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Northern Territory Optional Touring:
Coober Pedy (valid 1/4/08 to 31/3/09)
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Like the opals it’s famous for, the town of Coober Pedy is a real gem. Most tourists never get to discover its great attractions due to its remote location but, with a train stop nearby, you can get there effortlessly. Searching for opals is a once in a lifetime experience and the underground homes and stores located here are something that you really have to see to believe.
The Painted Desert and Moon Plains offer unforgettable desert scenery and of course Coober Pedy is a gateway to the spectacular Lake Eyre and Flinders Ranges regions. All unique sights you’ll be glad you took the time to see. As always, our tour options are designed to fit in perfectly with the rest of your holiday whether that be reboarding the train, taking a flight to your next destination or even touring through remote outback landscapes on your way
to Adelaide.
Average regional temperatures
Dec - Feb 20.1ºC – 35.4ºC
Mar - May 14.1ºC – 27.5ºC
Jun - Aug 7ºC – 19.5ºC
Sep - Nov 13.4ºC – 28.5ºC
Coober Pedy 'Little Gem' Tour: 4 days
This is a fantastic way to learn all about the history of
this famous opal mining town. Highlights include a full
guided tour of the town, discovering the 'Painted Desert'
and the Moon Plains, views of The Breakaways, visiting an underground home, the 9000km Dog Fence, working opal mines and having the chance to dig for your fortune in an opal mine. You also get to stay at the Desert Cave Hotel where some rooms are built ‘dug out’ style underground!
Includes: Canapés and champagne on arrival, touring, some meals, accommodation, one way transfer from Manguri siding |
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Adult / Pens. pp $ |
Meets The Ghan on Thu in Manguri (southbound)
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Coober Pedy, mid morning on Sun |
$882 pp twin share (adult/pension)
based on accommodation at the Desert Cave Hotel |
Note: As this tour concludes in Coober Pedy - ask your holiday consultant about connecting flights/rail to Adelaide.
Booking Code: GHAN01 |
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'Strike it Rich' Tour & Outback Mail Run: 4 days
Take in all the attractions of the ‘Little Gem’ 3 day tour,
excluding the ‘Painted Desert’. You’ll have the chance to
strike it rich by digging for opal, and you’ll definitely unearth
all the local attractions. You’ll also get to experience the
famous Outback Mail Run between Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta
and William Creek.
Includes: Canapés and champagne on arrival, touring, some meals, accommodation, one way transfer from Manguri siding |
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Returns |
Adult /Pens. $ pp |
| Meets The Ghan on Sun in Manguri (southbound) |
Coober Pedy, mid morning on Wed |
$887 pp twin share (adult/pension)
based on accommodation at the Desert Cave Hotel |
Note: As this tour concludes in Coober Pedy - ask your holiday consultant about connecting flights/rail to Adelaide.
Booking Code: GHANRX |
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Classic, Opals, Outback & Flinders Ranges 4wd Experience: 5 days
See it all! During your day at Coober Pedy, experience
its underground lifestyle and mines, and learn about the
opal industry. Then visit the Breakaways (Painted Desert),
pass through the dog fence and cross the Moon Plains to
William Creek where you meet up with the original old Ghan
railway line on the Oodnadatta track. Follow the old Ghan line through the harsh unchanged outback country it once operated in, see the artesian mound springs (water volcanoes), and at Lake Eyre talk with local Aboriginals and learn about bush tucker. See the ruins of Farina, the Gammon Ranges, Parachilna, Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges and the Arkaroola flora and fauna sanctuary. A real adventure!
Includes: 5 day escorted 4WD touring, Ridge Top Tour at Arkaroola, B&B accommodation (hotel/resort), all meals except dinners, all park entry fees |
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Returns |
Adult /Pens. pp $ |
| Meets The Ghan on Sun & Thu in Manguri (southbound) |
Adelaide, late afternoon Fri or Tue at approx 6.00pm |
$3322 pp twin share |
| Booking Code: BANK5D |
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Most tours collect you from your accommodation. All rooms are standard unless specified. Single Supp. and child prices on application. Refer to our Holiday Booking Agreement click here.
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