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The Great Australian Explorer
Sydney, Griffith, Adelaide, Wilpena Pound, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Kakadu, Darwin, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
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  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Clare Valley
  • Finders Ranges
  • Coober Pedy
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
  • Kings Canyon
  • Alice Springs
  • West MacDonnell Ranges
  • Alice Springs Desert Park
  • Mataranka
  • Katherine
  • Kakadu
  • Litchfield
  • Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
    • Sightseeing Highlights
    • Sydney Sightseeing includes the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Bondi Beach.
    • Adelaide Sightseeing in this quaint city.
    • Clare Valley Sample local wines.
    • Flinders Ranges Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Wilpena Pound.
    • Coober Pedy Visit the opal mining capital of the world.
    • Uluru (Ayers Rock) See sunset and sunrise over Uluru, opportunity to climb 'the rock' and tour of the base.
    • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Walk into mysterious Walpa Gorge.
    • Kings Canyon Climb the Canyon.
    • Alice Springs Tour this outback town.
    • West MacDonell Ranges Stop at Simpsons Gap and Stanley Chasm.
    • Alice Springs Desert Park See Australian native wildlife.
    • Mataranka Enjoy a swim in the Thermal springs.
    • Katherine Katherine Gorge cruise.
    • Kakadu Spend time in Kakadu Natioanl Park and enjoy a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
    • Litchfield Tour this beautiful National Park.
    • Cairns Spend three relaxing nights in this tropical city.
    • Great Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise including lunch.
    Dining Highlights
    • A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Griffith
    • 21 Buffet breakfasts
    • 1 buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
    • 11 three-course dinners in hotels
    • 1 barbecue dinner under the stars
    34 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
    First Class Travel Highlights
    • On Days 6-20 you will have the services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
    • You will be traveling on an independent basis and will join scheduled day tours with a local driver/guide on Days 3-5 and 21-24.
    • Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 24 in Cairns, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
    • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms wtih private facilities.
    • All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
    • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information
    Call (918) 524-9696 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6310115
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    24 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1-2Depart USAWe fly over the international date line on our way to Sydney, Australia.
    Day 3SydneyOn arrival at Sydney Airport you are transferred to our hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure.Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour
    Day 4-5SydneyMorning sightseeing features views of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, before heading to the infamous Kings Cross. Continue to Bondi Beach, with time for a stroll along this famous surf beach. See Darling Harbour on your return to the city. The balance of your stay is at leisure. Why not sightsee further or do some shopping? (Buffet breakfast) (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 6GriffithToday after breakfast, our drive takes us along the Hume Highway and through Goulburn and Wagga Wagga to Griffith, located in the heart of the Riverina District. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Griffith Motor Inn
    Day 7AdelaideThis morning our journey will continue through Hay and Mildura. We'll see the Murray River, before crossing the South Australian border. From here we travel through the Riverland District and on to Adelaide for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Stamford Plaza
    Day 8Flinders RangesAfter a sightseeing tour of Adelaide we make our way through the Clare Valley and sample some local wines. Then, into the Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort
    Day 9Port AugustaAfter breakfast, enjoy a free morning with time to explore Wilpena Pound. Perhaps take a walk to Wangarra Lookout, before we continue our journey to Port Augusta. On our arrival we will visit the Wadlata Outback Interpretive Centre. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments
    Day 10Coober PedyToday we stop to visit Woomera, established in 1947 as an experimental rocket launching site. Then we continue our drive to Coober Pedy. Here we enjoy a tour of this unique town and visit an underground home before dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel
    Day 11Ayers RockThis morning we cross the Erldunda and Mount Ebenezer cattle stations as we make our way to Ayers Rock Resort. This evening, enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles as we watch a spectacular sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock). (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel
    Day 12Ayers RockRise early to view Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise with time for those wishing to climb to the summit. Then we tour the base to see rock paintings and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Later we visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and walk through Walpa Gorge. After an amazing sunset with sparkling wine, we enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner and time for stargazing too! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 13Kings CanyonWe travel to Kings Canyon this morning. Climb to the rim of the mighty canyon and enjoy the spectacular views, or you may like to take a more leisurely walk and explore the canyon floor. This afternoon, relax at the resort before dinner at the hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort
    Day 14Alice SpringsToday we're off to Alice Springs where a sightseeing tour includes highlights of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Telegraph Station and School of the Air. Later, our day ends with panoramic views from Anzac Hill.(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Alice Springs Resort
    Day 15Alice SpringsThis morning after breakfast we will visit Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges, with its lovely river red gum scenery. From here we continue our drive to the Alice Springs Desert Park where we view Australian native wildlife. This afternoon is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 16Tennant CreekWe travel north across the Tropic of Capricorn and see the Devils Marbles, enormous round boulders rising from the plain. Then we continue on to the gold mining town of Tennant Creek for a guided mine tour followed by a barbecue dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn
    Day 17KatherineToday we visit historic Daly Waters, before entering the 'Never Never' country of the Northern Territory. Next, we stop at the beautiful Mataranka Thermal Springs with time for a swim. Finally, a late afternoon arrival at Katherine. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Paraway Motel
    Day 18KakaduOur day begins with an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge. Then from here we continue our journey deep into Kakadu National Park where we join the famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise. We stay in the heart of Kakadu National Park for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
    Day 19DarwinThis morning we visit the Ubirr rock art site. Here there's a chance to take an optional scenic flight over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Next we stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre, before traveling via the Marrakai Plains and Adelaide River to Darwin. (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade
    Day 20DarwinToday we travel to Litchfield National Park where we see beautiful Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and the Termite Mounds. In the evening, why not join your fellow traveling companions on an optional dinner arranged by your Tour Director? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 21CairnsAfter breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our early morning flight to Cairns where we spend the next three nights. On arrival we are transferred to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)Hotel: Cairns International
    Day 22CairnsThis morning we board the Great Adventures high speed catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft, plus enjoy a tropical buffet lunch. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
    Day 23CairnsEnjoy a full day at leisure in this tropical city. Why not join an optional excursion on the Kuranda train, returning on a magical journey above the rainforest on the Skyrail Cableway? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 24Return USAAfter breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    July 09, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    July 30, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    August 27, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    September 17, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    September 24, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    October 08, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    October 29, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    November 26, 2008Land Price$6,050.00 (USD)Quote
    December 24, 2008Land Price$5,825.00 (USD)Quote
    January 07, 2009Land Price$5,825.00 (USD)Quote
    February 04, 2009Land Price$5,825.00 (USD)Quote
    March 04, 2009Land Price$5,825.00 (USD)Quote
    Disclaimer
    * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    		   
     
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