Cape York and Outback Wilderness Adventures, Red Centre, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Western Australia
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INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Sightseeing, park and excursion fees 9 Transfers to and from the airport 9 Travel in a custom-designed 4WD 9 Small group – maximum 20 travellers 9 Services of a dedicated Driver-Guide SIGNATURE INVITATIONS 9 Enjoy a spectacular cruise as the sun goes down on the Gulf of Carpentaria 9 Work with real dinosaur fossils at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Exhibition in a specialised laboratory, handling 100-million-year-old bones SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS 9 Explore the beautiful tropical oasis of Cobbold Gorge in the Gulf Savannah 9 Enjoy a tour of the Hard Times Mine 9 Visit the John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery 9 See dinosaur footprints at Lark Quarry 9 Tour the fascinating QANTAS Founders Outback Museum 9 Learn about Australia's bush history at the Stockman's Hall of Fame 9 Enjoy a full day to explore the natural wonders of Carnarvon Gorge ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 Enjoy a night at the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel The Marina 9 Stay in the heart of Cobbold Gorge 9 Two nights in Longreach 9 Stay in a safari-style cabin at Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge FINEST DINING – INCLUDES ALL MEALS 9 Enjoy 12 Breakfasts (B), 11 Lunches (L) and 12 Dinners (D) QLD SA NT Flinders River Longreach Winton Mt Isa Karumba Cairns Brisbane Roma Emerald Toowoomba Cloncurry McKinlay Normanton Cobbold Gorge Georgetown Lark Quarry Bladensburg National Park 2 1 Sealed Road 4WD Track No. of nights stay G R E A T D I V I D I N G R A N G E Burke & Wills Roadhouse Savannah Way 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 Carnarvon Gorge Carnarvon National Park G u l f o f C a r p e n t a r i a Day 8. Lark Quarry, Winton, Longreach. Head to Lark Quarry to visit the Dinosaur Trackways exhibit. Continue to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs exhibition for a guided tour of this 1,800-hectare site, home to the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the country. As part of your exclusive experience with APT, you'll enjoy working with recently unearthed dinosaur fossils in a specialised laboratory. See 100-million-year-old bones and learn how professional tools are used. Continue to the town of Longreach. Two Night Stay: Longreach, Albert Park Motor Inn. BLD Day 9. Longreach. Visit the QANTAS Founders Outback Museum, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterwards, delve into Australia's bush history at Stockman's Hall of Fame. Later, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Thomson River, followed by a three-course drover's dinner and a theatre show. BLD Day 10. Longreach, Carnarvon Gorge. Travel to the spectacular oasis of Carnarvon Gorge via Emerald, where you will enjoy a guided tour. After a picnic lunch en route, arrive at Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge, hosting an array of wildlife. Retreat to your safari-style cabin for some relaxation time before dinner. Two Night Stay: Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 11. Carnarvon Gorge. Enjoy a full day to explore Carnarvon Gorge. Here, towering white sandstone cliffs form a spectacular steep-sided gorge. As Carnarvon Creek winds through the gorge, Carnarvon fan palms, ancient cycads, ferns, flowering shrubs and gum trees line the main gorge. Some of the finest Aboriginal rock imagery in Australia can be found here, including fascinating ochre stencils, rock engravings and freehand paintings. Later, enjoy sensational sunset drinks at Bandana Station. BLD Day 12. Carnarvon Gorge, Toowoomba. Make your way to Toowoomba, passing through Roma, Miles and Chinchilla. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers. Stay: Toowoomba, Comfort Inn Grammar View Hotel. BLD Day 13. Toowoomba, Brisbane. Transfer to Brisbane airport for your onward flight. B 41 OUTBACK QUEENSLAND Step back in time at the Stockman's Hall of Fame See the landscapes that inspired Waltzing Matilda 20 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L G R O U P S SAVE UP TO $1,000 PER COUPLE # BOOK BY 15 DECEMBER 2015 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person GOCQ13 – 13 DAY 4WD ADVENTURE 2016 Twin Share Solo Trav. 13 Day GOCQ13 May 8, 22ˆ. $6,795 $7,995 June 5, 19ˆ. $6,795 $7,995 July 3, 17ˆ, 31. $6,795 $7,995 Aug. 14ˆ. $6,795 $7,995 ˆItinerary operates in reverse (GOCQ13R). PLEASE NOTE: Weather events may cause disruptions to itinerary. APT highly recommends travel insurance. See pages 70-71 for terms & conditions. #See page 33 for SuperDeals details. Activity Level: Moderate – includes mainly easy walks and some more moderate.