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AA Australian Leisuretime Adventures
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Outback Wilderness Adventure 10 Day Fully Accommodated Holiday Experience some of the most isolated places in Australia a holiday of great contrast, from the temperate farming and wine producing areas to the harshest deserts. Wildlife to view includes aquatic bird species, Emus, Brolgas & various species of Kangaroos. |
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Typical outback scene after rain. |
| Day 1 Travel direct to Glendambo (or Wirraminna Station) see Pt. Augusta, the Arid Lands Botanic Garden and Lake Hart, stay overnight at the Desert Oasis of Glendambo. (7-00am departure) Day 2 Travel up
the Stuart Highway to Coober
Pedy, explore some attractions in this unique town,
visit the Breakaways for a spectacular sunset (weather permitting).
Stay Overnight in an underground Motel Day 3 Head North across
vast cattle stations to Cadney Park and then turn East to travel through
the Copper Hills and then on to the unusual and scenic Painted Desert,
a large area of Breakaway Country ( a reminder that this was once
under a sea) Take a walk through the area for some photos and survey
the area from a hill top to appreciate this very unusual landscape
(easy walk). Return to our underground accom at Cooberpedy Day 4 After a leisurely breakfast travel to Lake Eyre North, access by a 4WD track through the vast Anna Creek Station, the largest cattle station in the world (the size of Belgium). See the real wilderness area around this vast salt lake. An optional scenic flight is available at own cost at approx $115.00 pp see the Wrights Air Site for
details . Stay overnight at the William
Creek Hotel see a photo
, basic accomodation with ensuite facilities (May
be cabin accom. separate facilities). Evening meal at the Hotel. Day 5 Travel south along the famous Oodnadatta Track – visit the unique Mound Springs, Coward Springs, Curdimurka, Lake Eyre South, Marree, Lyndhurst Ochre Cliffs on the way to Leigh Creek for our overnight stay at the Outback Resort or cabin accom. (onsuite). Day 6 Travel East
through the Ranges to the Gammon Range National Park and on to the
Arkaroola Wilderness Resort. There will be an opportunity to walk
through Weetootla Gorge into the Gammon Range National Park and or
visit Grindels Hut. (approx 2 hours) Day 7 Take the famous “Ridge Top Tour” in the morning (own cost) and after lunch either do a walk or a 4wd waterhole tour overnight Arkaroola. Day 8 Travel down the central Flinders Ranges, through the spectacular Brachina Gorge Geological Trail. See some interesting fossils and if we are lucky the rare Yellow Foot Rock Wallaby Stay overnight at the Wilpena Pound Resort. Option of scenic flight over Wilpena Pound own cost (recommended). Day 9 Take a walk into the Pound to a lookout first thing this a.m. and then head south to Melrose via the Moralana scenic drive to Hawker, a chance to see the Wilpena Panorama a scale panorama painted by a local artist. Then on to Quorn calling at a Aborigonal art site along the way, further along calling at spectacular Alligator Gorge only accessed by decending over a hundred steps (no need to climb out we meet you at the end of the gorge) and then on to Melrose for the last night Day 10 Return to Adelaide, Tour the Southern Flinders Ranges through private property; see magnificent views of the Ranges and Spencer Gulf. Travel through Clare Valley to Adelaide via the beautiful “Skilly” road (Winery visit optional). |
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Included in the Package Tour includes: Travel, Continental breakfast, 6 Lunches, 2 main course evening meals and all accommodation (twin share ensuite except for William Creek). Lake Eyre not visited in summer due to the harsh temperatures. More time spent in Coober Pedy) discounts for groups 3 plus. NOTE: Minimum numbers apply for departure, some venues may be closed during summer. Extra tours, entrance to local attractions, souvenirs etc at your own expense. |
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To make a booking: Phone Dave in Australia (08) 8632 1288 International +61 8 8632 1288 Mobile 0417 833 982 International +61 417 833 982 Fax in Australia (08) 8632 1289 International +61 8 8632 1289 E-mail dave@aussieleisuretime.com |
