ATA - 10 Day Melbourne to Alice Springs Melbourne, Australia From Adventure Tours Australia

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Tour Itinerary Please note: At time of booking, HostelWorld will take a deposit on your trip. Adventure Tours Australia will also debit your credit card for the balance of the trip price at time of booking - not when you join the tour. Adventure Tours Australia will also charge a credit card fee of up to 3% depending on your credit card type. $AU25 National Park Entry Fee and AU$15 Fuel Levy will also be debited at time of booking :: Tour Departs Melbourne 6.30am Apr, Sep-Mar: Tue, Thu, Sat May-Aug: Thu, Sat :: What to Bring Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15, money for some meals. 15kg luggage limit :: What's Included Experienced guides, meals and accommodation as indicated, accommodation transfers, entry to Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, camping fees & equipment, Opal Mine Tour. :: Highlights Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Grampians NP, Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Parachilna, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal Culture :: Itinerary Day 1 - Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to Princetown We begin our journey travelling through Geelong before stopping at Torquay (home of Quicksilver and Rip Curl) where you can pick yourself up a bargain, before making our way to the world famous BellÆs Beach. Here we commence our journey on the renowned Great Ocean Road, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia, calling into the seaside towns of Lorne & Apollo Bay exploring pristine beaches, gorges and the magnificent cool temperate rainforest of the Otway NP. We spend time at the awesome Otway Fly, (25 metre high elevated tree top walk) and explore Loch Ard Gorge before enjoying sunset at the Twelve Apostles. Tonight we stay in the coastal village of Princetown. (D) Day 2 - Princetown to Grampians NP We drive to the Twelve Apostles then take the Gibson Steps down to the beach for a different perspective of this amazing formation. Continuing along the western end of the Great Ocean Road we visit London Bridge, The Grotto, Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands before arriving at Warrnambool for a chance to view whales (seasonal). Travelling on through country Victoria, we arrive at the magnificent Grampians NP, where we accept the challenge of a hike to the “Pinnacle”. We finish the day with a walk to The Balconies & Reeds Lookout before arriving at our overnight accommodation in the ‘Heart of the Grampians’ at Halls Gap. (B,D) Day 3 - Grampians to Adelaide Today we spend the morning hiking to the bottom of MacKenzie Falls & Hollow Mountain for breathtaking views over the north of the Grampians before sadly leave this magical place. Travelling west, we break for lunch at Horsham then continue through the agricultural district of Victoria, into South Australia and Bordertown, home of the rare White Western Grey Kangaroos. We cross the mighty Murray River, then pass through the picturesque Adelaide Hills arriving into the city of Adelaide. (B) Day 4 - A Free day in Adelaide to Relax Dorm accommodation included. (Meals at own expense) Day 5 - Adelaide to Parachilna Leaving Adelaide we travel through Clare Valley then continue on to Kanyaka Homestead and the Flinders Ranges. We stop at Yourambulla Caves to look at the rock art before heading for our overnight dorm accommodation at Parachilna. (LD) Day 6 - Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound We drive through Parachilna Gorge before arriving at Wilpena Pound to climb Mt Ohlssen-Bagge for fantastic views over the ranges. After lunch, we travel to remote Rawnsley Park sheep station where we stay overnight in dorms. (BLD) Day 7 - Rawnsley Park to Coober Pedy We travel to Coober Pedy then take a town and opal mine tour, with a chance to go opal fossicking (time permitting). We stay in an underground bunkhouse in Coober Pedy. (NB: Upgrade to Hotel accommodation is available at own expense.) (BLD) Day 8 - Coober Pedy to Uluru We drive through rugged desert country to Yulara for sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) then view the stars from our overnight permanent camp at Yulara. (BLD) Day 9 - Uluru to Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Up early for the Uluru sunrise where you can enjoy a base walk or choose to climb Uluru, then take a guided interpretive walk at Mala. We visit Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and head to Kings Canyon for our overnight camp. (BLD) Day 10 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs Explore Kings Canyon including the breathtaking North and South Walls, then take a refreshing dip in the waterhole (summer only). After lunch we depart for Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way. (BL) Notes * Itinerary may vary according to seasonal conditions, * Traditional Owner and National Park requirements. * Max People 24 * AU$25 National park entry fee will also be debited at time of booking Tour Code MAPBN

ATA - 10 Day Melbourne to Alice Springs Melbourne, Australia

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Bells Beach, Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Grampians NP, Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Parachilna, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal Culture Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 10 Days Departs From: Melbourne Returns to: Alice Springs Full Itinerary PICKUP POINTS 1. Organised Pick Up from Your Accommodation in Melbourne Melbourne What To Bring Camera Towel Sleeping Bag Insect Repellant Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15) and money for some meals + park entry fee (Uluru $25) Included In Price Tour Guide Entry Fees Meals Hotel / Hostel Pickup Accommodation camping fees & equipment, Opal Mine Tour Accommodation Provided: - Hostel Category: Adventure tours Fitness Required Moderate

ATA - 10 Day Melbourne to Alice Springs Melbourne, Australia

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour ADVENTURE TOURS AUSTRALIA About Adventure Tours Australia: Winner of a number of awards including the 1998 Australian and Northern Territory Tourism Awards for 'Tour and Transport Operator - Major', we specialise in personalised small group tours. We will show you the absolute highlights of the area of Australia you have chosen to see. Our extensive range of tours cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer the idea of 'soft adventure'. We pride ourselves on offering tours with a strong ecological content and our comprehensive in-house training program for professional guides(incorporating training from National Parks and St Johns Ambulance first aid) ensures all guides possess vast knowledge of geology, botany and Aboriginal culture. This, along with our modern fleet of vehicles and premium camping equipment provides the highest quality and value in the budget touring market. FAQs For Adventure Tours Australia Ask us a question