2013 - APT Cape York & OWA

Birdsville Innamincka Lake Eyre Australia South Leigh Creek Augusta Port Muloorina Station 2 Marree Blinman Parachilna Quorn Hawker 1 New South Wales Brachina Gorge 2 Wilpena Pound Wilmington Clare Melrose Journey through stunning Bunyeroo Valley to Brachina Gorge in the Flinders Ranges Adelaide 1 2 Scenic Flight (included) Scenic Flight LE06B (optional) Unsealed Road Sealed Road No. of nights stay Lake Eyre & Flinders Ranges 6 Day Small Group 4WD Adventure GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Services of a dedicated Driver-Guide 13 meals – 5 Breakfasts (B), 3 Lunches (L) & 5 Dinners (D) ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1. Adelaide, Port Augusta. Arrive at Adelaide airport before midday and board your 4WD vehicle for the journey north to Port Augusta. Stay: Port Augusta, Standpipe Motel. Day 4. Parachilna Gorge, Blinman, Wilpena Pound. Visit beautiful Parachilna Gorge, stopping in for lunch at the Blinman Hotel. Blinman is an old mining town dating back to 1859 when copper was discovered in the region. Later, continue to Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre of mountains in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Two Night Stay: Wilpena Pound Resort. BLD D Day 2. Quorn, Marree. Journey back in time at the Wadlata Outback Centre for an insight into the history of the South Australian Outback, before travelling to Quorn. This small town was once the railway crossroads of the nation, where the east-west Indian Pacific line crossed with the north-south Ghan line. Continue to the ruins of Kanyaka Station – a former sheep and cattle station that dates back to 1851. Later, drop in to the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna, en route to Marree. Two Night Stay: Marree Hotel^. Day 5. Wilpena Pound. Take a scenic drive through the Bunyeroo Valley, where you'll notice the impressive razorback ridge and enjoy views of sweeping plains covered in native pine trees. Then, visit spectacular Brachina Gorge, one of the most popular attractions in the Flinders Ranges. Later, walk into Wilpena Pound or take a scenic flight over it's majestic landscape (own expense). SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Take a scenic flight over Lake Eyre for an unforgettable experience Enjoy a 4WD tour to the stunning lake edge Take in the sights of the Flinders Ranges, including breathtaking Wilpena Pound Travel through the picturesque Clare Valley 2013 DEPARTURES Apr. 20, 27; May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28; June 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29; July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30; Aug. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31; Sept. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28; Oct. 5. BLD BD Day 3. Lake Eyre. Whether dry or in flood Lake Eyre delivers a fascinating insight into nature. Today is sure to be a highlight as you take an included scenic flight from Marree over Lake Eyre, taking in views of Lake Eyre. Enjoy lunch at the Marree Hotel, before taking a 4WD sightseeing tour to the edge of Lake Eyre's stunning shoreline. Alternatively, replace your touring on Day 3 with a full-day scenic flight to Birdsville over Lake Eyre, skirting the Simpson Desert before stopping at the famous Birdsville Hotel for lunch. Reboard the plane and fly over the Coongie Lakes before landing at Innamincka. See the famous Cooper Creek and visit another popular Outback pub. Fly over Cooper Creek, Lake Eyre and the notorious Birdsville Track on the way back to Marree (alternative Day 3 touring, tour Code: LE06B). Day 6. Clare, Adelaide. Journey via the picturesque towns of Hawker, Wilmington and Melrose on your journey south before stopping for lunch at Clare (own expense). Located in the heart of the Clare Valley, Clare is one of South Australia's premier wine regions. Then continue to Adelaide airport, where your tour concludes on arrival at approximately 5.30 pm. B Similar dates available in 2014. PRICES (AU$) Prices are per person and include all sightseeing, entrance fees, transfers, meals as specified, permits and accommodation. To 31 March 2014 6 Day LE06 6 Day LE06B Twin Share $3,395 $3,995 Solo Traveller $3,995 $4,595 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. LE06B is subject to a minimum of 2 passengers. Weather events may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations. See pages 50-51 for terms & conditions. EXTEND YOUR STAY BLD Add a stay in Adelaide to your APT adventure. See page 50 for further details. Lake Eyre is fascinating in flood or the dry www.aptouring.com.au 49

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