Scenic Tours
1300 SCENIC (723 642)
Territory Discoverer & The Kimberley
(21 days, Ayers Rock - Broome, 2012)
This extraordinary 21 day tour takes you from Uluru to Broome, including visits to Ayres Rock, Alice Springs and the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
Your 21 day tour begins in Uluru, where you will spend three days exploring the incredible Red Centre including a visit to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Next you will travel to Kings Canyon where you will walk along the rim or stroll along the canyon floor, before continuing your journey to Alice Springs and enjoying a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Old Alice Springs Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill. From Alice Springs you will travel to Tennant Creek and visit the Devil’s Marbles before continuing on to Katherine for a visit to the incredible Katherine Gorge, where you will cruise two of the 13 gorges carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River. Next you will visit the Kakadu National Park and witness the Nourlangie Rock, famous for being covered in Aboriginal rock art. You will then travel to Darwin, where you will spend three days exploring this vibrant city before departing for Western Australia. The West Australian leg begins with a cruise on the Ord River before continuing onto the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park. Next admire the striking colours of the massive Carr Boyd Ranges as you travel to the world’s largest single producer of diamonds, the Argyle Diamond Mine. Finally, travel through Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing on your way into Broome, where you will spend two days exploring the city and its famous Cable Beach.
Scenic Tours Ultimate Inclusions
- All-Inclusive Touring
- ‘Must-see’ attractions
- Full Buffet Breakfast each day and most dinners
- Well paced with many two and three night stays
- Escorted by experienced Scenic Tours Tour Director and Coach Captain
- Spectacular cruises including the stunning Katherine Gorge and Yellow Water Billabong
- Dining under the stars at award winning Sounds of Silence dinner in Uluru
- Explore World Heritage listed National Parks
- Overnight stay in World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park
- Discover the dramatic Kimberley region
- Two night stay in El Questro Wilderness Park
- Two night stay at luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort
- Airport transfers
Included Scenic Enrich
- Visit World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park and see ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock
- Enjoy the award-winning Sounds of Silence Dinner in Uluru
- Cruise on the Ord River passing beneath immense gorge walls
- Visit Yiyili Aboriginal Community School for a chance to meet the small community of Aboriginal students and view the local artwork
Included Scenic Free Choice
- In Uluru, take an Aboriginal Cultural Tour and watch the sunrise over Uluru; or experience a Harley Davidson motorcycle ride; or take a camel ride through the desert; or enjoy a trek around the base of Uluru
- In Alice Springs, explore at your own pace on a hop on hop off sightseeing tour; or tour magnificent Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap; or tour West MacDonnell Ranges; or explore Bond Springs Cattle Station
- In Darwin, take a guided tour to the TerritoryWildlife Park; or cruise on the Adelaide River and see jumping crocodiles; or enjoy a luncheon cruise on Darwin Harbour; or take a guided walking tour of Darwin’s historical and cultural sites; or learn about the history and visit the relics of the WWII attacks on Darwin
- In El Questro, take a magnificent cruise through Chamberlain Gorge; or relax with a picnic hamper; or enjoy a guided bush culture and history tour; or enjoy a guided wet season history tour
- In Broome, take a guided tour of the Pearl Lugger Museum; or enjoy a farm tour and cruise at Willie Creek; or enjoy the thrill of a Harley Davidson ride; or take in the sunset on a camel ride along Cable Beach; or an exciting hovercraft tour
Included Scenic Free Choice Dining
- In Alice Springs, dine at the Red Ochre Grill followed by the Sounds of Starlight Theatre; or visit Bojangles Saloon for true Territory dining; or savour the flavours of Asia at Hanuman Restaurant
- In Broome, enjoy the atmosphere at the Sunset Bar & Grill; or delight in the flavours of Asia at The Thai Pearl; or take in the fresh local produce at the Old Zoo Café
Included Scenic Dining
- 39 superb meals including 20 Full Buffet Breakfasts (FB), 1 Highlight Lunch (HL), 1 Lunch (L), 5 Highlight Dinners (HD) and 12 Dinners (D)
Included Scenic Highlights
- Visit World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Visit spectacular Kings Canyon and walk the canyon rim
- Enjoy a breakfast cruise through stunning Katherine Gorge, see the colours of nature come alive as the sun comes up
- Enjoy a cruise through the Yellow Water Billabong and experience the wetlands of Kakadu National Park
- Cruise the Fitzroy River through the amazing Geikie Gorge
- Explore the picturesque pearling town of Broome
- Two night stay at Cable Beach Club Resort, located at beautiful Cable Beach
Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
(HD)
Welcome to the red centre of Australia! Arrive in Uluru and transfer* to your hotel. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers for an Included welcome dinner.
Two Night Stay: Yulara
Upgrade to the luxurious Longitude 131° Wilderness Camp. This will substitute accommodation and tour activities. Must be booked before departure.
Two Night Stay: Yulara
Upgrade to the luxurious Longitude 131° Wilderness Camp. This will substitute accommodation and tour activities. Must be booked before departure.
Day 2: Uluru
(FB,HD)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE choose from: (1) an Aboriginal Cultural Tour, sunrise over Uluru, breakfast and an easy walk at the base of Uluru; or (2) Harley Davidson motorcycle ride to the viewing point overlooking Uluru; or (3) a camel ride through the desert; or (4) a trek around the base of Uluru. Must be booked before departure. Included this afternoon visit the awe inspiring rounded domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Tonight is an Included SCENIC ENRICH highlight dinner as you watch the sun set over Uluru and dine under the stars at the award-winning Sounds of Silence dinner.
Day 3: Uluru - Kings Canyon
(FB,D)
Travel to the dramatic Kings Canyon and take an Included walk along the rim or canyon floor.
Overnight Stay: Kings Canyon
Opportunity to view Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a morning scenic flight (additional expense).
Opportunity this afternoon for a scenic flight over Kings Canyon (additional expense).
Overnight Stay: Kings Canyon
Opportunity to view Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a morning scenic flight (additional expense).
Opportunity this afternoon for a scenic flight over Kings Canyon (additional expense).
Day 4: Kings Canyon - Alice Springs
(FB,HD)
Arrive in Alice Springs. Enjoy an Included visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, then the Old Alice Springs Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining choose from: (1) The Red Ochre Grill followed by the Sounds of Starlight Theatre; or (2) Bojangles Saloon; or (3) Hanuman Restaurant to savour the flavours of Asia.
Three Night Stay: Alice Springs
Three Night Stay: Alice Springs
Day 5: Alice Springs
(FB)
Explore the heart of Central Australia with Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE, choose from: (1) hop on hop off sightseeing tour; or (2) tour magnificent Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap; or (3) a West MacDonnell Ranges tour; or (4) explore Bond Springs Cattle Station.
Day 6: Alice Springs
(FB,D)
Today is free to relax or explore ‘The Alice’ at your own pace.
Day 7: Alice Springs - Tennant Creek
(FB,D)
Included visit to the School of the Air. Continue north to the huge red granite boulders that are the Devil’s Marbles.
Overnight Stay: Tennant Creek
Overnight Stay: Tennant Creek
Day 8: Tennant Creek - Katherine
(FB,HL,D)
Included today you will experience some “true blue” Aussie hospitality at the Daly Waters Pub where we’ll ‘shout’ you a beer (or soft drink) and hearty Aussie feed for lunch!
Overnight Stay: Katherine
Overnight Stay: Katherine
Day 9: Katherine - Kakadu National Park
(FB,D)
Enjoy an Included guided breakfast cruise through Katherine Gorge as you marvel at the towering sandstone walls. Then journey to Kakadu National Park and join your guide for an Included cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
Overnight Stay: Kakadu National Park
Overnight Stay: Kakadu National Park
Day 10: Kakadu - Darwin
(FB,HD)
Visit Nourlangie Rock for your Included SCENIC ENRICH receive an in depth insight into the oldest culture in the world. Marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock art which is at least 50,000 years old. Continue to Darwin.
Three Night Stay: Darwin
Optional flight over Kakadu National Park (additional expense).
Three Night Stay: Darwin
Optional flight over Kakadu National Park (additional expense).
Day 11: Darwin
(FB,D)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE choose from: (1) a guided tour to the Territory Wildlife Park; or (2) a cruise on the Adelaide River and see the unique jumping crocodiles; or (3) a lunch cruise on Darwin Harbour; or (4) a guided walking tour of Darwin’s historical and cultural sites; or (5) a Frontline Australia WWII journey.
Day 12: Darwin
(FB)
Today is at leisure to explore the tropical harbour port of Darwin.
Day 13: Darwin - Katherine
(FB,D)
You will be met at the hotel for your Included transfer to Katherine.
Overnight Stay: Katherine
Overnight Stay: Katherine
Day 14: Katherine - Kununurra
(FB,D)
Travel into Western Australia and visit Lake Argyle. Included SCENIC ENRICH cruise down the Ord River to Kununurra where you will pass beneath immense gorge walls, view peaceful river scenery.
Overnight Stay: Kununurra
Overnight Stay: Kununurra
Day 15: Kununurra - El Questro
(FB,D)
Included tour of the enormous Ord River Irrigation Scheme before arriving at the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park.
Two Night Stay: El Questro
Opportunity to: (1) take a scenic flight over the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range; or (2) substitute today’s touring with a full day Bungle Bungles tour (both at additional expense).
Opportunity to Upgrade your stay to the deluxe El Questro Homestead. Will substitute accommodation and touring activites. Surcharge applies. Must be booked before departure.
Two Night Stay: El Questro
Opportunity to: (1) take a scenic flight over the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range; or (2) substitute today’s touring with a full day Bungle Bungles tour (both at additional expense).
Opportunity to Upgrade your stay to the deluxe El Questro Homestead. Will substitute accommodation and touring activites. Surcharge applies. Must be booked before departure.
Day 16: El Questro Wilderness Park
(FB,D)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE choose from: (1) a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge; or (2) a bush culture and history tour; or (3) wet season history tour; or (4) a picnic hamper.
Day 17: El Questro Wilderness Park - Halls Creek
(FB,L,D)
Travel to the Argyle Diamond Mine, for an Included private guided tour of the open cut mine and lunch. Continue to Halls Creek.
Overnight Stay: Halls Creek
Overnight Stay: Halls Creek
Day 18: Halls Creek - Fitzroy Crossing
(FB,D)
Included SCENIC ENRICH visit to Yiyili Aboriginal Community School for a chance to meet the small community of Aboriginal students (subject to availability). Embark on an Included cruise of the exquisite Geikie Gorge.
Overnight Stay: Fitzroy Crossing
Overnight Stay: Fitzroy Crossing
Day 19: Fitzroy Crossing - Broome
(FB,HD)
Travel to Derby and see the enormous Boab Prison Tree. Continue to the pearling capital of Broome. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE Dining, choose from: (1) Sunset Bar & Grill; or (2) The Thai Pearl; or (3) The Old Zoo Café.
Two Night Stay: Broome
Opportunity to take a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago (additional expense).
Two Night Stay: Broome
Opportunity to take a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago (additional expense).
Day 20: Broome
(FB)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE choose from: (1) a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach; or (2) learn about the history of pearling at the Pearl Lugger Museum; or (3) a guided tour of the Willie Creek Pearl Farm; or (4) a Broome Harley Davidson tour; or (5) hovercraft tour.
Day 21: Broome
(FB)
After breakfast bid farewell to your newfound friends before your transfer* to the airport. We trust you enjoyed your Scenic Tours experience!
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
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