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Discover Australia - Land Only

Detailed Day Wise ItineraryDay 1 - Hello Australia• Arrive in Darwin - Northern Territory's capital, with its balmy nights, colourful characters and outdoor adventures. As well as markets, crocodiles and cruises, you'll find strong Aboriginal cultures here.• Once you arrive at the airport, get transferred to your hotel.• Spend the day relaxing and taking in the breath-taking sights this colourful city has to offer.• Overnight stay at the hotelDay 2 - Exploring Aurora Kakadu• Rise to a beautiful day and Savour a hearty breakfast.• A coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the departure point of your tour. Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, passing major river systems and wetland regions, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, the national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape varying from rocky escarpment that is home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to the floodplains that are abundant with wildlife. Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join in on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong Cruise. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, where you'll be lead on a walk to view the rock art galleries.• Stay overnight in the comfort of your hotel and get some rest to prepare for the next few days of relentless fun and excitement.Note : Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package.Day 3 - Explore Ubirr• Enjoy a delicious breakfast.• This morning head off to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for the view over the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide who will provide an insight into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With special permission from the local custodians, disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a short walk into Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre then in the late afternoon commence the return journey to Darwin.• Overnight stay at the Hotel.Note : Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package.Day 4 - Explore Litchfield National Park• Have a scrumptious breakfast and set out to discover Litchfield National Park.• Join your coach to commence a full day tour to Litchfield National Park. Litchfield National Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. Follow the Stuart Highway via the township of Batchelor to Litchfield National Park to visit the main falls. First stop is Florence Falls, where you will have the opportunity for a scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walk. Then travel to Tolmer Falls for views of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to the rock pool at Wangi Falls, where time is available for a swim (conditions permitting). Proceed back to Darwin.• Overnight stay at the hotelNote : Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package.Day 5 - Head to Alice Springs (Darwin - Alice Springs)• After a lip smacking breakfast, get ready to experience the next leg of your Australian Tour.• Check-out from your hotel and get transferred to the Airport for your flight to Alice Springs (Flight prices not included, available on request). Arrive Alice Springs, and Check-in at the hotel. This afternoon proceed for your half day tour to “A Town like Alice"". Tour the sights of 'The Alice' including The School of the Air. Learn how children who cannot access schools are educated by radio, we may have the opportunity to listen to and observe lessons in progress on air. Stop at the historic Telegraph Station, which marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs. Visit the Royal Flying Doctors Service, where you will see how medical aid reaches those who live in the remote 'outback'. We also make a stop at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, where you can see up close and maybe touch some of the lizards and snakes of Central Australia's semi-arid desert, such as the Perentie Lizard and the Thorny Devil. The tour concludes with a panoramic view of the township of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges fromthe top of Anzac Hill.• Overnight stay at the hotelNote : Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package.Day 6 - Tour the Macdonald Ranges• Have a hearty breakfast• Post breakfast; this morning join the full day West MacDonald ranges tour (a bit of walking in rough terrain is required during this tour). First stop is Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Take a walk along the stony watercourse, where spring-fed pool. Attract a great array of wildlife and birds. Return from your walk and enjoy morning tea. Next up is Ellery Creek Big Hole, a spectacular watercourse, which cuts through a gorge in the ranges. Visit the Ochre Pits to see the natural ochres in the cliff face that have provided a source of materials for indigenous people for thousands of years. At Ormiston Gorge, the rugged scenery is complemented by a near-permanent waterhole, which attracts a range of water birds and fish. Enjoy a Ploughman’s Lunch at Glen Helen Gorge. Final stop is Simpson Gap, one of the best known destinations in the ranges. Walk through the gap to the waterhole, keeping an eye out for the elusive black-footed rock wallabies hiding among the rocks.• Overnight stay at the hotel.Note : Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package.Day 7 - Head to Ayers Rock (Alice Springs - Ayers Rock)• After breakfast, check-out and head to Ayers Rock.• This early morning proceed to Ayers Rock Resort and enroute travel south through the MacDonnell and James Ranges. Visit a camel farm where there is time to take a short camel ride (own expense). Later you will have the opportunity to purchase a light lunch at Mount Ebenezer (own expense). Marvel at majestic Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort.• Arrive Ayers Rock Resort and check-in, later in the afternoon you can opt to set out for a half day Uluru Sunset Tour. Be overwhelmed by its incredible size, presence and inherent spirituality. Don’t forget to capture the many shades of colour of Uluru which come out with the evening sky Later proceed to Field of Lights Tour during the latter part of the day. In complete darkness you’ll be able to wander through the pathways that encompass the 50,000 hand-crafted frosted glass spheres of light in the desert.• Overnight stay at the ResortDay 8 - Tour to Kings Canyon and Watarraka National Park• Enjoy your breakfast• Today travel from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station along the way. Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvelous views of Watarraka National Park. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. The circuit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete and is rocky and steep in parts. It is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor. After lunch (own expense), return to Ayers Rock Resort.• Overnight stay at the hotelDay 9 - Head to Adelaide (Ayers Rock - Adelaide)• Have a filling breakfast and make your way to the airport to board your flight for Adelaide (Flight prices not included, available on request)• Today is the beginning of your ninth day trip to the charming Adelaide, and your enthusiasm is only going to make it better. Upon your arrival at the Adelaide Airport, get transferred to your hotel and Check-in. The rest of the day at leisure for you to explore the city on your own. Enjoy the various art and live music scenes in the city, and delightful pubs hidden away in narrow lanes. End the day with a palatable dinner before you retire to your hotel.• Overnight stay in AdelaideDay 10 - Exploring Adelaide• Begin your day with a delectable breakfast at your hotel before you head out to tour the beautiful city of Adelaide.• Start with the Victoria Square in the heart of the city, which houses some of the most prominent structures of the region. Walk past the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of South Australia and the famous church of St. Francis Xavier. Next, head to Cosmopolitan and find yourself surrounded with some of the best restaurants and bars in the city, an excellent way to experience the spirit of the city. Later during the day explore The Terraces – north, south, east and west that oh so wonderfully separate the city from the Parklands. The Parliament House, St. Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide Oval, and the city’s oldest church – Trinity Church are some of the other significant places that you will visit. The city tour will be incomplete without a visit to the famous Haigh’s Chocolates. Enjoy a factory tour on add on basis with a detailed introduction of chocolate manufacturing, which ends with a tasting session of some of the finest milk and dark chocolate there is.• The day ends in the comfort of your hotel room in Adelaide.Day 11 - Tour to Kangaroo Island• Wake to a gorgeous morning in Adelaide and indulge in a scrumptious breakfast at your hotel.• This day brings you optional tour to the Kangaroo Island. Right from Remarkable Rocks to playful fur seals, the sea link guides make sure you have an exceptional experience, making it the best 1 Day Kangaroo Island tour there is. Start with a guided walk on the beach with a National Parks Ranger and come face-to-face with a colony of rare and wild Australian Sea Lions. Proceed to Vivonne Bay Bistro and indulge in a mouth-watering two-course lunch before you head out to the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and get acquainted with koalas relaxing on trees. In the afternoon, visit the Flinders Chase National Park which is home to the native Australian animals like kangaroos and echidnas among others. The tour of the park is undoubtedly stunning and takes you through the craggy southern coastline for a walk on Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks which proves to be an excellent opportunity for photography enthusiasts. The tour ends with your returning to your hotel.• Overnight stay in Adelaide.Day 12 - Head to Perth (Adelaide - Perth)• After a lovely breakfast at the hotel, prepare for the next leg of your Australia tour• Check-out from your hotel and get picked up for transfer to Adelaide Airport for your flight to Perth (Flight prices not included, available on request)• Arrive Perth, transfer to hotel. Check-in at the hotel and relax today• Overnight stay at the hotel.Day 13 - Witness the Pinnacles

• Post breakfast; this morning join the full day Tour to view the Pinnacles, Koalas & Sand Boarding with picnic lunch. • Head north through the Swan Valley to Caversham Wildlife Park for a stop to view and photograph koalas and hand feed kangaroos. Stop at the Lobster Shack for lunch and an informative talk about the lobster industry. At Nambung National Park walk through the Pinnacles desert limestone pillars. Enjoy a thrilling experience of sand boarding and 4–wheel driving over the vast sand dunes of Lancelin.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 14 - Explore Perth

• Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. • You may opt and proceed for a tour of Margaret river, Cave Wine, Busselton, Cape Leeuwin with lunch. Travel down to the coastal town of Busselton to enjoy morning tea (own expense), and whilst here marvel at the Busselton Jetty, a two kilometre construction and the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere. Head to Margaret River and enjoy a gourmet platter lunch of local produce, with complimentary beer and cider tastings. Next head to Mammoth Cave for a guided tour of one of over 300 natural underground limestone caves in the district. Pass by stunning Boranup Forest, a visual highlight of the region before arriving at Augusta’s famous Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, situated at the most south westerly tip of Australia and where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. Heading back to Margaret River, visit a local winery to taste some wines from this iconic region. Make a brief stop in Margaret River township where free time is available to stroll the main street and explore the quaint shops. On the return journey to Perth, break at a café for a light dinner (own expense). Tour concludes at approximately 0:30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 15 - Departure

• Depart Fraser Island and return to River Heads village by ferry. • On arrival, collect your rental car and continue south down the Bruce Highway enjoying much of the same scenery as before. The eye catching views of National Parks, rolling hills, and Queensland Bushland areas before getting back to the bustling city of Brisbane. • On the last day of your trip, head to the airport for your onward flight. Return your rental car and go back with a bunch of wonderful memories from the trip.

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