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| Territory and Outback
A 12-Day tour starting from $1,555
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| Featuring: Northern Territory including Uluru, Alice Springs and Darwin. Starting In Alice Springs and ending in Darwin |
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Accomodations
* 11 nights twin share accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Free Contiki 'Travellers Guide' information book * Free Contiki document wallet
Arrive Alice Springs (1 Days)
Check into the Alice Springs All Seasons Oasis Hotel after 2:00pm, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore. Alice Springs (1 Days) Meet your Contiki crew and start your tour with visits to Alice Springs Desert Park to see unique Outback animals, then it's on to Simpson's Gap for a group photo. Later we see ANZAC Hill and the Old Telegraph Station. Tonight you'll get to know your fellow travellers. Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (1 Days) An opportunity this morning to join an Aboriginal Bush Tucker tour. We then cross the oldest river in the world, the Finke River, before turning onto the Lassiter Highway. Continuing past amazing Mt Connor, we reach the modern Yulara Resort, our accommodation for the next two nights. Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith. Uluru (1 Days) Uluru National Park and the famous 'big rock' await. We'll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset. Uluru to Kings Creek Station (1 Days) A last look at Uluru before we drive to the mysterious rock formations known as Kata Tjuta or the Olgas. Hike through the Valley of the Winds or Olga Gorge. This afternoon we're off to Kings Creek Station adjacent to Watarrka National Park. A chance to explore this working cattle and camel station by quad bikes. Enjoy food cooked in true outback style, before rolling out your sleeping swag under a blanket of brilliant stars. Kings Creek Station to Alice Springs (1 Days) Up early to take in the stunning sights as we wander along the ridge of Kings Canyon and discover the Garden of Eden and the Lost City. Then onwards to Alice Springs. Tonight why not enjoy a 'drovers blowout' dinner? Try outback delicacies like crocodile and emu. Alice Springs to Tennant Creek (1 Days) Dreamtime and Devils Marbles. Why not take the opportunity of a lifetime and see the dawn break over the MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon and upon returning to terra firma, feast on chicken and champagne? We'll cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way to the Devils Marbles. Then north to Tennant Creek which is the site of the last gold rush in Australia. Remember, not everything that glitters is gold - however here it just might be. All discovered nuggets must be passed onto the Contiki crew! Tennant Creek to Katherine (1 Days) Try a cold beer at the oldest Territory pub. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal waters of Mataranka Thermal Pools or take a look at the Elsey Homestead. Onwards to Katherine for tonight's get together - because by now you know everyone and everyone knows you! Katherine to Kakadu National Park (1 Days) A morning stop in Katherine then onto Nitmiluk National Park and the sensational Katherine Gorge. Why not take in the beauty of nature's sculpture with a leisurely boat trip through two of the many ancient gorges. This afternoon we'll head to Kakadu National Park and Jabiru. Our accommodation is right in the middle of the park and it's soon time for another romantic sunset at Ubirr Aboriginal rock art site. Relax this evening in a tropical poolside setting. Why isn't life always like this? Kakadu National Park (1 Days) Rise early and you have the chance to see the wonders of Kakadu from the air. This scenic flight will leave you breathless and it's not the altitude. You really will understand why this is a world heritage region. Then on to Nourlangie Rock, famous for its Aboriginal art. View the wetlands and spend the afternoon on a wildlife cruise. Kakadu National Park to Darwin (1 Days) We'll head north towards Darwin, the most northerly city in Australia. We visit the Northern Territory Museum then there's free time this afternoon to shop till you drop or if the pace is getting to you - just drop. Tonight is our last night together. Uh-huh - time to party hard! Try your luck at the casino then dance the night away at one of Darwin's clubs. Darwin to Litchfield National Park (1 Days) Start planning your next Contiki holiday. Litchfield National Park is 650 square kilometres (255 square miles) of top end treasure, enclosing a spectacular sandstone plateau. We'll swim at picturesque Florence Falls. All good things must come to an end and so it's back to our Darwin hotel where our tour - not the friendships made - ends.
Alice Springs
City sightseeing tour Alice Springs Visit ANZAC Hill lookout Alice Springs See Alice Springs Telegraph Station Alice Springs Visit Alice Springs Desert Park to see the unique Outback animals Alice Springs Visit the West MacDonnell National Park Simpson's Gap Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site, home to the blackfooted wallaby Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer Visit a traditional Outback Roadhouse Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer Spot kangaroos in their natural habitat Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer See the unusually shaped Mt. Connor Uluru Uluru National Park entrance fee Uluru Visit Uluru at sunset and sunrise Uluru Hike the base of Uluru Uluru Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Uluru Relax in the Yularu Resort Uluru Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) & hike the Valley of the Winds Kings Creek Station Visit the cattle & camel station Kings Creek Station Enjoy an evening bush camp Kings Creek Station See the desert night sky & stars Kings Canyon Visit Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Kings Canyon Hike along the canyon ridge Kings Canyon Visit the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole and the 'Lost City' Ti Tree Visit the Red Sands Art Gallery to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos Wycliffe Well Visit the town known for its UFO sightings Devil's Marbles Visit the rock formation Tennant Creek Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush Daly Waters Visit the famous Outback pub Mataranka Swim in the thermal pools Mataranka Visit Elsey, the historic "We of the Never Never" homestead Katherine Visit Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls and wildlife Kakadu National Park Stay in Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art Kakadu National Park Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Kakadu National Park Cruise to see crocodiles & native bird life Darwin City sightseeing tour Darwin See the harbour & East Point Military Reserve Darwin Visit the Darwin Museum to see the Cyclone Tracy display Litchfield National Park See the termite mounds Litchfield National Park See the rainforests & sandstone formations Litchfield National Park Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls Aboriginal Dreamtime Bushtucker Tour
A$58 Aboriginal people introduce you to their lifestyle and beliefs. The men will demonstrate the use of their hunting weapons and you'll be tempted by a variety of bush foods prepared by the women. Overlanders Steakhouse 'Drovers Blowout' Meal A$55 Choose from what must be considered the world's most unique banquet. Perhaps kangaroo, crocodile, or camel takes your fancy, or maybe buffalo or emu? They are all available for you to try. After dinner join in the fun and entertainment. Hot Air Ballooning A$245 Put your alarm on for an early start! This adventure begins at dawn and with your help the balloon is filled and made ready for lift off! The next half hour is peacefully spent mid-air, gazing at the unique desert colours that make up the MacDonnell Range. Price includes insurance levy. Group Photograph A$15 Smile please! A group photograph is a great souvenir of your Outback tour. Not only does this photograph capture you and your tour friends, but also the superb colours and landforms that are typical of Central Australia. Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights From A$80 Only in the air is it possible to realise the beauty and spectacular shape of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the huge rock formations that make up Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Fixed-wing or helicopter flights provide passengers with a fascinating commentary plus the best photo opportunities of these two Australian icons. Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tour From A$38 Take a 'wild' ride on the back of a famed Harley Davidson motorcycle around the base of Uluru. A classic ride on an iconic vehicle. Uluru Champagne Sunset A$10 See the amazing colors of the Outback at sunset, and raise a toast to your fellow travellers! What better place in the world to enjoy the sunset. Scenic Helicopter Flight From A$65 Appreciate the scale and grandeur of this rugged Canyon from the air. The best way to fly! Quad Bike Excursion A$78 Explore Kings Creek Station on a 4-wheeled 'Quad bike'. A fun way to go 'Out Back'. Camel Ride A$50 Travel the Outback the way the early explorers did! Ride with a friend on one of these magnificent desert beasts as they wander through this outback station. Katherine Gorge Cruise A$50 What better way to experience the beauty of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge than by a cruise? Travel past the sheer walls carved from centuries of erosion. See freshwater crocodiles basking in the sun and hear the tales of the gorge from a local expert guide. Kakadu Scenic Flight From A$115 The best way to appreciate the features of the Arnhem escarpment and the environment that is so special for the Northern Territory Aboriginals is by air. Fly over the vast contrasting landscape of this inspiring World Heritage National Park and keep your eyes open for crocodiles and wild horses. Group photograph A$12 A great souvenir of your trip and an excellent way to remember the new friends you have made on tour. |
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