Central to South Explorer with Kangaroo Island

Trip Type: Remote Journey
Australia | 13 Days
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NZD 11,940.00 /Person

Uncover some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders, from the striking grandeur of Uluru to the vast salt flats of Lake Eyre. You’ll also...

Central to South Explorer with Kangaroo Island

Uncover some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders, from the striking grandeur of Uluru to the vast salt flats of Lake Eyre. You’ll also traverse the remote Oodnadatta Track and explore the incredible Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

Travel to Kangaroo Island, home to an array of incredible native wildlife and pristine beaches. Pause at Pennington Bay and take in the views before visiting the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery. Learn about how the eucalyptus oil is manufactured on a guided tour and enjoy lunch. Continue to Raptor Domain and take in a birds of prey show then visit Clifford's Honey Farm for a guided tour. See how honey is extracted and sample some of the delicious tastings on offer.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Kingscote, Ozone Hotel

Meals Included
Lunch,Dinner

Explore more of Kangaroo Island today, starting with your wildlife encounter at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, where you'll set out on a koala walk through shady eucalyptus trees. Continue a visit to Seal Bay. Here, join a local expert and learn about the Australian sea lion as you journey along a boardwalk into the heart of their colony. After lunch, visit Flinders Chase National Park, located on the western end of the island. This rugged wilderness area is home to stunning coastal scenery including the iconic Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

This morning travel to Adelaide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed dinner, the perfect opportunity for you to mingle with your fellow travellers.

Accommodation
The Playford Hotel

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Leave Adelaide today and journey through the wine-growing district of the Clare Valley. Enjoy lunch at the Watervale Hotel, showcasing the locally grown produce and wines of the region. Continue to Wilpena Pound National Park. Set amongst river red gums and native pines, Wilpena Pound Resort is the perfect base for exploring Wilpena Pound National Park.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Wilpena Pound Resort

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

This morning is yours to explore at leisure. Perhaps take a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound to gain a true appreciation of this natural wonder (additional expense). After lunch, embark on a guided walk to explore the incredible natural surrounds of Wilpena Pound. This evening, enjoy dinner back at your resort.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Explore Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, a cultural, historical and geological wonder renowned for its spectacular 800-million-year-old landscapes. Follow in the footsteps of Douglas Mawson as you spend the morning in the geological site of Brachina Gorge. Keep an eye out for the endangered yellow-footed rock-wallaby as you explore the quartzite-ridged gorge, which was once used as a thoroughfare where bullock teams pulled their loads. Arrive later at Arkaroola in the heart of the Gammon Ranges National Park.

Accommodation
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Set out on a 4WD tour to discover the rugged natural beauty of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Continue to Marree and check in to your hotel.

Accommodation
Marree Hotel

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Fly from Marree to Birdsville, where you will enjoy lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before setting out on a guided discovery of the town.

Accommodation
Birdsville Hotel

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Fly from Birdsville to Williams Creek, where you will board an included scenic flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre to gain a bird’s-eye view of this natural wonder. Keep an eye out for wildlife including the Lake Eyre dragon, as well as a variety of birdlife including corellas and wild emerald budgerigars. Soar over an incredible area where, prior to entering Lake Eyre, the Warburton Creek opens up to a plain that resembles a birdlife filled playground when the area has seen recent flooding. From here you will gain an appreciation of how it cuts an amazing track though the Simpson Desert all the way from Queensland. Afterwards, set of along the Oodnadatta Track and pass the Dingo Fence, a 5,614-kilometre fence built during the 1880s to keep dingoes and wild dogs out of lands where sheep and cattle grazed. Arrive in the outback town of Coober Pedy and check in to your hotel. To avoid the heat, much of the town has been built underground, including your unique hotel.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Today will be spent exploring Coober Pedy in greater depth. Most of the world’s opal comes from this tiny desert town, and you'll learn about how they are mined during a visit the Umoona Opal Mine. Explore the mine and get an insight into Indigenous and European settlement in the area. Return to your hotel for dinner this evening.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Travel to Uluru today and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Uluru, Sails in the Desert

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

At sunrise, embark on a base tour of Uluru, hearing stories from the Dreamtime while you explore this icon. Afterwards, visit the Cultural Centre and wander through the exhibitions on show to learn more about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment. This evening, enjoy a special Signature Experience.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

After breakfast, farewell your new-found friends and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals Included
Breakfast

  • Experiences in 12 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining - a total of 35 meals
  • The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
  • View the salt flats of the largest inland lake in Australia, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre
  • Board a scenic flight to Birdsville
  • Traverse the legendary outback Oodnadatta Track
  • Experience the incredible ‘Night at Field of Light’ at Uluru
  • Visit the iconic Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase National Park
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Price includes airport transfers and park fees

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Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 11,940.00
Room Type: DOUBLE
Adult Price: NZD 11,940.00

Price: NZD 11,940.00

Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 11,940.00
Room Type: DOUBLE
Adult Price: NZD 11,940.00
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APT
Reference Code:
GOSAK13R
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Australia | 13 Days