The Great Australian Explorer
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The Great Australian Explorer Whats Included
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Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 24 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 & 2 | Depart USA | Depart USA : We fly over the international date line on our way to Sydney, Australia. |
| Day 3 | Sydney | Arrive Sydney (3 nights) : On 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 & 5 | Sydney | Sydney sightseeing & at leisure : Morning 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 6 | Griffith | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Griffith Motor Inn |
| Day 7 | Adelaide | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Stamford Plaza |
| Day 8 | Flinders Ranges | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort |
| Day 9 | Port Augusta | 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 Outback Interpretive Centre. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments |
| Day 10 | Coober Pedy | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel |
| Day 11 | Ayers Rock | 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 at Uluru (Ayers Rock). (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel |
| Day 12 | Ayers Rock | 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 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 13 | Kings Canyon | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort |
| Day 14 | Alice Springs | 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) Hotel: Alice Springs Resort |
| Day 15 | Alice Springs | Alice Springs Desert Park : This 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 16 | Alice Springs | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn |
| Day 17 | Katherine | Mataranka Thermal Springs - Katherine : Today 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 18 | Kakadu | 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn |
| Day 19 | Darwin | 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 traveling via the Marrakai Plains and Adelaide River to Darwin. (Buffet Breakfast) Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade |
| Day 20 | Darwin | 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 companions on an optional dinner arranged by your Tour Director? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 21 | Cairns | Darwin - Cairns (3 nights) : After 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 22 | Cairns | Great Barrier Reef Cruise : This 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 23 | Cairns | 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? (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 24 | USA | Cairns - USA. : After breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** Air price is based on departures from Los Angeles. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available.
**** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
***** Land Only Passengers In order to purchase Land Only the following air sectors are required: Darwin-Cairns.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
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