Oz Experience Whipper Snapper Pass Darwin to Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide

By Adventure Tours

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Cost Per Item: $1,170.00AUD
Options available for this product:

• Darwin to Brisbane/ Byron Bay
• Darwin to Sydney
• Darwin to Melbourne
• Darwin to Adelaide

This item must be booked 7 days in advance.

Description

PASS TOTAL AUD$2525

VIP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE, REQUEST AT TIME OF BOOKING

BREAKDOWN OF COST:

2010 Pass Price: AUD$1900.00 Local Payments Total AUD$625.00

Local Payments pay direct as specified below: Includes:

4WD Kakadu National Park (2 days): $108 Payable direct to Adventure Tours Australia. Accommodation: 1 night permanent campsite. Meals 1B, 2L, 1D. Other Kakadu NP fee $25, Twin Falls boat transfer (seasonal). May upgrade to Big Croc (3 days) for $155 – no additional payment.

Darwin > Alice Springs Accommodation: $105 payable Direct to Adventure Tours Australia. Accommodation: 2 night’s permanent campsite. Meals 2B, 3L, 2D

Uluru Safari: $95.00 payable Direct to Adventure Tours Australia. Accommodation: 1 night permanent campsite. Meals 2B, 3L, 2D Other: $25 Uluru NP fee.

Cairns > Byron Bay: $50.00 payable to Kroombit Cattle Station on arrival. Includes bunkhouse dorm accommodation, meals: 1D (2 course bush dinner), 1B.

Byron Bay > Sydney: $45.00 payable to Mojo Surf on arrival. Includes overnight multi-share accommodation, meals: 1B, 1D.

Sydney > Melbourne: $117.50 payable direct to Oz Experience. 2 nights’ multi-share (incl bed linen), meals 2B, 2D, national park fees and chair lift to “Roof of Australia” (seasonal)

Melbourne > Adelaide $105 payable direct to Oz Experience. Accommodation: 2 nights’ multi-share (incl bed linen), meals 2B, 2D, park entry fees, Otway Fly Treetop Walk.

ITINERARY:

Darwin to Kakadu (zz)

Spot crocs (and other wild creatures!) on a cruise along the fresh waters of the Mary River Wetlands. Discover more about the land and its stories at the Bowali Visitor Centre. The whole of Kakadu is spread out before you at Ubirr Rock, where we spend the afternoon. Camp in Kakadu National Park.

Kakadu to Darwin

Jim Jim Falls is our first stop today, and it’s a stunner! This afternoon, the spectacular gorge of Twin Falls is experienced onboard a National Park operated boat and along the boardwalk (seasonal and fees apply). Farewell to Kakadu and travel back to Darwin, arriving late afternoon.

Darwin to Katherine Gorge (zz)

South of Darwin is Katherine. Spend the whole afternoon at the majestic Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk). Experience the striking beauty while canoeing or cruising (own expense) through the gorge itself. Camp near Katherine Gorge.

Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek (zz)

Not far to the south is Mataranka, where you can revive in a sparkling thermal pool. Next stop is the iconic Daly Waters outback hotel, the Territory’s oldest pub. Camp tonight at an outback station.

Tennant Creek to Alice Springs (zz)

Check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles, which balance precariously on their rocky perch. Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive in Alice Springs late afternoon.

Alice Springs – Kings Canyon – Uluru (zz)

You’ll see why it’s called the ‘Red Centre’ as you travel to Kings Canyon. Hike the full rim of the canyon and see the North and South Walls, the Amphitheatre, the Lost City and the lush, inviting Garden of Eden. In the afternoon it’s back on the road, get ready to view Uluru (Ayers Rock). Camp at Uluru.

Uluru to Alice Springs

Sunrise at Uluru is worth the early start! Walk partway around the base or climb Uluru if you choose. Be fascinated by the red domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Return to Alice Springs in the late afternoon.

(Make your own way to Cairns, flying or travelling overland)

Cairns > Rainforest and Waterfalls Day Tour

Hike, swim, learn and explore the Atherton Tablelands. Bring your bathers as there is time for a swimming, as we explore stunning waterfalls, search for Platypus and check out Lake Eacham – a volcanic creator and haven for Australian animals. See the Curtain Fig Tree estimated to about 800 years old!

Cairns to Mission Beach

East Coast, here we come. First stop is Babinda Boulders where we view some seriously big rocks. We then head to Innisfail to visit some very big and very bad crocodiles (optional). Get right up close to these amazing reptiles, but not too close because we want you around for a few more weeks. We stop in at Mission Beach, which is one great place to stay over for a few days. The beaches are superb. Relax or go skydiving or white water rafting (optional). If you’re lucky you’ll see a Cassowary, these are seriously big birds with attitude to match.

Mission Beach to Townsville / Magnetic (zz)

You can stay in Townsville or travel over to Magnetic Island (320 sunny days per year) with the guide (optional). Get out for some hikes or try and spot koalas in their natural habitat.

Townsville to Airlie Beach (zz)

We travel via Bowen, a great place to stop and earn some money picking fruit or veggies. In Airlie you’ll probably say goodbye Oz Bus and hello sunshine and sailing boats for a few days. Don’t forget to book your bus out of Airlie before you set sail!

Airlie Beach to Sarina

We say farewell to Airlie Beach and head to the Sarina Bowling Club to play bare-foot lawn bowls, which is becoming an Aussie tradition. Your guide will show you how!

Sarina to Kroombit Cattle Station (zz)

Leaving the coast we travel into the outback and our overnight stop at Kroombit. There’s a local payment to cover bush dinner, bunk accommodation and breakfast. Don’t go to bed before cracking a whip and having a go at the mechanical bull ride!

Kroombit to Hervey Bay

We don’t leave the station until we get on the horses and round up the goats (optional activity). Then be part of a real-life mini-rodeo which is loads of laughs and included in your pass. Stay behind for more of the cattle station or get back on the bus to Hervey Bay and Rainbow Beach. Along the way you may wish to get off the bus to visit the Town of 1770 for a few days.

Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beach (zz)

Rainbow Beach is the shortcut to Fraser Island so the best place to start your guided or self-drive four wheel drive island adventure. After Fraser, there’s so much to do at Rainbow: beaches, great natural attractions like the Carlo Sand Blow, coloured cliffs and even dolphin feeding. Rainbow Beach is a laid back beach town that some say was like Byron Bay 20 years ago. Be sure to get off the bus and take the Oz EX cultural walk (included) and dolphin feeding cruise (optional).

Rainbow Beach to Noosa

After a few back roads we’re onto the highway and it’s not long before we turn for the Sunshine Coast and a stop in the holiday spot of Noosa.

Noosa to Brisbane

The Glasshouse Mountains, remnants of active volcanoes from times past. Sailing past in 1770, Captain Cook saw them and thought they looked like Glasshouses in his home of Yorkshire: Active Volcanoes or an overactive imagination?

Brisbane to Gold Coast

Our first -off point is Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast: golden sands, theme parks, and great bars and clubs. It’s a lot of high-rise buildings, but it’s a lot of fun. Try it out for a couple of days yourself and see.

Gold Coast to Byron Bay (zz)

South and across the border into New South Wales and Byron Bay a great beachside town with a cool vibe and interesting locals. We’re sure you’ll love it and want to stay longer. Enjoy! Take a cheap day tour to Nimbin, town of happy hippies.

Byron Bay to Surf Camp (zz)

Today is a short journey to Spot-X for our afternoon surf lesson. Surf’s up! Its time for your included 3-hour surf lesson – all gear supplied: wetsuits, surfboards, professional surf instructors, water, sunshine and lots of fun. Surfing can be addictive so you might not want to leave the tranquil and uncrowded Spot-X surf beaches.

Surf Camp to Sydney

We get up early today for the journey to Australia’s largest city. Stay longer if you reckon surfing’s your thing and you’re not quite ready for the big smoke! It’s a cruisy day with lots of bush, cool tunes and a coastal lunch stop before we reach Sydney late in the afternoon.

Sydney > Hunter Valley Day

A full active day in the Hunter Valley region, we visit the best wineries (all tastings and lunch included) plus experience Aboriginal history at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, view ancient Rock Art and get up close to Australia’s native animals.

Sydney to Thredbo Alpine Village* (via Canberra) (zz)

Our first stop today is the capital city of Australia – Canberra - where the Prime Minister hangs out. See for yourself how a custom-made capital city is built as you take in the view from Mt. Ainslie, take a tour of Parliament House, check out a few embassies and see other city highlights. We travel via Cooma, learning about the historically important Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme on our way to Thredbo. *In ski season (Jun-Sep) we stay in Jindabyne and during winter, have time to play in the snow at the ski resort of Perisher/Smiggins (optional toboggan hire or snow tube at own expense).

Thredbo to Lakes Entrance via Snowy River Country (zz)

Grab your hiking boots and cameras, this morning we’re going to the “Roof of Australia”. There’s a chairlift (own expense, but we get a great deal!) express up the mountain! You can walk to the summit of Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko, or to the viewing point. After lunch, it’s a spectacular drive along Barry Way, watching the Snowy River wind along below us. Tonight we stay in the coastal town of Lakes Entrance, the Gateway to the Gippsland Lakes and Australia’s longest beach – Ninety Mile Beach.

Lakes Entrance to Wilsons Promontory NP and Melbourne (zz)

We travel to mainland Australia’s most southerly point, Wilsons Promontory National Park. Walk along gleaming beaches, hike along amazing granite rock formations and learn about coastal flora and native wildlife. You might even see emus and wombats! We finish our tour travelling to Melbourne through pastoral landscapes in South Gippsland.

Melbourne via Great Ocean Rd to 12 Apostles(zz)

We pass Geelong and arrive at Torquay, with a stop to shop at Quiksilver and Rip Curl before we continue to world famous Bells Beach. Our Great Ocean Road journey begins here as we wind our way along one of the most spectacular coastal roads in Australia. We stop to see some koalas before passing through the seaside town of Lorne on our way to Apollo Bay, where we’ll stop for lunch (own expense). Next we hit the cool temperate rainforest of the Otway National Park, spending some time at the magnificent Otway Fly, 25 metre high elevated tree top walk. We cap off the day watching the sun set over the Twelve Apostles. Dinner will be at your overnight coastal accommodation. (D)

12 Apostles to Grampians NP(zz)

Start the day with an optional helicopter ride over the amazing 12 Apostles or walk down the Gibson Steps to the beach to get a different angle of the limestone stacks. Next we head on to check out Loch Ard Gorge and the western end of the Great Ocean Road including London Bridge, the Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands. You may spot a whale or two (seasonal) at Warrnambool, where we have a stop. From here we travel through country Victoria, arriving at the magnificent Grampians National Park to the challenge of a hike to the top of the Pinnacle. The day is topped off by a walk to The Balconies and Reeds Lookout, before we get to our overnight Grampians accommodation. (BD)

Halls Gap to Adelaide

Get your legs working this morning with hikes at Hollow Mountain and the amazing MacKenzie Falls, where you’ll experience the breathtaking views stretching over the north of the Grampians. Leaving this magical place, we travel west, stopping for lunch at Horsham (own expense) before continuing through the agricultural region of Victoria and in to South Australia. Bordertown is home of the rare White Western Grey Kangaroos. Crossing the mighty Murray River, king of Australia’s rivers, we wind our way through the picture-pretty Adelaide Hills before arriving into Adelaide city. (B)

BRING: Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), swimming gear, hat & sunscreen, toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera.

NOTE: Prices valid for passes purchased on or before 31st October 2010 Valid for travel within 12 months of sale date Travel between Alice and Cairns is not included. Refer to www.ozexperience.com for full terms and conditions Strict luggage limit of 15kg Meals B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. (zz) = compulsory overnight stop required

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