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CANOEING through the DESERT:
Cooper Creek and Coongie Lakes

Departs from Adelaide (or Broken Hill) 9 day / 8 night camping
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Cooper Creek, outback AustraliaOne of Australia's most isolated river systems, the Cooper (pictured) flows from monsoonal Queensland into South Australia's desert country.  In most years floodwater flows along the Cooper into the fabulous Coongie Lakes system, creating a huge freshwater oasis. These are major wetland areas set in the middle of a desert; a region of great beauty and environmental significance. Red kangaroos and dingoes abound, eagles and flocks of pelicans dominate the skies and graceful brolgas dance on the shores.
  
9 Days Easy Grade Canoeing + Camping Overnight
Departures 
Departing from Adelaide 
2008:  24 May
2009:  23 May
2010: To be advised 
One of Australia's most isolated river systems, the Cooper flows from monsoonal Queensland into South Australia's desert country.  In most years floodwater flows along the Cooper into the fabulous Coongie Lakes system, creating a huge freshwater oasis. 

The  tour explores Sturt National Park, literally bouncing with kangaroos and home to the rare bustard, the isolated gold rush town of Tibooburra, and the lonely mission at Innamincka.  You will visit Depot Glen, where Charles Sturt’s exploring party was stranded for six months in 1844.

Travel by air-conditioned four wheel drive vehicle, over the red sand dunes to the 'Dig Tree' on the banks of the Cooper. Here, explorers Burke, Wills and King spent months waiting to be rescued. Only King survived!

Canoeing in the outbackYou need no previous canoeing experience but you do need to be in good general health. You paddle on both the Cooper and Coongie Lakes and walk into the solitude of the desert.

Return to Adelaide via the Strzelecki Track, one of Australia's most famous stock routes, and the spectacular Flinders Ranges, an ancient range of red quartzite.


Included: Transport ex Adelaide, camping and canoeing equipment, entry fees, all meals and guides. 

 

PRICES: CANOEING THE DESERT - 9 DAYS from Adelaide 2008 2009 2010 Truly
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Per person based on twin share camping (tent) accommodation
Canoeing the Desert 9 day / 8 night A$2323 A$2462 Request 487
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Included: All transport on tour ex Adelaide, camping and canoeing equipment, entry fees, all meals, wine and guides
Note: Sleeping bags not included - for hire at small extra charge
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