TOUR OVERVIEW

Journey from Sydney to Canberra, and Melbourne to Adelaide. Take in the wonders of Ayers Rock & Kings Canyon. Experience the timeless land at Kakadu, Litchfield National Park & Katherine Gorge. Travel through the open Savanna lands before relaxing at Mission Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. Sail a yacht in the Whitsundays and learn to surf in Surfer's Paradise. Maybe you will get back to Sydney fully relaxed.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Services of a professional tour leader.
• All transportation by private adventure vehicle
• 24 nights camping | 3 nights bush camping | 14 nights budget lodging. (All camping equipment included except sleeping bag).
• Visit Canberra & Adelaide
• Two nights in Melbourne & Alice Springs
• Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles
• Winery stops and wine tasting
• Hiking at Mt Remarkable National Park
• Opal mine tour and gem cutting demonstration
• Sleep underground in a dugout motel in Coober Pedy
• Entry fees and hiking at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
• Explore Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
• Kings Canyon hike
• Working camel ranch visit
• Remote bush camp experience
• Hiking at the Devil's Marbles
• Manyallaluk - Full day Aboriginal Cultural experience
• Hiking at Litchfield National Park
• Mataranka Hot Springs
• Full day Cruise to Outer Barrier Reef (snorkelling included)
• Rainforest hiking
• Two nights at our Cattle Station including all meals, horse riding and motor bike riding
• Two day 4WD tour of Moreton Island includes sand boarding and transfers
• Byron Bay & lighthouse
• PLUS HEAPS MORE WE HAVEN'T MENTIONED

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (Paid Locally)

• Ayers Rock Flight AU$80-$180
• Camel Riding AU$40
• Quad Bike Tour AU$85
• Hot Air Ballooning AU$250
• Harley Davidson Ride AU$50
• Yellow Water Billabong Cruise AU$70
• Katherine Gorge Cruise AU$60
• Abseiling AU$45
• Surfing Lessons AU$60
• Scuba Diving AU$70
• Whitewater Rafting AU$170
• Tandem Skydiving AU$300
• Sea Kayaking AU$125
• Mountain Biking AU$80
• Koala Sanctuary AU$20
• Dunk Island Cruise AU$50
• Whitsunday Sailing AU$150
• Horse Riding AU$70
• Fishing trip AU$120
• Bungy Jump AU$125
• Didgeridoo Making AU$250
• Neighbours tour $45
• River Kayaking AU$85-100

FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as road conditions, weather, local restrictions and group input may vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your tour leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

• Days: 1 Sydney & Merimbula

Say a fond farewell to Sydney on our first day takes as we head to Kiama, Ulladulla, Moruya & Merimbula; the strange sounding names pale into the clear blue haze as we journey south exploring miles of near deserted pristine beaches on our way to Melbourne.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Days: 2-3 Melbourne

Melbourne is the cosmopolitan capital of Australia. You'll have plenty of time to appreciate this attractive city where you can sample a diverse range of international cuisine, catch a "Neighbours Tour" or go to a traditional Aussie rules football game.
Accommodation: Budget lodging included

• Days: 4-6 Great Ocean Road & Grampians National Park

Leaving Melbourne, we head west on the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic stretches of coastal road in the world. We may find some Koalas in the wild, hike in a temperate rainforest and explore the rugged coastline. Visit the famous Twelve Apostles and maybe catch a helicopter flight for a bird's eye view of the surrounding area. Take in a winery tour on our way to the majestic Grampians National Park. Here we will hike the ancient volcanic trails, photograph the lakes, waterfalls, gorges and kangaroos. Come and swap stories around the evening campfire as we plan the following days of our journey.
Accommodation:
Great Ocena Road: 1 night budget lodging included
Grampians: 2 nights camping included

• Days: 7-9 Adelaide, Mt Remarkable & Coober Pedy

After stopping in South Australia's capital, Adelaide, we'll go hiking in Mt Remarkable National Park, spotting wild kangaroos and emus at a fantastic lookout over the surrounding gulf country before heading back to our semi bush camp. Marvel at the changing scenery on the Stuart Highway as we head into the true outback interior and Coober Pedy. Take an opal mine tour - a great opportunity to purchase opals from the miners themselves. Tonight we will sleep underground in a dugout motel after a night out with the locals.
Accommodation:
Adelaide & Coober Pedy: Budget lodging included
Mt Remarkable: Camping included.

• Days: 10-11 Ayers Rock/Uluru

You will really appreciate how big and flat this country is as we cross the border into the Northern Territory and head towards Uluru (Ayers Rock). Our first view of the mighty monolith will be at sunset, so you can witness the changing shades of red of this awe inspiring natural splendour. The following day we will hike around the base of Uluru, learning some of the aboriginal legends that abound in this World Heritage Area. We'll also visit the excellent cultural centre before heading to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a series of large dome shaped rocks.
Accommodation: Camping included

• Days: 12-14 Kings Canyon & Alice Springs

The third natural wonder in this area is King's Canyon. We'll hike the challenging Rim Trail, seeing the Garden of Eden, a chasm filled with palm trees and take in some stunning views across the Canyon. We'll head to Alice Springs via Kings Creek Station where there is an opportunity for you to take a quad bike or camel ride. We have a free day to take time out in Alice Springs. "The Alice" is home to some of the world's best hot air ballooning, complete with a champagne breakfast. Consider taking an optional day trip through the Western MacDonnell Ranges where you can see Simpson's Gap, the Ochre Pits or even hike around Ormiston Gorg; visit the Desert Park, go shopping or just hang out at the pool. There's the chance to hit the town in the evening for a meal out and maybe one of the local clubs or bars.
Accommodation: Camping included

• Days: 15-16 Devils Marbles & Manyallaluk

Heading North again, stopping at the Devil's Marbles for some great photos and a hike before arriving at our "bush camp" for the night. We'll then spend a night at Manyallaluk, an Aboriginal camp where you will learn more about this ancient culture. Learn how to throw a spear or even "make fire" using two sticks. Find out how the aboriginals existed for thousands of years in harmony with their surroundings. The aboriginals themselves teach these ancient skills. They will take us on a hike to learn more about "Bush Tucker". An excellent opportunity to purchase didgeridoos, paintings and woven baskets from the people who make them, and all the money stays in the community.
Accommodation: Camping & Bush Camp included