General information
Tour dates: 31 March to 7 April 2024
Price for 2024: $2,490 per person + flights (including GST)
Applications close: 8 March 2024
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Itinerary
Day 1
31 March
| Our group will fly from Brisbane, arriving in Adelaide at lunch time. If you live outside the Brisbane / Gold Coast / Sunshine Coast areas, we will book your flights from your nearest regional airport.
First up, we’ll explore Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, and spend some free time in its central shopping area, Rundle Mall. Before dinner, you’ll have the chance to get to know your travelling companions and the EQI supervisors who will explain the tour rules, schedule and what to expect on the trip.
Meals included: Dinner
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Day 2
1 April
| After an early wake-up, we’ll begin our long journey north, passing through Port Augusta and stopping for lunch at Woomera, a former rocket testing range. There will be a brief stop for photos at the spectacular Lake Hart, one of Australia’s largest salt lakes. In the early evening, we’ll arrive at Coober Pedy, one of the world’s largest opal mining centres, where you’ll sleep in accommodation carved out under the desert. Please note: the accommodation does not have laundry facilities.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 3
2 April
| This morning, we learn more about the town’s opal industry before visiting an underground church and some local homes to see how residents live and stay cool in a place where temperatures can climb as high as 50 degrees Celsius. You’ll enjoy memorable views as we continue on our route north through the country’s red centre, passing the oasis of the Marla Bore before arriving at Kings Canyon. Tonight, we’ll cook marshmallows around the campfire (subject to fire restrictions) and if the sky is clear, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the night stars. Please note: our accommodation does not have laundry facilities.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 4
3 April
| Another early start to pack up camp before we explore Kings Canyon. The canyon’s sheer walls rise to 270 metres, making it the deepest gorge in Central Australia. Bring plenty of water as it is very easy to become dehydrated in the heat. There is an opportunity to walk to the canyon edge for spectacular views over the ‘Lost City’ and ‘Garden of Eden’. Alternatively, you can walk the base of the canyon to look up at its dramatic cliff faces. We’ll head off after a late breakfast and stop at Erldunda for lunch. From there, it’s just a short drive to Yulara; who will spot Uluru first? When we arrive at camp, our safari crew will show you how to set up and dismantle your tent – watch carefully as you will be responsible for doing this during your Outback adventure. Afterwards, we’ll visit the sunset strip and photograph the amazing colours of this magnificent monolith as the sun sets.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 5
4 April
| Today, we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Uluru for a guided walk to learn about its history and local indigenous people. Please note: it is important to respect this sacred site and the cultural beliefs of its people, and it is forbidden to climb Uluru. At the Cultural Centre, we’ll discover more about the local tribes, the Dreamtime and sacred indigenous ceremonies. We return to camp for lunch before visiting the magnificent rock formations of Kata Tjuta. At the lookout, you will view this amazing panorama before returning to camp to swim in the pool, catch up on your journal or relax with the group. Laundry facilities are available at the camp.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Day 6
5 April
| We farewell Uluru to head further north to Alice Springs and a tour of this iconic Australian town. At Anzac Hill, you’ll take in views across the West MacDonnell Ranges. Afterwards, we drive towards the West MacDonnell Ranges, one of the most popular and interesting national parks. We head west and arrive at Simpsons Gap. We take a short stroll along a walking track where you may see black footed rock wallabies. We return to camp for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 7
6 April
| This morning, we visit Alice Springs Desert Park and zoo to get up close to the local flora and fauna.
We head into town for a quick tour and you purchase lunch and have some free time before we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn about the vital services they provide to people in remote areas. Late afternoon, we visit the School of the Air and learn how children living in remote areas are educated by distance.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner |
Learn more
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school representative or email the EQI team on
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