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Great Australian Aircruise - 12 Days
Highlights
• Cruise the mighty chasms of Katherine Gorge
• Photograph steely-eyed crocodiles in Kakadu
• Experience spectacular aerial sightseeing of the ancient Bungle Bungle Range, remote Mitchell Falls and Buccaneer Archipelago on Australia's far northwest coastline
• Watch the sun set on the Indian Ocean at Cable Beach, Broome
• In Kakadu National Park marvel at ancient rock art and cruise the Yellow Waters Lagoon
• Dine under the stars at Uluru
• Explore a collection of famed outback towns - Broome, Longreach, Darwin, Kununurra and Alice Springs
Day 1 - Sydney / Longreach
Leaving the city behind the journey begins in the heart of the outback at Longreach. A frontier township which centuries ago offered hope to the pioneers and drovers and still today embodies the true characters of the Australian outback. On arrival visit the acclaimed Stockman's Hall of Fame. Longreach is also the birthplace of Qantas. Visit the Qantas museum depicting its history constructed in one of the original hangars. Accommodation: Longreach Motor Inn or similar
Day 2 - Katherine
This morning visit the Champion family, who welcome you to the property and share their experiences in these harsh landscapes before reboarding the aircraft. The journey continues to the Northern Territory and the township of Katherine. This evening enjoy a delightful barbecue on the banks of the Katherine River in true Australian style. Accommodation: Knotts Crossing Resort or similar
Day 3 - Katherine Gorge / Cooinda
Cruise two of the thirteen gorges that form Katherine Gorge. Join the aircraft this afternoon for a spectacular flight along the Arnhem Land escarpment to view the magnificent waterfalls and wildlife that make up this world heritage reserve. Cruise at sunset along the Yellow Waters Lagoon to view the incredible beauty and abundant wildlife of this remarkable World Heritage region. Accommodation: Holiday Inn Gagadju Crocodile Hotel or similar
Day 4 - Kakadu / Darwin
Kakadu National Park is home to the most outstanding concentration of Aboriginal art and history in Australia. This morning, cruise the East Alligator River. Examine some of the finest examples of Aboriginal art at Ubirr Rock. Take a short flight this afternoon to Australia's most northern capital - Darwin. Accommodation: Mantra on the Esplanade or similar
Day 5 - Darwin
Darwin's distance from the other major Australian capitals has enabled it to create a unique relaxed lifestyle of its own. Whilst not a large commercial centre its situation as the gateway to Asia means that its port facilities are enormously important to the rest of the country. Explore the tropical city of Darwin at your leisure. This evening enjoy a delightful suset cruise on Darwin Harbour. Accommodation: Mantra on the Esplanade or similar
Day Six - The Kimberley Region
Today the aircraft will take you deep into the rugged Kimberley providing unsurpassed aerial views of the ancient Bungle Bungle Range before landing at Kununurra. Accommodation: Kimberley Grande or similar
Day 7 - Buccaneer Archipelago / Broome
Today experience the breathtaking scenery as the red untamed landscape of the Kimberley meets the rugged far northwest coastline. This unforgettable flight concludes in Broome, the pearling port of the west. Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort or similar
Day 8 - Broome
Explore the township of Broome, established in the romantic days of the flourishing pearling industry at the turn of the century. Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort or similar
Day 9 - Gibson Desert / Uluru
The private aircraft awaits to transport you across the country to the "Red Centre", the magnitude of this vast country is highlighted by the unending red desert plains that occupy most of Australia. These vast plains are only broken by the sight of the massive monolith - Uluru as it encroaches on the horizon. On landing you will be taken to the rock to hear your guides interpretation of the Aboriginal myths and legends that have surrounded this area for thousands of years. This evening a dining experience to surpass all others, firstly enjoy the visual spectacle as the sun set creates an ever changing array of colours on the rock, followed by a dining experience under the starlit southern skies. Accommodation: Sails in the Desert
Day 10 - Kata Tjuta / Alice Springs
This morning there is the opportunity to view the rock at sunrise and undertake a relaxed walk around its base followed by a visit to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), which are thirty-six conglomerate sandstone domes again steeped in Aboriginal folklore. Rejoining the aircraft, we head north to Alice Springs, probably the most famous of all Australian outback towns. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs
Day 11 - Macdonnell Ranges / Alice Springs
This morning we visit the institutions that have provided Alice Spings with its prominence over the years including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the historic Telegraph Station which touches on the history of the lost generation. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza
Day 12 - Birdsville / Sydney
Today your private aircraft returns to Sydney, but not without landing first to visit Australia's most famed outback pub. Situated on the historic Birdsville Track, since 1885 the Birdsville Hotel has been a meeting point and customs station for all the drovers passing through. Sadly this will be a farewell drink at the end of a memorable adventure!
2010 Departure Schedule
Tour Code
(S)GASG01
GA001
GA002
GA003
(S)GA004
GA005
GA007
GA008
(S)GA009
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Departs: Sydney
05 May
19 May
02 June
16 June
30 June
14 July
11 August
25 August
08 September
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Returns: Sydney
16 May
30 May
13 June
27 June
11 July
25 July
22 August
05 September
19 September
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(S) Single travellers are not required to pay a single supplement on this journey. Single supplement cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer.
Please enquire about our Early Bird Fares - Save $1200 per person if you book and pay in full by 30 November 2009. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other. The offer is based on per person twin share. Cannot be used in conjunction with No Single Supplement offer.
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