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| Outback
Explorer 6 Day |
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| Alice Springs
at Leisure • Day One |
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Welcome to Alice Springs! On arrival, you will be met by
an Alice Springs Holidays representative for a complimentary
transfer to your hotel. Following check in Desert Park
Transfers will take you to the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the 3 major desert habitats,
complete with walk through aviaries. The Desert Park is
home to the world’s largest nocturnal house and breeding
programmes for many endangered species of the Australian
bush. Be enthralled by the free flying raptor display at
Nature’s Theatre.
Overnight: Alice Springs
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John Flynn Memorial
Church
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Todd Mall
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| West Macdonnell Ranges • Day Two |
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Venture west for a day of panoramic mountain scenery, visiting
tranquil waterholes, rocky gorges, dramatic natural gaps
and clefts carved from the ranges. Bird life abounds in
the sheltered environment of the mountain valleys and the
area is home to the local species of Black footed Rock Wallaby
which is regularly sighted. Swim in the cool waterholes
and explore the walking trails with your informative guide
on hand to cater to your curiosity. The Ochre Pits offer
a fascinating insight into the many traditional uses of
this natural pigment. Visiting the grave of Flying Doctor
pioneer Rev John Flynn provides a poignant reminder of the
remoteness of Central Australia and the vastness of this
land. Return to Alice Springs late afternoon.
Overnight: Alice Springs.
Included: Lunch, Refreshments..
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Lunch & Refreshments
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Ormiston Gorge
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| Palm Valley • Day Three |
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Your Outback Explorer experience continues with a day of
adventure exploring the Finke Gorge National Park. Making
our way along the mostly dry bed of the Finke River you'll
marvel at the dramatic evidence of it's awesome flood history.
Further along the track the magnificent Amphitheatre provides
a stunning opportunity for photography, before finally reaching
Palm Valley itself. Experience a walk amongst the rare Red
Cabbage Palms, relics of a previous climate many millions
of years past. We travel back along the track to the sealed
road to visit the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct founded
by Lutheran missionaries in 1877, and birthplace of watercolour
painting in the region. Return to Alice Springs late afternoon.
Overnight: Alice Springs.
Included: Lunch, Refreshments..
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Hermannsburg Historical
Church
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Amphitheatre Palm Valley
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| Alice Springs to Kings Canyon •
Day Four |
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Leaving the Alice, the main highways, and the crowds behind,
we travel through mountain valleys to Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal
Community. Here experience a rock art and culture tour with
a local guide. Visit the gallery which provides an opportunity
to purchase a variety of local art. Further along the track,
the adventure continues on the 4WD track into the Gosse
Bluff comet impact crater. Not just an astro-geological
wonder but also a fantastic setting for our a stroll around
to admire the towering crater walls. We return to the dirt
road traversing the Mereenie Wilderness Area as the mountain
valleys give way to open plains before arriving at the Kings
Canyon Resort in the late afternoon. Optional:
Sounds of Firelight Dinner
Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort.
Included: Lunch, Refreshments.
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Kings Canyon
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The Rim Walk - Kings
Canyon
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| Kings Canyon to Uluru • Day
Five |
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We begin our day with an exploration of the majestic Kings
Canyon, with a choice of activities. The energetic will
find the hike around the Canyon rim a stimulating option,
offering panoramic views and in parts steep climbs. Alternatively,
experience a gentler stroll through the Canyon floor, amid
abundant bird life and ancient cycad plants. Our next stop
is Uluru, amidst the expansive landscapes of changing eco
systems, and vast salt lakes we view the mesa-like formation
of Mt Connor. Arrive Ayers Rock Resort and check into your
hotel. This afternoon we visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural
Centre, followed by an exploratory tour with your guide,
of the base of this unique monolith. The crowning touch
to the day is a champagne sunset, featuring fine Australian
foods and sparkling wine.
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort.
Included: Lunch, Refreshments.
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Uluru
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Uluru and Kata
Tjuta
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| Kata Tjuta to Alice
Springs • Day Six |
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An early morning departure, to enjoy the tranquillity away
from the crowds, and witness the subtle changes of the sunrise
colours as they wash over Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Your guide
will show you around the massive domes on an informative
walk. Hear of the geology, history and ecological significance.
We return to the resort in time for lunch (own expense)
and your transfer to the airport for your departure and
onward flight to your home port or next adventure. Alternatively
you may choose to extend your stay at the Ayers Rock Resort
or return to Alice Springs arriving late afternoon approx
6pm..
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6 Day Outback Explorer
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Twin Share
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Sole Use
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Accommodation
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Departs: Sunday,
Tuesday and Friday upon arrival (arrival transfer
included)
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Low
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High
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Low
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High
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First Class
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Alice Springs Resort Dlx, Kings Canyon
Resort Dlx, Ayers Rock Resort Sails in the Desert
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2728
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2806
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3393
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3551
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Superior
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Alice Springs Resort Sup, Kings Canyon
Resort Std, Ayers Rock Resort Desert Gardens Std
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2578
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2653
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3093
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3244
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Includes: 6 days
touring, 5 nights accommodation, 4 lunches, 5 refreshments,
entry fees, arrival transfer, departure transfer Ayers
Rock, small group (min 2), naturalist guides
All rates in AUD$ per person. Single travellers must
pay sole use rate -
HIGH SEASON (1 July to 30 November
2008)
LOW SEASON (1 April to 30 June 2008
and 1 December 2008 to 31 March 2009) • Child rates
available please enquire.
Accommodation stated above may be
substituted according to availability
Valid from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009
Tour Features
Day 1 - Alice Springs at Leisure
Day 2 - West MacDonnell Ranges
Day 3 - Palm Valley
Day 4 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Day 5 - Kings Canyon to Uluru
Day 6 - Kata Tjuta
to Alice Springs
What's Included 6 days touring,
4 Lunches, 5 Refreshments, 5 nights Accommodation,
entry fees, Airport or rail meet and greet on arrival,
Departure airport transfer at Ayers Rock Resort, Small
Group (Min 2), On Board Library, Naturalist Guide,
Luxury Air conditioned 4WD Vehicle.
Departs Sunday, Tuesday and Friday
- 1pm approx.
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