creek. (BLD)

Day 13 Thu: Katherine

See the John Flynn Memorial at Three ways, then continue to Katherine and set up camp in Nitmiluk National Park.

Camp: Katherine. (BLD)

Day 14 Fri: Kakadu National Park

Enjoy a spectacular cruise through Katherine Gorge this morning. Travel deep into Kakadu National Park.

Camp: Kakadu National Park. (BD)

Day 15 Sat: Kakadu – Darwin

Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, then visit Jabiru and the Bowali Visitor Centre. Travel to Ubirr and see ancient Aboriginal rock art. Later, continue to tropical Darwin.

Accommodation: Mirambeena Resort, Darwin, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 16 Sun: Darwin at leisure

A free day to relax and explore Darwin. (B)

Day 17 Mon: Mataranka

Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery. Enjoy the Leliyn tour at Edith Falls and stop at the thermal pools.

Camp: Mataranka. (BLD)

Day 18 Tue: Barkly Tablelands

Journey along the Carpentaria Highway into the Barkly Tablelands.

Camp: Barkly Homestead. (BLD)

Day 19 Wed: Mt. Isa

Cross the Northern Territory border into Queensland. Stop at Camooweal, before continuing to the mining town of Mt. Isa.

Camp: Mt. Isa. (BLD)

Day 20 Thu: Charters Towers

Stop in Richmond, where fossilised remains of prehistoric animals have been found, before continuing to Charters Towers.

Camp: Charters Towers. (BLD)

Day 21 Fri: Atherton Tablelands

Visit the Atherton Tablelands including the Curtain Fig Tree and Millaa Millaa Falls.

Camp: Cairns, 3 nights. (BLD)

Day 22 Sat: Great Barrier Reef

Today enjoy a cruise aboard a high speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel over the reef, see the colourful coral and fish from the Underwater Observatory and enjoy a tropical buffet lunch. (BLD)

Day 23 Sun: Kuranda

Travel above the rainforest on the Skyrail. Enjoy the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Later, board the Kuranda Train for the journey back to Cairns. (B)

Day 24 Mon: Townsville – Airlie Beach

Clients departing this morning in Cairns conclude after breakfast (Tour Code: CSDC). You will be transferred to Cairns Airport (flights anytime). Journey south and travel to Townsville, before continuing to Airlie Beach.

Camp: Airlie Beach, 2 nights. (BD)

Day 25 Tue: Whitsunday Islands

Cruise by catamaran to Hamilton Island and explore spectacular Whitehaven Beach. (BL)

Day 26 Wed: Rockhampton

Travel to Mackay, before continuing into cattle country. Free time to explore Rockhampton, then continue to Langmorn Station.

Camp: Langmorn Station. (BLD)

Day 27 Thu: Hervey Bay

Travel to Hervey Bay via Miriam Vale.

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, see The Cathedrals and stop at Eli Creek. (BLD)

Day 29 Sat: Brisbane – Gold Coast

This morning travel to Brisbane for an orientation tour and free time. Continue to the famous Gold Coast.

Camp: Gold Coast. (B)

Day 30 Sun: Coffs Harbour

This morning travel to colourful Byron Bay. Continue to picturesque Coffs Harbour.

Camp: Coffs Harbour. (BD)

Day 31 Mon: Depart Sydney

Continue the journey south to Sydney. Arrive at the AAT Kings Day Tour Terminal at approximately 5:30pm. You will be transferred to Sydney Airport to connect with your onward flight. (BL)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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