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]]>Firstly your day begins with a pick up by your friendly accredited guide in a custom-built air-conditioned 4WD vehicle. After introductions and getting to know your fellow passengers for the day, we’ll ascend the McAllister Ranges. Looking for many different species of bush birds, including emus, wedge-tail eagles, squatter pigeons, kangaroos and frilled neck lizards. Along the way to your first stop at Skybury Coffee Plantation in Mareeba for morning tea.
Travel out to Chillagoe while listening to the informative commentary by your guide who will share information about the region’s wildlife, history, and aboriginal culture.
Explore the Chillagoe-Mungaga Caves National Park with an expert local guide, travel through historic mining towns and small outback communities. See the Chillagoe Smelter Ruins, visit Balancing Rock for an amazing photo opportunity, see and learn about aboriginal rock art and visit Granite Gorge to see the wallabies. You’ll also be treated to lunch at a 100-year-old Aussie Outback pub.
Courtesy pick up and drop off (note Port Douglas is an additional cost). Board the custom-built 4WD vehicle and travel spotting wallabies, emus, and other wildlife.
And then along the agricultural paddocks of this fertile area, where you will have a chance to see, Paw Paw, Lychee, Longen, Mangoes, just to name a few. Eventually crossing over the Great Divide and into the Western watershed. We are now in the Australian Outback.
Enjoy a coffee or tea and a morning snack (such as scones, jam and cream, and tropical fruit) while enjoying the balcony views.
Take a step back in time and be inspired by the knowledge of your guide as he explains about the fossilized remains of the ancient coral reefs. Some 400 – 420 million years old, with hidden limestone labyrinths gives a portal to a lost world.
Just like our own Great Barrier Reef. This was once the inland sea. Millions of years in the making, the limestone formations and Chillagoe-Munagana Caves are nothing short of spectacular.
Here we delve into the history of the Chillagoe copper smelters, whose old chimneys dominate the western horizon. We visit the remains of the once-mighty smelters to ponder what it was like working there.
Above all a true Australian Outback Pub built back at the turn of the century! There is time to visit the unique gift shop in Chillagoe. Specialising in Chillagoe marble and local Aboriginal art.
An iconic photo opportunity!
In addition learn about some Dreamtime stories.
Finally get up close and personal with these local rock wallabies at Granite Gorge National Park and have time to explore this National Park before making your way home.
Please note: itineraries may be changed, operate in a different order or some destinations may not be reached at the discretion of Billy Tea Safaris guide on the day due to weather, possible road closures and for the safety of all passengers.
Cairns & surrounding attractions
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]]>Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is one of the longest continually operating tourist attractions in Australia. The business began in 1934 as a road house for weary motorists.
Did you know for instance Hartley’s is the No.1 spot to see crocodiles up close in North Queensland. Take a 25-minute cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon during your visit in their specially designed boats. To observe crocodiles in a coastal melaleuca wetland ( included in ticket).
The crocodile farm and wildlife tourist attraction now occupies over 15 hectares of bushland. That is home to an abundance of local flora and fauna. Creating a truly authentic wildlife experience.
Over 2,500 metres of timber boardwalks and pathways consequently take visitors on a journey of discovery through woodlands, rainforest and melaleuca wetlands.
The admission price includes access to the wildlife displays and natural area. All wildlife presentations, at least one boat ride on Hartley’s Lagoon, various self-guided walks, and free wildlife information sheets. In the event of adverse weather conditions or operational requirements, we reserve our right to restrict access to some areas and amend boat cruise times to ensure visitor safety. This may vary and times and cruises altered due to COVID-19.
If your staying in the area for a few extra days why not check out the Australian wildlife experience. This pass allows you to enter 3 parks for 1 fantastic price.
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]]>The adventure begins at the Cultural Centre with an introduction to the Aboriginal Dreamtime and its significance to the Anangu people. Then we head to Uluru for a guided walk to learn about the ancestral creation beings believed to have shaped the landscape we are immersed in. We drive on to bask in the beauty of Uluru’s colour changes at sunset and enjoy a classic Aussie bush dinner. The day finishes with an incredible view of the night sky as our stars and constellations emerge.
Kata Tjuta at Sunrise
We rise early from the comfort of our swags for breakfast and sunrise. As first light begins to fill the desert around us we head towards the changing shapes of Kata Tjuta. With the the sun lighting the way, we hike through the deep and mysterious Valley of the Winds. Here we learn about our desert geology and the flora and fauna it contains. Then as a fully qualified “Rockstar” you will be able to tell everyone else about your experiences and the magic that is the Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park.
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]]>Experience the jaw dropping natural beauty & extreme diversity of this South West corner of Australia on our 6 day swag camping adventure.
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]]>Tour Highlights:
– Explore Wave Rock and the outback
– World biosphere – Fitzgerald River National park
– Esperance & Cape Le Grand National Park – a national treasure!
– Spectacular 360 degree views from Frenchman’s Peak
– Koomal Dreaming Indigenous Experience
– Head underground and explore beautiful Ngilgi Cave
– Margaret River – sample delicious local produce
– Valley of the Giants Ancient Empire walk
– Coastal rock formations of Albany
Day 1 Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park
Our adventure begins as we travel east from Perth over the Darling Ranges with our first coffee break in the historic township of York, WA’s oldest inland town. A bit more driving and you’ll be eating lunch in the shadow of Wave Rock. By late afternoon, we’ll have arrived in Fitzgerald River National Park, an internationally recognised world biosphere! There’ll be time for an afternoon beach stroll before pitching camp for the night.
Today we clock up a few kilometres and travel around 9 hours with stops along the way. Walking time is about an hour. Tonight we swag camp at Fitzgerald River National Park which has toilet but no shower facilities. Lunch and dinner are provided.
Day 2 Fitzgerald River NP to Esperance and Cape Le Grand
Begin the morning with a brisk hike up East Mt Baron, one of the three quartzite peaks that make up the Barren Range. Legs stretched, we’ll take the coastal route into Esperance for a coffee break and mosey around.
Then get ready for some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery with this part of WA having no less than 9 National Parks, and we camp at the most spectacular of all, Cape Le Grand National Park. The ocean here is practically transparent, the local eastern grey ‚Äòroos are regularly sunbaking on the beach and the sand at Lucky Bay has twice been judged Australia’s whitest.
Enjoy a free afternoon here and how you spend it is wholly up to you. Set out on a coastal bushwalk, splash about in the sea, fiddle around with your camera aperture or just kick back with your new buds along the beach.
Today we travel 3 hours with stops along the way. Walking time is about 3 hours and you’ll be swag camping with toilet and shower facilities at Cape Le Grand. All meals are provided.
Day 3 Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges
The views from the top of Frenchman’s Peak are pretty impressive, so this morning the top of Frenchman’s Peak is where we go. Following the walk, it’s back in the bus for the drive into the Stirling Ranges, with a lunch stop near Esperance along the way. Depending on the time of the year in spring we might seek out the beautiful wildflowers or in the heat of summer the flowing rivers and waterfalls.
Today driving time is about 6 hours and walking time is about 4.5 hours. Tonight we swag camp at a private camp ground in the Stirling Ranges with shower and toilet facilities. All meals are provided.
Day 4 South West coastlines and forests
Cruise along WA’s glorious stretch of coastline, seeing how years of natural erosion have crafted incredible rock sculptures and granite bluffs – the Natural Bridge and The Gap are two of our favourites. Heading inland, we then get to the Valley of the Giants, a giant forest of towering Red Tingle trees, many of which are over 400 years old. Walk amongst these tall tingle trees on the ancient empire walk. Climb the Diamond tree, towering 50 metres above the ground, a native karri tree once used as a fire lookout. It is 1 of 3 wooden top towers in this area and in the world. The day’s last lot of driving brings us to Quinninup camp.
Today we drive about 4 hours and walk about 1.5 hours. Tonight we stay in Quinninup Caravan Park which has shower and toilet facilities and all meals are provided.
Day 5 Quinninup to Margaret River
Today it’s time to eat, drink and be merry, tasting the delicious local fare of Margaret River. Boutique breweries, chocolate, cheese and even a fudge factory, today you will have time to browse and explore.
Today there is a 4 hour drive and all meals are included.
Day 6 Margaret River to Perth
On the last day of the tour you will visit Koomal Dreaming where you will have the opportunity to taste native foods, discover bush medicine and experience traditional fire lighting with local indigenous people. Hear stories of the Dreaming spirits and go deep down into the mesmerising Ngilgi Cave for a uniquely memorable didgeridoo cave experience. Then we hit the road and head back to sunny Perth!
Today we drive approx. 3 hours and please make sure you have booked your Perth accommodation prior to departure. You’ll get your breakfast and lunch and although there are no formal activities planned it is usual for the group to get together and reflect on the journey together over a few drinks and a meal (at own expense)
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]]>This extraordinary 9-day adventure across 4,000 kilometers of Australia’s Southern Coastline, will take you off the beaten track to discover untouched landscapes. Embark on rewarding hikes, learn to surf and sandboard epic dunes. Swim at Australia’s best beaches and experience the real outback, crossing the mighty Nullarbor Plain. The scenery is mind-blowing, and wildlife encounters the next level. Swim with wild sea lions and dolphins on an unforgettable eco-cruise. Meet the kangaroos of Lucky Bay, the koalas of Mikkira, and come face-to-face with a majestic great white shark in Port Lincoln.
Feel connected with nature, sleeping under the stars of the Milky Way, and sharing campfire stories with like-minded travelers. Let our incredible guides show you this part of Australia with unrivaled enthusiasm, creating happy memories to last a lifetime.
HIGHLIGHTS
INCLUSIONS
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1 – Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park
The adventure begins traveling east from Perth over the Darling Ranges with the first coffee break in the historic township of York, WA’s oldest inland town. A bit more driving and you’ll be eating lunch in the shadow of Wave Rock. By late afternoon, arrive in Fitzgerald River National Park, an internationally recognized World Biosphere. Today travel around 600 km (10 hours) with plenty of stops along the way and camp at Fitzgerald River National Park which has toilet and shower facilities.
Day 2 – Fitzgerald River to Cape Le Grand National Park
Begin the morning with a brisk hike up East Mt Baron for breathtaking views. Legs stretched, take the coastal route into Esperance for a coffee and mosey around. Then get ready for some of Australia’s most impressive coastal scenery. Set up camp in the spectacular Cape Le Grand National Park, famous for its sunbathing kangaroos. Enjoy a free afternoon here to set out on a hike, get your kangaroo selfie, or just kick back with your new friends on the beach.
Today travel about 250km (2.5 hours) and camp at Cape Le Grand which has toilet and shower facilities.
Day 3 – Cape Le Grand to The Nullarbor
Take an epic early morning hike up Frenchman Peak. Mind blown, jump back on the bus and enjoy a stunning coastal drive, stopping at some of the region’s best beaches. Grab a bite in the outback town of Norseman, and then hit the Eyre Highway to start the journey eastbound.
Tonight, be left speechless by the show of constellations and shooting stars as you bush camp (no facilities) on the Nullarbor. Today’s driving time is about 5 hours.
Day 4 – The Nullarbor & Koonalda Homestead
Driving’s the name of the game today (we’ve got 500 kilometers of the world’s longest stretch of straight road to cover). Make a stop at Eucla, an old telegraph township now mostly buried beneath dunes. Call in for a night’s camping at Koonalda Homestead. This unique campsite was originally a sheep shearing station and fuel and rest stop for people traveling along the Nullarbor in the 1950s. The site was abandoned and is now somewhat of a graveyard for cars left broken down on the Nullarbor. A photographer’s dream and a unique part of Australian history!
Travel time today is about 6 hours and once again be prepared to be bedazzled by the wonders of the southern skies. Koonalda Homestead provides toilets but no showers.
Day 5 – Great Australian Bight & Coodlie Park
Stops for today include the famous Camels/Kangaroos/Wombats Crossing road sign and the Bunda Cliffs, where Australia drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching for approximately 200 kilometers along the Great Australian Bight, this is the world’s longest continuous line of sea cliffs and an epic coastal lookout.
Cross the Dingo Fence – at 5,614 kilometers, it is the world’s longest fence and enters the Yalata Aboriginal lands. In the afternoon visit the Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre to hear about the styles and meanings of Indigenous artwork. After stocking up on supplies in Streaky Bay, test out your sand boarding skills in some massive dunes. Come late afternoon, arrive at our home base, Coodlie Park Farm Retreat to enjoy a BBQ feast and swap stories with travelers from our other tour around the campfire.
Today travel 600km (8 hours). Sleep in a swag hut and use a unique eco bucket shower.
Day 6 – Baird Bay & Mikkira Station
It’s time for a tour highlight, swimming with the puppy dogs of the sea – Australian sea lions and majestic dolphins on a 3-hour cruise in the sheltered waters of Baird Bay. This optional experience is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours. At only $180, it is an experience to treasure forever.
Those who choose to stay on land will travel to Point Labatt Conservation Park, the only place on the mainland where you can see Australian seal pups playing and resting on the beach.
After lunch, travel to Elliston for a short coastal drive, then onto Mikkira Station to set up camp for two nights. Home to 170 wild koalas, here you will have the wonderful opportunity to see koalas up close and personal and sleep under koala-filled gum trees.
Travel 400kms today (4.5 hours) and Mikkira has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 7 – Port Lincoln & Mikkira Station
Today you are offered two very different itineraries. Those who love aquatic wildlife can choose the full day optional experience of coming face-to-face with the majestic, Great White Shark. From staying dry in a revolutionary glass viewing aqua sub, to the more extreme option of entering the cage. Prices range from $350 to $564 depending on your choice from two operators. Please see ‘Optional Extras’ for more information.
Those staying on dry land will be exploring the highlights of Port Lincoln, and it’s surrounding. From the rugged Whalers Way to the white sandy beaches of Coffin Bay National Park. You will also have some free time in ‘Australia’s Seafood Capital’ to grab a coffee or chill on the foreshore. After picking up people returning from the shark tour, it’s back to the cute koalas at Mikkira Station.
Drive time today is about 2.5 hours unless you are doing the sharks experience in which case it is only 1 hour.
*Day 8 – Port Lincoln to Flinders Ranges *
Surfing is a way of life in Australia, so today, pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson in the turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim, or explore.
Onwards to the ancient Southern Flinders Ranges to explore the pristine Warren Gorge. Also, a great place to spot rare yellow-footed rock wallabies, which are bouncing back from near-extinction.
Today travel approximately 400 km (4 hours) and bush camp at Warren Gorge, which has a toilet but no shower facilities.
Day 9 – Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
Embark on the last hike of the tour at Dutchmans Stern which features incredible views over the Southern Flinders Ranges. South Australia is well known for its world-class wine, and the last stop of the tour will be for lunch and wine tasting in the picturesque Clare Valley. Cheers to that.
Drive time today is about 5 hours, and this overland adventure ends on arrival into Adelaide. Although there are no formal activities planned, it is usual for the group to get together and reflect on the adventure over a few drinks and meal (at own expense).
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
There are two optional extra activities on this tour that we leave up to you to decide if you would like to do. These are both popular activities, so we highly recommend securing your place at the time of booking.
Please keep in mind; These tours are operated by third parties and separate to Nullarbor Traveller. Therefore, the terms and conditions of each of these companies apply. Weather can play an essential part in the operations of these tours, and occasionally a tour may be cancelled which is beyond our control.
Swim with sea lions and dolphins ($180pp)
The interaction that you will have with the sea lions and dolphins at the beautiful and sheltered Baird Bay on the Eyre Peninsula will leave you breathless. Board the 14-seater boat for a short ride to the first stop, to swim with sea lions. This takes place in approximately two metres of water and is a natural experience with the sea lions coming into the sheltered lagoon to interact with us.
After this, head further out into the bay to swim with the majestic bottlenose dolphins. This happens in four metres of water within the sheltered bay. The tour is 3-4 hours, and a wetsuit and snorkel equipment is included.
Great White Shark Experiences in Port Lincoln
Adventure Bay Charters From $389pp – $564pp
This is Australia’s first Advanced Eco-certified White Shark Tour. Sustainable and responsible, Adventure Bay Charters use rock music to attract the sharks, which also makes for a great vibe on the boat for your tour. They also have the only Aqua Sub, a dry glass viewing platform with 360-degree views of the Great Whites in their natural habitat. This allows you to come face to face with the sharks while staying dry! If you are feeling brave, you can upgrade on the day to have the ultimate thrill of plunging into the Southern Ocean with the sharks, from within the safety of the cage.
This full-day tour to the Neptune Islands departs at 6.30 am and returns at 6.30 pm. It includes all equipment, breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. You also receive a selection of free images which they will email to you within a couple of days.
Cost structure
If you opt to enter the cage but do not see any Great White Sharks you will not pay the $150 Cage Entry fee, just the $350 + $39.
_Calypso Star Charters Shark Cage Diving $532pp _
Calypso Star Charters was established in 1990 and have a proud history of providing safe and exciting Advanced Eco Certified Shark Cage Diving. They are the only one-day Shark Cage Diving South Australian tour operator who is permitted to use natural fish berley (chum) to attract the sharks. This sustainable practise provides passengers with the best possible chance of sighting and interaction close to the vessel and cage, which will enhance your incredible experience!
The full day’s charter boards at 6.30 am, and it takes about 2.5 hours to get out to the Neptune Islands. No diver experience is required. All food and equipment are supplied, and MV Calypso Star 2 is the only Shark Cage Diving vessel fitted with a Gyroscopic Stabiliser, increasing guests’ comfort throughout the day. Please note the $532 rate is inclusive of a $37 Department of Environment Fee. On days of nil sightings of White Sharks, all guests will be refunded $100 and provided a $200 voucher off a future tour.
IMPORTANT INFOMATION
Meals: Please advise of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
Camping: Our tours are camping adventures, and participation and involvement are required from our passengers. People do need to enjoy the outdoors, hiking, and be able to cope with extreme weather conditions if travelling in the peak of summer. Camping on this tour is a mixture of national parks, campgrounds and bush camps (no facilities).
Swags: When camping, we use single swags. Swags are ‘Aussie Bed Rolls’ made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag. Passengers need to provide a sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag.
Our wet weather option is a 3-person dome tent, which is shared by two people. These are only provided in the case of heavy rain.
Fitness: A good level of fitness is required, and you need to be prepared for walks of between 3-9 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
Fit for Travel: As part of our Safe Adventures program, all passengers are required to complete an online check-in which includes a ‘Fit for Travel’ self-declaration to confirm you are free from illness. Two days before your scheduled departure, you will be emailed a link to complete the online check-in for your tour. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure. We recommend reading about the Safe Adventures Program before booking.
Changes to Itinerary: Our experienced guides will tailor activities on seasonal conditions throughout the year to maximise your experience and enjoyment. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration and passengers’ best interest and safety as our number one priority.
Minimum Numbers: This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to operate. In the unlikely event the tour you are booked on is cancelled because minimum numbers have not been met, we will transfer all monies paid onto another departure date in the future. If this is not suitable, we will refund your tour price in full.
Booking Terms & Conditions: We recommend reading our full Booking Terms & Conditions before booking.
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]]>Combine Australia's ultimate road trip with incredible wildlife encounters on this 10 day swag camping adventure! Swim with dolphins & sea lions, hike national parks, swim in pristine beaches, sand boarding, walk ancient forests and have one of Australia's best indigenous cultural experiences.
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]]>– Hiking Flinders Ranges – Alligator Gorge and Warren Gorge
– Swim with Sea Lions & Dolphins
– Sand boarding massive dunes
– Cape Le Grand National Park – a national treasure
– The Stirling Ranges and Frenchmans Peak hike
– Walk through ancient tingle forests in the Valley of the Giants
– Koomal Dreaming Aboriginal Cultural Experience
– West Australia’s spectacular South West
– Taste the local flavors of Margaret River
– Marvel the coastal rock formations of Albany
Day 1 Flinders Ranges National Park
It’s an early start today as we set out from the City of Churches across the Nullarbor. Headed north, we’ll stop in at Clare for a quick coffee before continuing on to the rugged gorges and Red Gums of the Flinders Ranges. Along the way there’ll be the opportunity for a bit of a leg stretch on a stroll down Alligator Gorge (no crocs here, though keep an eye out for snakes), then it’s on to Quorn, home of the PichiRichi Railway, for lunch. You’ll be spending tonight in Warren Gorge, camped out under the stars of the Southern Cross.
As the sun is setting and while your evening meal is being prepared, you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful Warren gorge in the Flinders Ranges. It is here that you will get the opportunity to see a Yellow-Footed rock wallaby, almost driven to extinction by introduced ‚Feral‚animals, at Warren Gorge they are beginning to ‚Bounce Back!‚
Today we drive approx. 400 km (4 hours) in total with stops along the way. We’ll be bush camping (no facilities) and your lunch and dinner are included.
Day 2 Coodlie Park & the Eyre Peninsula
The Eyre Peninsular is one of those great many secrets people are only just discovering and once they do they are blown away! Keep your cameras at the ready for the Big Galah, an eight-metre-high fibreglass structure overlooking the gift shop in the tiny town of Kimba. After a quick pit stop for lunch, it’s back on the road to Venus Bay, Talia Caves and the Lake Newland sand dunes (where adrenaline junkies can test out their sand boarding skills). In the afternoon we’ll pull in to Coodlie Park for a night’s stay on a working farm which is also our home base!
Tonight you will share a meal and stories with travellers from our other tours sleep in our super cool swag huts and shower facilities are available.Today we drive approx 450km (5 hours) in total with stops along the way and all meals are included.
Day 3 Baird Bay & Fowlers Bay
Just up the road from Coodlie Park lies Baird Bay, an environment famed for its watery wildlife. This morning you’ll get the option to swim, snorkel and splash about with playful sea lions and dolphins on a 3-hour cruise. This outsourced adventure done by Baird Bay eco tours is an optional experience and at only $160 will be an experience you will treasure forever. Following a picnic lunch on the beach, we’ll continue driving along the coast to our secluded camping spot in Fowlers Bay.
Today we drive approx 5 hours in total with stops along the way and camp at Fowlers Bay campground which has shower facilities. All meals included.
Day 4 The Great Australian Bight
Days don’t get much more Australian than this one. Not only do we cross the 5,320-kilometre-long dingo fence this morning; we also take a snap or two at the famous wombat, emu, camel road sign on the Nullarbor and stop off at Bunda Cliffs to see where Australia, quite literally, drops into the ocean. Come arvo we cross the border into WA, where tonight’s free entertainment is provided courtesy of the celestial sphere.
Today’s distance is approx. 7 hours, with break stops. Tonight we bush camp (no facilities) under the Southern skies on the Nullarbor and all your meals are provided.
Day 5 Esperance & Cape Le Grand National Park
With their planetary sounding names and strewn about space junk, the small towns of Balladonia and Norseman have a slightly intergalactic atmosphere about them. Balladonia shot to worldwide fame in 1979 when the Skylab space station returned to earth here rather abruptly. After lunch we continue the drive to Esperance, which may seem like a bustling metropolis after five days in the outback.
Today we drive approx 7 hours, with stops along the way and we set up camp in spectacular Cape Le Grand National Park where you also have showers facilities. All meals included.
Day 6 Cape Le Grand National Park
Crystal clear waters, squeaky white sand, expansive granite bluffs… and sunbathing kangaroos? How you spend your day here is wholly up to you: set out on a coastal bush walk, splash about in the sea, fiddle around with your camera aperture or just kick back with your new buds along the beach.
We will take a hike to Frenchman’s Peak, where beautiful vistas span right across Cape Le Grand and the Recherche Archipelago. Locals reckon Frenchman’s Peak was named after the shape of French naval hat, but we’re not so sure.
We drive approx 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours. You will have shower facilities and all meals included.
Day 7 Cape Le Grand National Park & Stirling Ranges
Take a morning stroll down to the beach and spot some kangaroo’s then settle in for the onwards drive to our Stirling Ranges campsite.
We drive for about 4 hours today, and walk for two hours. We camp in a private campground in the Stirling Ranges where you have shower and toilet facilities and even limited phone charging! All meals included.
Day 8 Stirling Ranges to Quinninup
Today’s a day for keeping cameras close and clicking fingers at the ready. Travelling along Western Australia’s answer to Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, you’ll be treated to superb views of sun-bleached boulders, turquoise seas and dramatic red-rock cliffs shaped by eons of crashing waves and rolling tides. From the coast to the forest, we’ll veer off into the Valley of the Giants for a stroll through the ancient empire walk.
It is just over 5 hours from Mt Trio to Quinninup, with stops along the way. Tonight we swag camp at a caravan park with shower and toilet facilities and all meals are provided.
Day 9 Quinninup to Margaret River
Today it’s time to eat, drink and be merry, tasting the delicious local fare of Margaret River. Boutique breweries, chocolate, cheese and even a fudge factory, today you will have time to browse and explore.
Today there is just a short two hour drive and all meals are included.
Day 10 Margaret River to Perth
On the last day of the trip you’ll wake to the now-familiar warble of kookaburras and cockatoos before taking the coastal road to Perth. Check out the Ngilgi caves and get the lowdown on this amazing underground world, then gain a totally different insight into local culture during a meet-up with some of the people indigenous to the area. A final stint on the road will bring us into Perth.
Today we drive approx. 5 hours and please make sure you have booked your Perth accommodation prior to departure. You’ll get your breakfast and lunch and although there are no formal activities planned it is usual for the group to get together and reflect on the big journey together over a few drinks and meal (at own expense).
Optional Experiences
There is one optional experience on this tour.
Swim with sea lions and dolphins ($160 p.p. guaranteed)
[Highly recommended optional experience (!)]
This is an amazing experience – you may have swum with dolphins at other places around the world but the interaction that you will have with the sea lions and dolphins at Bairds Bay will leave you breathless. Baird bay is a very sheltered bay on the Eyre Peninsula and passengers aboard the boat for a short ride to our first stop, which is to swim with sea lions. This takes place in approximately 2 metres of water. It is a natural experience and the sea lions come into the sheltered lagoon to interact with us. After this, we head further out into the bay to swim with the dolphins. This happens in four metres of water but is still within the sheltered bay. The tour is 3-4 hours, wetsuit and snorkel equipment is provided at no additional cost.
As this activity is outsourced, only limited spaces are available. By confirming and saying your intentions now, we can guarantee your position on the tour. Pay the operator direct $160 on the day of activity
The operators of this tour operate independent to Nullarbor Traveller.
Weather can play an important part in the operation of the tours and the operators make their own risk assessment and decision about the operation of the tour each day.Any money collected is refunded if the tour does not operate.
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]]>This tour from Ayers Rock Airport and Ayers Rock Resort visits all the same sites as our legendary 3 day tour like Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Kings Canyon. Enjoy tasty food and camping under the stars as part of a genuine experience in the Australian outback. This tour runs all year round and is suited to people aged 18 - 49.
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]]>Itinerary
Day 1: Uluru L/D included
We’ll pick you up from the Ayers Rock Airport, then head to the Cultural Centre for lunch and an insight into the flora, fauna and local Aboriginal culture of the Red Centre. After lunch you have the chance to walk around this amazing monolith. We then head off to watch the spectacular Uluru sunset while enjoying a glass of bubbly. Then we head to our camp to enjoy a delicious meal. Later, get into your swag for a perfect view of the outback stars.
Day 2: Uluru & Kata Tjuta B/L/D included
An early start to watch an Uluru sunrise, afterwards we explore the many domes of Kata Tjuta as we hike through the Valley of the Winds. We then head back to the base of Uluru for a cultural walk with your guide. After lunch we begin our drive to Kings Creek Station to camp for the night and enjoy a real outback BBQ dinner around the campfire.
Day 3: Kings Canyon B/L/D included
Today we take on the mighty Kings Canyon with a hike around the rim. It’s then back to Kings Creek Station where you have the option of riding on a camel, helicopter or quad bike (at own expense). We then head off to our private bush camp at Curtain Springs Station where you can enjoy sunset views of Mt Connor and your last night under the outback stars.
Day 4: Uluru B included
It’s a relaxed start to the day as we enjoy a cooked breakfast. We then make one last photo stop before dropping you at the airport around 10.00am.
Inclusions:
– All park entry and camping fees
– Free pick up and drop at Ayers Rock airport
– Air conditioned bus
– Free glass of bubbly at Uluru sunset
– All meals as stated in itinerary
– Please note that optional extras (helicopter, camel or quad rides) are not included in the tour price.
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]]>Embrace the magnificence of Kata Tjuta and capture Uluru at sunset while sipping sparkling wine and enjoying an Aussie BBQ.
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– Luxury coach with on board toilet
– BBQ at sunset with sparkling wine
– Freshly made packed lunch
– Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
– Uluru Park entrance fee ($25pp)
– Fruit & snacks throughout the day
Tour Itinerary
Our professional tour guides show you the real outback they love and enjoy so much.
We pick you up from Outback Pioneer (Ayers Rock Resort) at approximately 11:45am, and provide you with a freshly made packed lunch to eat on the drive to the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Kata Tjuta
We travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) for the first walk of the day into Walpa Gorge. Embrace the domes of Kata-Tjuta on your first walk of the day, while taking in the views of the open plains on the return walk.
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
We then visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre where you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy some souvenirs. The Cultural Centre was built with 90,000 mud bricks with the help of the local Anangu people. It is built on a sacred site and has very special meaning to the local Anangu people.
Uluru – Mala Walk
We then head to the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), which is next to the entrance to the Uluru climb. From here one of the two guides will take you on a guided Mala Walk. The Mala Walk follows the north-west side of Uluru, where there are many fine examples of Anangu rock art, and you can experience the wonder of the sheer vertical walls. The guide will tell dreamtime stories of the Anangu People.
Uluru – Mutitjulu Waterhole
We drive from the front of Uluru around to the Kuniya car park, which is at the back of Uluru. From here we start our second Uluru guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. The guide will take you along a short track to the Mutitjulu Waterhole – home of an ancestral water snake called Wanampi. The guide will share stories of local traditions and explain how the Anangu people traditionally used the waterhole for hunting. The caves containing rock art were used in the past by Anangu still alive today.
The Sunset BBQ
The scene has been set, the highlight of the day, the breathtaking Uluru sunset with a glass of bubbly and a delicious Aussie BBQ. A spectacular day never to be forgotten. After sunset we drop you off at Outback Pioneer (Ayers Rock Resort)
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]]>Don't miss the chance of getting 360 degree views of you and the crocs as our on-site photographers captures amazing images both inside and outside of the crocodile enclosures.
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]]>Operated by an over-head monorail and designed for 1 or 2 people per cage, the Cage of Death has you suspended above the crocs before being lowered into the pen to get an up close and personal look at these amazing reptiles.
Don’t miss the chance of getting 360 degree views of you and the crocs as our on-site photographers captures amazing images both inside and outside of the crocodile enclosures.
Meet some of our famous inhabitants, such as Chopper and William & Kate and be wowed by this unique, once in a lifetime experience.
The Cage of Death operates 11 times per day, and participants can go it alone, or bring a friend.
Prices include full day entry to Crocosaurus Cove.
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