Complete Outback

Tour Code: awa-wudb

Highlights

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

  • EXCLUSIVE! Kimberley Dreamtime experience at Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
  • Discover Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
  • Climb mighty Kings Canyon
  • Visit the Alice Springs Desert Park
  • See wildlife as you cruise on Yellow Water Billabong
  • View ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
  • Cruise through Katherine Gorge
  • Visit the historic Durack Homesteadn   
  • Enjoy a wildlife cruise on the Ord River
  • Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
  • Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine
  • Cruise through the waters of Geikie Gorge
  • Relax in tropical Broome

Transportation

  • Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

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

Dining Inclusions

  • Full Buffet Breakfasts (20) (B)
  • Lunches (3) (L)
  • Exciting Highlight Dinners (2) (HD)
  • Hotel Dinners (12) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

  • Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

  • Welcome drink
  • All purpose travel bag and map
  • Airport transfers (Day 1 from Ayers Rock Airport – flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm; Day 21 to Broome Airport – flights to depart anytime)
  • Hotel porterage included
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Itinerary

NORTHERN TERRITORY DAYS 1-11

Day 1 Sat: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

On arrival at Ayers Rock you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset over Uluru with your Northern Territory Tour Director.

Accommodation: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.

Day 2 Sun: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kata Tjuta (Olgas)

This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise over Uluru. Enjoy a walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the informative Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. You may wish to join a local Aboriginal guide for the famous Liru Walk. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner. (B) (HD)

Day 3 Mon: 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.

Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. (B)

Day 4 Tue: 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 views from Anzac Hill.

Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights. (B)

Day 5 Wed: Aboriginal Culture– Alice Springs Desert Park

This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide on a Desert Discovery Tour. This afternoon we travel to Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap and visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. (B)

Day 6 Thu: Tennant Creek

Travelling north we stop at Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles). On arrival in Tennant Creek we join a tour of the Battery Hill Precinct. Tour an underground mine and enjoy a barbecue dinner.

Accommodation: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. (B) (HD)

Day 7 Fri: Katherine

Travel across vast outback stations. Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a relaxing dip in the thermal springs.

Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)

Day 8 Sat: 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.

Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. (B)

Day 9 Sun: Kakadu – Darwin

Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre. This afternoon travel to Darwin and tour the sights.

Accommodation: Saville Park Suites, Darwin, 3 nights. (B)

Day 10 Mon: Litchfield National Park

This morning we take a tour to Litchfield National Park to see Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and the Termite Mounds. (B)

Day 11: Darwin at leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure in Darwin today. (B)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA DAYS 12-21

Day 12 Wed: Darwin - Katherine

This morning join your Western Australian Tour Director. Head south towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. This afternoon enjoy a cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge.

Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)

Day 13 Thu: Ord River Cruise

Travel to Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake. Cruise on the Ord River to Kununurra. Spot wildlife on the banks.

Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 14 Fri: Kununurra

See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit Kelly's Knob Lookout for panoramic views. (B)

Day 15 Sat: Wyndham

This morning travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. Your Aboriginal hosts will welcome you to the region in a traditional ceremony. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout. Visit Warriu Parkto see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art. Continue to El Questro Station.

Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights, tented cabins with private facilities, power and linen provided (see page 35). (B)

Day 16 Sun: El Questro

Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by tropical vegetation. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge. (B)

Day 17 Mon: Argyle Diamond Mine

Today visit the Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided tour of the world's largest diamond mine. Continue to Halls Creek.

Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)

Day 18 Tue: Geikie Gorge

Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon enjoy a cruise through Geikie Gorge.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (BL)

Day 19 Wed: Derby – Broome

Travel to Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree. Continue to Broome.

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)

Day 20 Thu: Broome at leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure in Broome. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach. (B)

Day 21 Fri: Depart Broome

You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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Bungle Bungle Options
Scenic flight or full day 4WD adventure available today. Please enquire for details.

Prices & Dates

Tour Dates
Departs Returns
2005
A$6095
  09 Apr     28 Apr  
  04 Jun     23 Jun  
  25 Jun     14 Jul  
  03 Sep     22 Sep  
2006
  08 Apr   27 Apr
  03 Jun   22 Jun
  24 Jun   13 Jul
  02 Sept   21 Sept

Supplements

Adult Single Supplement   A$1995
Triple Discount Save A$305
Child Discount Save A$1220
Concession Card Holders Save A$75
Friendly Fours Save A$305
Frequent Traveller Save A$305
Meal Discount Save A$360