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east coast
essence of the outback
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8 days, ex Brisbane
ITINERARY... Day 1 Brisbane Enjoy an ice-cold beer by the Brisbane River and perhaps wander through the arts precinct on its south bank. Board the train at dusk, bound for the Outback. Days 2-3 Cunnamulla Travel through open, sheep-speckled plains to Cunnamulla, a riverside pioneering town. Make like a
PHYSICAL CULTURE SHOCk
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Queenslander with a game of barefoot lawn bowls and a barbecue. When night falls, get spooked with a tour of the town graveyard. Explore the calm Warrego River's waters in a kayak, have a crack at some fishing or simply listen to the chorus of birds while lazing on the riverbanks. Feast on Aussie tucker by the campfire and look to the skies with a telescopic tour of the Outback's heavenly bodies. Days 4-5 Charlotte Plains Navigate a swing bridge at Rocky Station. Hitch a ride on a camel wagon for a safari through the Outback and slip into an ancient artesian spa for a relaxing soak. Dine with the camel guide under the stars. Day 6 Eulo After brunch in the bush, visit Lover's Leap. Fossick for an opal at Yowah, then get the loot cut to perfection at Yowah Gallery. Peruse some local Outback art, visit a date farm (perhaps choosing to indulge some date wine and a mud bath), then share a beer and a yarn with the locals at the pub. Make sure to get the story on Isabel, the Eulo Queen. Days 7-8 Cunnamulla/ Brisbane After getting the John Dory (story) about the Cunnamulla airport, bid farewell to new friends and board the train back to Brisbane.
Cracking the whip, Farmstay - Sally Johnson ACCOMMODATION Motel (2 nts), bush cabins (3 nts), overnight train (2 nts) TRANSPORT Overnight train, minibus, 4WD, walking GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners BUDGET Allow AU$100 for meals not included DEPARTS Thu from Mar to Oct NOTES This tour will be joining a group for days 2 to 7 in the Cunnamulla area. Tour finishes on arrival at Brisbane station on Day 8 TRAVELLER RATING Not applicable as this is a new itinerary Start 2009 5 Mar 19 Mar 2 Apr Finish 12 Mar 26 Mar 9 Apr 16 Apr 7 May 21 May 11 Jun 25 Jun 23 Apr 14 May 28 May 18 Jun 2 Jul 16 Jul 6 Aug 20 Aug 3 Sep 17 Sep 23 Jul 13 Aug 27 Aug 10 Sep 24 Sep 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Oct
* Take a ghoulish tour of an Outback graveyard * kayak down the Warrego River * Soak in an ancient artesian spa * Fossick for opals at Yowah * Embark on a camel wagon safari
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TRIP CODE
cape york discoverer
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GB£1080* EUe1365*
8 days, ex Cairns
ITINERARY... Day 1 Cairns Keep cool in tropical Cairns. Day 2 Lakefield National Park Hit rough 4WD tracks past giant termite mounds and wild scrub. Visit Indigenous cultural sites at Split Rock and ancient rock art in Quinkan Country. Visit the tiny town of Laura, then camp within the park. Day 3 Merluna Station Explore waterlily-laden billabongs, lagoons and waterholes but don't be tempted to take a dip - saltwater crocodiles lurk beneath. Spend the night camped at a family-operated cattle station. Day 4 Moreton Scattered with coconut palms and danger signs, the mining town of Weipa is an eye-opening interlude en route to Moreton. Later, go birdwatching at an old telegraph station, one of the few havens for the spectacular great palm cockatoo. Day 5 Indian Head Falls Tackle a rough and dusty ride on the Telegraph Track followed by a refreshing dip in spring-fed creeks. Camp by beautiful waterfalls and enjoy the bush atmosphere. Days 6-7 Torres Strait Camp/Cape York Cross the Jardine River by cable ferry. Relax on the tropical shores of the Torres Strait and lap up the luxuries of civilisation once more. At the ruins of what was once dubbed The Second Singapore', reflect on the adventures of past explorers. Touch Australia's northernmost tip: Cape York. Next day, opt for a cruise to Thursday Island, a guided fishing adventure or a stint of birdwatching. Day 8 Cairns After a scenic flight from the camp over the Great Barrier Reef, the adventure concludes in Cairns.
ACCOMMODATION Hotel (1 nt), camping with facilities (5 nts), camping with no facilities (1 nt) TRANSPORT 4WD safari vehicle, walking GROUP SIZE Max 12 MEALS 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners BUDGET Allow AU$100 for meals not included DEPARTS Tue from May to Nov GUARANTEE Subject to min 4 NOTES 1. Please bring a sleeping bag or hire one for AU$30; advise at time of booking 2. This tour finishes on arrival in Cairns on day 7 TRAVELLER RATING Not applicable as this is a new itinerary Start 2009 05 May 19 May 02 Jun Finish 12 May 26 May 09 Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun 14 Jul 28 Jul 11 Aug 23 Jun 07 Jul 21 Jul 04 Aug 18 Aug 25 Aug 08 Sep 22 Sep 06 Oct 03 Nov 01 Sep 15 Sep 29 Sep 13 Oct 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov Intrepid Photograhy Competition 2007, Tropical rainforest, Queensland - Nick Jacobs
*plus Local Payment AU$20
PHYSICAL CULTURE SHOCk
* Admire ancient rock art in Quinkan Country * Meet locals in Laura * Touch the tip of Australia at Cape York
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TRIP CODE
18
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