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7
Day Red Rocket from Darwin to Alice Springs
(Including Kakadu + Uluru-Ayers Rock)
Departs Darwin and Finishes at Alice Springs
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A 7 day tour with
camping and accommodated visiting such highlights
as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas),
Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Devils
Marbles, Mataranka Thermal Springs, Katherine
Gorge, Darwin, Mary River Wetlands, Wildlife/Crocodile
Cruise, Kakadu National Park Jim Jim & Twin
Falls (seasonal), Aboriginal Rock Art.
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Red
Rocket Alice to Darwin |
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Code: |
G-RRDA |
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Darwin |
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Departure
Dates:
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April
01 -June 28, Mon, Wed, Fri,
June 29 - July 31, - Daily
Aug 01 - Sep 29, - Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Sep 30 -Nov 30, - Mon, Wed, Sat
Dec 01 -Mar 31- Mon, Wed |
| Departure
Time: |
Darwin
Accommodation app. 05.30am |
| Finishes: |
Alice
Springs |
| Finish
Time: |
Approx
6-7pm |
| Tour
Prices: Adult |
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1st April 2010 - 31st March 2011
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Adult $1230
+ park entry fees
Child
$1230
+ park entry fees (if applicable)
Package
includes 4 nts twin-share camping & 3 nts
dorm accommodation with share facitilies.
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Note:
N/A = This option is not available at a discounted
child rate.
Note: N/S Children 12 years and under are
not suitable to travel on this tour. |
Extras:
$25 Kakadu Park Fee
$25 Uluru Park Fee
$12.50 Boat
Transfer Fee - Kakadu |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) based on per person |
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here now today
and receive a 5% earlybird discount. |
| Min
Numbers: |
8
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| Max
Numbers: |
24/16 |
| Staying: |
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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. |
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Vehicle: |
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4WD
Mitsubishi or Isuzu- 16, 17 or 20
seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle.
Our 4WDs
(16 - 20 seaters) have spacious cabs with
ample legroom and forward facing seats for
increased comfort and a better view for greater
appreciation of the scenery. |
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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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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.
Suitable for soft adventures with a passion
for bushwalking. |
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| To
Bring: |
Tour
ticket, Sturdy
walking shoes, swimming gear, hat & sunscreen,
water bottle, towel & toiletries, torch, warm
clothing in winter months, flynet, camera & film,
sleeping bag (can be hired for $15), pillow
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Included: |
As
per itinerary |
| Not
Included: |
As
per itinerary |
| Places
Of Interest: |
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Jim Jim Falls, Katherine Gorge, Mataranka
Thermal Springs, Tennant Creek, Daly Waters,
Devils Marbles, Barrow Creek Pub, Uluru -
Ayers Rock, Mary River Wetlands, Kata Tjuta
- The Olgas (Walpa Walk), Kings Canyon.
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Graphics
are Copyright Protected
This
tour does not visit Litchfield NP
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ITINERARY:
Pre-tour
overnight dorm (shared facilities) accommodation included
in Darwin
Day 1 - Darwin to Kakadu
You will
be picked up from your pre-tour dorm accommodation.
We view wildlife at the Mary River Wetlands on a crocodile
and wildlife cruise. After lunch, we visit Bowali Visitor
Centre and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Ubirr
Rock. Overnight camp in Kakadu National Park. (LD)
Day 2 - Kakadu to Darwin
Our first stop is the awesome
Jim Jim Falls located deep within striking escarpment
country, where we walk to the base of the falls. After lunch,
we head to Twin Falls where we join a National Park
operated boat and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge
to the waterfall where you can relax on the sandy bank, before
travelling back to Darwin. Overnight dorm accommodation included.(BL)
Day 3 - Darwin to Katherine
Gorge
After a refreshment break
at Adelaide River we head to Katherine, home to the
majestic Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge situated in the
Nitmiluk National Park where we spend the entire afternoon
either canoeing or cruising (at own
expense) the striking
gorge. Dinner and overnight stay is at our permanent camp
near Katherine Gorge. (LD)
Day 4 - Katherine Gorge
to Tennant Creek
A short distance south, relax
in a crystal clear thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical
forest at Mataranka. Next we visit the famous outback pub
at Daly Waters, the oldest in the Northern Territory and
first international airport in Australia After lunch, we travel
south to Tennant Creek for our overnight camp at Juno
Horse Farm. (BLD)
Day 5 - Tennant Creek
to Alice Springs
This morning we check out
the Devils Marbles; precariously balanced granite boulders
sacred to the traditional owners' then stop in at the Barrow
Creek Pub to view the historic Telegraph Station. A little
further down the 'track' we take a break at Ti Tree, for
an opportunity to purchase authentic Aboriginal art. We
then cross the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive into
Alice Springs late in the afternoon. Overnight dorm accommodation
included. (LD)
Day 6 - Alice Springs to
Kings Canyon & Uluru
We journey to
Kings Canyon where we explore the spectacular North and South
Walls, the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City' and the 'Garden of
Eden'. (In summer, walks may be shortened due to extreme temperatures).
After lunch, we travel on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for our overnight
stay in our private campsite. (LD)
Day 7 - Uluru to Alice
Springs
It's an early start for one
of the highlights of the tour - the Uluru sunrise.
Enjoy a walk around the base exploring the mysterious rock
formations and Aboriginal art sites while watching the changing
light on the desert or you can choose to climb Uluru. We
visit the red domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and learn
about the significance of this spiritual place. After lunch,
we depart for Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery
along the way. (BL)
(Passengers may leave the tour at Ayers
Rock Resort on request at booking ONLY - note time may vary
- please advise us of your departure flight details and times
at booking.)
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Note:
This
package is made up of 3 individual tours; therefore you may
travel with a different guide and passengers during each section.
Twin
Falls boat transfer fee of $12.50, $25 Kakadu Park fee, Uluru
park fee of $25 are payable on morning of departure. (Cost
at time of publication - price change out of operators control)
Itinerary may vary and/or attractions be substituted due
to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Tradtional owner
and national park requirements.
The above program should only be used as a guideline and
tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit
the specific interests of their group.
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel
direct with the tour operator.
Personal luggage 15kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of
max 15kgs and a day pack.
ATA Child
Policy On Tours
Note:
N/S = This tour is not available to children 12 years
and under.
Note: N/A = This option
is not available at a discounted child rate.
Note: *Child rates
are for children 8-12 years accompanied by an adult
Note: Children 7 years
and under are not permitted to travel on any tour
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