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From Adelaide to Darwin Aboriginal Culture
Code	AK-NZZD
Duration	15 Days
Tour Price Apr 2012 - Jun 2012	Departs on Returns on Per person twin share$5365Single per person$6750 Tue 01 May 2012 Tue 15 May 2012 Tue 29 May 2012 Tue 12 Jun 2012 Tue 19 Jun 2012 Tue 03 Jul 2012 Supplement options and discounts Single traveller accommodation supplement ADD $1385 Young traveller's discount (please enquire) SAVE $560 Concession card holders SAVE $75 Group travel LEARN MORE Triple discount SAVE $280
Jul 2012 - Nov 2012	Departs on Returns on Per person twin share$5609Single per person$7238 Tue 10 Jul 2012 Tue 24 Jul 2012 Tue 31 Jul 2012 Tue 14 Aug 2012 Tue 28 Aug 2012 Tue 11 Sep 2012 Tue 18 Sep 2012 Tue 02 Oct 2012 Tue 25 Sep 2012 Tue 09 Oct 2012 Tue 09 Oct 2012 Tue 23 Oct 2012 Tue 30 Oct 2012 Tue 13 Nov 2012 Tue 27 Nov 2012 Tue 11 Dec 2012 Supplement options and discounts Single traveller accommodation supplement ADD $1629 Young traveller's discount (please enquire) SAVE $560 Concession card holders SAVE $75 Group travel LEARN MORE Triple discount SAVE $280
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013	Departs on Returns on Per person twin share$5365Single per person$6750 Tue 25 Dec 2012 Tue 08 Jan 2013 Tue 08 Jan 2013 Tue 22 Jan 2013 Tue 05 Feb 2013 Tue 19 Feb 2013 Tue 05 Mar 2013 Tue 19 Mar 2013 Supplement options and discounts Single traveller accommodation supplement ADD $1385 Young traveller's discount (please enquire) SAVE $560 Concession card holders SAVE $75 Group travel LEARN MORE Triple discount SAVE $280
Apr 2013 - Jun 2013	Departs on Returns on Per person twin share$5580Single per person$6965 Tue 02 Apr 2013 Tue 16 Apr 2013 Tue 30 Apr 2013 Tue 14 May 2013 Tue 28 May 2013 Tue 11 Jun 2013 Tue 18 Jun 2013 Tue 02 Jul 2013 Supplement options and discounts Single traveller accommodation supplement ADD $1385 Young traveller's discount (please enquire) SAVE $560 Concession card holders SAVE $75 Group travel LEARN MORE Triple discount SAVE $280
Jul 2013 - Nov 2013	Departs on Returns on Per person twin share$5835Single per person$7464 Tue 09 Jul 2013 Tue 23 Jul 2013 Tue 30 Jul 2013 Tue 13 Aug 2013 Tue 27 Aug 2013 Tue 10 Sep 2013 Tue 17 Sep 2013 Tue 01 Oct 2013 Tue 24 Sep 2013 Tue 08 Oct 2013 Tue 08 Oct 2013 Tue 22 Oct 2013 Tue 29 Oct 2013 Tue 12 Nov 2013 Tue 26 Nov 2013 Tue 10 Dec 2013 Supplement options and discounts Single traveller accommodation supplement ADD $1629 Young traveller's discount (please enquire) SAVE $560 Concession card holders SAVE $75 Group travel LEARN MORE Triple discount SAVE $280
Frequency	Tue
Style	Aboriginal Culture
Transport	Luxury Coach
Suitability	Open Age
Start	Adelaide
End	Darwin

“To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Excursions for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday.”

Day 1: Arrive Adelaide

On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this gorgeous 'City of Churches'. Why not ride Adelaide's historic tram from Victoria Square in the city to the beachside suburb of Glenelg. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Adelaide.

Day 2: Adelaide - Flinders Ranges

See the sights of Adelaide before we make our way north and sample some local wines at Sevenhill Cellars, the oldest existing winery in the Clare Valley. Travel through the spectacular Flinders Ranges and to Wilpena Pound, a remarkable natural amphitheatre covering nearly 8,000 hectares.
Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges. B D

Day 3: Port Augusta

Enjoy time to explore Wilpena Pound, before we travel through picturesque Pitchi Richi Pass to Port Augusta where we will visit the Wadlata Outback Centre.
Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta. B D

Day 4: Coober Pedy

Visit Woomera before travelling to isolated Coober Pedy, the opal capital! Visit an underground church and home.
Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy. B D

Day 5: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

We cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. This evening enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned.
Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights. B

Day 6: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)

Rise early to view sunrise at Uluru. Enjoy a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and spend time exploring Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset at Kata Tjuta with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. B

Day 7: Kings Canyon

Travel to Kings Canyon today. A guided climb to the canyon rim will be rewarded with magnificent views of Watarrka National Park. Or you may prefer to explore the canyon floor, an easier walk.
Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. B D

Day 8: Alice Springs

Leaving Watarrka National Park behind, we travel through to Alice Springs. Our sightseeing includes a visit to the School of the Air, which provides an educational service for children living in remote areas, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Hotel: Chifley Alice Springs Resort, Alice Springs, 2 nights. B

Day 9: Aboriginal Culture

Spend time with a local Aboriginal guide at the Alice Springs Desert Park. You will learn of life and survival of the Arrernte People, including bush food, the search for water and kinship. Visit the Nocturnal House and enjoy reserved seating at the Birds of Prey Presentation. Later, you’ll visit the historic Telegraph Station and continue on to Simpson’s Gap, a prominent waterhole in the West MacDonnell Ranges, with its lovely river red gum scenery. You are invited to join us on a discovery tour at the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. Enjoy dinner and afterwards hear from the Falzon brothers, Tom and Danny, about the sustainable lifestyle they have established. They may even lead you on a sing-a-long accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar. B D

Day 10: Tennant Creek

Travelling north we arrive at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). There is time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders. On arrival in Tennant Creek we join a local guide for a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Tour a mine and experience the life of an early miner. Tonight enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner at the Battery Hill Mine Centre.
Hotel: Bluestone Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. B D

Day 11: Mataranka Thermal Springs

Travel across vast outback stations. Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel, before continuing into ‘Never Never’ country. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a relaxing dip in the thermal springs or stroll through the Elsey Homestead replica.
Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. B D

Day 12: Katherine Gorge - Kakadu

Join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and then continue deep into Kakadu National Park. Later we cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. We should see a variety of birdlife and with luck, we may also see the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy shallows.
Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. B D

Day 13: Darwin

We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will take you on a journey through Kakadu’s varied habitats and landscapes. Travel to Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. Climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views over the flood plains and escarpment country. This afternoon travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city on arrival.
Hotel: Mantra Pandanas, Darwin, 2 nights. B

Day 14: Litchfield National Park

We travel to Litchfield National Park to see beautiful Florence, Tolmer and Wangi Falls and the mysterious Magnetic Termite Mounds. Dine out this evening at Crocosaurus Cove. Enter the world of the awesome Northern Territory saltwater crocodile. See the largest display in the world of Australian reptiles, a two storey fresh water aquarium and a turtle sanctuary. B HD

Day 15: Depart Darwin

Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. B