Outback To The Ocean Camping Tour

Highlights -Tour Code  ASE-CSDS

  • 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

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 (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)
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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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Prices & Dates

Tour Dates
Departs Returns
2005
A$4595
  02 Apr     02 May  
  07 May     06 Jun  
  11 Jun     11 Jul  
  16 Jul     15 Aug*
  20 Aug     19 Sep  
  24 Sep     24 Oct  
  29 Oct     28 Nov*
  03 Dec     02 Jan  
2006
A$4595
  07 Jan     06 Feb  
  11 Feb     13 Mar  
  18 Mar     17 Apr*
  Apr 01   May 01
  May 06   Jun 05
  Jun 10   Jul 10
  Jul 15   Aug 14
  Aug 19   Sep 18
  Sep 23   Oct 23
  Oct 28     Nov 27
  Dec 02   Jan 01

* = Guaranteed Departure

Supplements

Adult Single Supplement   A$515
Child Discount Save A$920
Concession Card Holders Save A$75
Friendly Fours Save A$230
Frequent Traveller Save A$230