2013 - APT Cape York & OWA

1 2 Unsealed Road Sealed Road No. of nights stay World Heritage Area APT Wilderness Lodge Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge Great Central Road Leonora 1 Lake Ballard Western Australia Perth Admire the natural wonder of Wave Rock Outback Way & Wildflowers 10 Day Small Group 4WD Adventure GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Services of a dedicated Driver-Guide 23 meals – 9 Breakfasts (B), 5 Lunches (L) & 9 Dinners (D) ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1. Perth, York, Wave Rock. Cross the Darling Ranges on the way to historic York. Take a locally-guided tour and continue on to Hyden to explore the wonder of Wave Rock. This region is known for its Banksias, Mulla Mulla and Grevilleas. Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel. Day 2. Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie. Journey through the wheat belt to Coolgardie. Visit the Gold Museum, then continue to Kalgoorlie. Travel Kalgoorlie's 'Golden Mile'. Stay: Kalgoorlie, all seasons Plaza. Gunbarrel Highway to Lasseter's Cave. Search for the beautiful Sturt's Desert Pea throughout Central Australia. Two Night Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Desert Gardens Hotel. SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS NEW FOR 2013 – Enjoy a magical evening at the Sounds of Silence Dinner BLD Day 6. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Experience the magic of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. See the sunrise over Uluru and enjoy a base tour before visiting the Cultural Centre. Travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and hike through Walpa Gorge. This evening join the Sounds of Silence Dinner – a feast of Australian delicacies under the desert night sky. D Discover stunning Kings Canyon and stay at APT's exclusive Wilderness Lodge Explore Palm Valley and visit the West MacDonnell Ranges BOOK BY 31 DEC. 2012 BD BD Day 3. Lake Ballard, Leonora. Stop at the Ora Banda Historical Inn and Lake Ballard. Discover the statues created by artist Antony Gormley situated around the salt lake. Join the Goldfields Wildflower Trail where you'll see everlastings, perennials and Mulga species. Visit the former goldmining region of Gwalia, now a ghost town. Stay: Leonora Motor Inn. Day 4. Great Central Road, Warburton. Start early and take the Great Central Road, part of The Outback Way. Special permits are required to travel this road. See the gnamma holes, a useful source of water for the local Ngaanyatjarra people, and continue to Warburton. Stay: Warburton Roadhouse^. Day 7. Mt Conner, Kings Canyon. This morning, passengers on the 7 Day (PC07) tour depart with a transfer to the airport. See Mt Conner, and Kings Canyon where you have a choice of guided walks. Afterwards, head to APT's exclusive wilderness lodge, located in a secluded part of Kings Creek Station. WILDERNESS LODGES Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms. BLD BLD Day 8. Palm Valley, Finke River, Glen Helen. The remarkable Palm Valley, in the heart of Finke Gorge National Park, is home to the world's oldest river the Finke River, and the only place where Livistona mariae palms grow in Central Australia. Later, see the contrast between the blue sky and the red sandstone at Glen Helen Gorge. Stay: Glen Helen Resort^. BLD Day 5. Gunbarrel Highway, Lasseter's Cave, Giles Weather Station. Visit the Warburton Arts & Cultural Centre and the Giles Weather Station. Travel a short section of the original 48 Day 9. West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs Sightseeing. Visit the West MacDonnell Ranges and see Ormiston Gorge and Standley Chasm. Marvel at the towering cliffs of Simpsons Gap. Visit the Old Telegraph Station, an Alice Springs institution, constructed in 1871. Stay: Chifley Alice Springs Resort. SAVE up to $550# per couple #Refer pages 50-51 for details. 2013 DEPARTURES July 8, 19*. Aug. 8, 20*. Sept. 6, 17*. *Itinerary operates in reverse (PC10R) refer pages 46-47 for details. Similar dates available in 2014. Highlighted Date Savings Deduct up to $300 per couple, $150 per person. PRICES (AU$) Prices are per person and include all sightseeing, entrance fees, transfers, meals as specified, permits and accommodation. BLD To 31 March 2014 10 Day PC10 7 Day PC07 Twin Share $5,395 $3,995 Solo Traveller $6,695 $4,995 Seniors Card Holders and Aust./NZ Pensioners deduct $30 per person. TOUR NOTES ^Accommodation is in a remote location and facilities are basic. Solo travellers may be required to share accommodation. BD Day 10. Alice Springs. Your tour concludes this morning with a transfer to the airport. B Wildflower season can run from July to September. Rain and sunshine influence the timing of the season. York 1 Hyden 1 Kalgoorlie Goldfields Wildflower Trail Giles Weather Station Warburton 1 Gwalia Australia South 2 Glen Helen 1 1 Palm Valley 1 Alice Springs Northern Territory Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

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