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 Take a magnificent scenic helicopter flight over the Lost City 9 Enjoy a spectacular cruise in Karumba, as the sun goes down over the exquisite Gulf of Carpentaria 9 Enjoy sunset drinks on the uninhabited Wheeler Island 9 Take a Hinchinbrook Island cruise, keeping watch for dolphins, dugongs, crocodiles and more SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS 9 Explore the wonders of Litchfield National Park 9 Discover the dramatic coast at Lorella Springs Wilderness Park 9 Visit Caranbirini Conservation Reserve that protects natural habitats 9 Enjoy a boat ride through the waterways of Cobbold Gorge 9 Travel aboard the Gulflander Train from 'nowhere to nowhere' ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 Stay at Cicada Lodge 9 Two nights at Adels Grove in the heart of beautiful Lawn Hill National Park 9 Stay overnight at the ideally located Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina in Cairns FINEST DINING – INCLUDES ALL MEALS 9 Enjoy 14 Breakfasts (B), 13 Lunches (L) and 14 Dinners (D) QLD NT Flinders River Cairns Croydon Gulflander Train Mataranka 1 Sealed Road 4WD Track Train Cruise Scenic Flight (Included) No. of nights stay Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil Site Leichhardt Falls Savannah Way Savannah Way Lawn Hill National Park Undara Atherton Tablelands Barkly Homestead Camooweal 1 Katherine River Cox River Limmen River Darwin Katherine Cape Crawford 2 Cobbold Gorge 1 1 1 1 Undara Volcanic National Park Litchfield National Park 2 1 G u l f o f C a r p e n t a r i a Limmen National Park Lorella Springs Karumba Normanton 47 OUTBACK QUEENSLAND known as Adels Grove, located adjacent to Lawn Hill National Park. Two Night Stay: Lawn Hill National Park, Adels Grove, in tented cabins. BLD Day 7. Lawn Hill National Park. Enjoy a full day to immerse yourself in the wonders of Lawn Hill National Park. Discover the breathtaking emerald waters and lush vegetation of the area. Marvel at the magnitude of Adels Grove Escaprpment, a sandstone area that is normally off-limits to the general public. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the region at your leisure. This evening, enjoy a tantalising dinner before retreating to your accommodation. BLD Day 8. Lawn Hill National Park, Karumba. Travel along the iconic Savannah Way towards Karumba. Stop at Leichhardt Falls and Camp 119, the most northerly camp of the Burke and Wills expedition. See the famous Purple Pub, Victorian era railway station and Normanton. Continue to Karumba and end your day with a sunset cruise. Relax with a cold drink and enjoy a selection of local produce as you watch a breathtaking sun setting over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Stay: Karumba Lodge Motel or End of the Road Motel. BLD Day 9. Karumba, Gulflander Train, Croydon, Cobbold Gorge. Ride the historic Gulflander Train from 'nowhere to nowhere'. Arrive in Croydon for a self-guided walking tour. After, travel to Cobbold Gorge, hidden away within a spectacularly rugged sandstone formation. The gorge is extremely narrow, closing to a mere two metres wide in places. This afternoon, enjoy a tour and boat cruise through the magnificent waterways. Stay: Cobbold Gorge Hotel. BLD Day 10. Cobbold Gorge, Undara. Journey to the 190,000 year-old Undara Lava Tubes, a series of underground tunnels formed during a volcanic eruption in the region. Enjoy lunch, then join a Savannah Guide for an informative tour of the tubes. Stay: Undara Lava Lodge. BLD Day 11. Atherton Tablelands, Cairns. Travel to Cairns via a stop at Ravenshoe, located 920 metres above sea level at the top of the Atherton Tablelands. Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina. BLD 20 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L G R O U P S Day 12. Cairns, Embark Ship, Fitzroy Island. Board the Coral Expeditions II for the start of your Great Barrier Reef cruise through Trinity Bay. Explore Fitzroy Island and visit the Fitzroy Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Three Night Stay: Coral Expeditions II. BLD Day 13. Gilbey Reef, Wheeler Island. Discover beautiful Gilbey Reef at your own pace, viewing many of the 400 different species of coral. Later, travel ashore to uninhabited Wheeler Island and enjoy drinks on the beach as the sun sets. BLD Day 14. Hinchinbrook Channel, Pelorus Island. Cruise through the channel and around Hinchinbrook Island keeping watch for dolphins, dugongs, crocodiles and more. Later, enjoy exclusive access to private Pelorus Island. Travel ashore and delight in a traditional 'Aussie' BBQ lunch. Join a naturalist guide for a nature walk, then enjoy a Farewell Dinner back on board. BLD Day 15. Sudbury Cay, Thetford Reef, Disembark Ship, Depart Cairns. Experience Sudbury Cay and Thetford Reef, then return to Cairns to transfer to the airport. B Daintree River Daintree National Park Cairns 1 QLD Pelorus Island Hinchinbrook Island Wheeler Island Gilbey Reef Thetford Reef Sudbury Cay Fitzroy Island Coral Expeditions II 3 1 $1,200 AIR CREDIT PER COUPLE # BOOK BY 15 DECEMBER 2015 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person GOCKCE15R – 15 DAY 4WD ADVENTURE & CRUISE May 23; June 20; July 18; Aug. 15. Twin Share Solo Trav. Standard Cabin $8,545 $9,895 Cruise Upgrades – per person Stateroom $250 $310 Upper Deck Stateroom $450 $550 Deluxe Stateroom $600 $735 PLEASE NOTE: Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary. APT 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.