2013 - APT Cape York & OWA

1 2 Unsealed Road Sealed Road No. of nights stay World Heritage Area APT Wilderness Lodge Glen Helen 1 Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge Giles Weather Station Great Central Road Leonora 1 Lake Ballard Western Australia Perth York 1 Hyden Marvel at stunning Kings Canyon Day 6. Lasseter's Cave, Giles Weather Station, Gunbarrel Highway, Warburton. Special permits are required for our journey today as we join the Great Central Road. This unsealed road travels westward and passes by the Petermann Ranges, the formation of which has long puzzled geologists. Visit Lasseter's Cave, named after the eccentric man who claimed to have discovered a rich gold reef in Central Australia, and died in mysterious circumstances on an expedition to recover it. Travel a section of the original Gunbarrel Highway to Giles Weather Station, where you'll learn about the fascinating work done by some of the country's top meteorologists. Continue on to the remote community of Warburton, famed for its extraordinary glass work and traditional Aboriginal art. Experience this for yourself at the Warburton Arts & Cultural Centre. Here, see the collections produced by local artists and learn about the amazing Ngaanyatjarra world, where every feature of the landscape is known and named. Stay: Warburton Roadhouse^. world-renowned artist Antony Gormley. Situated round the salt lake, these ghost-like steel figures shimmer in the heat, fusing art and nature to moving effect. This afternoon we visit the Ora Banda Historical Inn, a delightful old pub with a colourful past including it's very own ghost. Tour Kalgoorlie, known as the City of Gold, producing more than half of the gold mined in Australia. See Kalgoorlie's 'Golden Mile', still regarded as one of the richest gold deposits anywhere in the world. Stay: Kalgoorlie, all seasons Plaza. Day 9. Coolgardie, Hyden. Journey to Coolgardie, the original site of Western Australia's gold rush. Visit the Gold Museum, offering an excellent introduction to the early history of the Coolgardie Goldfields. Continue across the wheat belt to the Outback town of Hyden. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Stay: Hyden, Wave Rock Hotel. BLD Day 7. Great Central Road, Leonora. Set off early this morning and continue the journey along the Great Central Road, part of The Outback Way, a 2,800 kilometre series of roads linking Queensland with Western Australia. Vast salt lakes, scenic nature reserves, waterholes, natural springs and caves feature here. Keep an eye out for the herds of wild camels that call this area home. See the gnamma holes, a useful source of water for the local Ngaanyatjarra people. Stay: Leonora Motor Inn. Day 8. Lake Ballard, Kalgoorlie. Located on the outskirts of Leonora is the ghost town of Gwalia, deserted since the closure of the major employer, a gold mine, in 1963. The mine was once managed by a young geologist named Herbert Hoover, who later became the 31st president of the USA. Frozen in time, the town is now a monument to its own fascinating history. Travel onwards to Lake Ballard, where you'll stop for lunch and to explore the statues created by NEW FOR 2013 – experience the unique Sounds of Silence Dinner 1 Kalgoorlie New South Wales Gwalia Warburton 1 Gunbarrel Highway Australia South 2 1 Palm Valley 1 Alice Springs Northern Territory Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Queensland GHAN EXTENSION Why not travel to Alice Springs aboard The Ghan? Enquire for details and fares. BOOK BY 31 DEC. 2012 SAVE up to $550# per couple #Refer pages 50-51 for details. BLD 2013 DEPARTURES July 8*, 19. Aug. 8*, 20. Sept. 6*, 17. *Itinerary operates in reverse (PC10) refer page 48 for details. BD Day 10. Wave Rock, York, Perth. Explore the mesmerising natural wonder of Wave Rock, rising 15 metres high, appearing ready to crash onto a prehistoric surf. Visit historic York, the oldest inland town in Western Australia, classified by the National Trust. Here, enjoy a tour with a local guide. Cross the Darling Ranges on the way to Perth arriving at approximately 5.30pm where your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport. B 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. To 31 March 2014 10 Day PC10R 7 Day PC07R 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 BLD ^Accommodation is in a remote location and facilities are basic. Solo travellers may be required to share accommodation. Weather events may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations. See pages 50-51 for terms & conditions. EXTEND YOUR STAY Add a stay in Perth or Alice Springs to your APT adventure. See page 50 for details. www.aptouring.com.au 47

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