11 Days Central to South Explorer
Uncover some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders on this incredible tour. From the striking Uluru to the vast salt flats of Lake Eyre and the magnitude of Wilpena Pound, there’s no limit to the beauty of this remote region. You’ll also traverse the Oodnadatta Track and explore Ikara-...
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Uncover some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping natural wonders on this incredible tour. From the striking Uluru to the vast salt flats of Lake Eyre and the magnitude of Wilpena Pound, there’s no limit to the beauty of this remote region. You’ll also traverse the Oodnadatta Track and explore Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.
Be met on arrival in Uluru and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before meeting your fellow travellers during a relaxed welcome dinner this evening. Stay: Two Nights, Uluru, Sails in the Desert. (D)
- 11 Days
- 10 Nights
- 12 Meals
- From $8,695 PP
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Duration
11 Days
Meals Included
1 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
What's Included:
- Experiences in nine destinations
- Locally inspired dining – a total of 29 meals
- The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
- View the Field of Light installation at Uluru and enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner
- Traverse the remote Oodnadatta Track and embark on a scenic flight to Birdsville
- View the salt flats of the largest inland lake in Australia, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre
Arrive Uluru
Be met on arrival in Uluru and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before meeting your fellow travellers during a relaxed welcome dinner this evening. Stay: Two Nights, Uluru, Sails in the Desert. (D)
Staying in Two Nights, Uluru, Sails in the Desert
Meals & Dining
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
At sunrise, embark on a base tour of Uluru, hearing stories from the Dreamtime while you explore this icon. Afterwards, visit the Cultural Centre and wander through the exhibitions on show to learn more about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment. This evening, enjoy a special Signature Experience. (B,L,D) _Signature Experience – Sounds of Silence Dinner_ Indulge in a Sounds of Silence dinner under the stars. Savour a glass of sparkling before helping yourself to a ‘bush tucker’ inspired buffet accompanied by the music of a didgeridoo. At the same time, immerse yourself in the spectacular Field of Light art installation
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Coober Pedy
Cross into South Australia and arrive in the outback town of Coober Pedy. In order to avoid the heat, much of the town has been built underground, including your unique hotel. Its vast lunar-like landscapes have set the backdrop for many films, including Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Two Nights: Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel. (B,L,D)
Coober Pedy
Cross into South Australia and arrive in the outback town of Coober Pedy. In order to avoid the heat, much of the town has been built underground, including your unique hotel. Its vast lunar-like landscapes have set the backdrop for many films, including Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Two Nights: Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel. (B,L,D)
Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, Birdsville
Set off along the Oodnadatta Track and pass the Dingo Fence, a 5,614-kilometre fence built during the 1880s to keep dingoes and wild dogs out of lands where sheep and cattle grazed. Arrive in William Creek and enjoy a pub lunch before you board a scenic fight to Birdsville, where you'll spend the night at the iconic Birdsville Hotel. Stay: Birdsville Hotel (B,L,D) _Signature Experience – Travel the Oodnadatta Track_ Embark on an unforgettable journey along the legendary Oodnadatta Track, where every turn reveals a new chapter of Australia's rich history and stunning landscapes. Traverse rugged terrain and ancient pathways, immersing yourself in the heart of the Outback's rugged beauty. _Signature Experience – Birdsville Scenic Flight_ Embark on a scenic flight to Birdsville. Witness the ever-changing landscape, where ancient river systems carve their way through the rugged terrain, and where the colours of the desert shift with the light of the setting sun.
Staying in Birdsville Hotel
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Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Marree
This morning, enjoy an unforgettable Signature Experience at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Arrive back into William Creek before journeying to Lake Eyre South. Here, you’ll walk on the dazzling salt fats subject to weather conditions. Explore the surrounding natural artesian mound springs, created from water deep within the Great Artesian Basin. Continue to your hotel in Marree for dinner. Stay: Marree Hotel. (B,L,D) _Signature Experience – Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Scenic Flight_ Board an included scenic flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre to gain a bird’s-eye view of this natural wonder. Keep an eye out for wildlife including the Lake Eyre dragon, as well as a variety of birdlife including corellas and wild emerald budgerigars. Soar over an incredible area where, prior to entering Lake Eyre, the Warburton Creek opens up to a plain that resembles a birdlife filled playground when the area has seen recent flooding. From here you will gain an appreciation of how it cuts an amazing track though the Simpson Desert all the way from Queensland.
Staying in Marree Hotel
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Gammon Ranges National Park, Arkaroola
Today, explore Gammon Ranges National Park, famed for its rugged ranges and deep gorges. Arrive later at Arkaroola in the heart of the Gammon Ranges National Park. Within the 610 square kilometre of wilderness sanctuary, discover rugged mountain ranges, impressive gorges, countless species of birds, and the endangered Yellow-Footed Rock-Wallaby. Akaroola serves as a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers and bushwalkers. After time to explore, enjoy a two-course lunch at the Native Pine restaurant. Stay: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Stay: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary (B,L,D)
Staying in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Simple quarters in a laid-back rural resort offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant & mountain views.
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Arkaroola, Wilpena Pound
This afternoon, arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, a cultural, historical and geological wonder renowned for its spectacular 800-million year-old landscapes. Follow in the footsteps of Douglas Mawson as you spend the afternoon in the geological site of Brachina Gorge. Keep an eye out for the endangered yellow-footed rock-wallaby as you explore the quartzite-ridged gorge, which was once used as a thoroughfare where bullock teams pulled their loads. Set among river red gums and native pines, Wilpena Pound Resort is the perfect base for exploring Wilpena Pound National Park.Two Nights, Wilpena Pound Resort. (B,L,D)
Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
This morning is yours to explore at leisure. Perhaps take a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound to gain a true appreciation of this natural wonder (additional expense). After lunch, embark on a guided walk to explore the incredible natural surrounds of Wilpena Pound. This evening, enjoy dinner back at your resort. (B,L,D)
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Clare Valley, Adelaide
Farewell Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park as you make your way through the wine-growing district of the Clare Valley. Here, enjoy lunch at the Watervale Hotel, showcasing the locally grown produce. Arrive in Adelaide and celebrate the end of your journey during a farewell dinner. Stay: Adelaide, The Playford Hotel (B,L,D) _Signature Experience – Dine at the Watervale Hotel_ Visit the highly acclaimed Watervale Hotel for a delightful meal featuring local produce from the hotel’s organic, bio-dynamic farm in the Clare Valley.
Staying in The Playford Hotel Adelaide - MGallery Collection
Elegant hotel offering a restaurant & an opulent bar, plus a health club with an indoor pool.
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Depart Adelaide
After breakfast, farewell your new-found friends and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B) B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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