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Alice Springs to Sydney 13 Day Tour
Linking tour that includes
Uluru - Kings Canyon - Cooberpedy - Adelaide
Great Ocean Road - Melbourne - Canberra - Jindabyne
Tour Code: SAPBN
Cost 1 person $1775.00
Includes:
8 nights hostel dormitory accommodation and 2 nights camping with camping gear supplied (except for sleeping bags which can be hired for $15.00 which covers the cost of cleaning after every use), experienced guide, meals as per itinerary, opal mine tour, entry to Otway Fly Tree Tops walk.
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 14 Nights budget motel/lodge:
Including 1 night at the 3 star Opal Inn Cooberpedy:
Twin/Double = $410.00
Triple Share = $300.00
Single sole use = $890.00
Including 1 night at the 4 star Desert Cave Cooberpedy:
Twin/Double = $475.00
Triple Share = $355.00
Single sole use = $1030.00
Maximum People:
24/16
Hiking Difficulty:
Hikes of up to 6-8 kilometres per day reasonable fitness required.
Transport:
Mini Bus and Large Four Wheel Drive
Group Age:
18-55
Itinerary:
(tour is also available in reverse from Sydney to Alice Springs)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 1
Alice Springs - Uluru
It’s an early start today as the tour heads to Kings Canyon for most of the day. Hikes include the rim walk of the North and South Walls of Kings Canyon, the Lost City, the Amphitheatre, the lush Garden of Eden with time for a swim (seasonal). After lunch the tour moves on traveling past Mt Connor and through Curtin Springs Cattle Station to arrive at the overnight camp at Ayers Rock.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 2
Uluru and The Olgas (Kata Tjuta)
This morning you have the option to either do a base walk or to climb Ayers Rock (you must be very fit to climb). You also visit the Cultural Centre to get an insight into the traditional owners, aboriginal people who live here. After lunch the tour will travel to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) to discover the unusual rock formations and the cultural significance to the traditional owners. You arrive back at Ayers Rock in time to sip a glass of champagne while watching the changing colours of the sunset on Uluru. Another night under the stars.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 3
Uluru - Cooberpedy
Tonight you get to sleep underground. Driving south once again the tour passes through the changing desert landscape and across the border into South Australia arriving in the lunar landscape like mining town of Cooberpedy late afternoon and your overnight UNDERGROUND accommodation.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 4
Cooberpedy - Quorn
This morning you check out the sights of Cooberpedy, see an opal cutting demonstration, visit an underground church, you can try fossicking for your own opals. Later in the day the tour departs Cooberpedy and stops at some ancient salt lakes before passing through the towns of Glendambo and Port Augusta to reach the overnight accommodation at Quorn. Tour stays for two days at The Mill and great BBQ dinners.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 5
Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound
Today be prepared to be amazed as you hike the Wilpena Pound. Hiking and exploring this giant crater and the Amphitheatre located at the center of the crater. After lunch it’s a short walk to view Aboriginal Rock Art at the Yourambula Caves. Check out the homestead ruins at Kanyaka Homestead. Spot a rock wallaby at Warren Gorge before heading back to the mill and another yummy dinner.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 6
Quorn - Adelaide
Dutchmans Stern is our hiking destination this morning, worth the hike for the three hundred and sixty degree view from the top over Quorn, the Flinders Ranges and the Spencer Gulf. At the next stop you take a walk over a swinging bridge for incredible views from Mt Remarkable Lookout. One more stop at Clare Valley before arriving in Adelaide in the late afternoon.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 7
Adelaide
Today you have a free day to explore the sights and sounds of Adelaide with accommodation included.
(meals at own expense)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 8
Adelaide - Grampians National Park
After departing Adelaide and driving through the scenic Adelaide Hills district the tour crosses the Murray River on the way to the Grampians National Park. This morning will get your legs working with hikes at Hollow Mountain and the magnificent MacKenzie Falls. This afternoon you take in another great sunset at Reeds Lookout and the Balcony Lookout before settling in for a well earned nights rest.
(Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 9
Grampians - Princetown via the Great Ocean Road
This morning starts with a challenging hike to the Pinnacle taking in the amazing views along the way. Next the tour winds it’s way to Warnambool where you have a chance to spot a whale (seasonal). The Great Ocean Road has a lot to see and explore, the tour the Bay of Islands, the Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Loch Ard Gorge before stopping to take in the sunset over the 12 Apostles. Tonight you stay in the town of Princeton overnight.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 10
Princeton - Melbourne
This morning you have time to take (at your own expense) an optional helicopter ride over the 12 Apostles or if you prefer you can take a walk down to the beach to view strange limestone formations. The next stop is the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk followed by lunch at Apollo Bay (at own expense). Driving along the coast the tour bus passes through Lorne before yet another stop to search for Koala Bears. Traveling onto famous Bells Beach there is time for some shopping on the town of Torquay and some very famous surfing companies. The tour then travels onto Melbourne and arrives early evening. Overnight accommodation included.
(Breakfast)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 11
Melbourne - Wilsons Promontory
Driving South East through South Gippsland the tour arrives at Wilson’s Promontory National Park which is the most southern point. You have time to take a walk along beautiful beaches and to take in the amazing rock formations in this area while learning about the wildlife and vegetation of the region, there is also a chance you may see emu’s and wombats. This afternoon we travel to Lakes Entrance, a coastal town which is the gateway to Australia’s longest beach the 90 mile beach and the Gippsland Lake system.
(Dinner)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 12
Lakes Entrance - Thredbo Alpine Village
From the most southern point in Australia to the highest point in Australia, today it’s time to head into the Snowy River Country. You will be thrilled traveling along the Barry way as you check out the Snowy River below the road, this is beautiful countryside. This afternoon the tour climbs high into the Snowy Mountains to the Alpine Village of Thredbo. It’s time to put on the hiking boots and head to the “roof of Australia”. Alternatively there is a chair lift (own expense special rate for tour passengers). If you wish you can walk to the top of Mount Kosciuszko or to the viewing lookout. In ski season (winter, June to September) the tour will stay at Jindabyne and you will have time to play in the snow at the Perisher/Smiggins ski resort. (optional tobogganing or ski tube available at own expense).
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Alice Springs to Sydney Tour Day 13
Thredbo - Sydney including Canberra
Traveling towards Sydney the tour passes through Cooma where you will learn of the amazing story of the Snowy River Hydro Electric Project, a fascinating history. The next stop is Canberra where our Prime Minister spends a lot of his time. Take in the great views from Mount Ainslie before taking a tour of Parliament House. See foreign embassies and local sights before the tour spends the afternoon on the home stretch to Sydney finishing early evening in Sydney.
(Breakfast)
End of Services
Please Note:
The base price of this tour includes 8 nights hostel dormitory accommodation and 2 nights camping. Upgrade to 10 nights ensuited motel accommodation is available. Please note that upgrade accommodation is in budget accommodation and may be located in a different location to the standard dormitory accommodation. This package is made up of different individual tours so your guide and tour groups may change during the tour. Tour finishes at three separate central locations in Sydney late afternoon on day 13. Twin rooms are not available in Melbourne (a double room will be supplied) and triple share bookings will receive 2 x double rooms.
Extra Information:
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 four separate tours so guides and tour groups will vary.
Departs from Alice Springs 5.30am
April 1 to April 13 2009
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
April 14 to October 18 2009
Wednesday and Saturday
October 19 2009 to March 31 2010
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Except for 14th and 21st of December
Departures from Sydney 6.30am (reverse itinerary)
April 2009
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
May to October 2009
Wednesday and Saturday
November 2009 to March 2010
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Except for 23rd, 26th and 30th December
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 budget private ensuited motel or lodge rooms for 8 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:
This tour is ideally for fit active people who have a degree of fitness aged between 18 to 50, you should be able to undertake a return hike of up to 8 kilometres with no problems. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 14 years of age.
Passenger Participation:
Passengers are required to assist the guide in the preparation and cleaning up of meals. This also helps you to get to know everyone.
Itineraries are subject to change in accordance with the weather (seasonal) and the wishes of the traditional Aboriginal owners wishes. Alternate locations are used if required.
If we can assist further please don’t hesitate to email. If you wish to book this tour please use our secure booking page to send your information to us safely.
Kings Canyon Tour
Ayers Rock Tour
The Olgas
Opal Mines Cooberpedy
Hike Wilpena Pound
Adelaide to Melbourne
Great Ocean Road Tour
Tour Group
The Twelve Apostles
Tour Bus
Great Ocean Road
Otway Fly
Melbourne City
Wilson's Promontory
Local Wildlife
Canberra
Tour Ends in Sydney
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