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7
Day Red Rocket from Alice Springs to Darwin
(Including Kakadu + Uluru-Ayers Rock)
Departs Alice Springs and Finishes at Darwin
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A 7 day tour with
camping and accommodated visiting such highlights
as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas),
Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Devils
Marbles, Mataranka Thermal Springs, Katherine
Gorge, Darwin, Mary River Wetlands, Wildlife/Crocodile
Cruise, Kakadu National Park Jim Jim & Twin
Falls (seasonal), Aboriginal Rock Art.
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Red
Rocket Alice to Darwin |
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Code: |
G-RRAD |
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Alice
Springs (Only) |
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Departure
Dates:
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April
01 -June 30, 2009 - Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
July 01 - July 31, 2009 - Daily
Aug 1 - Sep 28, 2009 - Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Sep 29 - Nov 28, 2009 - Tue, Fri, Sun
Nov 29 - Mar 31, 2010 - Fri, Sun |
| Departure
Time: |
Alice
Accommodation app. 05.30am |
| Finishes: |
Darwin |
| Finish
Time: |
Approx
6-7pm |
| Tour
Prices: Adult |
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1st April 2010 - 31st March 2011
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Adult
$1230
+ park entry fees
Child
$1230
+ park entry fees (if applicable)
Package
includes 4 nts twin-share camping & 3 nts
dorm accommodation with share facitilies.
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Note:
N/A = This option is not available at a discounted
child rate.
N/S
Children 12 years and under are not suitable
to travel on this tour. |
Extras:
$25 Kakadu Park Fee
$25 Uluru Park Fee
$12.50 Boat
Transfer Fee - Kakadu |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) based on per person |
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Specials:
Book here now today
and receive a 6% earlybird discount. |
| Min
Numbers: |
8
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| Max
Numbers: |
24/16 |
| 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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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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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. |
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| To
Bring: |
Tour
ticket, Sturdy
walking shoes, swimming gear, hat & sunscreen,
water bottle, towel & toiletries, torch, warm
clothing in winter months, flynet, camera & film,
sleeping bag (can be hired for $15), pillow
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Included: |
As
per itinerary |
| Not
Included: |
As
per itinerary |
| Places
Of Interest: |
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Jim Jim Falls, Katherine Gorge, Mataranka
Thermal Springs, Tennant Creek, Daly Waters,
Devils Marbles, Barrow Creek Pub, Uluru -
Ayers Rock, Mary River Wetlands, Kata Tjuta
- The Olgas (Walpa Walk), Kings Canyon.
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Itinerary
Pre-tour
overnight dorm (shared facilities) accommodation included
in Alice Springs
Day 1 - Alice Springs to
Kings Canyon & Uluru
You
will be picked up from your pre-tour dorm accommodation.
We journey to Kings Canyon where we explore the spectacular
North and South Walls, the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City' and
the 'Garden of Eden'. After lunch, we travel on to Uluru (Ayers
Rock) for our overnight stay in our permanent campsite. (LD)
Day 2 - Uluru to Alice
Springs
We start early for the Uluru
sunrise. Take a base walk or choose to climb Uluru. We visit
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and learn about the significance of
this spiritual place. After lunch, we depart for Alice Springs
viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way. Overnight
dorm accommodation included. (BL)
Day 3 - Alice Springs to
Banka Banka
We cross the Tropic of Capricorn,
then stop at Ti tree for the opportunity to purchase authentic
Aboriginal art. Next we stop at Barrow Creek Pub to view the
historic Telegraph Station and then travel continue onto the
Devils Marbles; precariously balanced granite boulders sacred
to the traditional owners'. We travel on to the historic Banka
Banka Cattle Station for dinner and overnight camp. Weather
permitting - take a dip in the picturesque waterhole.(LD)
Day 4 - Banka Banka to
Katherine Gorge
We head further north to experience
the famous & oldest outback pub at Daly Waters. After lunch
we travel to Mataranka Thermal Springs for a swim, then head
to the magnificent Katherine Gorge for our overnight camp.
(BLD)
Day 5 - Katherine Gorge
to Darwin
We spend half a day canoeing
or cruising (at own expense)
the spectacular Katherine Gorge or take a scenic helicopter
flight (at own expense). Enjoy
lunch before heading to Darwin via Edith Falls and Adelaide
River. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (BL)
Day 6 - Darwin
to Kakadu
We view wildlife
at the pristine Mary River Wetlands for a crocodile & wildlife
cruise. After lunch, we visit Bowali Visitor Centre and spend
the rest of the afternoon exploring Ubirr Rock. Overnight
camp in Kakadu National Park. (LD)
Day 7 - Kakadu to Darwin
Our first stop is the awesome
Jim Jim Falls located deep within striking escarpment country,
where we walk to the base of the falls. After lunch, we head
to Twin Falls where we join a National Park operated boat
and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge to the waterfall
where you can relax on the sandy bank, before travelling back
to Darwin. (BL)
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Note:
This
package is made up of 3 individual tours; therefore you may
travel with a different guide and passengers during each section.
Twin Falls boat transfer fee of $12.50, Kakadu park
fee of $25, Uluru
park fee of $25 are payable on morning of departure. (Cost
at time of publication - price change out of operators control)
Itinerary may vary and/or attractions be substituted due
to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Tradtional owner
and national park requirements.
The above program should only be used as a guideline and
tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit
the specific interests of their group.
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel
direct with the tour operator.
Personal luggage 15kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of
max 15kgs and a day pack.
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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Tour Difference
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