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 Adelaide to Alice Springs and reverse

An accommodated outback bus (coach) tour 

Via Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Watarrka
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An outback roadWhy fly between Adelaide and Alice Springs if you have a few days to spare, when you can take this great value bus trip and explore the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and Watarrka (Kings Canyon) en route.  
You have a choice of budget or twin share hotels/motels.  The twin share accommodation has private facilities whilst the budget option includes some multi share hostel style accommodation and offers shared facilities.  Travel in comfort in a Toyota Coaster Bus with a knowledgeable driver/guide, in a group of  11-21 passengers. This trip would suit adventurous spirits of all ages who prefer to be accommodated rather than camping but are not looking for indulgent luxury.
   
ITINERARY: Adelaide to Alice Springs Outback Bus Tour 
Departs  Adelaide - 2008/9 departure dates will be published shortly.  In the meantime, please Email us for information.
Day 1:  Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station
Wilpena PoundDepart Adelaide and head north to the magnificent  Flinders Ranges.  Join a short camel safari through the spectacular mountain scenery and enjoy lunch surrounded by an abundance of native flora and fauna. Travelling further north, visit aboriginal art sites where your expert guide will introduce you to this ancient culture. Spend the afternoon and evening exploring awe inspiring Wilpena Pound. (Optional extra: flight over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges)
Overnight: Rawnsley Park Station   (D)
Budget - Shared cabins
Twin Share - Twin share cabins
 
Day 2:  Rawnsley Park to Coober Pedy
Scene near Coober Pedy This morning, leave the beauty of the Flinders Ranges and travel north to the Outback of South Australia.  The first stop is at Woomera, the former rocket launching site. Here visit the outdoor defence museum which presents an extraordinary display of rockets, missiles and aircraft that have been tested at the range as well as historical information. In the afternoon, you arrive at Coober Pedy in time for an underground mine tour and opal cutting display. There will be time to explore the unique opal capital of the world and indulge in some retail therapy.
Overnight: Coober Pedy  (B)
Budget - Underground Multi share Motel
Twin Share - Desert Cave Motel
 
Uluru (Ayers Rock)Day 3:  Coober Pedy to Uluru
Onwards again to the north, travel into the remote deserts of outback central Australia, stopping at the SouthAustralian/Northern Territory border for a unique photo opportunity.  Arrive at Uluru (Ayers Rock) in time to marvel at the amazing sunset.  
Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort  (B)
Budget - Outback Pioneer 
Twin Share - Desert Gardens Hotel
 
Day 4:  Uluru to Kings Creek Resort
After an early start to see the magnificent sunrise over Uluru, you have time to join a guided walk around the base of the rock, learn about Aboriginal culture and appreciate the spiritual meaning that this area has to the traditional owners.  
Kata Tjuta (Olgas) Lunch is at the aboriginal cultural centre before making your way to the breathtaking series of 36 rock domes that make up Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Finally today, travel to Kings Creek Resort near Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park. 
Overnight: Kings Creek Resort  (BD)
Budget - Safari Cabins
Twin Share - Twin Safari Cabin.
 
Day 5:  Kings Creek Resort to Alice Springs
Watarrka (Kings Canyon) At Kings Canyon this morning you have a choice of a 1 hour or 4 hour walk around the spectacular gorges and rugged valleys of this ancient land.  Here you will also find a diverse range of rare plant and wildlife species. Later in the day  travel further into the outback of Australia ending your epic journey in the central Australian township of Alice Springs.  (B)
 
Included
~4 breakfasts and 2 dinners as per itinerary - Breakfast (B)   Dinner (D)
~4 nights accommodation as per itinerary:  
Budget - per person price based upon multi share accommodation with shared facilities
Twin Share - per person price based upon twin share with private facilities
~Touring as described
 
PRICES: Adelaide to Alice Springs 
Outback Accommodated Bus (Coach) Tour 		 Until 31 March 2009    1 Apr'09 - 31 Mar'10 Truly
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Prices are per person per tour and are based upon two guests travelling together Per person Per person
Adelaide to Alice Outback Bus Tour - Budget A$975 Request 1708
Adelaide to Alice Outback Bus Tour - Hotel/Motel style Twin Share A$2474 Request 1709
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