Itinerary
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)
| 
