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Adventure
Tours Australia
13 Day Sydney to Alice Springs
Depart Sydney and Finishes at Alice Springs
Tour Code ATA_118_SAPBN
A
13 day combination of camping and accommodated tour from Sydney
to Alice Springs. This tour covers Canberra, Jindabyne, Snowy
River High Country, Mt Kosciuszko, Ninety Mile Beach, Wilsons
Promontory, Grampians National Park, MacKenzie Falls, Warrnambool,
Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell, Bells Beach,
Flinders Ranges, Parachilna, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, Uluru,
Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal Culture
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As
a valued agent www.australia4tours.com offer tours
from Adventure Tours Australia an award
winning company specialising in active, small group
safaris for the adventurous traveller. We offer an extensive
range of tours
here
exploring the highlights and hidden delights of Australia.
Our
tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique
scenery, wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area
and they cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous
who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer
the sound of ‘soft adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!
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Tour
Prices
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1st April 2007 - 31st March 2008
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Adult:
AU$1495
Child: AU$1195
(8-12yrs)
Ensuite accommodation upgrade options:
10 nights motel (incl Opal Inn 3 star)
Twin/Double upgrade per person $420
Single upgrade per person $895
3 nights motel (incl Desert Cave 4 star)
Twin/Double upgrade per person AUD $470
Single upgrade per person AUD $1015
*Accommodation upgrade option is not available during
July and August.
For further information on upgrade accommodation, please
email us.
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Extras:
Park entrance fee + $15 fuel levy
(Children under 16yrs exempted from park entrance fee) |
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prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) prices
per person |
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| Tour
Prices |
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1st April 2008 - 31st March 2009
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Adult:
AU$1550
Child: AU$1240
(8-12yrs)
Ensuite
accommodation upgrade options:
10 nights motel (incl Opal Inn 3 star)
Twin/Dbl upgrade per person
AUD $410
Triple upgrade per person
AUD $300
Single upgrade per person
AUD $890
10 nights motel (incl Desert Cave 4 star)
Twin/Dbl upgrade per personAUD
$475
Triple upgrade per person
AUD $355
Single upgrade per person
AUD $1020
Upgrade is not available at Lake Jindabyne during July/August.
Upgarde will reduce by $25 Twin/Dbl $15 Triple AUD $70
Single.
Twin not available in Melbourne.
Triple bookings in Melbourne will be accommodated in
2 x Dbl rooms.
For further information on upgrade accommodation, please
email us.
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Extras:
Park entrance fee + $15 fuel levy
(Children under 16yrs exempted from park entrance fee) |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) prices
per person |
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| Child
Policy |
Children
0-7 unable to travel, Children 8 -12 years |
Discounts
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Specials:
Book a tour from this site
and receive a 5% earlybird discount |
| Date
Departs |
Sydney
6.30am
Sep - Mar 2008: Mon Wed Sat
Apr - Apr 2008: Mon Wed Sat
May - Oct 2008:Wed Sat
Nov - Mar 2009: Mon Wed Sat
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| Duration: |
13 |
| Tour
Finishes |
Alice
Springs |
| Max
People |
24 |
| Vehicle |
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Toyota
Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi
Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned
vehicle.
We
use our coaches in locations where there are large driving
distances on sealed roads as the larger vehicles provide
greater comfort. In all other circumstances, we focus
on providing a small group experience with an average
maximum group size of 16.
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| Accommodation |
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Permanent
Campsites - have permanently
erected tents (multi-share), permanent cooking facilities
and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share
showers and toilets. |
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Hostel
Accommodation - Dorm share rooms with shared
facilities on Day 3 in Darwin. |
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| Suitability |
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Maximum
Walks: Hikes
up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness
is required as there will be some walking to view places
of interest. |
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| What
to Bring |
Sturdy
walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries,
swimming gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch,
insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be
hired for $15), money for some meals, 15K Luggage Limit. |
| What's
Included |
Experienced
guides, meals as indicated, 10 nights hostel dorm accommodation,
bed linen (or upgrade to double) & 2 nights camping (sleeping
bag required for camping, may be hired for $15). All National
Park Entry fees (excluding Uluru National Park $25). Entry to
Otway Fly Tree Top Walk and Opal Mine tour. This is a of multiple
tour package so you may travel with a different guide and passengers
during each section. |
| Trip
Highlights |
Canberra,
Jindabyne, Snowy River High Country, Mt Kosciuszko, Ninety Mile
Beach, Wilsons Promontory, Grampians National Park, MacKenzie
Falls, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, Port
Campbell, Bells Beach, Flinders Ranges, Parachilna, Wilpena
Pound, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal
Culture |
| Conditions |
General
Information and conditions of travel |
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Itinerary
Day 1:
Sydney to Jindabyne via Canberra
Canberra is Australia' capital city, and this is where
we head on our way out of Sydney. We'll check out Parliament
House and other highlights on a tour of the city. After
lunch, we head to Cooma and then Jindabyne in
the late afternoon, a town with a relaxed alpine village feel.
There' time for trout fishing in the lake or you could even
go water skiing or wake boarding (all at own expense and seasonal).
Tonight you'll enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at Lake
Jindabyne (all included). Kick back and relax with a sauna,
swim or a drink at the bar. (D)
Day 2:
Jindabyne to Lakes Entrance via Snowy River Country
After breakfast, hike along an alpine track to view glacial
'Blue Lake'and the top of Mt Kosciuszko (Australia' highest
point). During winter, we've got time to play in the snow (optional
toboggan
hire or snow tube at own expense). After lunch, it' a spectacular
drive along Barry Way. Crossing state borders into Victoria,
we take a break in the afternoon to fly down the 'zip wire'(optional
activity at own expense) before arriving at our overnight stop
at the coastal town of Lakes Entrance. (BD)
Day 3:
Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory NP & Melbourne
It' a great chance for a walk before we drive to Wilsons
Promontory National Park. We'll finish today traveling to
Melbourne through pastoral landscapes in South Gippsland. Overnight
accommodation in Melbourne included. (B)
Day 4
:: Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to Princetown
Our trip continues as we leave Melbourne and head through Geelong
towards the coast to Torquay, with a stop to shop at Quiksilver
and Rip Curl before we continue to world famous Bells Beach.
Our Great Ocean Road journey begins here as we wind our way
along one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia.
We stop to see some koalas before passing through the
seaside town of Lorne on our way to Apollo Bay, where
we'll stop for lunch (own expense). Next we hit the cool temperate
rainforest of the Otway National Park, spending some
time at the magnificent Otway Fly, 25 metre high elevated
tree top walk. We cap off the day watching the sun set over
the Twelve Apostles. We'll stay overnight in the coastal
township of Princetown. (D)
Day 5:
Princetown to Grampians NP
Climb down the Gibson Steps to the beach to get a different
angle of the Twelve Apostles. Next we head on to check out Loch
Ard Gorge and the western end of the Great Ocean Road
including London Bridge, the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of
Islands. You may spot a whale or two (seasonal) at Warrnambool,
where we have a stop. From here we travel through country Victoria,
arriving at the magnificent Grampians National Park to
the challenge of a hike to the top of the Pinnacle. The
day is topped off by a walk to The Balconies and Reeds Lookout,
before we get to our overnight Grampians accommodation. (BD)
Day 6:
Halls Gap to Adelaide
Get your legs working this morning with hikes at Hollow Mountain
and the amazing MacKenzie Falls, where you'll experience the
breathtaking views stretching over the north of the Grampians.
Leaving this magical place, we travel west, stopping for lunch
at Horsham (own expense) before continuing through the agricultural
region of Victoria and in to South Australia. Bordertown is
home of the rare White Western Grey Kangaroos. Crossing the
mighty Murray River, king of Australia' rivers, we wind
our way through the picture-pretty Adelaide Hills before
arriving into Adelaide city. Overnight accommodation included.
(B)
Day 7:
Adelaide
A FREE DAY in Adelaide to relax. Overnight dorm accommodation
included.
(Meals at own expense)
Day 8:
Adelaide to Parachilna
Leaving the city behind, we travel through the pretty Clare
Valley to Alligator Gorge, set deep in the Southern Flinders
Ranges. Discover some of the distinct flora and fauna as
we stretch our legs on an interpretive walk through the ruggedly
beautiful gorge (seasonal), before continuing on to Quorn. This
afternoon, we'll check out some interesting Aboriginal rock
art at Yourambulla Caves. Get ready for tonight' BBQ dinner
at Parachilna 'it doesn't get any more Aussie than this! We
stay overnight in Parachilna. (LD)
Day 9:
Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound
If the weather' good, we'll take the scenic route through the
stunning Parachilna Gorge on our way to Wilpena Pound,
the jewel of the Flinders Ranges. Grab your hiking boots for
a guided climb of Mt Ohlssen-Bagge: you'll be rewarded for your
efforts with sweeping views over the ranges, the desert and
Lake Torrens. We reach Rawnsley Park, a sheep station
set against the spectacular range of Wilpena Pound and spend
the night here in bunkhouse accommodation. (BLD)
Day 10:
Rawnsley Park to Coober Pedy
It' time to go underground! We'll travel to Coober Pedy
today in time for an opal mine tour and you might have the chance
to go 'noodling'for opals if there' time. Our bunkhouse for
tonight is 'you guessed it! 'underground. (BLD)
Day 11:
Coober Pedy to Uluru
Driving through the rugged desert country, we reach Yulara
in time for sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock). The stars put
on a show back at our permanent campsite at Yulara. (BLD)
Day 12:
Uluru to Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon
Wake up early to experience sunrise at Uluru 'it' worth the
early start! Go for a walk around the base or climb to the top
if you choose (although the traditional Anangu owners prefer
if you don't), before we take a guided interpretive walk at
Mala. After visiting Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) we head to
Kings Canyon, where we camp for the night. (BLD)
Day 13:
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
There' a lot to explore at Kings Canyon, including the Lost
City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden, and the
sheer outcrops of the North and South Walls. After a bite to
eat, we make our way through the harsh desert landscape to Alice
Springs. (BL)
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1 - Sydney to Melbourne. |
Section
2 + 3 Melbourne to Adelaide and then onto Alice Springs |
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Tours Australia are an award winning company specialising
in active, small group safaris for the adventurous traveller.
- We
offer an extensive range of tours exploring the highlights
and hidden delights of the Northern Territory, South Australia,
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- Our
tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique scenery,
wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area and they cater
for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get
off the beaten track to those who prefer the sound of ‘soft
adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!
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| Note:
Luggage |
Personal
luggage 15kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of max
15kgs and a day pack. |
| National
Parks |
Some
activities within Australia's National parks are dependant
on the weather and observance of cultural traditions,
therefore itineraries are subject to change. National
park entry are subject to change. |
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Please note that all itineraries are a guideline only
and are subject to change.
* Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel
with the tour operator only. |
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