TASMANIASOUTHAUSTRALIANEW SOUTHWALESVICTORIAQUEENSLANDWESTERNAUSTRALIAAliceAyersSpringsRockCoober PedyMelbourneGrampiansAdelaideQuornFlinders RangesPort CampbellKingsCanyon1112211NO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPNORTHERN TERRITORYAUSTRALIA »36Underground at Coober PedyDAY 1 Melbourne to Port Campbell via Great Ocean Road. We commence our journey in the cosmopolitan centre of Melbourne, one of the biggest cities in Australia. Making our way down the Victorian coast we visit renowned surfing areas such as Torquay, Bells Beach and Lorne. Then after lunch we make for the Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, before stopping in the seaside town of Port Campbell. (L,D)DAY 2 Great Ocean Road to Grampians National Park. The Great Ocean Road is renowned for its awesome rock formations, so prepare for sights like no other. We'll visit London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge and The Arch, amongst others. Then in the afternoon we'll travel to the Grampians, a scintillating mix of rugged natural beauty that's steeped in Indigenous history. (B,D)DAY 3 Grampians National Park to Adelaide. You'll have plenty of chances for getting back to nature today, as there's optional hikes to Hollow Mountain, Mackenzie Falls or Reed Lookout on offer. Then we make head west, crossing the Murray River, into the Adelaide Hills and then the town of Adelaide. Enjoy the city's famed restaurant scene tonight in Gouger Street (own expense). (B,L)DAY 4 Adelaide. A free day to enjoy in the City of Churches. Enjoy a winery tour in the nearby Barossa Valley, take advantage of the free bicycle hire and explore at your own pace, even indulge in a little retail therapy and pick up some vintage clothing - the choice is yours! (B)DAY 5 Adelaide to Quorn. We take our leave from Adelaide and travel through the Clare Valley, savouring the rugged natural landscapes. Enjoy the view from Mt Remarkable lookout, before arriving in the Flinders Ranges. Spend the afternoon hiking around the area, reaching the summit of Dutchman's Stern for some amazing views of the Ranges. We then reach Quorn, our destination. (B,L,D)DAY 6 Flinders Ranges. Get a feel for one of the most surreal landscapes on earth - the Flinders Ranges. A place where Indigenous culture and heritage meets natural beauty, it's truly like no other place. Visit the natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound, a crater formed by an ancient meteor strike. Hike through some nearby desert tracks. Then in the afternoon view some traditional Indigenous rock paintings. Tonight perhaps even share a drink with the locals! (B,L,D)What's Included»»9 Breakfasts (B), 7 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)»»7 nights in cabins/hostels, 2 nights camping»»Modern air-conditioned vehicle»»Otway Fly Treetop Walk»»Sunset at Twelve Apostles»»London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, The Arch»»Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre»»Grampians National Park»»Free day in Adelaide»»Flinders Ranges»»Wilpena Pound»»Underground Coober Pedy Tour»»Sunrise at Kata Tjuta»»Sunset at Uluru»»Guided tour of Kings Canyon»»National Park Entry»»Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck Driver/GuideThe Balconies, Grampians National ParkFederation Square, Melbourne (Home of 'the Dees')

37FROMDates & PricesPrices based on Quad Share2011 ex. MELBOURNE ex. ALICE SPRINGS2012 ex. MELBOURNE ex. ALICE SPRINGSApr03, 10, 2414, 21May01, 15, 2205, 12, 26Jun05, 12, 2602, 16, 23Jul03, 17, 2407, 14, 28Aug07, 14, 2804, 18, 25Sep04, 18, 2508, 15, 29Oct09, 16, 3006, 20, 27Nov06, 20, 2710, 17Dec11, 1801, 08, 22, 29Jan01, 08, 22, 2912, 19Feb12, 1902, 09, 23Mar04, 11, 2501, 15, 22Apr01, 15, 2205, 12, 26May06, 13, 2703, 17, 24Jun03, 17, 2407, 14, 28Jul08, 15, 2905, 19, 26Aug05, 19, 2609, 16, 30Sep09, 16, 3006, 2010 DAYSDAY 7 Quorn to Coober Pedy. Today we'll travel through Port Augusta into Glendambo for lunch, before arriving at the Opal Capital of the World, Coober Pedy. Discover underground attractions, outback hospitality and more opals than you thought possible. Tonight we'll eat dinner together at one of the many restaurants in the area. (B,L,D)DAY 8 Coober Pedy to Ayers Rock. Leaving the opal township, we head northwards along the Stuart Highway towards Uluru, the traditional name for Ayers Rock. View the monolithic rock at sunset amongst the forbidding landscape for one of the most iconic images on earth. (B,L,D)DAY 9 Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon. We start early today, in order to catch the sunrise at Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). This dramatic collection of 36 domes is a world-renowned site of natural beauty, with plenty of flora and fauna to discover. Then we'll pay a visit to Kings Creek Station, a working cattle farm in the middle of the Red Centre. Cool off with a swim before dinner perhaps? (B,L,D)DAY 10 Kings Canyon to Alice Springs. Bring your walking shoes today. We go for a hike through Kings Canyon, visiting tall sandstone cliffs, pleasant watering holes and luxuriant greenery on the valley floor. It's a true highlight of the trip, bringing the natural world to bear in all its magnificence. Then we head over rolling sand dunes towards Alice Springs and the end of our trip! (B,L)10 Day City, South & OutbackTrip Code: JSN10/RSTART MELBOURNEADELAIDECOOBER PEDYFLINDERS RANGESEND ALICE SPRINGSKINGS CANYON9AYERS ROCK8QUORN67QUORN5GRAMPIANS23PORT CAMPBELL1Riding through the Barossa ValleyUS$Trip Price $920Twin Supplement $355$920