Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
$1365
Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
3 Days Starting in Uluru, Australia and ending in Adelaide, Australia
Visiting: Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Adelaide
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Tour code:
NUCA26
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Outback Explorer tour from Uluru to Adelaide, a captivating journey through Australia's rugged heartland. Begin your adventure in Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world, where you'll explore underground residences and the surreal landscapes of Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park. Continue to Port Augusta, passing the vast saltpan of Lake Hart and the historic military testing grounds of Woomera. Discover the Wadlata Outback Center's interactive exhibits, offering insights into the region's prehistoric past and indigenous heritage. Conclude your journey with a visit to the Clare Valley's renowned Knappstein Wines, savoring award-winning riesling before arriving in Adelaide. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and the expertise of a highly experienced driver guide throughout this unforgettable outback experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Coober Pedy
Location: Coober Pedy
Accommodation Name: Mud Hut Motel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The self-proclaimed ‘opal capital of the world’, Coober Pedy’s many attractions lie primarily below the earth’s surface. Due to the above-ground heat (temperatures can soar) many locals choose to take up a subterranean residence as well. Once you’ve explored this fascinating community – including fossicking for opals in surrounding mines – look further afield to Aboriginal owned Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, where you’ll travel along a stretch of the Dog Fence: a barrier spanning 5,300 kilometers across three states. As mind-boggling as the construction is, it pales in comparison to the setting’s moonscape of fossilised shells and cracked grey clay. The only thing more surreal than the natural landscape is the constructed one this afternoon at Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club, where the fairways are dirt and sand. Pick up a club to thump balls around the oil-soaked putting green.
Day 2: Coober Pedy - Port Augusta
Location: Port Augusta
Accommodation Name: Majestic Oasis Apartments
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s hard to imagine landscapes more dramatic than those you’ve experienced so far. But nature ups the ante at Lake Hart, a vast saltpan that sparked a community in the 1930s. Today, it’s all but deserted, adding to the ethereal atmosphere. The vastness of the South Australian outback was no doubt one of the reasons why it was chosen to become the world’s largest military land base. Believe it or not, Woomera has been a testing base for atomic bombs, ballistic missiles and satellite boosters. Mull over that en route to SA’s natural harbor of Port Augusta.
Day 3: Port Augusta - Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Wadlata Outback Center on your Port Augusta tour was created to decode some of the countryside you’ve been traversing over the past two days. Come face-to-face with giant ripper lizards, journey back in time to when dinosaurs roamed this land, and meet some of the people who first owned, explored and settled the region – as well as some of those who live here today. There are fossils and more opals, and interactive exhibits; have you ever tried Morse code? All this outback is thirsty work. Thankfully the Clare Valley is on the horizon. Gather in the cellar door at historic Knappstein Wines to find out just why their riesling takes home so many awards. Your Uluru to Adelaide tour comes to an end on arrival in Adelaide this afternoon.
What's Included
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Highly experienced Driver Guide
The tour includes a highly experienced driver guide to enhance your travel experience.
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Comfortable centrally located accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodation that is centrally located and close to shops and restaurants.
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Dining Summary
The tour includes 3 full breakfasts.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the tour locations are not included in the holiday price.
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Airport Transfers
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price.
Mode of Transport
Travel through the stunning landscapes of the Australian outback with a highly experienced driver guide, ensuring a smooth and informative journey from Uluru to Adelaide.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable, centrally located accommodation close to shops and restaurants, including stays at the Mud Hut Motel in Coober Pedy and Majestic Oasis Apartments in Port Augusta.
Dining Summary
- 3 Full Breakfast (B)
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required.
Flexible Holidays
- Explore Woomera your way. Take in the many planes and rockets on display throughout the town, or visit the museum to learn about this once top secret site.
Flight information
- Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Ayers Rock AirportDay 4 – flights to depart after 7.00pm from Adelaide Airport Flights are not included in the holiday priceReturn airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price
Iconic Sites
- Things get deep in Cooper Pedy, that Aussie town that lies largely underground. Visit some iconic buildings all marbled with opals.
Natural Wonders
- Salt lakes and South Australia go hand in hand. Prepare for your white-out at Lake Hart, a vast pearly plain made all the more dramatic by the pindan soil that surrounds.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes comfortable centrally located accommodation close to shops and restaurants. On Day 1, you will stay at the Mud Hut Motel in Coober Pedy, and on Day 2, you will stay at the Majestic Oasis Apartments in Port Augusta.
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What activities are included in Coober Pedy?
In Coober Pedy, you will explore the fascinating community, including fossicking for opals in surrounding mines. You will also visit the Aboriginal owned Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park and travel along a stretch of the Dog Fence. Additionally, you can experience the unique Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club.
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What can I expect to see at Lake Hart?
Lake Hart is a vast saltpan that offers an ethereal atmosphere. It was once a community in the 1930s but is now largely deserted, adding to its dramatic and otherworldly landscape.
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What is the Wadlata Outback Center?
The Wadlata Outback Center in Port Augusta is an interactive museum that helps decode the countryside you've been exploring. It features exhibits on giant ripper lizards, dinosaurs, fossils, opals, and the history of the region's original inhabitants and settlers.
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What is the fitness requirement for this tour?
A low level of fitness is required for this tour.
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What should I bring on the tour?
You should bring comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, warm layers for cooler months, and a camera.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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