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8
Day - Adelaide to Alice Springs- Face The Outback
(Includes 'Uluru' - Ayers
Rock) | |
Explore the Outback travelling the legendary
Oodnadatta Track! |
| Tour
Name: | 8
Day - Adelaide to Alice Springs - Face The Outback
(Includes 'Uluru' - Ayers Rock) |
| Tour Code: | G-WB8N |
| Departs: | Adelaide
- 7.00am from 100% Adventure Shop, 119 Waymouth St. Adelaide |
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Departure Dates: |
NOV to MAR ONLY - Wednesday |
| Departure
Time: | Adelaide
7.00am Wednesday |
| Finishes: | Alice
Springs | | Finish
Time: | Arriving
late afternoon into Alice Springs on day 8 |
| Tour
Prices: Adult |
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1st April 2009 - 31st March 2010 |
| Adult
AU$1095 + $25 park
entry fee
Child AU$875 - No Park Fee |
| This
tour is not available to children 7 years and under. |
| Extra
to pay: $15 sleeping bag hire |
| 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 6% earlybird
discount. |
| Min
Numbers: | 6 |
| Max
Numbers: | 16/24
(minimum 4) | | Tour
Vehicle: |
 | Overland
Trucks 16 and 17 seat four wheel drive vehicles. 4WD
- 16 and 17 seats front facing air-conditioned
vehicle. Our
4WDs (16 - 17 seaters) have spacious cabs with ample legroom and forward facing
seats for increased comfort and a view for appreciation of the scenery.
|  | 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.
| | | Suitability: |
 | 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. | |
| Staying: |
| Tour
includes 3 nights dorm accommodation and 2 nights camping. |
| | Permanent
Campsites - have permanently erected
tents (multi-share), permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits,
screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. |
| | Bush
Camps - no facilities other than those that
are carried on the vehicle. Passengers sleep in swags (Aussie bedroll). The tour
will stop along the way at roadhouses for clients to have a shower etc.
Bushcamping |
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Semi-Permanent
Campsites - tents must be erected by
guide and passengers, share showers and toilets, no cooking facilities except
those carried on the vehicle. Passengers
may opt to sleep in swags (Aussie bedroll). Swags |
| | Hostel
Accommodation - Dorm share rooms
with shared facilities on. | |
| To
Bring: | Tour
ticket, Wide brim hat, sunscreen 30+, sleeping bag, sturdy walking shoes, insect
repellent, warm clothing in winter, waterproof jacket, sunglasses, water bottle,
swimwear, towel and toiletries, camera, torch, small backpack (to carry on walks)
and the rest of it! Sleeping bag hire $15 if required. Luggage is restricted to
15KG per person. |
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Included: | Experienced
tour guide, all touring, accommodation transfers, 5 nights camping (tents/swags),
2 nights bunkhouse, all meals from lunch day 1 to lunch day 8 and GST. . |
| Not
Included: | As
per itinerary | | Road
Conditions: | OUTBACK
ROAD CONDITIONS: Our tours operate in remote areas that are amongst the driest
on earth. In the event of heavy rain, outback dirt roads can be impassable and
closed to traffic. If so, we will re-route substituting interesting destinations
to keep to the tour's published duration. |
| Places
Of Interest: |
 © | Highlights:
Uluru
(Ayers Rock)
Kata
Tjuta (Olgas),
Valley
of the Winds,
Kings
Canyon,
Aboriginal
Culture.
Coober
Pedy
Wilpena Pound
Parachilna Gorge
William Creek Pub
Marree
Flinders Ranges
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Itinerary Explore
the Outback travelling the legendary Oodnadatta Track! Day
1 - Adelaide to Flinders Ranges
From Adelaide, our way north weaves through
the hillside vineyards of the Clare Valley plus a string of classic country towns
with the chance to sample wines at one or two top wineries. Enjoy expansive views
of the Flinders Ranges as we approach Wilpena Pound, one of Australia's most magnificent
natural features and our campsite for tonight. (LD) Day
2 - Wilpena Pound
At Wilpena Pound you have your first chance for spectacular
walks and challenging climbs. The views are breathtaking. After lunch, dirt roads
take us through the heart of the Ranges to the historic copper mines of Blinman
and our night stop at Angorichina. Cool off in the nearby waterhole and stay in
bunkhouse style accommodation. (BLD) Day
3 - Oodnadatta Track to William Creek
Breakout from the Ranges through
Parachilna Gorge with the option to cycle the Gorge. Copley Bakery is the last
cappuccino opportunity for 300kms. Drive by Leigh Creek coalmines, visit Outback
eccentric Talc Alf (he's usually in), leave the bitumen at Lyndhurst, see the
Aboriginal ochre pits and stop for lunch beside Marree's Old Ghan rail station
and nearby Arabunna Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The Oodnadatta Track follows the
dusty trail of the Overland Telegraph, camel caravans and the old Ghan railway
to Lake Eyre and the fascinating thermal mound springs. We camp in swags within
stumbling distance of William Creek Pub. (BLD) Day
4 - Oodnadatta Track to Coober Pedy
Desert landscapes of red dunes, salt
pans and gibber plains feature on the morning drive to Coober Pedy. Lake Cadibarrawirracanna
can be a refreshing short detour. Just beyond the Dog Fence, the mining moonscape
takes over. We'll show you about Coober Pedy - underground house, mine tour, opal
cutting, an underground church - and still give you time to explore and 'noodle'
(fossick) for opals. Underground bunkhouse accommodation is our 'digs' for tonight.
(BLD) Day 5 - Coober
Pedy to Uluru
Roam the colourful Breakaways site of Mad Max III before
devouring 700kms of hot black bitumen on the Stuart and Lasseter Highways, via
Marla and Erldunda to Uluru. By special invitation, we may go off-highway onto
the 'AP Lands' to call in at Iwantja Aboriginal Arts Centre. Going north the vegetation
increases - even the Northern Territory looks like the botanic gardens compared
to Outback South Australia! Arrive at our campground in time for sunset views
of the Rock. (BLD)
Days 6 & 7 - Uluru & Kata Tjuta Time is on our side
Two nights makes
a big difference: double chances fur sunsets and sunrises; more time for walks
and more flexibility in hot weather. As well as plenty of time for Uluru walks
and the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, there is time to do the Valley of the Winds
walk (we guide) at Kata Tjuta. Free time can be used for local indigenous tours,
air flights, a swim in the pool - or other refreshments. The drive towards Kings
Canyon takes 3.5 hours and we camp near Kings Canyon. Option to swag tonight.
(BLD) Day 8 - Kings
Canyon to Alice Springs
Another big morning hike tackles Kings Canyon.
On the Rim Walk you'll see the sandstone domes of the Lost City, Garden of Eden
pool and take in the views along the walls of the Canyon. Carefully! The afternoon
travels on to Alice Springs, set amidst the MacDonnell Ranges, arriving about
6.00pm. (BL) |
| | Note:
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.
Luggage limit of 15kg in a soft bag or backpack
Optional $15 Sleeping Bag Hire if required.
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| Depending
on the tour, your accommodation will vary. Each tour/package itinerary page will
note the type of accommodation used on tour.in the "Other Information" section.
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| Semi-Permanent
Campsite With permanent showers, toilets. You will need to put up your own tent
each night - guide will demonstrate how.. | Permanent
Campsite Permanently erected tents, cooking facilities, refrigeration, showers,
toilets and screened eating areas. | Hostel
Accommodation Dormitory bed arrangements with shared facilities. | Motel/Lodge
Accommodation Private rooms with private facilities. Upgrade accommodation is
available on some tours. | |
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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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