WELCOMING OUTBACK

You can lose and find yourself in Australia's outback, a place where horizons stretch to eternity and people yarn forever. Out here, life is raw and limitless. It's hard to know which is older - the mountain ranges or the timeless rhythms of Aboriginal culture. 'Big' means cattle stations larger than Texas and vast waterways you need to fly over to see. It's a place where you can learn to shear sheep and muster cattle.

Ride a motorbike or camel across the desert. Swap stories over the campfire or with local characters in rustic pubs. Spot crocodiles and birds, purple vegetation and black-footed rock wallabies. Swim in deep, cool waterholes and see fiery sunsets sink into the sand. Ride a camel to Uluru at dawn and trek through the gorges of the West MacDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory. Take in Australia's vast Red Centre travelling from Adelaide to Darwin on the epic Explorer's Way. Four wheel drive the Gibb River Road from Broome to Kununurra, past Western Australia's gorges, remote cattle stations and rugged ranges. Fly over South Australia's Flinders Ranges and the monumental rock basin of Wilpena Pound.

Discover the ancient lunar landscapes and Aboriginal history of LakeMungo in New South Wales. Visit the vibrant outback oasis of Mildura in Victoria. In Western Australia, you can explore the gold rush history of Kalgoorlie and the ancient ridges and ranges of the Kimberley. Hike through the heart of Tasmania's mountain terrain on the Overland Track from CradleMountain to Lake St Clair. Discover the world's best-preserved dinosaur stampede near Winton in Queensland. Here in these wide, open spaces, a new adventure
 awaits you at every turn.

WELCOMING OUTBACK

KAKADU COMPLETE
Three nights/four day small group touring at the Top End, Northern Territory from $1,025 per person double occupancy. 
This tour combines all the highlights of Kakadu National Park. From ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, wildlife on the Yellow Water Wetlands, to Jim Jim and Twin Falls and a visit to the restricted Aborginal lands of Arnhem Land. 
Includes:  Two nights accomodation at Cooinda, one night accomodation at Jabiru, touring of Yellow Water Wetlands and Ubirr Rock, Kakadu Culture Camp, a trek to Jim Jim & Twin Falls and a visit to Arnhem Land.  Continental Breakfast and Lunch on all days. 
 Package does not include international airfare and domestic airfare. Departs daily July to October.Not suitable for children under 5 years of age.  A reasonable level of fitness is required for this tour.

AUSSIE OUTBACK EXPERIENCE - Ayers Rock/Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, The Ghan, Adelaide, South Australia, Wilpena Pound, South Australia and Sydney.
Great value 12-night package to the diverse Australian Outback from $4,789 per person based on double occupancy.
Explore the best of the "Outback" and the heart of Australia.  Highlights include viewing the magnificient hues of Uluru and Kings Canyon; an overnight journey on The Ghan; the magnificient Wilpena Pound and visiting the states of Adelaide and Sydney.
Includes:  Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles to Australia and domestic airfare. Three day/two night tour of Ayers Rock/Uluru, Kings Canyon & Alice Springs with four-day intermediate car hire. One night accomodation at Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock/Uluru, Northern Territory. One night accomodation at Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, Northern Territory. Two nights accomodation at the Crowne Plaza in Alice Springs, Northern Territory and half-day Town Like Alice tour and roundtrip coach transfer from the hotel to the rail station..  One night Red Sleeper Cabin on The Ghan going from Alice Springs to Adelaide, South Australia. Two nights accomodation at Mercure Grosvenor in Adelaide.  Three nights accomodation at Wilpena Pound Resort, South Australia with half-day 4WD tour & Scenic Flight over Wilpena Pound.. Two nights accomodation at Radisson Plaza Hotel in Sydney with roundtrip coach transfers and half-day Sydney Sights, Beaches & Captain Cook Luncheon Cruise.
Price is per person 'from' and prices are subject to seasonal surcharges and currency fluctuations. International and domestic airfare is included and is on Qantas Airways. A better fare may be available for your travel dates. Airfare is booked in a limited capacity category so will be based on availability at time of booking. *Domestic USA airfare not included, but can be added. Taxes and airport departure fees, including September 11th Security fee is not included (taxes approx $151.00 per person). Airfare is valid for travel from Mar 1-31, 2009 - blackout dates may apply.  For your particular travel dates, a new price will be calculated. Change or cancellation fees will apply if initial reservations change and will be an additional charge. Travel insurance, if desired, is not included and is the travelers responsibility. 

HOME VALLEY STATION - BINDOOLA EXPERIENCE
Three-night Kimberley cattle station adventure.  From $2,245 per peson based on double occupancy.
Home Valley Station is an outback oasis nestled at the foot of the spectacular Cockburn Range in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.  A working cattle station, there are numerous unique and cultural experiences available to guest during their all-inclusive stay.
Includes:  Roundtrip air charter from Kununurra or Wyndham, Western Australia to Home Valley Station.  Three nights accomodation at Home Valley Station, Homestead Guesthouse Room, all meals and beverages, light aircraft scenic flight over Ord Valley, adventure activities including champagne sunsets, cattle mustering, cruises, guided wildlife and bush walks and scenic flights and 4WD transfers.
Price does not include international airfare or domestic airfare.

AUSTRALIAN ENCOUNTER - Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, and Ayers Rock/Uluru, Northern Territory, Coober Pedy and Adelaide, South Australia and Sydney.
Explore Australia's Outback & Nature on this 12-night Australian Vacation. From $3,565 per person based on double occupancy.
From the colors and hues of the Red Center, to the Underground world of Coober Pedy and the amazing crater of the Flinders Ranges to Sydney, discover the varied aspects of the Australian Outback.
Includes:  Two nights accomodation at Alice Springs Resort in Alice Springs, Northern Territory with Alice Springs City tour and Red Center Dreaming Dinner and Show plus Camel Farm tour.  One night accomodation at Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, Kings Canyon, Northern Territory and guided walk of Kings Canyon and Station Tour.   One night accomodation at Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock/Uluru, Northern Territory and Uluru Sunrise Tour.   Two nights accomodation at the Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy, South Australia and the Desert Cave tour.  Two nights accomodation at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in Adelaide, South Australia.  Two nights accomodation at Wilpena Pound, South Australia.  Two nights accomodation at Old Sydney Holiday Inn in Sydney, New South Wales and a trip to the Blue Mountains.   Some transfers and meals are included. 
Price does not include international or domestic airfare.