Sydney
Highlights
Sydney Harbour is one of the
most recognizable cities in the world. Capture the beauty
and lifestyle of this wonderful city and its beaches
during your 4 day stay. Explore the Blue Mountains with
the famous Three Sisters rockformation set in the stunning
Jamieson Valley.
Begins Daily Additional nights are available
Day 1. Sydney
Be welcomed on arrival in
Sydney and transferred to your hotel. This evening choose
from one of the many restaurants within the city (own
expense).
Three Night Stay: Sydney – The Menzies Sydney
(Standard), Novotel Darling Harbour (First-Class), Sofitel
Sydney (Deluxe)
Day 2. City Sights, Beaches, Luncheon Cruise
The morning is free to explore
Sydney’s delights. At midday, board a boat for
your luncheon cruise on one of the world’s most
beautiful harbours. See the waterside homes of the wealthy
and enjoy the gateway to Australia. After your cruise,
take in the city sights including Hyde Park, the Royal
Botanic Gardens and the national museum. Continue on
to view the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Harbour
Bridge. Capture the views from Mrs Macquarie’s
Chair then walk along famous Bondi Beach before driving
through bohemian Kings Cross.
Day 3. Blue Mountains, Koalas
Tour the spectacular Blue
Mountains and view the sandstone pillars of the Three
Sisters. Perhaps ride aboard the Cableway or Scenic
Railway (own expense). In the afternoon, visit an Australian
wildlife park and perhaps have your photo taken with
a cuddly koala (own expense). If you wish, you may replace
the Blue Mountains tour with any other APT day tour
(change can only be made once you are in Sydney).
Day 4. Depart Sydney
Enjoy the morning at leisure
then transfer to Sydney airport for your onward flight.
Standard accommodations $690 per person based
on double occupancy
First Class accommodations at $779 pp based on double
occupancy
Deluxe accommodations at $833 pp based on double occupancy>
Call for single and
triple rates. Price effective April 2010 through March
2011
Melbourne
Highlights
Capture the beauty of Melbourne
and its surroundings with this 4 day tour. First discover
the city sights before witnessing the amazing Little
Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, then enjoy the Dandenong
Ranges with Puffing Billy and the wine region of the
Yarra Valley.
Begins Daily Additional
nights are available
Day 1. Melbourne
Be welcomed on arrival in
Melbourne and transferred to your hotel.
Three Night Stay: Melbourne - Mercure Welcome Hotel
(Standard), Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure (First-Class),
Sofitel Melbourne (Deluxe)
Day 2. Melbourne
City Sights, Phillip Island, Penguin Parade
Take a sightseeing tour of
Melbourne and discover its rich history, multicultural
heritage and historic buildings. See Parliament House,
Fitzroy Gardens, the Queen Victoria Market and the Victorian
terrace houses of Carlton. Later, head to Phillip Island
to see the famous Penguin Parade, when a colony of Little
Penguins return from the sea to their burrows in the
sand dunes.
Day 3. Puffing Billy,
Winery Lunch, Wildlife
Today travel into the Dandenong
Ranges National Park, home to breathtaking forest, ambling
streams and ancient fern glades. Ride the Puffing Billy
steam train through this area of timeless beauty. Sit
down for a hearty spit roast lunch at Fergusson’s
Winery, chatting with local winemakers and tasting local
wines. Visit Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary to see an
array of native wildlife including koalas, kangaroos,
platypii and the ‘Eagles Fly’ demonstration.Lx1
Day 4. Melbourne
A morning at leisure. Perhaps
shop in the city or stroll beside the Yarra River at
Southbank to enjoy the cafés, shops and Crown
Casino complex. Transfer to Melbourne airport.
Standard accommodations
from $667 per person based on double occupancy
First Class accommodations from $769 per person based
on double occupancy
Deluxe accommodations from $892 per person based on
double occupancy.
Call for single and triple rates
Price effective April 10 - March 2011
4
or 5 Day Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Spend 4, or 5 days exploring
the sights of Far North Queensland from the city of
Cairns. Highlights include a full day cruise on the
Great Barrier Reef and travelling by Skyrail Cableway
for spectacular views over the rainforest canopy to
Kuranda.
Day
1. Cairns
Be met on arrival and transfer
to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Three Night Stay: The Hotel Cairns (Standard), Novotel
Cairns Oasis Resort (First-Class), Shangri-La Hotel,
The Marina, Cairns (Deluxe)
Day 2. Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Cruise to the World Heritage-listed
Great Barrier Reef. The reef is visible from outer space
and composed of more than 2,800 individual reefs. Travel
aboard Reef Magic Cruises’ catamaran and enjoy
privileged access to one of the reef’s pristine
locations. Snorkel with tropical fish, visit the Underwater
Reef Viewing Observatory, or board a helicopter for
a scenic flight over the reef (own expense). Enjoy a
tropical buffet lunch on board the catamaran before
cruising back to Cairns.
Day 3. Skyrail, Rainforestation,
Pamagirri Dancers, Kuranda Train
Ride the Kuranda Skyrail cableway
above the rainforest. You can disembark at two mid-stations
and explore the environment. Then join a ranger on the
boardwalk tour, see Barron Falls and visit the Interpretive
Centre. Later, visit Rainforestation. See a traditional
performance by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and
set out on a Dreamtime Walk. See spear throwing, didgeridoo
playing and try throwing a boomerang. Ride the Army
Duck into the rainforest. Visit the wildlife park and
have your photo taken with a koala (optional, own expense).
Then join the Kuranda Scenic Railway, winding along
a magnificent mountain range.
Day
4. Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas, Daintree River Cruise
4 Day guests depart tour
and transfer to the airport. Take
a scenic coastal drive to Port Douglas via the Captain
Cook Highway. Explore the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife
Sanctuary, with a guided tour through three wildlife
environments: rainforest, wetlands and grasslands. Relax
with a morning tea before a guided walk to Mossman Gorge.
Cross the Daintree River into Daintree National Park.
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch and stroll along the beach
with magnificent views of this World Heritage-listed
site - where the oldest rainforest in the world meets
the Great Barrier Reef. Stop at Alexandra Lookout with
views of the Daintree River and Coral Sea. Spot crocodiles
and other wildlife on a guided Daintree River Cruise.
Stay: Cape Tribulation Resort and Spa Daintree Retreat
(First-Class) and Rainforest Retreat (Deluxe). Lx1
Day 5. Cape Tribulation,
Cairns
Enjoy the morning
free before transferring to the airport for your return
flight.
4 Day Tour
Standard accommodations $637 per person based on double
occupancy
First Class accommodations at $671 pp
Deluxe accommodations $745 pp
5 Day Tour
Standard accommodations at $848 pp
First Class accommodations at $892 pp
Deluxe accommodations at $975 pp
These
prices effective April 2010 - March 2011
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10 Day
Australian Spectacular
Day 1. Sydney
Be welcomed on arrival and
transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Three Night Stay: Sydney - The Menzies Sydney (Standard),
Novotel Darling Harbou (First-Class), Sofitel Sydney
(Deluxe)
Day 2. Luncheon Harbor
Cruise, City Sights and Southern Beaches Tour
Enjoy a relaxing morning before
your luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. This afternoon,
tour the city and its beaches. See Hyde Park, the Royal
Botanic Gardens, Bondi Beach and the notorious former
red-light district of Kings Cross. Tonight, enjoy time
to sample the delights of the Sydney restaurant scene.Lx1
Day 3. Blue Mountains,
Three Sisters, Koalas
Travel to the World Heritage-listed
Blue Mountains. See the Three Sisters, a rock formation
towering over Jamison Valley. Take in views from Echo
Point and travel through the town of Katoomba. Perhaps
ride the Scenic Railway or the Cableway (own expense).
Later, visit a wildlife park to see native wildlife,
including wombats and koalas. Perhaps have your photo
taken with a koala (own expense).
Day 4. Sydney, Alice Springs
Town Tour
Transfer to Sydney airport
for a flight to Alice Springs (arriving by noon, airfare
not included). Be met on arrival in Australia’s
best known Outback town. On a tour, visit the School
of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base,
two organizations providing education and medical care
to the most remote areas of Central Australia. See the
dry Todd River and take in great views from Anzac Hill.
Stay: Alice Springs - Aurora Alice Springs (Standard),
Crowne Plaza (First Class), The Chifley Alice Springs
Resort, Deluxe Rivergum Rooms (Deluxe)
Day 5. Camel Farm, Cultural
Centre, Base Tour, Sunset Drinks at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Driving south, visit a camel
farm for a ride on a camel (own expense). Turning west,
view the flat-topped Atila (Mt Conner) en route to Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park. This afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata
Tjuta Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative,
dedicated to interpreting Anangu culture and law. Travel
to the waterhole of Mutitjulu for a guided walk, viewing
ancient cave paintings. Join the guided Mala Walk to
learn the story of the Mala (Hare Wallaby) people who
once lived at Uluru. As you tour the base of Uluru,
visit Kantju Gorge, a waterhole and old hunting ground.
Tonight admire the magnificent view of the sun setting
at Uluru as you enjoy a glass of wine.
Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer
Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens (First-Class), Sails
in the Desert (Deluxe)
Day 6. Uluru Sunrise,
Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Rise early and enter Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park to witness Uluru at sunrise. Travel
to the western section of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park to the immense 36 rock domes of Kata Tjuta. Enjoy
a guided walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Marvel at the
sheer walls that flank you as you enter the gorge. Learn
of the domes’ formation and of the wildlife of
the region. The remainder of the day is at leisure to
perhaps enjoy some optional activities. Tonight you
may wish to dine under the desert stars at the Sounds
of Silence Dinner (own expense).
Day 7. Uluru, Cairns
Spend the morning at leisure.
Perhaps take a stroll around the resort or shop for
souvenirs before flying to Cairns (airfare not included)
and be met on arrival in this tropical city.
Three Night Stay: Cairns - The Hotel Cairns (Standard),
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort (First-Class), Shangri-La
Hotel, The Marina (Deluxe)
Day 8. Great Barrier
Reef Cruise
Enjoy a full day cruise to
the Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury Reef Magic catamaran,
giving you time to fully appreciate the reef, one of
Australia’s greatest treasures. Enjoy privileged
access to one of the regions most pristine Outer Great
Barrier Reef locations. Here, you can snorkel with tropical
fish, visit the Underwater Reef Viewing Observatory,
or step aboard a reef-scenic helicopter flight (own
expense). Enjoy a buffet lunch of tropical fruit, fresh
salads and seafood on board as you soak up the North
Queensland sun. Return to Cairns by approximately 5
pm.Lx1
Day 9. Skyrail, Aboriginal
Performance, Koalas, Crocodiles, Kuranda Scenic Railway
Board the Skyrail Cableway
and glide above rain forest to Kuranda, a pretty township
in the rain forest. Visit Rainforestation to see the
Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform a traditional corroboree
(dance) then join a guided Dreamtime Walk. Witness spear-throwing,
didgeridoo-playing and try your hand at throwing a boomerang.
Visit the wildlife park and see kangaroos, crocodiles,
snakes and wombats. Perhaps have your photo taken with
a koala (own expense). Wander through Kuranda before
boarding the Kuranda Scenic Railway back to Cairns,
winding along the Kuranda Range, a lush landscape covered
with rain forest and waterfalls.
Day 10. Cairns
Enjoy the morning at your
leisure. Perhaps do some last minute shopping or wander
around the tropical town before transferring to the
airport for your flight.
Standard accommodations
from $2249 per person based on double occupancy
First Class accommodations from $2425 per person based
on double occupancy
Deluxe accommodations from $2680 per person based on
double occupancy.
Call for single and triple rates
Price effective April 10 - March 2011
Aussie
Boomerang 12 Day
including Sydney, Melbourne, the Red Centre and Cairns
Itinerary
Day 1. Sydney
On arrival in the sparkling
harbor-side city of Sydney, be welcomed by your APT
representative and transfer to your hotel.
Three Night Stay: Sydney - The Menzies Sydney (Standard),
Novotel Darling Harbour (First-Class), Sofitel Sydney
(Deluxe)
Day 2. Sydney Harbour
Cruise, City Sights
Enjoy a luncheon cruise on
the harbor, taking in views of the Sydney Opera House
and Harbour Bridge. Then join a sightseeing tour of
the city. See all the highlights as you pass through
the historic Rocks area, see the colorful Botanic Gardens
and stroll along Bondi Beach. Tour through Kings Cross
and Darling Harbour before enjoying free time this evening
to sample the local cuisine for yourself.Lx1
Day 3. Blue Mountains, Koalas
Enjoy a day tour to the Blue
Mountains National Park. Here, see the famous Three
Sisters, a giant rock formation towering over the Jamison
Valley. Take in the spectacular views from Echo Point
and travel through the town of Katoomba. You have an
opportunity to ride the Scenic Railway or the Cableway
(own expense). Later, visit an Australian wildlife park
to see native animals including kangaroos, wombats and
koalas.
Day 4. Sydney, Melbourne.
Enjoy a free morning in Sydney
before your afternoon flight to Melbourne (airfare not
included). After being welcomed on arrival, you will
be transferred to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Mercure Welcome Hotel (Standard),
Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure (First-Class),
Sofitel Melbourne (Deluxe)
Day 5. Melbourne City Sights
This morning join a sightseeing
tour of Melbourne. Take in sights such as the lovely
Botanic Gardens, busy Queen Victoria Market and the
intricate iron-laced terraces of Carlton. The remainder
of the day is at leisure. Perhaps wander some of the
city’s tree-lined streets, explore the fabulous
shopping districts or stop at some of Melbourne’s
famed restaurants.
Day 6. Alice Springs, School of the Air, Royal Flying
Doctor Service, Anzac Hill
Today rise early to catch
your flight to Alice Springs, (arriving before 12 pm,
airfare not included). Be met on arrival and transfer
to your hotel. Later this afternoon, enjoy a town tour
of Alice Springs, the country’s best known Outback
town. Visit the School of the Air and Royal Flying Doctor
Service Base, see the historic Old Telegraph Station
and take in panoramic views of the township and MacDonnell
Ranges from atop Anzac Hill.
Stay: Alice Springs - Aurora Alice Springs (Standard),
Crowne Plaza (First Class), The Chifley Alice Springs
Resort, Deluxe Rivergum Rooms (Deluxe)
Day 7. Camel Farm, Cultural Centre, Base Tour, Sunset
Drinks at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Visit a camel farm before
arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon, visit
the Cultural Centre before joining a guided walk to
Mutitjulu waterhole. Tour the base of Uluru on the Mala
Walk. Watch the sunset at Uluru as you enjoy a glass
of complimentary wine.
Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer
Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens (First-Class), Sails
in the Desert (Deluxe)
Day 8. Sunrise at Uluru, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Walpa
(Olga) Gorge Walk
This morning, witness sunrise
at Uluru. Travel to the 36 rocky domes of Kata Tjuta.
Walk into Walpa Gorge and marvel at the sheer walls
that flank you as you enter the gorge. The remainder
of the day is free for you to explore this fascinating
region. Tonight you might wish to join the Sounds of
Silence Desert dinner, a truly magical Red Centre experience
dining on gourmet food under the desert stars (own expense).
Day 9. Uluru, Cairns
Enjoy the morning at leisure
before your flight to Cairns (airfare not included).
On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Settle in and discover
Cairns for yourself with a free afternoon to explore.
Three Night Stay: Cairns - The Hotel Cairns (Standard),
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort (First-Class), Shangri-La
The Marina (Deluxe)
Day 10. Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Enjoy a full day cruise to
World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia’s
greatest treasures. Aboard Reef Magic Cruise’s
catamaran, enjoy privileged access to the region’s
most pristine outer reefs. Here, snorkel with tropical
fish, view coral from the semi-submersible or discover
the marine world from the underwater observatory. Enjoy
morning and afternoon tea, plus a tropical buffet lunch
on board.Lx1
Day 11. Skyrail, Pamagirri Dancers
Ride the Skyrail Cableway
over lush World Heritage rain forest. Enjoy two opportunities
to step off the gondola and explore, including a ranger-guided
boardwalk. At Rainforestation see a traditional performance
by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and visit the wildlife
park to see koalas. Wander through Kuranda Village before
boarding the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Enjoy the fabulous
views as the train winds its way back to Cairns.
Day 12. Cairns
Enjoy the morning at leisure
before your transfer to Cairns Airport.
Standard accommodations
from $2518 per person based on double occupancy
First Class accommodations from $2768 per person based
on double occupancy
Deluxe accommodations from $3087 per person based on
double occupancy.
Call for single and triple rates
Price effective April 10 - March 2011
Adelaide
2 Days/ 1 Night Kangaroos, Koalas, Fur Seals, Remarkable
Rocks from $535*
Daily
Day 1. Sea Lions Guided Beach Walk, Kangaroos, Koalas,
Wetlands Birdlife Depart Adelaide
by air arriving on Kangaroo Island by 9.45 a.m. Meet
your guide for an introduction to Kangaroo Island before
heading out in search of wildlife encounters. Your guide
will help you spot kangaroos, koalas and echidnas in
the wild. A highlight today is a guided beach walk at
Seal Bay, home to a colony of Australian sea lions.
See these fascinating mammals up close, as they bask
on the beach or in the dunes. Enjoy a gourmet picnic
lunch in the bush, followed by a bushwalk. We visit
one of the island's wetland areas to see and hear diverse
birdlife.Accommodation: Ozone Hotel
Day 2. Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks,
Koalas, Fur Seals Discover
the wonders of Flinders Chase National Park. See at
close range the New Zealand fur seals that inhabit these
waters and view the unique geological formations of
Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks. Enjoy a picnic lunch
in a bush setting, sampling island foods and South Australian
wines. Later, explore the Rocky River region to see
yet more wildlife. At Hanson Bay Sanctuary, we search
for koalas, then, by special permit, we enter the Kelly
Hill Conservation Park. As dusk approaches, mobs of
kangaroos and other native animals move out into the
open to graze. Your tour concludes in time for a 6.00
p.m. flight to Adelaide, arriving at 6.45 p.m. (L)
4
Days/ 3 Nights Alice Springs, Camel Farm, Ayers Rock,
Olgas from $489*
Day 1. Alice Springs Town Tour Welcomed
on arrival in Alice Springs by 12.00 p.m. for transfer
to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of this
unique town, including the Telegraph Station, School
of the Air and Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Accommodation: Alice Springs - Aurora Alice Springs
Day 2. Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Sunset Drinks Depart
Alice Springs and visit the Outback Camel Farm. View
the flat-topped Mt Conner in the distance before arriving
at Ayers Rock Resort. Settle in before departing for
Kata Tjuta (Olgas). On arrival, join a guided walk along
the natural creek bed deep into Olga Gorge. Early in
the evening, sip on a glass of wine and watch the fading
light of day cast Uluru (Ayers Rock) in an ever-changing
array of colors.Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort
Day 3. Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunrise, Mutitjulu, Guided
Mala Walk, Cultural Centre Rise
early to see Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise, with coffee
or tea in hand. Then take a walk to Mutitjulu waterhole.
You may substitute this to climb Uluru for spectacular
views. Take the guided Mala Walk and visit the Cultural
Centre. Tonight you may like to join the 'Sounds of
Silence' dinner (optional).
Day 4. Ayers Rock Resort This
morning is at leisure before your airport transfer.
5
Days/ 4 Nights Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Olgas, Sounds
of Silence from $664*
Day 1. Alice Springs Town Tour Welcomed
on arrival by 12.00 p.m. for transfer to your hotel.
On a guided tour of this Outback town, visit Telegraph
Station, the School of the Air and the Royal Flying
Doctor Service. Enjoy the views from Anzac Hill.Two
Night Stay: Alice Springs - Aurora Alice Springs
Day 2. West MacDonnell Ranges, Desert Park Travel
to the West MacDonnell National Park and explore Simpsons
Gap and Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Take a walk through
this stunning chasm with sheer walls towering above.
At the Desert Park, learn of Australian desert habitats
and see unique wildlife. (L)
Day 3. Camel Farm, Kata Tjuta (Olgas) Visit
a camel farm then explore Kata Tjuta (Olgas) before
sunset drinks at Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer
Lodge
Day 4. Uluru (Ayers Rock), 'Sounds of Silence' Enjoy
a coffee or tea with our compliments as you admire sunrise
over Uluru (Ayers Rock), then walk to Mutitjulu waterhole.
In place of sunrise and the walk, you can climb Uluru.
Later, join the Mala Walk and explore Kantju Gorge.
Tonight, dine under the desert stars at the magical
'Sounds of Silence' dinner. (D)
Day 5. Ayers Rock Resort Morning
at leisure before your transfer to the airport.
5
Days/ 4 Nights Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Olgas, Kings
Canyon from $612*
Day 1. Alice Springs Town Tour Welcomed
on arrival. Take a town tour and visit the School of
the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Accommodation: Alice Springs - Alice Springs Resort
Day 2. Camel Farm, Olgas, Ayers Rock Sunset Visit
Noel Fullerton's Camel Farm and see the remarkable flat-topped
Mt Conner mesa. Arrive at Ayers Rock Resort then tour
to the great domes of Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and walk into
Olga Gorge. Early in the evening, enjoy a glass of wine
while watching the changing colors of Uluru (Ayers Rock)
at sunset. Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback
Day 3. Ayers Rock, The Olgas, Mala Walk Climb
to the summit of Uluru (Ayers Rock) or sip champagne
as the sun's first rays bathe it in color, followed
by a walk to the waterhole at Mutitjulu. This afternoon,
travel through the desert to Kings Canyon. Accommodation:
Kings Canyon Resort
Day 4. Kings Canyon, Alice Springs At
Kings Canyon you can choose to walk up the canyon rim
and through the 'Lost City' and down into the 'Garden
of Eden', or walk deep into the canyon along the shaded
floor. Continue to Alice Springs.
Accommodation: Alice Springs - choice of hotel.
Day 5. Alice Springs Free
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Days/ 2 Nights Ayers Rock, Olgas, Sounds of Silence
from $456*
Day 1. Ayers Rock Resort, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Olga Gorge,
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset Drinks Welcomed
on arrival at Ayers Rock Airport prior to 1.00 p.m.
and transferred to your hotel. Drive out to the magnificent
domes of Kata Tjuta (Olgas), where 36 dramatic rock
formations dominate the skyline. Enjoy the walk into
majestic Olga Gorge. Some of the plants are so rare
that they are only found in and around these sandstone
monoliths. At sunset, enjoy a complimentary glass of
wine as you watch the changing colors of Uluru (Ayers
Rock).
Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer
Lodge
Day 2. Uluru (Ayers Rock) Touring, 'Sounds of Silence'
Desert Dinner With a coffee
or tea in hand, watch the first light of day strike
Uluru (Ayers Rock). On the Mala Walk, learn about the
Mala (Hare Wallaby) people who lived here and visit
sacred Kantju Gorge. Retrace the path of Aboriginal
mythological ancestors and hear stories told by traditional
owners. Visit the Cultural Centre and the Maruku Arts
and Craft Cooperative. Tonight is the 'Sounds of Silence'
dinner - fine cuisine in the solitude of the desert.
Listen to the didgeridoo, and enjoy a guided astronomy
tour of the Outback skies. (D)
Day 3. Depart Ayers Rock Airport
Morning at leisure before your transfer to the airport.
4
Days/ 3 Nights Ayers Rock, Olgas, Kings Canyon from
$479*
Day 1. Ayers Rock Resort, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Olga Gorge,
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset Drinks Welcomed
on arrival at Ayers Rock Airport prior to 1.00 p.m.
Travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and walk into Olga Gorge.
Enjoy sunset drinks at Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback Pioneer
Day 2. Sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock), Mala Walk, Kings
Canyon Enjoy a coffee or tea
while viewing the sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock), then
take a walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. In place of sunrise
and Mutitjulu, you can opt to climb Uluru. Later, join
the guided Mala Walk, exploring art sites and plant
life. Drive to Kings Canyon. Accommodation: Kings Canyon
Resort - Lodge
Day 3. Kings Canyon, Alice Springs At
Kings Canyon, choose from two walks. The rim walk offers
stunning views and leads through the 'Lost City' and
'Garden of Eden' (requires a good degree of fitness).
The canyon floor walk leads deep into the canyon, exploring
the lush plant life. Travel to Alice Springs via Kings
Creek Station, a working cattle ranch.
Accommodation: Alice Springs - Aurora Alice Springs
Day 4. Alice Springs Time
at leisure before your transfer to the airport.
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