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12 Day "Territory in Depth" - Darwin
to Alice Springs
(Includes Kakadu + Uluru - Ayers Rock)
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The 12 day Darwin
to Alice Springs package has the best of what
the Top End and Red Centre has to offer.
It includes 3 Day
4WD Kakadu Litchfield Safari, 3 day Darwin to
Alice, 4 Day 4WD Red Centre Safari and free days
in Alice Springs and in Darwin (accommodation
included between tours). Unlike other tours, if
you are travelling alone you need to choose the
single accommodation pricing.
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| Tour
Name: |
12
Day "Territory in Depth"
Darwin to Alice Springs (Includes Kakadu + Uluru
- Ayers Rock) |
| Tour
Code: |
G-PB12DA |
| Departs: |
Darwin |
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Departure
Dates:
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Apr
-Jun: Wed Fri Sun
Jun -Oct: Wed Thu Fri Sun
Nov -Mar: Wed Fri Sun
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| Departure
Time: |
100%
Adventure Shop at 6.30am, Shop 2/ 52 Mitchell St,
Darwin, or hotel pick up times will be confirmed
at time of booking |
| Finishes: |
Alice
Springs |
| Finish
Time: |
Tours
finishes late afternoon of the 12th day - Alice
Springs accommodation on day 12 |
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| 1st
April 2012 - 31st March 2013 |
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Tour
Price (AUD) |
Adult |
Child |
Plus
Park Fees |
Total
Adult |
Total
Child |
| Apr
- May: Standard (7 nights twin-share camping,
4 nights budget ensuite accommodation) |
| Apr-May |
Twin-share |
$1930 |
$1544 |
$50.00 |
$1980 |
$1544 |
| Apr-May |
Triple |
$1890 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
$1940 |
N/A |
| Apr-May |
Single |
$2180 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
$2230 |
N/A |
| Jun
- Oct: Standard (7 nights twin-share camping,
4 nights budget ensuite accommodation) |
| Jun-Oct |
Twin-share |
$1930 |
$1544 |
$62.50 |
$1992.50 |
$1544 |
| Jun-Oct |
Triple |
$1890 |
N/A |
$62.50 |
$1952.50 |
N/A |
| Jun-Oct |
Single |
$2180 |
N/A |
$62.50 |
$2242.50 |
N/A |
| Nov
- Mar: Standard (7 nights twin-share camping,
4 nights budget ensuite accommodation) |
| Nov-Mar |
Twin-share |
$1930 |
$1544 |
$50.00 |
$1980 |
$$1544 |
| Nov-Mar |
Triple |
$1890 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
$1940 |
N/A |
| Nov-Mar |
Single |
$2180 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
$2230 |
N/A |
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Package includes Standard
(7 nights twin-share camping, 4 nights budget
ensuite accom)
N/S = This
tour is not available to children 12 years
and under.
N/A = This option is not available at a discounted
child rate |
Extras:
$25 Kakadu Park Fee
$25 Uluru Park Fee
$12.50 Boat Transfer Fee - Kakadu (seasonal) |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) based on per person |
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here now today and receive a 8% earlybird discount.
based on tour base component. Excludes optional
extras and park fees. |
| Min
Numbers: |
4 |
| Max
Numbers: |
16/24 |
| Tour
Vehicle: |
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4WD
Mitsubishi or Isuzu- 16, 17 or 20
seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle.
Our 4WDs
(16 - 20 seaters) have spacious cabs with
ample legroom and forward facing seats for
increased comfort and a better view for greater
appreciation of the scenery. |
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Toyota
Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats)
or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus
(max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned
vehicle.
We use
our coaches in locations where there are large
driving distances on sealed roads as the larger
vehicles provide greater comfort. In all other
circumstances, we focus on providing a small
group experience with an average maximum group
size of 16.
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| Suitability: |
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Maximum
Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable
level of fitness is required as there will
be some walking to view places of interest.
Suitable for soft adventures with a passion
for bushwalking and exploring. |
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| Staying: |
This
tour includes 7 nights camping and 4 nights'
budget ensuite motel accommodation.
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Permanent
Campsites - have permanently
erected tents (multi-share), permanent
cooking facilities and purpose-built fire
pits, screened eating areas, share showers
and toilets. |
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Motel
Accommodation -
4 nights
budget motel accommodation - budget ensuite
accom.
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| To
Bring: |
Tour
ticket, Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat
& sunscreen, water bottle, towel & toiletries,
torch, warm clothing in winter, insect repellent,
camera, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for
$20).
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Included: |
Experienced
tour guide, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers,
entry fee to Hermannsburg Cultural Precinct, permanent
campsites including twin share tents, 4 nights budget
motel accommodation, 7 nights camping fees & equipment
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Included: |
As
per itinerary |
| Places
Of Interest: |
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Places
Of Interest:
Outback Camel Farm, (If you start the tour
from Alice Springs only)
Uluru (Ayers Rock),
Kata Tjuta (the
Olgas) on a guided walk through the Valley of
the Winds
Aboriginal Culture
at the Cultural Centre at Uluru,
Kings Canyon and we check out the Amphitheatre,
Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden
and the sheer outcrops of the North and South
walls.
Mereenie Loop
Track (also called the Red Centre Way)
The
Red Centre Way
Pass the 140 million
year old meteorite crater, Gosse Bluff
Glen Helen,
Travel along the ancient track of the Finke River
to access the majestic scenery of Palm Valley
and Cycad Gorge, exploring what was once a prehistoric
inland sea
Western MacDonnell
Ranges,
Alice Springs
Barrow Creek Pub,
home of the telegraph station
Devils Marbles,
a site sacred to its traditional owners.
Visit to the famed
Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback roadhouse
and 'watering hole' for travellers from far and
wide.
Mataranka lies
in the heart of the 'never-never'
Mataranka Thermal
Springs,
Katherine Gorge,
half day to spend canoeing or cruising (at own
expense and seasonal) the spectacular waters,
Idyllic Edith
Falls
Darwin,
Litchfield National
Park, checking out the waterfalls of Litchfield
National Park
Mary River Wetlands,
Kakadu National
Park,
Private river
cruise - Wildlife/Crocodile Cruise,
Maguk (Barramundi
Gorge),
Ubirr Rock, ancient
Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr,
Jim Jim - we'll
hike to the base of the falls
Twin Falls - feel
the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful
falls from the National Park operated boat and
boardwalk experience(seasonal).
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Package includes 7 nights camping
and 4 nights budget ensuite accommodation. Prices change depending
on the style of accommodation chosen for the 4 nights of motel
budget ensuite accommodation. All nights camping are share
accommodation.
Day 1 - Darwin to Mary River
A refreshing start to your day checking out the waterfalls
of Litchfield National Park. Travel west into Woolna
Country and receive a Cul Cul or unique 'Welcome to Country'
by the traditional owners of the land the Limilngan - Wulna
people. Experience the local Aboriginal Culture, cooking your
own bush tucker, playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving and
spear throwing. To finish the day we head to the spectacular
Mary River Wetlands, where birds aren't the only wildlife
abundant around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles
on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite in the Mary
River Region is where we'll stay tonight. (LD)
Day 2 - Mary River to Kakadu
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our first stop
this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous
views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it's on to Maguk (Barramundi
Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the
plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within
Kakadu NP. (BLD)
Day 3 - Kakadu to Darwin
Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim
Falls! Once we get there, we'll hike to the base of the falls
before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the
stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated
boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will
continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the
afternoon. Overnight motel accommodation included. (BL)
Day 4 - Darwin
Enjoy a FREE day to relax and explore Darwin. Overnight motel
accommodation included. (Meals at own expense)
Day 5 - Darwin to Katherine
Gorge
Leaving Darwin, we stop for a break at Adelaide River on the
way to Katherine. We spend the afternoon at the majestic Katherine
Gorge (Nitmiluk), which is part of the Nitmiluk National Park.
Experience the striking beauty while canoeing or cruising
(at own expense & seasonal) through the gorge itself. Want
to see more? Jump onboard a helicopter flight (at own expense)
which will take you high above the vast gorge system. Tonight
we stay at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge. (LD)
Day 6 - Katherine Gorge
to Tennant Creek
Not far to the south is Mataranka, where you can revive in
a sparkling thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical forest.
Next stop is the iconic Daly Waters outback hotel, the Territory's
oldest pub. Nearby lies Australia's first international airport,
but you wont get a flight back home from here these days!
After lunch, we continue south to Tennant Creek where we camp
overnight at our private campsite. (BLD)
Day 7 - Tennant Creek to
Alice Springs
This morning we check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles,
which balance precariously on their rocky perch. From here
we stop in at Barrow Creek Pub, home to the historic Telegraph
Station - catch a glimpse of what outback telecommunication
used to be like! We cross over the Tropic of Capricorn, before
arriving early evening into Alice Springs (BL). Overnight
Motel accommodation included.
Day 8 - Alice Springs
Enjoy a FREE day to relax and explore Alice Springs. Overnight
motel accommodation included. (Meals at own expense)
Day 9 - Alice Springs to
Kata Tjuta & Uluru
Welcome to the Outback! Our first stop is the Outback Camel
Farm where you can see the world from the top of a camel if
you choose to take a ride (at own expense). Next it's to Uluru,
in the heart of the Red Centre. After lunch, we explore fascinating
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) on a guided interpretive walk through
the Valley of the Winds. We make it back to camp in time for
an enthralling desert sunset over Uluru. After dinner, curl
up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) and watch the stars come
out to play in the darkening sky. (LD)
Day 10 - Uluru to Kings
Canyon
Sunrise over Uluru is magical! It's an early start to catch
it. While the morning's fresh (and your legs are too!) enjoy
an un unguided walk around the base of Uluru. Gain a further
insight into the land, its stories and the people who inhabit
it at the Cultural Centre, where you'll also have the opportunity
to invest in original arts and crafts by Indigenous artists.
We'll have some lunch before heading over to Kings Canyon
where we camp for the night. (BLD)
Day 11 - Kings Canyon to
Glen Helen
There's a lot to explore at Kings Canyon and we check out
the Amphitheatre, Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of
Eden and the sheer outcrops of the North and South walls.
After lunch, we travel along the well-known Mereenie Loop
Track (also called the Red Centre Way). We pass the 140 million
year old meteorite crater, Gosse Bluff as we travel towards
Glen Helen where we camp tonight nestled in the western end
of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (BLD)
Day 12 - Glen Helen to
Alice Springs
Discover the spectacular geological features of Ormiston Gorge,
before we jump back into the vehicle for some 4WD action through
the ancient track of the Finke River. Today we have a chance
to explore Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge, which was once a prehistoric
inland sea. Keep your eyes out for the Livistonia Mariae,
a tropical palm and one of the rarest trees in the world.
The spectacular Western MacDonnell Ranges will continue to
impress you all the way back to Alice Springs. (BL)
Note:
Package is made up of two individual tours; therefore you
may travel with a different guide and passengers during each
section. Dorm not included on last night.
Tropical
Summer Program applies December to May NTK3
for details.
Tropical
Summer Suggested Itinerary (Approx. DEC-MAY)
Darwin to Mary River
Litchfield National Park
Cultural Experience
Crocodile Cruise
Overnight Camp Point Stuart
Mary River to Kakadu
Mamukala Wetlands (seasonal)
Ubirr or Nourlangie Rock (seasonal)
Bowali Visitor Centre
Walk to Gubara Springs
Overnight camp Kakadu
Kakadu to Darwin
Cathedral Termite Mounds
Boulder Creek Falls
Hike to Motor Car Falls
Return to Darwin
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Note:
Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for
any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes,
Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Please see
terms and conditions of travel for full details.
The Top End follows a Tropical Itinerary approx. Dec-May,
Kakadu itineraries vary according to seasonal open and closures
of falls, which cannot be predetermined.
Package includes 7 nights twin share
camping and 4 nights budget ensuite accommodation. Single
accommodation is provided for motel only, while camping single
travellers will share with another passenger of the same sex.
National Park fees of AUD$62.50 are payable on the morning
of departure (includes $25 entry into Kakadu NP, $25 entry
to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park and $12.50 Twin Falls
boat transfer - seasonal).
Safaris must be
reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure by phone direct with
the tour operator - (Details on your E-Ticket).
Standard (7 nights camping, 4 nights dorm with share facilities)
- when starting this tour from Alice Springs.
A STRICT luggage limit of 15KG
applies Alice Springs to Darwin and 10KG on Kakadu Safaris.
Optional $20 Sleeping Bag Hire if required.
Children
under 16yrs exempted from park fee.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
CHILD
POLICY*/ AGE RESTRICTIONS: Season 2012-2013
Note: Children 7 years
and under are not recommended to travel on any tour. Individual
requests may be considered on a case by case basis by ATAG
Pty Ltd.
Note: Children aged
8-12 years receive a discount on some tours,
Note:
Children 13 years or older pay full adult fare;
Note:
Children 12 years and under:
Are not permitted to travel on Kimberley Safaris and Kakadu
Unleashed (N/P = not permitted); P
Are not recommended to travel on the 2 Day Red Centre Highlights,
2 day 4WD Kakadu Safari or Western Australian touring other
than the Pinnacles Day Tour. (N/S=not suitable).
Requests however, may be considered on a case by case basis.
Note:
Children
under 14 years are not permitted to travel on day tours ex
Melbourne (N/P);
Note:
Children under 18 years of age are not permitted to travel
unless accompanied by an adult excluding ADL<>MEL<>SYD<>CNS,
where under 18's are not permitted to travel with or without
an accompanying adult.
Note:
Our touring partner Topdeck recommends the above tours are
suitable for passengers between the age of 18 - 39 years old.
Requests however, may be considered on a case by case basis.
Child prices for accommodated tours are based on one child
sharing an ensuite room with two adults. If one child travels
with one adult the adult rate for accommodation applies and
will be provided upon request;
Requests for child travel and pricing should be directed toinfo@australia4tours.com
Note:
The policies for children travelling on code-share tours may
vary from the above and are available on request.
Note:
Depending on age, children on tour may be required to be seated
in booster seats or other child safety accredited seating.
At all times, ATAG Pty Ltd reserves the right to not accept
children on tours due to safety concerns.
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