Australia escorted 24-day tour to Ayers Rock,cooper pedy, darwin,Sydney Cairns,adelaide and more

24-DAY GREAT AUSTRALIA EXPLORER TOUR

Visits: Sydney, Adelaide, Cooper Pedy, Ayers Rock, Darwin, Kakadu, Cairns

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australia escorted 24-day explorer tour

INCLUDED FEATURES:

• 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.

• Cooper 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 the base.

• Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Walk into mysterious Walpa Gorge.

• Climb the Kings 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.

• KatherineGorge cruise.

• Spend time in Kakadu National Park and enjoy a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.

• Tour beautiful Litchfield National Park.

• Spend three relaxing nights in the tropical city of Cairns

• Great Barrier Reef Full day cruise including lunch.

• 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

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY;

Day 1 and 2 - Depart USA
We fly over the international date line on our way to Sydney, in Australia.

Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (3 nights)
On arrival at Sydney Airport we are transferred to our hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure.

Days 4 and 5 - Sydney sightseeing and at leisure
Morning sightseeing features views of the Royal Botanical 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? (B)

Day 6 - Sydney - Griffith
Today 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. (B, D)

Day 7 - Griffith - Adelaide
This 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. (B, D)

Day 8 - Adelaide - Flinders Ranges
After 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. (B, D)

Day 9 - Flinders Ranges - Port Augusta
After 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 Ourback Interpretive Centre. (B, D)

Day 10 - Port Augusta - Coober Pedy
Today 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. (B, D)

Day 11 - Coober Pedy - Ayers Rock (2 nights)
This 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 over Uluru (Ayers Rock). (B)

Day 12 - Ayers Rock - The Olgas
Rise 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 storis of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Later we visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) ans walk through Walpa Gorge. After an amazing sunset with sparkling wine, we enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner and time for stargazing too! (B, D)

Day 13 - Ayers Rock - Kings Canyon
We 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. (B, D)

Day 14 - Kings Canyon - Alice Springs (2 nights) - Town Tour
Today 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)

Day 15 - Aboriginal Culture - Desert Park
This morning after breakfast, we will meet a local Aboriginal guide and learn how to find 'bush tucker' and throw a boomerang. Later, visit Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges. From here we continue our drive to the Alice Springs Desert Park where we view Australian native wildlife. (B)

Day 16 - Alice Springs - Tennant Creek
We 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. (B, D)

Day 17 - Mataranka Thermal Springs - Katherine
Today we visit historic Daly Waters, before entering the 'Never Never' country of the Northern Territory. Next, we stop at Mataranka Thermal Springs with time for a swim. Finally, a later afternoon arrival at Katherine. (B, D)

Day 18 - Katherine Gorge Cruise - Kakadu
Our 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. (B, D)

Day 19 - Kakadu - Darwin (2 nights)
This 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 travelling via the Marrakai Plains and Adelaide River to Darwin. (B).

Day 20 - Litchfield National Park.
Today 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 compainions on an optional dinner arranged by your Tour Director? (B, D)

Day 21 - Darwin - Cairns (3 nights)
After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our early morning flight to Cairns. On arrival we are transferred to our hotel, where we spend the next three nights. (B)

Day 22 - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
This morning we board the Great Adventures hight speed catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See a myriad of corals and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi-submersible craft, plus enjoy a tropical buffet lunch. (B, D)

Day 23 - Cairns at leisure
Enjoy 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? (B)

Day 24 - Cairns - USA.
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home (B)

PRICES: From $7825.00 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement fees apply. Taxes extra

DEPARTURES 2008: June 18; July 09, 30; Aug 27; Sept 24; Oct 08, 29; Nov 26; Dec 24; Jan 2009: Jan 07; Mar 04

HOTELS: 4-star hotels (where available)

SYDNEY - Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour
GRIFFITH - Griffith Motor Inn
ADELAIDE - Stamford Plaza
WILPENA POUND - Wilpena Pound Resort
PORT AUGUSTA - Majestic Oasis Apartments
COOBER PEDY - Desert Cave Hotel - underground hotel
AYERS ROCK - Desert Gardens Hotel
KINGS CANYON - Kings Canyon Resort
ALICE SPRINGS - Alice Springs Resort
TENNANT CREEK - Eldordo Motor Inn
KATHERINE - Paraway Motel
KAKADU - Gagudji Crocodile Holiday Inn
DARWIN - Saville Park Suites
CAIRNS - Hilton Hotel