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APT Touring - Central To South Explorer with Kangaroo Island

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The highlight of this epic journey is sure to be a two-night stay on Kangaroo Island, a wildlife haven home to native bushland and pristine beaches. Explore Flinders Chase National Park, see cuddly koalas up close, and visit the incredible Seal Bay.

Aboriginal cultureAdventureNational parksWalking & hikingWildlife & nature

See what's included

  • Flinders Chase National Park including Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch
  • Journey along the legendary Oodnadatta Track
  • Lunch at Watervale Hotel in Clare Valley
  • Scenic flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre
  • Self-guided walk to the spectacular Wilpena Pound
  • Sounds of Silence Dinner
  • Uluru Sunrise Base Walk
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
  • View the salt flats of the largest inland lake in Australia, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre.
  • Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Visit the Umoona Opal Mine
  • Visit to Brachina Gorge
  • Meals included: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
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Guided Coach Tour

This suggested tour costs from AUD$9,890 per person (twin share, low season)

Starts in Uluru, finishes in Adelaide

13 days/12 nights

Hotel 4 star

 Pre and post tour options? YES

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Kata Tjuta sunset

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.

Staying Two Nights, Uluru, Sails in the Desert

APT Touring - Central To South Explorer with Kangaroo Island - Day 1
William Creek to Birdsville and Birdsville to William Creek Flight

You will take a flight from William Creek to Birdsville and Birdsville to William Creek on this tour. 

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Outback Pathway

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.

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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Cave entrance

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'.

Staying Two Nights, Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel

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Coober Pedy Iconic Statue

Today will be spent exploring Coober Pedy in greater depth. Most of the world’s opal comes from this tiny desert town, and you'll learn about how they are mined during a visit the Umoona Opal Mine. Explore the mine and get an insight into Indigenous and European settlement in the area. Return to your hotel for dinner this evening.

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Lake Eyre Salt Flats

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 flight to Birdsville, where you'll spend the night at the iconic Birdsville Hotel.

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 Birdsville Hotel

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Aerial of Lake Eyre

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 flats 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.

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 Marree Hotel

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Rock Wallaby

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.

Staying Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

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Aerial Wilpena Pound

Explore 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 amongst river red gums and native pines, Wilpena Pound Resort is the perfect base for exploring Wilpena Pound National Park.

Staying Two Nights, Wilpena Pound Resort

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Aboriginal Rock art

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.

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Clare Valley winery

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. 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 Adelaide, The Playford Hotel

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Kangaroo Island

Travel to Kangaroo Island, home to an array of incredible native wildlife and pristine beaches. Pause at Pennington Bay and take in the views before visiting the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery. Learn how the eucalyptus oil is manufactured on a guided tour and enjoy lunch. Continue to Raptor Domain and take in a birds of prey show, then visit Clifford's Honey Farm for a guided tour. See how honey is extracted and sample some of the delicious tastings on offer.

Staying Two Nights, Kingscote, Ozone Hotel

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Seal Bay

Explore more of Kangaroo Island today, starting with your wildlife encounter at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, where you'll set out on a koala walk through shady eucalyptus trees. Continue a visit to Seal Bay. Here, join a local expert and learn about the Australian sea lion as you journey along a boardwalk into the heart of their colony. 

After lunch, visit Flinders Chase National Park, located on the western end of the island. This rugged wilderness area is home to stunning coastal scenery including the iconic Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks. Later, return to your hotel for a farewell dinner this evening. 

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Adelaide Park

It’s time to say goodbye to the wonders of Kangaroo Island. Return to Adelaide today where your journey comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.

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