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11
Day - 'Heaven 11' Alice Springs to Darwin
(Including Kakadu + Uluru-Ayers Rock)
Departs Alice Springs and Finishes in Darwin Northern
Territory
SAVE UP TO AUD$470 WITH THIS PACKAGE
Overnight pre-tour dorm accommodation is included!
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The complete Territory
experience! Take in all the highlights of the
Red Centre and Top End at a leisurely pace, including
a full day to explore Alice Springs, a night under
the stars at Uluru and some extraordinary landscapes.
Save up to AUD $470 with this package!
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Name: |
'Heaven
11' Alice Springs to Darwin |
| Tour
Code: |
G-H11AD |
| Departs: |
Alice Springs 6.30am
from select accommodation
or
Ayers Rock Resort
1:45pm* (after lunch) from Desert Gardens
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| Departure
Dates: |
Departure
Dates:
Apr 01-Jun 30: Tue
Thu Sat
Jul 01-Jul 28: Tue
Wed Thu Sat Sun
Jul 29-Oct 31: Tue
Thu Sat Sun
Nov 01-Mar31: Tue
Thu Sat |
| Departure
Time: |
Alice
Springs app. 6.30am
or
Ayers Rock Resort Desert Garden Hotel 1.45pm*
Please advise
that a pickup from Uluru is required at time of
booking
Flight details
are required - flights MUST arrive well before 13.30hours.
(1.30pm) at Yulara Airport to connect with the Yulara
Airport Shuttle (free) to Desert Gardens Hotel
Pickup from
Desert Gardens at the Ayers Rock Resort 1:45pm*
(after lunch) |
| Finishes: |
Darwin
accommodation early evening on day 11 |
| Finish
Time: |
Approx
6-7pm |
| Tour
Prices: |
| 1st
April 2011 - 31st March 2012 |
| Tour
Price (AUD) |
Adult |
Child |
Plus
Park Fees |
Total
Adult |
Total
Child |
| Standard
( 7 nights camping, 4 nights dorm with share
facilities) |
| Dorm/
Camp |
$1595 |
N/S |
$62.50 |
$1657.50 |
N/S |
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Package includes 7 nts camping and 4 nts dorm
accommodation with share facilities
N/S
= This tour is not available to children 12
years and under.
N/S
= This option is not available at a discounted
child rate. |
Extras:
$25 Kakadu Park Fee
$25 Uluru Park Fee
$12.50 Boat Transfer Fee - Kakadu (seasonal) |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) based on per person |
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here now today and receive a 5% earlybird discount.
based on tour base component. Excludes optional
extras and park fees. |
| Min
Numbers: |
4 |
| Max
Numbers: |
16/24 |
| Staying: |
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Permanent
Campsites - have permanently
erected tents (multi-share), permanent
cooking facilities and purpose-built fire
pits, screened eating areas, share showers
and toilets. |
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Hostel
Accommodation -
Dorm share rooms with shared facilities on. |
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| Tour
Vehicle: |
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4WD
Mitsubishi or Isuzu- 16, 17 or 20
seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle.
Our 4WDs
(16 - 20 seaters) have spacious cabs with
ample legroom and forward facing seats for
increased comfort and a better view for greater
appreciation of the scenery. |
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Toyota
Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats)
or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus
(max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned
vehicle.
We use
our coaches in locations where there are large
driving distances on sealed roads as the larger
vehicles provide greater comfort. In all other
circumstances, we focus on providing a small
group experience with an average maximum group
size of 16.
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| Suitability: |
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Maximum
Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable
level of fitness is required as there will
be some walking to view places of interest.
Suitable
for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking
and exploring.
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| To
Bring: |
Tour ticket, Sturdy
walking shoes (ankle high), swimming gear, hat
& sunscreen, toiletries, warm clothing in winter,
water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera,
sleeping bag (can be hired for $20).
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Included: |
Experienced
guides,
meals as indicated,
accommodation
transfers,
7 nights camping
including camping fees & equipment, 4 nights dorm
accommodation (including pre night). |
| Places
Of Interest: |
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Places
Of Interest:
Outback Camel Farm, (If you start the tour
from Alice Springs only)
Uluru (Ayers Rock),
Kata Tjuta (the
Olgas) on a guided walk through the Valley of
the Winds
Aboriginal Culture
at the Cultural Centre at Uluru,
Kings Canyon and we check out the Amphitheatre,
Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden
and the sheer outcrops of the North and South
walls.
Mereenie Loop
Track (also called the Red Centre Way)
The
Red Centre Way
Pass the 140 million year old meteorite crater,
Gosse Bluff
Glen Helen,
Travel along the ancient track of the Finke River
to access the majestic scenery of Palm Valley
and Cycad Gorge, exploring what was once a prehistoric
inland sea
Western MacDonnell Ranges,
Alice Springs
Barrow Creek
Pub, home of the telegraph station
Devils Marbles,
a site sacred to its traditional owners.
Visit to
the famed Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback
roadhouse and 'watering hole' for travellers from
far and wide.
Mataranka
lies in the heart of the 'never-never'
Mataranka Thermal Springs,
Katherine Gorge, half day to spend canoeing or
cruising (at own expense and seasonal) the spectacular
waters,
Idyllic
Edith Falls
Darwin,
Litchfield National Park,
checking out the waterfalls of Litchfield National
Park
Mary River Wetlands,
Kakadu National Park,
Private river cruise - Wildlife/Crocodile Cruise,
Maguk (Barramundi
Gorge),
Bowali Visitor Centre,
Ubirr Rock, ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr,
Jim Jim - we'll hike to the base of the falls
Twin Falls
- feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful
falls from the National Park operated boat and
boardwalk experience(seasonal).
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| ITINERARY:
Day 1 |
Pre-tour
overnight dorm accommodation in Alice Springs is included
(Only if you begin in Alice Springs) |
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Option
1 start from Alice Springs 6.30am from select accommodation
11 Day 'Heaven 11' - Alice Springs to Darwin Package
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Or
Option 2 start from Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort) 1.45pm
11
Day 'Heaven 11' - Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort) to Darwin
Package
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Day
1 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Welcome to the Outback! Our first stop is the Outback
Camel Farm where you can see the world from the top of
a camel if you choose to take a ride (own expense). Next
we travel to the Ayers Rock Resort for your first glimpse
of Uluru, located in the heart of the Red Centre. After
lunch, we explore fascinating Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) on
a guided walk through the Valley of the Winds. We make
it back in time for an enthralling desert sunset over
Uluru. After dinner, curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll)
and watch the stars come out to play in the darkening
sky. (LD) |
Day
1 - Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort) to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Starting after pickup we explore fascinating Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas) on a guided walk through the Valley of the
Winds. We make it back in time for an enthralling desert
sunset over Uluru. After dinner, curl up in your swag
(Aussie bedroll) and watch the stars come out to play
in the darkening sky. (LD) |
ITINERARY:
Day 2- Day 11:
Day 2 -
Uluru to Kings Canyon
Sunrise over Uluru is magical and it's an early start to catch
it. While the morning's fresh (and your legs are too) enjoy
an unguided walk around the base of Uluru. Gain a further
insight into the land, its stories and the people who inhabit
it at the Cultural Centre, where you'll also have the opportunity
to invest in original arts and crafts by Indigenous artists.
We'll have lunch before heading over towards Kings Canyon!
We spend the night at our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon
Resort. (BLD)
Day 3 -
Kings Canyon to Glen Helen
There's a lot to explore at Kings Canyon and we check out
the Amphitheatre, Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of
Eden and the sheer outcrops of the North and South walls.
After lunch, we travel along the well-known Mereenie Loop
Track (also called the Red Centre Way). We pass the 140 million
year old meteorite crater, Gosse Bluff as we travel towards
Glen Helen where we camp tonight nestled in the western end
of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (BLD)
Day 4 -
Glen Helen to Alice Springs
During a morning hike you will discover the spectacular geological
features of Ormiston Gorge and spot for wallabies and other
wildlife. Then we travel along the ancient track of the Finke
River to access the majestic scenery of Palm Valley and Cycad
Gorge, exploring what was once a prehistoric inland sea. Keep
your eyes out for the Livistonia Mariae, a tropical palm and
one of the rarest trees in the world. The spectacular Western
MacDonnell Ranges will continue to impress you all the way
back to Alice Springs. (BL). Overnight dorm accommodation
included.
Day 5 -
Alice Springs Relax and explore Alice Springs.
Enjoy a FREE DAY to relax and explore Alice Springs.
Overnight dorm accommodation included (meals at own expense).
Day 6 -
Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
We pass by the Tropic of Capricorn then stop at the Barrow
Creek Pub, home of the telegraph station. Catch a glimpse
of what outback telecommunication used to be like! Precariously
balanced on their rocky perch are the Devils Marbles, a site
sacred to its traditional owners. Last stop for today is our
private campsite near Tennant Creek where we camp for the
night. (LD)
Day 7 -
Tennant Creek to Katherine Gorge
No visit to the Top End would be complete without a visit
to the famed Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback roadhouse
and 'watering hole' for travellers from far and wide. Mataranka
lies in the heart of the 'never-never', and you'll feel a
million miles from anywhere as you soak in the steamy thermal
springs. As the day draws to a close, we reach our overnight
camp at stunning Katherine Gorge. (BLD)
Day 8 -
Katherine Gorge to Darwin
The gorge is all yours this morning, with a half day to spend
canoeing or cruising (at own expense and seasonal) the spectacular
waters. Want to see more? Jump aboard a helicopter flight
(at own expense) which will take you high above the vast gorge
system. We'll head to Darwin after a stop at idyllic Edith
Falls. (BL)
Day 9 -
Darwin to Mary River
A refreshing start to your day checking out the waterfalls
of Litchfield National Park. Travel west into Woolna Country
and receive a Cul Cul or unique 'Welcome to Country' by the
traditional owners of the land the Limilngan - Wulna people.
Experience the local Aboriginal Culture, cooking your own
bush tucker, playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving and spear
throwing. To finish the day we head to the spectacular Mary
River Wetlands, where birds aren't the only wildlife abundant
around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on
our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart
Wilderness Lodge is where we'll stay tonight. (LD)
Day 10
- Mary River to Kakadu
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our
first stop this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout
for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it's on
to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with
a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our
permanent camp within Kakadu NP. (BLD)
Day 11 -
Kakadu to Darwin
Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim
Falls! Once we get there, we'll hike to the base of the falls
before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the
stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated
boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will
continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the
afternoon. (BL)
Note:
Tropical Summer Program applies December to May.
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Note:
Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for
any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes,
Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Please see
terms and conditions of travel for full details.
The Top End follows a Tropical Itinerary Dec-May, Kakadu itineraries
vary according to seasonal open and closures of falls, which
cannot be predetermined.
A Tropical summer itinerary applies for Kakadu section Dec-May
Package is made up of 3 separate tours therefore you may travel
with a different guide and passengers on each section
National Park fees of AUD$62.50 are payable on the morning
of departure (includes $25 entry into Kakadu National Park,
$25 entry to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park and $12.50 Twin
Falls boat transfer - seasonal)
Safaris must be
reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure by phone direct with
the tour operator - (Details on your E-Ticket).
Standard (7 nights camping, 4 nights dorm with share facilities)
- when starting this tour from Alice Springs.
A STRICT luggage limit of 15KG
applies Alice Springs to Darwin and 10KG on Kakadu Safaris.
Optional $20 Sleeping Bag Hire if required.
Children
under 16yrs exempted from park fee.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
ATA Child
Policy On Tours
Note:
N/S = This tour is not available to children 12 years
and under.
Note: N/A = This option
is not available at a discounted child rate.
Note: *Child rates
are for children 8-12 years accompanied by an adult
Note: Children 7 years
and under are not permitted to travel on any tour
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