PTA
The Dramatic Red Centre
22 - 25 May 2004
4 Days/3 Nights
COST: A$1657.00 per person based on double/twin share occupancy
A$2095.00 per person based on single occupancy
Called the Heart of the Nation, the 'Red Centre' is arid, dramatic,
vast, a land of extremes and home of Uluru (Ayers Rock) Australia's
spectacular monolith. Discover other geological wonders such
as Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon, Simpsons Gap and more.
Day 1: 22 May 2004
Transfer to Sydney airport for your flight to Alice Springs (airfares
at own expense). On arrival into Alice Springs airport, transfer
to your hotel to freshen up and relax prior to the afternoon
town tour. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Base and the School
of the Air. The Overland Telegraph Station will give you an
insight into the life in the Australian Outback of yesteryear.
Day 2: 23 May 2004 (B, L, D)
Travel to Kings Canyon through harsh, yet beautiful desert landscapes.
Enter the Watarrka National Park and continue to Kings Canyon.
Day 3: 24 May 2004 (B, D)
Join the guided rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for a spectacular
sunrise. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the boulder-strewn
canyon floor, an easier, shady walk. Continue to Ayers Rock and
enjoy an afternoon tour of the Olgas and the magical sunset over
Ayers Rock (Uluru) complemented with a barbeque dinner.
Day 4: 25 May 2004 (B)
An early start this morning will allow you to view Uluru at sunrise.
View the many colours of the rock as the sun rises above the
horizon. This afternoon transfer to Ayers Rock airport for your
flight which must be booked to depart after 12.30pm (airfares
at own expense).
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PTB
Reef and Rainforest
22 - 26 May 2004
5 Days/4 Nights
COST: A$1305.00 per person based on double/twin share occupancy
A$2120.00 per person based on single occupancy
North of Cairns you'll discover one of the most beautiful regions
of Australia. Here, at the meeting point of an ancient rainforest
and the Earth's largest living coral structure, slow to a unique
rhythm found only in Tropical North Queensland...
Day 1: 22 May 2004 (D)
Transfer from hotel to Sydney Airport for the flight to Cairns
(airfares at own expense).
Transfer from Cairns Airport to your hotel in the beachside village
of Palm Cove.
Day 2: 23 May 2004 (B,L)
Cruise the Great Barrier Reef and swim and snorkel from the comfort
of a pontoon. View tropical fish darting through coral gardens
and enjoy a tropical buffet aboard your cruise.
Day 3: 24 May 2004 (B,L)
Journey by 4WD to the World Heritage listed Daintree National
Park. Spot birds and animals in this rainforest paradise with
your guide. Cruise the Daintree River in search of crocodiles.
Day 4: 25 May 2004 (B)
Today is free for shopping or relaxing at your luxury Palm Cove
hotel. For the active, options include golf, white water rafting,
Hot Air Ballooning or walking in the rainforest (at own expense).
Day 5: 26 May 2004 (B)
After breakfast, transfer from Palm Cove to Cairns Airport for
your departure flight (airfare at own expense).
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