10 Day Melbourne to Alice Springs Safari including Coober Pedy - Ayers Rock
Tour Code MAPBN
Cost 1 person: $1375.00
Extra Costs:
Sleeping bags can be hired at a cost of $15.00 per person which covers the cost of cleaning after every use. $25.00 person Ayers Rock park entry fee plus administration fee.
Accommodation Upgrades 7 Nights budget motel/lodge:
Including 1 night at the 3 star Opal Inn Cooberpedy:
Twin/Double = +$320.00 per person
Triple Share = +$220.00 per person
Single sole use 1 person = +$690.00
Including 1 night at the 4 star Desert Cave Cooberpedy:
Twin/Double = $385.00 per person
Triple Share = $275.00 per person
Single sole use 1 person = $820.00
Includes:
Experienced guides, 9 nights overnight camping and hostel dormitory accommodation (or private room 7 nights only if selecting an upgrade), meals as shown in the itinerary,
Tour departs from Melbourne:
6.30am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until 31st March 2010.
Tour departs from Alice Springs: (reverse itinerary)
5.30am Monday, Wednesday and Saturday until 31st March 2010.
Bring with you:
A refillable water bottle, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, good hiking boots preferably ankle high, your camera, a pillow, a towel and toiletries.
Excess Luggage:
15 kilos is the maximum luggage on tour. If you have more than this you must phone the operator to talk about options for freighting excess luggage ahead with Greyhound.
Itinerary
Melbourne to Alice Springs Day 1:
Melbourne – Great Ocean Road - Princeton
Driving through Geelong the tour makes a stop to shop at Quicksilver and Rip Curl surf shops, heading on the next stop is famous surfing location Bells Beach. Winding our way along one of the most scenic drives in Australia we take in the Great Ocean Road. After a short stop at Lorne to try and see some Koalas the tour heads on to Apollo Bay. The Otway National Park is next with time to spend at the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk (included). At the end of the day you watch the sun set over the Twelve Apostles, just magic.
(Dinner)
Melbourne to Alice Springs Day 2:
Princeton – Grampians National Park
Take a walk down the Gibson Steps to take in the view of the Twelve apostles from a different perspective, if you like you can take an optional helicopter ride (at own expense) for some unique photo opportunities. The tour then visits Loch Arde, London Bridge, The Bay of Martyrs, The Bay of Islands as it passes through Warnambool. Next stop is the Grampians National Park where hikes include the Balconies, the Pinnacle and Reeds Lookout. You will get a good nights sleep tonight in private accommodation.
(Breakfast and Dinner)
Melbourne to Alice Springs Day 3:
Halls Gap - Adelaide
You are going to get a work out this morning with hikes to Frog Hollow, the incredible McKenzie Falls before driving through Horsham to Bordertown to spot kangaroos and then across the Murray River and onto Adelaide.
(Breakfast)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 4:
Adelaide
You have a free day to explore the sights and sounds of Adelaide. Overnight accommodation included.
(meals at own expense)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 5:
Adelaide to Quorn
Departing from Adelaide early morning the tour travels through the Clare Valley to the town of Melrose where you will take a walk across a swinging bridge to take in the views from the Mount Remarkable Lookout, stunning scenery here. A short trip further to the town of Quorn, a historical railway town located at the entrance to the Richman Valley. You will stop for lunch before undertaking the hike to the top of Duchman’s Stern for 360 degree views over the Flinders Ranges, the Spencer Gulf and Quorn! Returning to Quorn the tour overnights at the “Mill” which has a rich history. This is the first of two nights here and tonight you get to enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ at it’s best.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 6:
Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound
One of Australia’s national landscapes the Flinders Ranges is one of the most scenic locations in Australia and today you get to explore them. Wilpena Pound is a large natural amphitheatre which is in a massive stone crater. There is ample time to hike and explore this natural wonder. The tour breaks for lunch and then it is on to Yourambulla Caves to view ancient aboriginal rock art. Viewing the ruins of the Kanyaka Homestead you learn about the hardships of sheep farming in the 1800’s. The tour then heads back to the “Mill” in Quorn spotting local wildlife on the way to your overnight stopover.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 7:
Quorn to Cooberpedy
This morning you will head to the quirky Opal Mining town of Cooberpedy where you get to go underground in a town where many people live underground. The tour journey’s north through Port Augusta and the town of Glendambo (population 30). You stop to view the ancient salt lakes which are a remnant of an inland sea before arriving at Cooberpedy. With time to spare you spend the rest of the day exploring the many and colourful sights of this weird outback mining town. Try your luck at prospecting for Opals, take a tour of an opal mine and see an opal cutting demonstration before heading to your overnight and “underground” accommodation.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 8:
Cooberpedy to Uluru
After an early start the tour travels through the changing landscape and desert country to reach Ulura just in time for the famous Ayers Rock Sunset. Everyone lends a hand to create and enjoy dinner tonight before settling in for some serious stargazing at the overnight permanent camp. The option is there for you to sleep under the stars in a traditional Aussie Swag.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 9:
Uluru to Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
It’s a full day today, over breakfast you view the Uluru Sunrise after which you have time to take a base walk of Ayers Rock or if you are fit, climb to the top of Ayers Rock. It is further than it looks from the bottom of the climb and not recommended if you are not fit. Take an interpretive walk at Mala before visiting Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and then heading off for the permanent overnight camp at the mighty Kings Canyon.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Adelaide to Alice Springs Day 10:
Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
This morning after a hearty breakfast it is time to explore Kings Canyon and there is a lot to see. Take in the towering North and South walls of the Canyon, do a rim walk and visit the “Lost City”, the Amphitheatre and the Garden of Eden where you can take an invigorating swim (seasonal). After lunch it is time to settle back and take in the desert scenery as the tour travels on to Alice Springs arriving in the early evening
(Breakfast, Lunch)
End of Services
Included:
Experienced guides, meals as indicated (BLD stands for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), accommodation transfers, camping fees & equipment, hostel dorm accommodation or upgrade to ensuited private accommodation for 7 nights.
Note:
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00pm the day before travel. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions may be substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements. 15 kilos luggage maximum on tour (about the same as the airlines). If you have more luggage than this you must talk to the operator about freighting the excess ahead to the tours end. You must do this when reconfirming your tour.
This tour is comprised of three separate tours so tour groups will vary.
Reconfirming:
This operator requires you to phone and reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure. This is a condition of booking and something you must not forget to do.
On Tour Accommodation:
Accommodation while on tour is at permanent and bush campsites as well as hostel accommodation in a share dormitory with other travelers or with upgrade to private ensuited motel or lodge rooms for 3 nights.
What to Bring:
Refillable water bottle, Pillow for camping if required, towel, toiletries, insect repellent, sun block cream, hat, torch, warm clothes in winter months, good hiking shoes (preferably ankle high) no open toed sandals or flip flops (thongs). Any snacks you can’t live without.
Passenger fitness:
People taking this tour should have a reasonable degree of fitness. You should be able to undertake a return hike of up to 8 kilometres.
Maximum People:
24
Transportation:
Mini Bus/Coach
Itineraries are subject to change in accordance with the weather (seasonal).
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Melbourne to Alice Springs
10 Day Tour
Includes Coober Pedy - Ayers Rock
Flinders Ranges - Parachilna - Wilpena Pound
Coober Pedy - Ayers Rock - The Olgas - Kings Canyon
Aboriginal Culture - Alice Springs
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