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Day 1: Darlington Point
Depart Sydney at 8.00am. Travel to Darlington
Point. This evening enjoy a welcome drink with
your crew. Camp: Darlington Point. (D)
Day 2: Riverina
Continue to Hay, then stop in Mildura, before
travelling to Renmark. Camp: Renmark. (BLD)
Day 3: Barossa Valley
Travel to the Barossa Valley for a winery tour
and tastings. The afternoon is free to explore
Adelaide. Accommodation: Mercure Grosvenor Hotel.
(B)
Day 4: Flinders Ranges
Journey through the Flinders Ranges National
Park to Wilpena Pound. Camp: Wilpena Pound.
(BLD)
Day 5: Marree
Continue north to remote Marree. Camp: Marree.
(BLD)
Day 6: Coober Pedy
Stop briefly at the Southern end of Lake Eyre.
Continue along the Oodnadatta Track to unique
Coober Pedy. Accommodation: Coober Pedy. (BLD)
Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Cross into the Northern Territory. Tonight see
Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset. Camp: Ayers Rock
Resort, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 8: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
Morning climb to the summit of Uluru, followed
by a guided base tour. This afternoon visit
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). (BD)
Day 9: Kings Canyon
Travel to Kings Canyon and climb the Canyon
rim for spectacular views. Camp: Kings Creek
Station. (BLD)
Day 10: Alice Springs
Visit the West MacDonnell Ranges including Standley
Chasm and Simpsons Gap. Enjoy a short orientation
tour of Alice Springs. Camp: Alice Springs,
2 nights. (BLD)
Day 11: Alice Springs
A free day to explore Alice Springs. Perhaps
attend the Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show.
(B)
Day 12: Tennant Creek
Visit the Telegraph Station and cross the Tropic
of Capricorn. Explore mysterious Karlu Karlu
(Devils Marbles). Continue to Tennant Creek.
Camp: Tennant Creek. (BLD)
Day 13: Katherine
See the John Flynn Memorial at Three ways, then
continue to Katherine and set up camp in Nitmiluk
National Park. Camp: Katherine. (BLD)
Day 14: Kakadu National Park
Enjoy a spectacular cruise through Katherine
Gorge this morning. Travel deep into Kakadu
National Park. Camp: Kakadu National Park. (BD)
Day 15: Kakadu – Darwin
Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, then visit
Jabiru and the Bowali Visitor Centre. Travel
to Ubirr and see ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Later, continue to tropical Darwin. Accommodation:
Mirambeena Resort, Darwin, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 16: Darwin at leisure
A free day to relax and explore Darwin. (B)
Day 17: Mataranka
Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery. Enjoy
the Leliyn tour at Edith Falls and stop at the
thermal pools. Camp: Mataranka. (BLD)
Day 18: Barkly Tablelands
Journey along the Carpentaria Highway into the
Barkly Tablelands. Camp: Barkly Homestead. (BLD)
Day 19: Mt. Isa
Cross the Northern Territory border into Queensland.
Stop at Camooweal, before continuing to the
mining town of Mt. Isa. Camp: Mt. Isa. (BLD)
Day 20: Charters Towers
Stop in Richmond, where fossilised remains of
prehistoric animals have been found, before
continuing to Charters Towers. Camp: Charters
Towers. (BLD)
Day 21: Atherton Tablelands
Visit the Atherton Tablelands including the
Curtain Fig Tree and Millaa Millaa Falls. Camp:
Cairns, 3 nights. (BLD)
Day 22: Great Barrier Reef
Today enjoy a cruise aboard a high speed catamaran
to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel over the
reef, see the colourful coral and fish from
the Underwater Observatory and enjoy a tropical
buffet lunch. (BLD)
Day 23: Kuranda
Travel above the rainforest on the Skyrail.
Enjoy the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Later,
board the Kuranda Train for the journey back
to Cairns. (B)
Day 24: Townsville - Airlie Beach
Clients departing this morning in Cairns conclude
after breakfast (Tour Code: CSDC). You will
be transferred to Cairns Airport (flights anytime).
Journey south and travel to Townsville, before
continuing to Airlie Beach. Camp: Airlie Beach,
2 nights. (BD)
Day 25: Whitsunday Islands
Cruise by catamaran to Hamilton Island and explore
spectacular Whitehaven Beach. (BL)
Day 26: Rockhampton
Travel to Mackay, before continuing into cattle
country. Free time to explore Rockhampton, then
continue to Langmorn Station. Camp: Langmorn
Station. (BLD)
Day 27: Hervey Bay
Travel to Hervey Bay via Miriam Vale. Camp:
Hervey Bay, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 28: Fraser Island
Cruise to Fraser Island then board a 4WD and
traverse the sand dunes. Tour 75 Mile Beach,
see The Cathedrals and stop at Eli Creek. (BLD)
Day 29: Brisbane – Gold Coast
This morning travel to Brisbane for an orientation
tour and free time. Continue to the famous Gold
Coast. Camp: Gold Coast. (B)
Day 30: Coffs Harbour
This morning travel to colourful Byron Bay.
Continue to picturesque Coffs Harbour. Camp:
Coffs Harbour. (BD)
Day 31: Coffs Harbour - Sydney
Continue the journey south to Sydney. Arrive
at the AAT Kings Day Tour Terminal at approximately
5:30pm. You will be transferred to Sydney Airport
to connect
with your onward flight. (BL)
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