After spending your first night in the beautiful capital city of Adelaide, it’s time to take a short flight over to Kangaroo Island for a genuine Australian wildlife treat. Experience an abundance of wildlife up close and in the wild like nowhere else in Australia. There are koalas in the trees above you and kangaroos or wallabies in the surrounding bush land. You can even walk amongst sea lions on a classic Australian white, sandy beach and observe a colony of over 20,000 fur seals! The unique natural wonders include the Remarkable Rocks – huge granite boulders carved by nature. Of course you’ll also get to sample some of the area’s finest produce along the way including the freshest seafood from the surrounding waters and fine regional wines.
On your return to Adelaide, you’ll have free time and a private tour to take in all of the city’s major attractions before boarding The Legendary Ghan in time for dinner on your way north to Alice Springs, the gateway to outback Central Australia. While the feature attraction here is undoubtedly the sunrise walk around the world famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), your time here will be filled with many more wonders including the spectacular Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta (Olgas), plus a host of cultural and artistic delights. As you continue your journey there’s time to explore Katherine and the sensational Katherine Gorge before going on to Darwin’s only 5-star beachside resort for your final night, where you can sit back, relax and think about all the unforgettable memories you’ve collected along the way.
Trip highlights and features
Gold Kangaroo Service fare from Adelaide to Darwin.
Superior accommodations.
Kangaroo Island small group tour including airport transfers, return flights, accommodations, meals, Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Parks.
Private Adelaide ½ day City tour.
3 day small group Red Centre Ecotour including Hermannsburg Historical Precinct, Kings Canyon, Uluru & Kata Tjuta.
Optional Katherine Gorge Cruise, Tour or Helicopter flight during stopover in Katherine (purchase on train at extra cost)
Itinerary
Tuesday - Starts in Adelaide
Wednesday - Adelaide, Kangaroo Island
Thursday - Kangaroo Island, Adelaide
Friday - Adelaide, join The Legendary Ghan
Saturday - Alice Springs, Hermannsberg, Kings Canyon
Sunday - Kings Canyon, Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Monday - Uluru, Alice Springs, reboard The Ghan
Tuesday - Katherine & Darwin
Wednesday - Darwin. Package concludes
Schedule and Fares
April 1st, 2006 to March 31st, 2007. Prices are per person.
Conditions: Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone. Packages available for bookings made April 1st, 2006 to March 31st, 2007. For travel from April 1st, 2006 to March 31st, 2007 and completed by March 31st, 2007. Fares valid to 31 March 2007. All prices are subject to change without notice. All fares are in Australian Dollars (AUD$). Airfares, taxes and insurance not included in above package price.
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