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Uluru (Ayers Rock) Kakadu And The Top End
16 Days/14 Nights
Sydney to Darwin
£2895pp
Valid 2008: 26th Feb, 25th Mar
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| Discover all the highlights of the Outback and Northern Territory with this comprehensive and unforgettable holiday. Absorb the majestic sights and spiritual culture of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Red Centre, cruise the spectacular Katherine Gorge and explore the magnificent World Heritage Kakadu National Park on this wonderful holiday. |
Day 1: Sydney, Hay
Crossing the Great Dividing Range and travelling through the rural townships of Mittagong and Goulburn, our scenic drive takes us through the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area to Hay.
Feature Dinner
Stay: Bishops Lodge Motor Inn.
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Day 2: Mildura, Barossa Valley
Follow the mighty Murray River to Mildura and Renmark. Journey to the Barossa Valley and sample some of Australia’s finest regional wines at Jacob's Creek Winery.
Breakfast Dinner
Stay: Barossa Valley, Novotel Barossa Valley Resort.
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Day 3: Outback Centre, Lake Hart
Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre. We travel to Woomera then past Lake Hart. On to Coober Pedy, the opal capital. Two Night Stay: Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel.
Breakfast, Dinner
Two Night Stay: Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel. |
Day 4: Coober Pedy, Opals
Enjoy a full day exploring the town of Coober Pedy. Don a hard hat, grab a pick and go fossicking for opals. Drive through the Breakaways, a dramatic desert landscape featured in many movies.
Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 5: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset
Travel over desert plains into the Northern Territory. Enjoy a sunset drink at Uluru.
Breakfast
Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert.
NEW! LONGITUDE 131º UPGRADE Upgrade to the ultimate in 5-star luxury at Longitude 131º Wilderness Camp for two nights. Experience a private view of Uluru from your deluxe tent-like accommodation, dine on gourmet Australian cuisine and immerse yourself in the wilderness of the Outback at this award-winning camp. Includes all meals, drinks and touring. Additional £500 per person, twin share. Must be pre-booked.
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Day 6: Uluru, Kata Tjuta (Olgas) Sounds of Silence
This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta Olgas. Dine under the stars with the ‘Sounds of Silence’ Dinner. Adventure Options are also available,
Breakfast, Feature Dinner
Freedom of Choice Touring™ Adventure Options™ Uluru - 6 choices:
Climb Uluru or visit Mutitjulu
then choose from the Liru Walk
or ride a Harley Davidson
or take a 9km guided base walk
or see the Predators of the Red Centre Show
Uluru Adventure Options:
Uluru Helicopter flight over Uluru £50.
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Day 7: Kings Canyon
Travel to Watarrka National Park. At Kings Canyon choose one of two guided walks. Tonight enjoy dinner at Carmichael’s Restaurant or an Aussie barbecue.
Breakfast, Dinner
Freedom of Choice Touring™ Dine Around Dinners™ Kings Canyon - 2 choices:
Guided rim walk of Kings Canyon.
Kings Canyon guided floor walk.
Carmichael’s Restaurant.
Aussie barbecue.
Stay: Kings Canyon Resort
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Day 8: Dine Around Dinners™ West MacDonnell National Park, Angkerle (Standley Chasm)
Visit Angkerle and Simpsons Gap. In Alice Springs, choose one of five Dine Around Dinner options
Dine Around Dinners Choose from a selection of restaurants at no extra cost: Enjoy our Dine Around Dinners™ in Alice Springs and Kings Canyon
Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 9: Freedom of Choice Touring
Today choose a full day 4WD tour of Palm Valley or join the Aboriginal Dreamtime tour or visit the Desert Park or learn to play the didgeridoo at the Arts and Cultural Centre or ride a camel along the dry river bed. This afternoon, tour Alice Springs, visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air Base and Telegraph Station. Adventure Options also available.
Breakfast
Freedom of Choice Touring™ Adventure Options™ Alice Springs – 5 Freedom choices - Plus 1 Adventure Option:
Join a 4WD Palm Valley tour
or visit the Alice Springs Desert Park
or join the Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour
or learn to play the didgeridoo
or join a camel ride
Alice Springs Adventure Options:
Hot Air Balloning over Alice Springs £95.
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Day 10: Bond Springs Cattle Station
Station. Visit Bond Springs Station and enjoy a rare insight into the workings of a remote cattle station with a guided tour. Explore Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles), mysterious granite boulders near Tennant Creek. Visit the Battery Museum and enjoy sunset drinks.
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Tennant Creek, Bluestone Motor Inn.
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Day 11: Mataranka Thermal Pool
Enjoy a refreshing drink at the famous Daly Waters Pub. Cross Elsey Station to Mataranka to swim in the thermal pool.
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay: Katherine, All Seasons Inn.
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Day 12: Katherine Gorge Guided Cruise
We enter Nitmiluk National Park. Cruise past the sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge, with a local guide providing commentary on the wildlife and rock art. Travel to World Heritage Kakadu National Park and visit the Bowali Visitors Centre.
Two Night Stay: Kakadu National Park, Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn |
Day 13: Ubirr Rock Art, Yellow Water Sunset Cruise
Visit the Ubirr rock art site to see ancient Aboriginal rock paintings (subject to road access). Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre then cruise the stunning Yellow Water billabong at sunset, keeping an eye out for birdlife.
Breakfast, Feature Dinner
Feature Dinner tonight is a buffet selection of Territorian specialities at Gagadju Lodge.
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Day 14: Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Darwin Town Tour, Farewell
Board a Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River and keep a look out for saltwater crocodiles. Travel to Darwin and enjoy a city highlights tour. Stroll through the Botanic Gardens which date back to the 1870s. Tonight is our Farewell Dinner in Darwin.
Breakfast, Feature Dinner
Two Night Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel
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Day 15: Darwin, Freedom of Choice Touring
Take a tour to explore stunning Litchfield National Park and enjoy a swim at Wangi Falls as well as viewing the unusual magnetic termite mounds or relax on a Darwin Harbour Cruise, explore Darwin on the Tour Tub ‘jump on, jump off’ bus, or visit the Indo Pacific Marine & Pearling Exhibition. Adventure Options are also available.
Breakfast
Freedom of Choice Options Darwin - Adventure Options Darwin:
Take a tour to explore stunning Litchfield National Park and enjoy a swim at Wangi Falls as well as viewing the unusual magnetic termite mounds.
Relax on a Darwin Harbour.
Cruise, explore Darwin on the Tour Tub ‘jump on, jump off’ bus.
Visit theIndo Pacific Marine & Pearling Exhibition.
Darwin Adventure Option:
Darwin All Day Fishing £130.
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Day 16: Darwin
Enjoy a leisurely morning in the capital. |
Tour also operates in reverse direction from Darwin to Sydney. |
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Includes: Meet & greet on arrival, all transport in a luxury motorcoach, sightseeing, guides, 27 meals and 15 nights in 4 star or best standard available hotels. Excludes domestic & international flights.
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