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18 Day Melbourne to Darwin Safari Tour - Melbourne to Darwin Tour
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The 18 Day Melbourne to Darwin Safari Tour tour has plently of adventure and it is a perfect backpacker tour departing from Melbourne in Victoria. This tour enables you to experience some of Victoria, Australia and just some of the wonderful features which our country has to offer.
An an option, you can also choose to join another tour to participate in, when this tour finishes in Darwin. You are then offered additional discounted tours which not only expands your backpacking adventure in Australia, but also saves you more money to explore more.
| Tour Code: | ATMAPBTAN |
| Tour Package Cost : | View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 Adult AU$2195 Child AU$1755 Local Payment: AU$25 Uluru Park Entry Fee + AU$12.50 Twin Falls Boat transfer (seasonal) Upgrade Accommodation: 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 7 nights Motel (incl Opal Inn, Coober Pedy) Double/Twin share per person AU$465 Triple share per person AU$295 Single AU$1110 7 nights Motel (incl Desert Cave, Coober Pedy) Double/Twin share per person AU$525 Triple share per person AU$345 Single AU$1230 Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Melbourne Departs Melbourne, 3 central locations 6.30am 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 Tue Thu Sat |
| Tour Finishes: | Darwin Once you have arrived in Darwin, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Darwin. |
| Max People: | 16/24 persons on this tour. |
| What to Bring: | Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15) 15kg luggage limit |
| Vehicles Used:: | 4WD Mitsubishi or Isuzu - 16, 17 or 20 seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle. Toyota Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned vehicle. |
| Hikes Involved:: | Hikes up to 6-8kms per day |
| Tour Accommodation: | Permanent Campsites - have permanently erected tents, permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. Hostel Accommodation - Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities. Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Darwin. |
| What's Included: | Experienced guides, all meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, camping fees & equipment, Opal Mine tour, hostel dorm accommodation where stated. |
| Meals Included: | All meals included in this tour are indicated at the end of each day B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |
| Places of Interest: | During this tour, you will visit the following areas: Grampians National Park, MacKenzie Falls, Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell, Bells Beach, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound,Arkaroola William Creek, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta, Alice Springs, Katherine Gorge, Darwin, Mary River, Kakadu National Park |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Darwin to Melbourne. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour 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 Bell's 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)Tour Day 2 - Princetown to Grampians NP
Climb down the Gibson Steps to the beach to get a different angle of the Twelve Apostles. Next we head on to check out Loch Ard Gorge and the western end of the Great Ocean Road including London Bridge, the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. You may spot a whale or two (seasonal) at Warrnambool, where we have a stop. From here we travel through country Victoria, arriving at the magnificent Grampians National Park to the challenge of a hike to the top of the Pinnacle. The day is topped off by a walk to The Balconies and Reeds Lookout, before we get to our overnight Grampians accommodation. (BD)Tour Day 3 - Halls Gap to Adelaide
Get your legs working this morning with hikes at Hollow Mountain and the amazing MacKenzie Falls, where you’ll experience the breathtaking views stretching over the north of the Grampians. Leaving this magical place, we travel west, stopping for lunch at Horsham (own expense) before continuing through the agricultural region of Victoria and in to South Australia. Bordertown is home of the rare White Western Grey Kangaroos. Crossing the mighty Murray River, king of Australia’s rivers, we wind our way through the picture-pretty Adelaide Hills before arriving into Adelaide city. Overnight accommodation included. (B)Tour Day 4 - Adelaide
A FREE day to explore the sights of Adelaide. Overnight dorm included. (Meals at own expense)Tour Day 5 - Adelaide to Parachilna
Leaving Adelaide we travel through Clare Valley then continue on to Kanyaka Homestead the Flinders Ranges. We stop and view rock art at Yourambulla Caves before heading for our overnight dorm accommodation at Parachilna. (LD)Tour Day 6 - Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound
If the weather’s good, we’ll take the scenic route through the stunning Parachilna Gorge on our way to Wilpena Pound, the jewel of the Flinders Ranges. Grab your hiking boots for a guided climb of Mt Ohlssen-Bagge: you’ll be rewarded for your efforts with sweeping views over the ranges, the desert and Lake Torrens. We reach Rawnsley Park, a sheep station set against the spectacular range of Wilpena Pound and spend the night here in bunkhouse accommodation. (BLD)Tour 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)Tour Day 8 - Coober Pedy to Uluru
Drive through rugged desert country to Yulara for the sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) then view the stars in our overnight permanent camp at Yulara. (BLD)Tour Day 9 - Uluru to Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon
Wake up early to experience sunrise at Uluru - it’s worth the early start! Go for a walk around the base or climb to the top if you choose (although the traditional Anangu owners prefer it if you don’t), before we take a guided interpretive walk at Mala. After visiting Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) we head to Kings Canyon, where we camp for the night. (BLD)Tour Day 10 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
There’s lots to explore at Kings Canyon, including the Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden, and the sheer outcrops of the North and South Walls. After a bite to eat, we make our way through the harsh desert landscape to Alice Springs. Overnight accommodation included. (BL)Tour Day 11 - Alice Springs
Enjoy a FREE DAY to explore Alice Springs. Overnight dorm included. (No meals)Tour Day 12 - Alice Springs
Enjoy a FREE DAY to explore Alice Springs. Overnight dorm included. (No meals)Tour Day 13 - Alice Springs to Banka Banka
We pass the Tropic of Capricorn before stopping at Ti Tree for the chance to buy original works of art by Indigenous artists. Learn about the early struggles of bush telecommunications at Barrow Creek’s historic Telegraph Station - it’ll make your mobile phone seem like the space age! Precariously balanced on their rocky perch are the Devils Marbles, a site sacred to its traditional owners. Last stop for today is our camp at Banka Banka Cattle Station and if the weather’s good, you can take a dip in the pretty waterhole. (LD)Tour Day 14 - Banka Banka to Katherine Gorge
No visit to the Top End would be complete without a visit to the famed Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback roadhouse and ‘watering hole’ for travellers from far and wide. The tiny town is also home to Australia’s first international airport (but you wouldn’t guess it!). Mataranka lies in the heart of the ‘never-never’, and you’ll feel a million miles from anywhere as you soak in the steamy thermal springs. As the day draws to a close, we reach our overnight camp at stunning Katherine Gorge. (BLD)Tour Day 15 - Katherine Gorge to Darwin
The gorge is all yours this morning, with a half day to spend canoeing or cruising (at own expense) the spectacular waters. Want to see more Jump aboard a helicopter flight (at own expense) which will take you high above the vast gorge system. We’ll head to Darwin after a bite to eat, with stops at idyllic Edith Falls and the ‘croc-filled’ Adelaide River (both a town and a river). Overnight accommodation in Darwin is included. (BL)Tour Day 16 - Darwin to Mary River
A refreshing start to your day: the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, followed by the spectacular Mary River Wetlands. Birds aren’t the only wildlife abundant around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is where we’ll stay tonight. (LD)Tour Day 17 - Mary River to Kakadu NP
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our first stop this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it’s on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within Kakadu National Park. (BLD)Tour Day 18 - Kakadu National Park to Darwin
Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim Falls! Once we get there, we’ll hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the afternoon. (BL)Travel Insurance in Australia:
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