Country: Australia |
Description |
| Hike, Ride Horseback, 4-Wheel, Motor
Bike, Surf, Sail, Snorkel, Dive, and Sea Kayak in the
"Land Down Under"
Experience the magic and intrigue of Australia. Hike
on secluded beaches and through virgin rainforest to
spectacular waterfalls. Snorkel and dive the world's
largest and most stunning barrier reef and see the Outback
on horseback. Top it all off with savory cuisine, comfortable
accommodations and unforgettable Aussie charm.
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Itinerary |
| Days 1-3 Brisbane-Kondalilla National
Park-Fraser Island. Our first stop is the famous Australia
Zoo, home of the late Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile
Hunter". Spend the second day hiking through rainforest
to waterfalls. Then enjoy free reign to discover what
gives Fraser Island its World Heritage Park status.
Relax, enjoy the pools and beach, take a 4WD trip, or
paddle canoes in search of dolphins and sea birds. Enjoy
the fabulous Kingfisher Bay Eco-Resort with its assortment
of amenities.
Days 4-5 Town of "1770". Explore the pristine
coastline where Captain Cook first discovered Australia.
Try your hand at the true blue Aussie sport of surfing!
You'll soon be "hanging ten" with the best
of them! Next stroll for seashells and then explore
this remote coastline by sea kayak. Watch the sunset
from our beachside accommodation.
Days 6-7 Myella Cattle Station-Capricorn Caves. Discover
the Outback and the hospitality of Peter and Olive Eather
on their working cattle station! Ride horseback, hang
out with the orphaned baby kangaroos, ride a motor bike
or 4-wheeler, watch the sun set over the boab trees
and listen to a good yarn around the campfire. Visit
Capricorn Caves--you can explore the "zig-zag"
cave or try and squeeze through the "rebirth"
or "superman" caves.
Days 8-9 Eungella National Park. Trek through Finch
Hatton Gorge to the stunning Araluen Falls and The Wheel
of Fire for a refreshing swim in the clear water of
the pools. Search for the elusive and playful platypus
at Broken River. Hike through rainforest atop the Clarke
Range for stunning views out over the coast.
Days 10-13 Great Barrier Reef. Live aboard the "Oceania"
as we snorkel and scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef,
home to hundreds of species of coral, fish, and mollusks.
Conclude with a hike up Mt. Roper in Conway National
Park before heading to the airport.
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Trip Rating |
| Moderately Easy to Moderate |
Included |
| All guiding services. We always have
two guides per trip, a lead guide/driver, and a second
guide who is responsible for meals and accommodations.
Comfortable accommodations for the entire period you
are with us. Most meals. All hiking, surfing, 4WDing
and horseback riding as described in the itinerary.
Trip Fees Exclude: Airfare, personal insurance, hotel
miscellaneous expenses (phone, fax, laundry, etc.). |
Departure Dates |
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2007/8 Dates: March 26-April 7; April 9-21*; April 23-May 5; May 7-19*; May
21-June 2; June 4-16*; June 18-30; July 2-14; July 16-28*; July 30-August 11;
August 13-25*; August 27-September 8; September 10-22*; October 8-20*; October
22-November 3; November 5-17*; November 19-December 1; December 3-15*; December
17-29; December; 31-January 12, 2008*; January 14-26; January 28-February 9*;
February 11-23; February 25-March 8*
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