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Small Group Tours |
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| There is no town in Australia quite like 'The
Alice'. It has been a centre of Aboriginal activity for thousands of
years and its more recent history traces back to the days of the
original Overland Telegraph. Qantas flies to Alice Springs
and the legendary Ghan train services it twice a week.
Alice Springs
sometimes gets overshadowed by the
awesome appeal of mighty Uluru (Ayers Rock) but it is at the heart of some of the best natural
attractions in the Outback and a wide variety of excellent days
trips are available.
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Small Group Day Tours from Alice Springs |
These day tours use 4WD 'Coaster' vehicles which are fully carpeted with 17
seat-belt (max 15 passengers) equipped
reclining seats and air-conditioning, offering comfortable travelling and
manageable, one day itineraries which give you time to appreciate your
surroundings and enjoy personal service and from this experienced, family
run, small company.  |
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Palm Valley 4WD (Small Group Day Tour) |
Departs: Alice - Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday at 7.30 am
Returns: Alice - late afternoon
Includes: Entry fees, morning and afternoon tea,
lunch, experienced naturalist driver guide.
On this day of outback adventure, you head west from Alice Springs
through Owen Springs cattle station before leaving the highway
behind to explore the Finke Gorge National Park. 4WD along the bed
of the Finke River which has meandered across this landscape for
more than 130 million years and marvel at the dramatic evidence of
its formidable flood history. Further along the track the
magnificent amphitheatre provides a stunning opportunity for
photography before finally reaching Palm Valley itself. Take
a walk amongst the rare Red Cabbage Palms, relics from a lush
climate many millions of years ago. After an excellent picnic
lunch, travel back along the river bed to visit the Hermannsburg
Historic Precinct founded by Lutheran missionaries in 1877, before
returning to Alice Springs in the late afternoon.
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West MacDonnell Ranges (Small Group Day Tour) |
Departs: Alice - 8.00 am Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Returns: Alice - late afternoon
Includes: Entry fees, morning and afternoon tea, excellent
picnic lunch, naturalist tour guide
Travel west along the ranges from Alice Springs for a day of panoramic
mountain scenery, visiting tranquil waterholes at Ormiston Gorge and Ellery
Creek Big Hole. Simply enjoy the abundant birdlife or take a
refreshing swim.
The Ochre Pits offer a fascinating insight into the traditional use of this
natural pigment.
John Flynn's grave provides a poignant reminder of the remoteness and
vasteness of this area.
Simpson's Gap is a wonderful chance to watch the rock wallabies in their
natural environment and
Standley Chasm's towering, vertical walls are a
photographer's delight.
Morning and afternoon tea and an excellent picnic
lunch, combined with luxury 4WD vehicles, will ensure your comfort and
enjoyment on this great day out. Late afternoon sees your return to
Alice Springs. |
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| PRICES: Day Tours from Alice
Springs |
Until 31 March
2009 |
1
Apr '09 - 31 Mar '10 |
Truly
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| Per person per tour |
Adult |
Child |
Adult |
Child |
| Palm Valley 4WD Small Group Day
Tour |
A$202 |
A$161 |
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| West MacDonnell Ranges Small
Group Day Tour |
A$202 |
A$161 |
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Child
policy: Day tours under 14 years>
The cost of getting to and from Alice Springs is not included;
(one possibility is by train on The
Ghan)
For details of accommodation options in Alice Springs, click City
Hotels/Red Centre
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to Book /How to Make a Secure Payment
Please use the Truly Reference Number when making booking enquiries
NOTE: Day tours are normally booked in
conjunction with other travel arrangements - bookings for less than
A$300
in total will incur
a A$10 admin fee. |
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our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to
bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.
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