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Darwin, Tiwi Islands, Katherine, Alice Springs, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island.
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Valid for travel 1/4/09 to 31/3/10
Includes |
Gold or Platinum Service |
All meals as specified in your itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
& (D) dinner. |
Tiwi Island day tour including mini bus or 4WD vehicle, lunch, permits and return airfares, price subject to change to Bathurst Island from Darwin (airport transfers additional cost).
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Kangaroo Island tour including coach and ferry transfers, Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Parks, lunch and 1 nights accommodation. |
Quality accommodation. |
Station transfer in Darwin and hotel transfer in Adelaide. |
DAY 1: MONDAY OR THURSDAY
Darwin
After making your own way to Darwin, it’s time to check in to the Darwin Central Hotel, your base for the next 2 nights.
DAY 2: TUESDAY OR FRIDAY
Darwin to the Tiwi Islands
If you want to see a completely unique side to the Northern Territory, a trip to the Tiwi Islands is a must. The Islands are home to the Tiwi people who are known for their arts and crafts and permanent smiles. The 30 minute scenic flight over to Bathurst Island is a treat in itself, but it’s once you land that the real discovery starts. You’ll see local artists, weaving, painting, totem dances, a smoking ceremony and a Tiwi burial site. You can share some billy tea and damper, swim at a local waterhole and learn about traditional bush tucker, bush medicine and natural fibres and dyes before returning to Darwin. (BL)
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY OR SATURDAY
The Ghan to Katherine
Board The Ghan and travel to Katherine where you’ll have enough time to look around town or enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge before it’s time to hop back on board for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD)
DAY 4: THURSDAY OR SUNDAY
Alice Springs
After arriving in Alice Springs you’ll have time to look around town or enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† before reboarding the train and continuing south overnight. (BD)
DAY 5: FRIDAY OR MONDAY
Arrive Adelaide
Arriving at Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal this afternoon, you are taken to the Holiday Inn Adelaide. Then you’ll have the remainder of the day to explore Adelaide at your leisure. (B)
DAY 6: SATURDAY OR TUESDAY
Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Your day begins with a scenic coach transfer to the Cape Jervis ferry that takes you across to Kangaroo Island. Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery then marvel at the natural hunting abilities of the birds of prey before taking a guided beach walk among a breeding colony of rare Australian sea lions. Travel to Parndana Wildlife Park and Island Pure Sheep Dairy, a unique and fascinating farm. You’ll stay overnight in Kingscote at the Ozone Seafront Hotel (or similar). (BL)
DAY 7: SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY
Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
More great island highlights include Clifford’s Honey Farm, Kelly Hill Caves and Flinders Chase National Park to see the spectacular Remarkable Rocks and Admiral’s Arch. Watch pelicans feeding before heading back to the Holiday Inn Adelaide for the night. (BL)
DAY 8: MONDAY OR THURSDAY
Adelaide
Your holiday ends when you check out of your hotel. (B)
Reverse Itinerary
• Adelaide departs on Thursday.
Please ask your holiday consultant for details.
FARES - Total Package Per Person Twin Share from ($) (CODE P56) |
Travel from |
Days |
Adult pp* $ |
Single Supp* |
Pens. / CSHC pp* $ |
Single Supp* |
DARWIN TO ADELAIDE OR VV
GOLD SERVICE
Code 956DA |
8 |
3352 |
419 |
2731 |
419 |
DARWIN TO ADELAIDE OR VV PLATINUM SERVICE
Code 956DA |
8 |
4429 |
2751 |
4424 |
2751 |
*Fares based on Low Season prices
Seasonal Note: Itinerary only available from April to November.
Conditions: Single Room supplement obligatory if travelling alone. All prices are subject to change without notice. Airfares not included in package price. Refer to our Terms and Conditions click here.
†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost please click here. |
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(valid 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010)
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