Territory Highlights

Highlights -Tour Code ASE-CSDD

• Sample wines in the famous Barossa Valley
• Explore the Flinders Ranges
• Walk in and around Wilpena Pound
• Enjoy an underground house and mine tour in Coober Pedy
• Experience all facets of Uluru (Ayers Rock): sunset, base tour and climb
• Explore mysterious Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
• Walk to the rim of Kings Canyon
• Enjoy an orientation tour of Alice Springs
• Visit Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges
• Explore Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles)
• Cruise through Katherine Gorge
• Discover Kakadu National Park
• See prolific birdlife on famous Yellow Water Billabong
• View Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr

Camping Holiday Inclusions

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 (15) (B)
• Lunches (10) (L)
• Friendly get together at Happy Hour
• Delicious two course dinners (12) (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 to arrive anytime; Day 16 to Darwin Airport – flights to depart anytime)

Itinerary

Day 1 Sat: Darlington Point

Depart Sydney at 8.00am.

Travel along the Hume Highway to Darlington Point. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with your crew.

Camp: Darlington Point. (D)

Day 2 Sun: Riverina

Today continue across the open plains surrounding Hay. Stop in Mildura, before travelling to Renmark.

Camp: Renmark. (BLD)

Day 3 Mon: Barossa Valley

This morning travel through the Barossa Valley. Enjoy a tour and tastings at one of the local wineries, before continuing to Adelaide.

Accommodation: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel. (B)

Day 4 Tue: Flinders Ranges

Depart Adelaide and travel through the Flinders Ranges. Tonight set up camp at spectacular Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges National Park.

Camp: Wilpena Pound. (BLD)

Day 5 Wed: Wilpena Pound

There is time this morning to take a walk in and around Wilpena Pound.

Travel north (conditions permitting) through the remote towns of Leigh Creek and Lyndhurst to Marree.

Camp: Marree. (BLD)

Day 6 Thu: Coober Pedy

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

During your stay in Coober Pedy enjoy an underground house/mine tour to discover how the locals live and sleep in a dugout (multi-share).

Accommodation: Coober Pedy. (BLD)

Day 7 Fri: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Cross the border into the Northern Territory en route to Ayers Rock Resort. Tonight enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles while watching the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset. Don't forget your camera!

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

Day 8 Sat: Kata Tjuta (Olgas)

This morning you have the opportunity to climb Uluru (optional), before a guided tour of the base. Alternatively you may prefer to join a the famous Liru Walk. Join a local Aboriginal guide and learn the history of Uluru, bush skills and spear throwing. This afternoon visit the dome-shaped Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and walk through Walpa Gorge. Time for an optional scenic flight over Uluru will also be available. (BD)

Day 9 Sun: Kings Canyon

Travel to Kings Canyon and climb to the Canyon rim for spectacular views of Watarrka National Park. This afternoon continue to Kings Creek Station.

Camp: Kings Creek Station. (BLD)

Day 10 Mon: Alice Springs

Visit the West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.On arrival in Alice Springs enjoy a short orientation tour of this unique town.

Camp: Alice Springs, 2 nights. (BLD)

Day 11 Tue: Alice Springs

A free day to relax or explore Alice Springs. Tonight you may like to attend the Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show. (B)

Day 12 Wed: Tennant Creek

Visit the Telegraph Station, then depart Alice Springs and cross the Tropic of Capricorn. Explore mysterious Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles). This afternoon continue to the gold mining town of 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 cruise through Katherine Gorge. Continue to Cooinda, situated deep in the heart of Kakadu National Park.

Camp: Kakadu National Park. (BD)

Day 15 Sat: Kakadu – Darwin

Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. 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. (BL)

Day 16 Sun: Depart Darwin

You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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THE LEGENDARY GHAN

Why not add a journey aboard The Legendary Ghan to the end of this tour? Please enquire for details.

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