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| AUSTRALIAN HIGHLIGHTS Classic AIR CRUISE |
| 12 Days / 11 Nights |
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Departs from, and Returns to Sydney (+ one departure
each from Melbourne & Brisbane) |
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| Departing from and returning to
Sydney, this classic route takes in Longreach, Mt Isa, Arnhemland and Kakadu, Broome and the Kimberley and the Red Centre
. You cruise by air in a private 36 seater Dash 8 aircraft. There are no long drives and you
arrive on the doorstep each time.
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Main Features - Australian Highlights Air Cruise:
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- Cruise the mighty chasms of Katherine Gorge
- See Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the air and then admire its splendour from
below at sunset
- Cruise the Yellow Waters Lagoon in Kakadu, one of the richest biological
areas in Australia
- Discover the beauty and mystery of rare Aboriginal art
- Aerial sightseeing over the Bungle Bungle National Park
- Watch the sun set on the Indian Ocean at Cable Beach, Broome
- See Uluru (Ayers Rock) from the air and then admire its splendour from
below at sunset
- Enjoy a ice cold beer at the famed outback Birdsville Hotel, one of
Australia's most remote pubs
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Itinerary - Australian Highlights Air Cruise:
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Overnight accommodation may vary from the choice shown according to
availability but will be of a similar standard
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Day 1 - Sydney/"Stockman's Hall of Fame"/Longreach
The journey begins aboard your exclusive
aircraft flying north to the remote Queensland township of Longreach.
This town has an impressive history and is the home of the Stockman's Hall of Fame,
a magnificent museum constructed
as a tribute to the Australian pioneers.
Overnight: Longreach Motor Inn or similar (LD)
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Day 2 - Mt Isa
Re-boarding the aircraft this morning, experience the true concept of
air cruising. There are no check-in formalities and no baggage
handling, everything is taken care of. The flight today crosses the vast
landscape of the Channel Country. Arrive at Mt Isa, where the commercial
development has been largely due to the mineral wealth of the area. A
surface inspection of the mine and surrounding areas gives you an
idea of the complexity of such a project and the organisation
needed.
Overnight: Knotts Crossing Resort (BLD)
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Day 3 - Katherine Gorge/Kakadu National Park
Your aircraft takes you to the Northern Territory to the township of
Katherine for a cruise through the magnificent Katherine Gorge. Carved
by the Katherine River over millions of years, the gorge system reveals
the diverse flora and fauna of this outstanding National Park. Continue
on to Arnhemland to the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park.
Spectacular low aerial sightseeing provides unsurpassed viewing of the
Arnhemland escarpment with its intruding gorges and abrupt cliff faces.
A cruise on Yellow Waters Lagoon allows a closer inspection of one of
the richest biological areas in Australia.
Overnight: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (BLD)
Day 4 - Kakadu National Park/Darwin
Kakadu National park is home to the most outstanding concentration of
Aboriginal art and history in Australia. This morning, cruise the East
Alligator River. Examine some of the finest examples of Aboriginal art
at Ubirr Rock. A short flight this afternoon to Australia's most
northerly capital - Darwin.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Esplanade or similar for 2 nights
(BLD)
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Day 5 - Territory Wildlife Park
Today a visit to the Territory Wildlife Park. Set in 400 hectares of
natural bushland, this stunning reserve provides a rare insight into a
wide variety of unique Territory wildlife. A wonderful opportunity to
observe wildlife at close range.
(BLD)
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Day 6 - The Kimberley/Bungle Bungle National Park/Kununurra
Flying westward to the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the
aircraft provides incredible low aerial 'flightseeing' over the Purnululu
(Bungle
Bungle) National Park. Symmetrical in shape, these unusual beehive rock formations have received world recognition. Land at the
headquarters of the Ord River Scheme, Kununurra, then cruise the
beautiful Ord River through the stunning escarpment areas of the
Kimberley.
Overnight: Kununurra Country Club Hotel or similar (BLD) |
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Day 7 - North West Coastline/Buccaneer Archipelago/Broome
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Once again your aircraft provides spectacular views over the far north
west coastline and the Mitchell Plateau. Enjoy a bird's eye view of this
elusive but beautiful area where the rugged giant gulfs have a tidal
range of over nine metres. Finally land at the historic pearling town of
Broome.
Overnight: Broome Cable Beach Club or similar for 2
nights (BLD) |
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Day 8 - Broome
Explore the township of Broome, established in the romantic days of the
flourishing pearling industry at the turn of the century. Enjoy sunset
over magnificent Cable Beach.
Day 9 - Uluru (Ayers Rock)/Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Re-joining our exclusive aircraft this morning, head east across this
huge continent to the heart of Australia. Experience spectacular low
aerial 'flightseeing' as the massive monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) dominate the surrounding desert plains. This
evening enjoy the vivid and changing colours of the Rock as the sun
sets.
Overnight: Uluru Sails in the Desert or similar (BLD)
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Day 10 - Uluru (Ayers Rock)/Alice Springs
This morning travel to the Olgas to explore the thirty six conglomerate
domes known to the Aborigines as Kata Tjuta. The aircraft awaits to fly
you to Alice Springs, the most famous of all Australian outback towns,
lying at the foot of the northern slopes of the MacDonnell Ranges.
Overnight: Alice Springs Crowne Plaza or similar for
2 nights (BLD)
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Day 11 - Alice Springs
Today is spent sightseeing in and around The Alice. Visit
the institutions that have made Alice Springs famous
over the years, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Old Telegraph
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Day 12 - Alice Springs/Birdsville/Sydney
Today the aircruise ends, but not without landing first to visit
Australia's most famed outback pub. Situated on the historic Birdsville
Track, since 1885 the Birdsville Hotel has been the meeting point and
customs station for all the drovers passing through. Sadly this will be
a farewell drink at the end of a memorable adventure.
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Included
All travel by private aircraft
Accommodation
All meals
Sightseeing as described
Entry fees
Porterage and the services of professional Aircruise Directors
A Special Transfer Fare is available for passengers joining
from Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast. See Price
Panel below for details. |
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PRICES 2008: Australian
Highlights Air
Cruise
12 days / 11 night Per person per tour |
For
dates as specified |
Truly
Ref |
| Share twin/double |
Single Supplement |
Departs Sydney 7 May 2008 (S)
Departs Sydney 21 May 2008 |
A$12217
A$12217 |
A$1469
A$1469 |
Ref.975/801
Ref.975/802 |
Departs Sydney 4 June 2008
Departs Sydney 18 June
2008
FULLY BOOKED |
A$12217
A$12217 |
A$1469
A$1469 |
Ref.975/803
Ref.975/804 |
Departs Sydney 2 July 2008
FULLY BOOKED
Departs Sydney 16 July 2008 |
A$12217
A$12217 |
A$1469
A$1469 |
Ref.975/805
Ref.975/806 |
Departs Sydney 30 July 2008
Departs Sydney 13 August 2008 |
A$12217
A$12217 |
A$1469
A$1469 |
Ref.975/807
Ref.975/808 |
Departs Sydney 27 Aug
2008
FULLY BOOKED
Departs Sydney 10 Sept 2008 |
A$12217
A$12217 |
A$1469
A$1469 |
Ref.975/809
Ref.975/810 |
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Single travellers are not required to pay a single
supplement on this departures for a single
room |
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Special Transfer Fare of AUD$395 per person (including GST) is available to
clients joining a Sydney departure from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and the
Gold Coast. The transfer fare includes return economy airfares on commercial
services to Sydney from either Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or the Gold Coast
on the day prior to Aircruise departure, for the specific purpose of joining
Aircruise, overnight accommodation and breakfast at a Sydney airport hotel the
evening prior to the Aircruise, plus transfers from the domestic terminal to
the hotel and from the hotel to the Execujet Terminal for your departure on
the Aircruise.
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accommodation options in Sydney - click City
Hotels/Sydney
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