03 Day 'Plus Bus' Darwin to Alice Springs (ATA-PBDA) |
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Product Code: ATA-PBDA |
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A 3 Day 'Plus Bus' camping - accommodated small group mini coach tour visiting Devils Marbles, Tennant Creek, Banka Banka, Daly Waters, Mataranka Springs, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls, Adelaide River from Darwin to Alice Springs.
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Day #1 - Darwin to Katherine Gorge |
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After a refreshment break at Adelaide River we head
to Katherine, home to the majestic Katherine (Nitmiluk)
Gorge situated in the Nitmiluk National Park where
we spend the entire afternoon either canoeing or cruising
(at own expense) the striking gorge. Dinner and overnight
stay is at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge.
(LD) |
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Day #2 - Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek |
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A short distance south, relax in a crystal clear thermal
pool surrounded by lush tropical forest at Mataranka.
Next we visit the famous outback pub at Daly Waters,
the oldest in the Northern Territory and first international
airport in Australia! After lunch, we travel south
to Tennant Creek for our overnight camp at Juno Horse
Farm. (BLD) |
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Day #3 - Tennant Creek to Alice Springs |
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This morning we check out the Devils Marbles; precariously
balanced granite boulders sacred to the 'traditional
owners' then stop in at the Barrow Creek Pub to view
the historic Telegraph Station. A little further down
the 'track' we take a break at Ti Tree, for an opportunity
to purchase authentic Aboriginal art. We then cross
the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive into Alice Springs
late in the afternoon. (LD) |
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Baggage Allowance |
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Full
payment is required for this tour at the time of booking. |
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Child Policy |
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Children
0-12 unable to travel. |
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Departing From |
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Darwin.
06:00am |
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Departure Days |
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Every Tuedays,
Fridays, and Sundays. |
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Medical |
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Maximum
Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level
of fitness is required as there will be some walking
to view places of interest. Suitable
for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and
exploring the wonders of
of Katherine Region. |
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National Parks |
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Some activities within Australia's National parks are
dependant on the weather and observance of cultural
traditions, therefore itineraries are subject to
change. |
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Seasons |
- Climate
Dry Season: (May - Oct) warm days, cool
nights.
- Climate
Monsoonal Wet: (Nov-Apr - Sept)
warm days, warm nights.
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Tour Finishes at |
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Alice
Springs approx 6:00-7.00pm. |
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Transportation |
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Toyota
Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi
Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing
air-conditioned vehicle. |
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Trip highlights |
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Adelaide
River, Katherine Gorge, Mataranka Springs, Daly Waters,
Tennant Creek, Devils Marbles. |
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What to bring |
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Sturdy
walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, swimming gear,
towel & toiletries, water bottle, torch, insect repellent,
camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15). |
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What's included |
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Kitty,
experienced tour guides, air-conditioned vehicle, meals as
indicated, accommodation transfers, 2 night camping fees &
equipment. |
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