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16 DAY t r acing the te le gra p h 3 – 18 AU G 2018

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Darwin 3

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1 Katherine

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3 Alice Springs

Kings Canyon 1 Uluru 3

Coober Pedy 1

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Port Augusta 1 Adelaide

Explore Australia’s breathtaking and majestic heart. From the arid regions of South Australia right through her centre to the once isolated, now cosmopolitan city of Darwin. Travel by coach to Darwin then fly back; or enquire about travelling home on The Ghan, one of the world’s great train journeys. Newcastle Sydney

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Ultimate Experiences • See magical sunrise and sunsets at Uluru • Visit awe-inspiring Stanley Chasm, Simpsons Gap and MacDonnell Ranges • Darwin Harbour Cruise • Cruise magnificent Katherine Gorge and Kakadu Yellow Water Billabong • Day tour through Litchfield National Park • Walk the rim of Kings Canyon

INCLUSIONS • Ensuite accommodation – twin share basis

Day 1 » Home – Adelaide – Port Augusta After arriving in the city of churches, follow the Gulf of St Vincent and later the Spencer Gulf, travelling through some of South Australia’s premier agriculture country. Pass through Snowtown, the centre of the huge windfarms, where an excellent interpretive display will give more information about the advancement of this technology. See the huge smelters of Port Pirie before arriving at the crossroad town of Port Augusta, so named because of the junction of the East/west traffic and those like us, heading South/North. Enjoy dinner tonight in a typical South Australian 1900 homestead with 3 foot thick walls and 12 foot ceilings. (D)

Standpipe Golf Motor Inn (Ph 08 8642 4033)

Day 2 » Port Augusta – Coober Pedy This morning we travel to Woomera cutting between Lake Gardner and Lake Torrens, for morning tea and a tour of the town. This town was created in the 1950’s for rocket testing and was moth balled for a number of years. Recently however, activity has increased with the facility being used by research centres from all over the world developing new propulsion technology. Lunch will be at the little town of Glendambo, before arriving in Coober Pedy late afternoon. Our accommodation at the Mud Hut has been uniquely constructed with rammed earth, and is able to provide a more constant temperature in this extreme country. (BLD)

Mud Hut Motel (Ph 08 8672 3003)

• Taxi home pickup and return within the Greater Brisbane area* • Pickup and return locations throughout the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney • Flights • 40 quality meals • Entries and attractions as shown • Modern luxury tour coach • Experienced Coach Captain and attentive • Tour Director

PRICE LIST (INCL. GST) Departing Brisbane from: $6,679 PP Departing The Hunter from: $6,654 PP Single Supplement: $1,498 Travel Insurance Recommended

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Day 3 » Coober Pedy – Kings Canyon Resort This morning stop in Marla before crossing the Northern Territory border. Enjoy lunch at Erldunda Roadhouse before continuing on to resort at Kings Canyon. (BLD)

Kings Canyon Resort (Ph 08 8956 7442)

Day 4 » Kings Canyon – Uluru Grab an early breakfast before exploring Watarrka (Kings Canyon). Perhaps take a walk along the creek to the base of the cliff and gain a different perspective of this magnificent canyon or take a short walk to the mysterious waterhole of Kathleen Springs. Flights over Watarrka are available (at own expense). Have lunch at Kings Creek, later passing through Curtin Springs cattle station and then through Mt Connor. Stay at Yulara, the entrance to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Settle into your comfortable accommodation before dinner, with the silhouette of Uluru in the background. (BLD) Option 1: Kings Canyon Helicopter Dash 8 minute flight Option 2: Kings Canyon & Carmichaels Crag 15 minute flight Option 3: Kings Canyon, Carmichaels Crag and George Gill Range 30 minute flight Please note optional tours list is a guide only. A full list of tours and pricing will be advised prior to final payment date. (Prices on optional activities will be finalised and advised in writing prior to final payment due date. All option bookings will be taken at this time. We recommend that all options are booked and paid for as soon as possible after this time as they will be subject to availability and minimum numbers being met.)

3 Nights Voyages – Outback Pioneer Resort (Ph 02 8296 8010)

Day 5 » Uluru Sunrise Enter World Heritage listed Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park for a sunrise viewing of Uluru followed by breakfast at the hotel. Return to Uluru for the opportunity to walk part of the base walk or to view rock art and learn about Aboriginal Law and Culture. Original artefacts are available for purchase at the Cultural Centre and Maruka Arts and Crafts Cooperative. There is some free time in the afternoon to explore and enjoy the resort facilities or discuss other options such as helicopter flights, camel rides or the Sounds of Silence dinner. (BD) Option 1: Uluru and Kata Tjuta 30 minute flight Option 2: 2 Hour Sunset Camel Ride Tour Option 3: Sounds of Silence Dinner Please note optional tours list is a guide only. A full list of tours and pricing will be advised prior to final payment date. (Prices on optional activities will be finalised and advised in writing prior to final payment due date. All option bookings will be taken at this time. We recommend that all options are booked and paid for as soon as possible after this time as they will be subject to availability and minimum numbers being met.)

Day 6 » The Olgas (Kata Tjuta), Uluru Sunset This morning enjoy more of the optional tours available, or maybe the resort facilities like the beautiful pool area. In the afternoon visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), made up of 36 domes of conglomerate rock, with an opportunity to take an easy walk into Walpa Gorge. The day ends watching the changing colours of an Uluru sunset. Don’t forget your camera! (BD)

Day 7 » Yulara – Alice Springs After breakfast we follow the Lasseter Highway back to Erldunda, stopping for the opportunity to board a ship of the desert at the camel farm. Continue on to Alice Springs where we’ll visit the Anzac Hill lookout for magnificent views of the MacDonnell Ranges and the Alice Springs township. (BLD)

3 Nights Lasseters Hotel (Ph 08 8950 7777)

Day 8 » Alice Springs Desert Park – MacDonnell Ranges At the Alice Springs Desert Park explore three different Australian desert habitats, their plants and animals. Look for birds of prey circling your vantage point, make sure you investigate the nocturnal cave to see more of our after hours wildlife. Then take a walk into the gorge at Standley Chasm to see this narrow natural cleft lit up by sunshine. Perhaps catch a glimpse of black-footed rock wallabies while strolling along the dry riverbed at Simpsons Gap. A photo stop at the John Flynn Memorial completes our day of diverse experiences. (BLD)

© Image courtesy of Tourism Australia and Tourism NT

Day 9 » Alice Springs – Free Day With a free day today, relax at the resort or join an optional tour (own expense). Suggested activities in Alice include hot air balloon rides, camel rides, Harley Davidson tours and helicopter flights. There is also an opportunity to take part in a full day Palm Valley Tour to the lost oasis. (BD) Option 1: 1 Hour Camel Ride Option 2: 1 Hour Balloon Flight with light breakfast Option 3: 4WD Cattle Station Tour Option 4: Full Day Palm Valley Tour Please note optional tours list is a guide only. A full list of tours and pricing will be advised prior to final payment date. (Prices on optional activities will be finalised and advised in writing prior to final payment due date. All option bookings will be taken at this time. We recommend that all options are booked and paid for as soon as possible after this time as they will be subject to availability and minimum numbers being met.)

Day 10 » Alice Springs – Tennant Creek Farewell Alice and travel north, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and then pass Barrow Creek, originally a repeater station on the Overland Telegraph Line. Stop to explore and photograph the Devil’s Marbles (Karlu Karlu), boulders precariously balanced upon each other against a desert backdrop. At the historic gold mining town of Tennant Creek, visit the Old Telegraph Station. (BLD)

Bluestone Motor Inn (Ph 08 8962 2617)

Day 11 » Tennant Creek – Mataranka – Katherine Travel from Tennant Creek to Renner Springs, home of abundant birdlife, then continue on to the famous Daly Waters Hotel for lunch. Take a well-deserved afternoon break at Mataranka for a therapeutic soak in the thermal pool. Thongs are recommended for the walk to the creek. Visit Elsey Cemetery, the final resting place for those made famous in Jeannie Gunn’s book “We of the Never Never”. (BLD)

Knotts Crossing Resort (Ph 08 8972 2511)

Day 12 » Katherine – Kakadu Enjoy breakfast before joining the Katherine Gorge Cruise (Nitmiluk) with its sheer red walls of ochre sandstone and crystal clear waters. Aboriginal rock art and possibly fresh water crocodiles will be glimpsed on the short walk between gorges. Pass through Pine Creek on the way to the World Heritage-Listed Kakadu National Park. Take advantage of an early check in at your hotel before joining an afternoon cruise on Yellow Waters Billabong. This cruise highlights the immense variety of Kakadu’s water lilies, bird life including jabiru and magpie geese and of course, salt water crocodiles. (BLD)

Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Previously Gagudju) (Ph 08 8979 1500)

Day 13 » Kakadu – Darwin Travel to Nourlangie Rock then on to Ubirr (Obiri Rock) Aboriginal art sites and gain a remarkable insight into the culture and beliefs of the first Australians. If you choose to climb to the top of the rock, you are rewarded with magnificent views over the flood plains. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre in Jabiru for information, souvenirs and lunch. Drive east towards Darwin, stopping to photograph animals, birds and huge termite mounds along the way. Your accommodation for the next three nights is in the heart of the town, with easy walking access to all of the shops, and galleries. Tonight enjoy a buffet dinner at the Jetty Restaurant. (BLD)

3 Nights Doubletree By Hilton Esplanade (Ph 08 8980 0800)

Day 14 » Darwin Sightseeing Today we explore Darwin, beginning with the impressive new Parliament House. Visit the fascinating Crocodylus Park, a world-class research and education centre devoted to crocodilians. Take the opportunity to hold a baby crocodile (a great photo opportunity!) and feed the crocodiles. After lunch, relax, go sightseeing, shopping or laze by the pool. This evening, enjoy a spectacular dinner cruise and as the sun sets, watch the sky light up in magical colours reflecting off the water and showcasing the tropical coastline of Darwin; a real highlight! (BLD)

Day 15 » Litchfield National Park – Mindil Markets Escape the tranquil wilderness area of Litchfield National Park, with its picturesque waterfalls cascading off the Tabletop Range. Native birds, butterflies and termite mounds should be glimpsed on the short walks available at Wangi Falls and Florence Falls. Watch the final rays of sunset on Cullen Bay and enjoy the vibrancy of the Mindil Markets only held on the weekend and which offer a rare opportunity to purchase some local craftwork. Have fun exploring and purchase dinner from one of the many local food stalls. (BL)

Day 16 » Darwin – Home There will be time this morning for some more sightseeing before our flight back home. (B)

H O W TO B OO K For more information on any of our tours please call us.

1300 631 383

You can also visit our website or come and see us in person at our office locations: Brisbane:

88 Hoskins Street, Sandgate QLD

Email: [email protected]

Maitland:

3 Woodford Place, Thornton NSW

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