Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
$1365
Outback Explorer: Uluru to Adelaide
4 Days Starting in Uluru, Australia and ending in Adelaide, Australia
Visiting: Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Adelaide
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Tour code:
NUCAF25
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the Outback Explorer tour from Uluru to Adelaide, a captivating journey through the heart of Australia's rugged landscapes. This adventure takes you from the iconic red sands of Uluru to the opal-rich underground town of Coober Pedy, where you'll stay at the unique Mud Hut Motel. Discover the surreal beauty of Lake Hart's salt flats and explore the historic town of Woomera, known for its aerospace history. As you travel through the vast South Australian outback, enjoy the comfort of centrally located accommodations, including the Majestic Oasis Apartments in Port Augusta. Conclude your journey in Adelaide, with a stop at the Clare Valley for a taste of award-winning wines. This tour offers a blend of natural wonders and cultural insights, guided by an experienced driver, ensuring an unforgettable outback experience. Meals, personal expenses, and travel insurance are not included.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Uluru - Coober Pedy
Location: Coober Pedy
Accommodation Name: Mud Hut Motel
There’s something starkly beautiful about the Australian outback. The pindan soil, silvery gums, horizon-busting skies, vast swathes of sun-baked nothingness. This is your backdrop as you cross from the Northern Territory into South Australia, ready to get deep at your destination. Coober Pedy, known as ‘the opal capital of the world’, is all lunar landscapes at the surface, and psychedelic colours underground. You’ll get to stay at a motel right in the heart of this quirky town. And then learn more about the region’s history at the Big Winch 360º, a ‘circlevision’ cinematic experience.
Day 2: Coober Pedy
Location: Coober Pedy
Accommodation Name: Mud Hut Motel
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 kilometres 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 3: Coober Pedy - Port Augusta
Location: Port Augusta
Accommodation Name: Majestic Oasis Apartments
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 harbour of Port Augusta.
Day 4: Port Augusta - Adelaide
Location: Adelaide
The Wadlata Outback Centre 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
Accommodation is provided in comfortable, centrally located places close to shops and restaurants.
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Unique underground accommodations
Stay at the Mud Hut Motel in Coober Pedy, known for its unique underground accommodations.
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Majestic Oasis Apartments
Stay at the Majestic Oasis Apartments in Port Augusta, offering comfortable lodging.
What's Not Included
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Meals
Meals are not included in the tour package.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
Mode of Transport
Travel through the Australian outback from Uluru to Adelaide, crossing the Northern Territory into South Australia, with stops at iconic locations such as Coober Pedy, Lake Hart, and Port Augusta.
Accommodation
Stay at the Mud Hut Motel in the heart of Coober Pedy, known for its unique underground accommodations, and the Majestic Oasis Apartments in Port Augusta, offering comfortable, centrally located lodging close to shops and restaurants.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
During the tour, you will stay at the Mud Hut Motel in Coober Pedy, which is known for its unique underground accommodations. In Port Augusta, you will stay at the Majestic Oasis Apartments, offering comfortable, centrally located lodging close to shops and restaurants.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package. You will need to arrange your own meals during the tour.
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What activities are available in Coober Pedy?
In Coober Pedy, you can explore the town's unique underground community, fossick for opals in surrounding mines, and visit the Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club. You can also travel to the nearby Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park and see the Dog Fence.
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What can I expect to see at Lake Hart?
At Lake Hart, you will experience a vast saltpan that creates an ethereal atmosphere. The area is largely deserted, adding to its dramatic and otherworldly feel.
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What is the significance of Woomera on this tour?
Woomera is significant for its history as a testing base for atomic bombs, ballistic missiles, and satellite boosters. It is part of the world's largest military land base, and you will have the opportunity to explore this unique location during the tour.
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What can I do at the Wadlata Outback Centre in Port Augusta?
At the Wadlata Outback Centre, you can explore interactive exhibits that decode the countryside, learn about the history of the region, and see fossils and opals. You can also try activities like Morse code and learn about the people who have lived in the area.
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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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AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.