Australian - AAT Kings
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Australian - AAT Kings
2013/14 n a i l a r t s u A s r u o T y a D Uluru Uluru Kakadu Blue Mountains hts e ‘n ’s ee Sig Great Ocean Road av Koalas The Sightsee ’n’ Sa ve Pass is a pre-paid tour pass that takes th e hassle out of pla nning. Available only for purchase prior to arrival in Australia, you can save up to 35% on selected Day Tours. Each pa ss gives you 4 coup ons. Specially marked tours in this broch ure count for half, one or tw o coupons. There are over 60 Day Tours from which to choose. Adult AU $ 399 Look for thes sy mbols in this brochuere ’s av • Complimentary hotel pick-ups • L uxury coaches fitted with air-conditioning, reclining seats, spacious leg room and panoramic windows • Highly researched and accurate commentary • Australia-wide experienced Driver Guides • We are ‘locals’ so we know ‘Oz’ best • Over 85 years experience av One pass Two passes The benefits: Difference e Si e Si Si e av ee ‘n ‘n ts gh ee ts gh ’s ee av ts gh Half pass ‘n ’s e ts gh ’s TheAAT Kings Child AU $199 This pass is exclusiv e to overseas visitors and can on ly be purchased outside Australia. ‘n We look forward to having you travel with AAT Kings. Now, that’s how to see Australia. Sightsee‘n’Save ee Thank you for choosing AAT Kings, Australia’s premier coach tour operator with over 85 years experience. AAT Kings offer a unique range of touring experiences enjoyed by tens of thousands of people each year. The quality, value and reliability for which we are renowned will provide you with the best way to explore the wonders of Australia. Throughout this brochure, AAT Kings sightseeing options will provide you the widest selection of day tours throughout Australia. Discover one of the world’s greatest ocean drives from Melbourne, take a cruise on Sydney Harbour, see dolphins up close at Port Stephens, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, view Uluru (Ayers Rock) or discover the beauty of Kakadu National Park. With AAT Kings expertise and flexibility, your holiday in Australia is complete. With expert English-speaking Driver Guides and luxury coaches you will sit back and relax as AAT Kings enhances your stay in this diverse country – Australia. Ways to Save Si Thank you • No need to pre-b ook Day Tours be fore leaving home. Sim ply book your tour s when in Australia. •C ourtesy pick-ups are available from most central hotel s. • No extra fees. • On all operating tours, seats are gu aranteed 24 hours prior to departure. Due to seasonal conditions, pleas e book as far in ad vance as possible. • Call toll free on 1300 228 546 to ma ke your reservation. Sydney Newcastle Hunter Valley Port Stephens Blue Wildlife Mountains Park Manly Katoomba Sydney Three Bondi Jenolan Sisters Caves Mittagong Wollongong Canberra Jervis Bay sydney opera house Sig hts ’s v a e e hts Sig ’s v a e e e Sig Sig Adult$185 Child$93 ee e J63LM hts ’s v a ‘n City & Beaches Tour, Captain Cook Lunch Cruise (J63LC) City & Beaches Tour, Magistic Lunch Cruise (J63LM) hts ’s v a ‘n ‘n ’s v a J63LC ee ee J13LM hts Adult $105 Child$53 e Sig ‘n Adult$135 Child$68 hts ’s v a ee ee hts ’s v a J63 Sig Sig ‘n J13LC Departs Daily ee ee Adult $55 Child$28 This tour introduces the highlights of Sydney including the city, Manly and the Northern Beaches (Tour J13) and the Rocks, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach (Tour J6). Travel through the historic Rocks area, cross Sydney Harbour Bridge and stroll along picturesque Manly Beach. Enjoy spectacular views of the harbour from special vantage points. See Sydney’s world renowned city sights: the Harbour Bridge, the sails of the Opera House and Darling Harbour. Walk along Bondi Beach, see the exclusive suburb of Double Bay, and popular Paddington. Add a lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour and view icons from your cruiser. ‘n Adult $135 Child$68 hts ’s v a ‘n City & Beaches Tour, Captain Cook Lunch Cruise (J13LC) City & Beaches Tour, Magistic Lunch Cruise (J13LM) J13 ee Departs Daily Code: J63 Dep. 8.15am Ret. 5.45pm approx. ‘n Gain an insight into the famous city of Sydney and capture the beauty of this harbour city from selected vantage points. Enjoy morning tea (own expense) at Manly and walk along The Corso. Enjoy views from Seaforth Lookout and stop at Arabanoo Lookout for a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Add a relaxing harbour luncheon cruise and enjoy the best of Sydney in just one day. On board, see the magnificent homes of Australia’s wealthy as you cruise the foreshore of exclusive waterfront suburbs and see the bustling harbour activity. Enjoy Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Tour concludes at King Street Wharf or Circular Quay. Full Day | Sydney Sights with the Works Sig Code: J13 e Half Day | Sydney Sights, Manly & Northern Beaches Dep. 8.15am Ret. 11.45am approx. (J13) Dep. 8.15am Ret. 2.15pm approx. (J13LC & J13LM) Adult $185 Child$93 Half Day | Downtown Sydney, Bondi & Kings Cross Dep. 12.00 noon Ret. 5.45pm approx. (J6LC & J6LM) Dep. 1.45pm Ret. 5.45pm approx. (J6) ‘n hts ’s v a e J6 Sig Departs Daily ee ‘n hts ’s v a e J6LC Sig Adult $55 Child$28 ee hts bondi beach Full Day | Sydney Sights with Lunch Cruise & Wildlife Code: J12 Dep. 8.15am Ret. Open Departs Daily hts ‘n ’s v a e hts ’s v a ee ‘n J12 ee SYDNEY harbour Gain an insight into the famous city of Sydney and capture the beauty of this harbour city from selected vantage points. Enjoy morning tea (own expense) at Manly and walk along The Corso. Enjoy a delicious lunch aboard Captain Cook Cruises on Sydney Harbour. Take in all the wonders of Sydney Harbour from the viewing deck of your cruiser. Pass Kirribilli House, home to the Australian Prime Minister and learn about the settlement and how the harbour has transformed over the years. At Darling Harbour explore spectacular Sydney Aquarium and walk on the wild side at Wildlife Sydney, where you’ll meet one of Australia’s national icons, the koala. See animals living in their natural habitats and ecosystems including the two-storey aviary and butterfly house. Sig Adult $135 Child$68 Sig e ’s v a e ‘n J6LM Sig Adult$135 Child$68 ee Your afternoon tour captures the essence of Sydney. See Sydney’s major highlight, including the Royal Botanic Gardens, before wandering along Bondi Beach. See the city’s downtown precincts, the historic Rocks area, vibrant Kings Cross, sandy white eastern beaches and affluent harbourside suburbs in just one afternoon. Add a luncheon cruise and enjoy harbour views of Sydney’s renowned sights. Watch the Harbour Bridge and Opera House glide by as you enjoy an idyllic lunchtime on Sydney Harbour. City & Bondi Tour, Captain Cook Lunch Cruise (J6LC) City & Bondi Tour, Magistic Lunch Cruise (J6LM) Code: J6 Adult $165 Child$83 Sydney Full Day | Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife Sig hts ‘n ’s v a ee hts ‘n J86S ’s v a Adult $175 Child$88 Full Day | Grand Pacific Drive, Jervis Bay Dolphins Sig e e hts ee ’s v a e hts ’s v a ‘n J36 ‘n ’s v a Adult $175 Child$88 Departs Tue & Sun (Oct-Mar) Departs Sun (Apr-Sep) ee ‘n ‘n ’s v a hts ee hts ee J95 Sig Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun (Apr-Sep) Enjoy a full day of memorable highlights. Begin with coastal scenery of sandy beaches and lazy seaside villages as you travel down the coast from Sydney. Travel over the Sea Cliff Bridge and along the Grand Pacific Drive. View the unusual natural phenomenon of the dramatic Kiama Blowhole and cruise the protected waters of Jervis Bay in search of pods of wild dolphins. Enjoy a delicious cold salad lunch on board your catamaran, Tekin III. Whales occasionally visit this area as they migrate from September to December, so keep an eye out. Travel through picturesque Kangaroo Valley and enjoy the towering sandstone cliffs and valleys of Morton National Park. Sig Departs Daily (Oct-Mar) Code: J36 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 7.00pm approx. Sig Code: J95 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 6.15pm approx. e Full Day | Small Group Blue Mountains Gain the ultimate Blue Mountains experience on this comprehensive tour. First, enjoy complimentary morning tea at the delightful village of Leura. View the famous Three Sisters rock formation and learn about ancient Aboriginal legends. Journey through steep valleys and canyons at Scenic World’s Scenic Railway, Skyway and Cableway, before enjoying a two course lunch at the Conservation Hut Café in Wentworth Falls. Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, dingoes and fairy penguins at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to unwind after this full day on a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Circular Quay (own expense). Departs Mon, Wed & Sat ee Adult $125 Child$63 Code: J86S e e ’s v a Encounter an unspoilt and diverse blue-water paradise in Port Stephens, known as a wildlife haven, thanks to the presence of around 160 bottle-nosed dolphins which have permanent residence here. Stop at the Australian Reptile Park to see a number of our native reptiles up close. On arrival in Port Stephens you’ll board a luxury cruise in search of pods of bottle-nosed dolphins and other aquatic wildlife, delighting in the sight of wild dolphins at play. Following this, hop aboard a modern 4WD vehicle and discover the Stockton Bight sand dunes, the last great sand dune system in New South Wales, with its 32 kilometres of rolling sandy slopes. Here, you’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at sand-boarding, an active experience that you simply won’t forget. Sig Sig hts ee J15 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 7.30pm approx. e Departs Daily ‘n Travel west into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. Experience traditional dance and take home genuine Aboriginal souvenirs at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre. See steep valleys, canyons and the Three Sisters on the Skyway, Scenic Railway or Cableway (own expense). Enjoy a lunch break in the quaint township of Leura. Visit an Australian wildlife park with an opportunity to touch a cuddly koala and see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and other unique Australian animals. Our last stop will be at Homebush Bay, the venue of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, where you may take a river cruise back into Sydney Harbour (own expense). Full Day | Port Stephens & Nelson Bay Adventure Code: J15 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 5.45pm approx. Adult $175 Child$88 Itinerary may alter due to tidal conditions. e e ’s v a Adult $160 Child$80 Sig Full Day | Magnificent Hunter Valley Wine Taster hts ‘n ’s v a e hts ’s v a ee ‘n J14 Sig Departs Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun ee Adult $149 Child$75 Spend an entire day discovering the beautiful wine region of the renowned Hunter Valley and sampling award-winning regional wines. Enjoy a private wine tasting experience at world renowned Lindemans, Draytons and McGuigan wineries. Next, feast on a delicious luncheon accompanied with complimentary wine at Hunter Resort. Our last stop will take you to the lovely Hunter Valley Gardens a quaint little township within the Hunter Valley. After departing Hunter Valley Gardens we head back to Sydney. Sig Sig hts ’s v a e e ‘n ‘n ’s v a ee hts ee J2 Sig Departs Tue & Thu Code: J14 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 6.45pm approx. e Code: J2 Dep. 8.15am Ret. 2.45pm approx. Experience the beauty and history of the Australian outback. Relax at Drovers Camp and learn how to make Aussie Damper and Billy Tea over the campfire. Watch the stockmen and their dogs demonstrate a real live sheep muster. Take part in a sheep shearing demonstration followed by a wool-room presentation. Watch a boomerang throwing and whip cracking display by the skillful stockmen and why not try it yourself. Enjoy authentic Aussie tucker in the Tobruk Station Woolshed Restaurant; have a drink at the Stockman’s Bar and enjoy great photo opportunities with views over the Hawkesbury River Valley and the world-famous Blue Mountains. hts ee Full Day | Tobruk Outback Experience hts ’s v a ‘n Adult $149 Child$75 J11 ‘n ‘n ’s v a Enjoy this tour of Australia’s national capital, a city designed to reflect an entire nation. See contemporary architecture set cleverly amid Canberra’s many delightful gardens and parks. View Lake Burley-Griffin and enjoy a guided tour through Parliament House and the National Museum or National Gallery. Then, view the foreign embassies, where many of the country’s important dignitaries are based. Feel the spirit of the ANZACs as you travel along the boulevard dedicated to Australia’s heroic participants of World Wars I and II. You’ll also visit the impressive War Memorial, view the Carillon Bell Tower and the gardens of Commonwealth Park. In autumn, you’ll also be able to absorb the riot of colour that results from extensive tree planting throughout the year. Departs Mon, Wed, & Fri ee ee J32 hts Code: J11 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 9.00pm approx. Sig Departs Mon, Tue, Thu & Sat Sig Code: J32 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 6.15pm approx. Enjoy the unique opportunity to discover the majestic beauty of New South Wales’ World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Take in the stunning views over native Australian eucalypt forests and rock formations dating back to a time long past. On this full-day tour you’ll visit the park’s western spur, where the largest underground limestone caves in the country, the Jenolan Caves, are situated. Embark on a fascinating guided tour of the Lucas, Imperial or Chifley Caves and discover the deep chamber of limestone formations. You’ll also learn about the folklore of the European settlers and the bushrangers of this region. Watch for wildlife as you travel to the unusual Blue Lake and visit the charming Blue Mountains National Park ‘capital’ of Katoomba. Full Day | Canberra Explorer, Australia’s Capital e Full Day | Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains Adult $165 Child$83 Melbourne M ur ra y Rive r Grampians National Park MacKenzie Ballarat Falls Halls Gap Melbourne Mt. Buller Healesville Dandenong Ranges Warrook Farm Port Campbell Mornington Apollo Bay Peninsula Phillip Island the twelve apostles Full Day | Yarra Valley Wineries & Puffing Billy e e hts Sig Sig ‘n ’s v a ee hts ‘n K35L ’s v a e Sig ’s v a Sig e hts ee ’s v a Adult $149 Child$75 ee Yarra Valley Wineries & Puffing Billy with Lunch (K35L) hts ‘n ‘n Adult $55 Child$28 K35 ‘n hts ’s v a Code: K35 Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun ee K1 Journey into the heart of picturesque wine country and ride Australia’s oldest steam train before arriving at a winery for lunch (Tour K35L). Marvel at the spectacular views and lush rainforest settings of Sherbrooke Forest, home to native birds whose songs fill the air as you ride aboard the Puffing Billy Steam Train. This historic train takes you through towering mountain ash trees and lush fern gullies. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the Yarra Valley wineries, then sample local wines at Dominique Portet before taking a wine-making tour of the highly regarded Domaine Chandon and sampling local cheeses. Sig Departs Daily ee Discover the charm of Melbourne. See Captain Cook’s Cottage, Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy Gardens and Albert Park, home to the Australian Grand Prix. Stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens, see the Royal Exhibition Buildings and Federation Square. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct. Appreciate the city’s architecture, including St Paul’s Cathedral and the Princess and Regent Theatres. Cross the Bolte Bridge for great city views. Dep. 8.20am Ret. 5.30pm approx. Code: K1 Dep. 8.10am Ret. 12.00pm approx. e Half Day | Marvellous Melbourne City Sights Adult $189 Child$95 Full Day | Great Ocean Road Adventure Sig ’s v a e Sig hts ee ’s v a ‘n Adult $159 Child$80 hts ‘n ’s v a e ’s v a ee hts ‘n K65 ee Yarra Valley & Healesville (K65) For animal lovers, spend your afternoon at the award-winning Healesville Sanctuary where you can get up close to a range of Australian wildlife. Spot koalas, kangaroos, the platypus and wombats! hts ‘n Yarra Valley Wineries (K85) Tantalise your tastebuds with tastings at Dominque Portet Winery then enjoy a wine-making tour of the highly regarded Domaine Chandon. K85 ee Journey into the heart of picturesque wine country in the Yarra Valley. Travel through verdant hills and prosperous vineyards before arriving at a Yarra Valley Winery where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. You can then choose to spend your afternoon in one of two ways. e e ’s v a Adult $139 Child$70 Code: K85/K65 Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Sig Sig ‘n K4 hts Sig Dep. 10.00am Ret. 5.30pm approx. Departs Daily ee Enjoy one of the world’s great coastal drives with dramatic scenery, striking contrasts and magnificent vistas. See the seaside town of Lorne and the surfing mecca of Torquay, home to magnificent surf beaches, which offer year-round waves. Discover the legends of ‘The Shipwreck Coast’ at Port Campbell National Park. See the Twelve Apostles, sandstone pillars that face the Southern Ocean. Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Marvel at Loch Ard Gorge where millions of years of erosion have sculpted these incredible landmarks. Continue past Port Campbell to the remnants of London Bridge. Full Day | Yarra Valley Wineries or Healesville e Code: K4 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 7.30pm approx. Adult $159 Child$80 Full Day | Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy & Healesville Sig ’s v a e e hts ee hts ’s v a ‘n ‘n K15 Sig Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun ee Sig hts ee ‘n ’s v a e hts ’s v a ‘n K15L Sig Adult $149 Child$75 ee healesville sanctuary Ride the historic Puffing Billy Steam Train for a memorable journey on Australia’s most notable narrow-gauge railway. Ride through the lush Sherbrooke Forest, filled with giant fern trees and the distinctive calls of Australian native animals, before sampling traditional Australian billy tea and lamington cakes. In the picturesque Yarra Valley enjoy a delicious lunch and sip local wines at one of the Yarra Valley wineries (Tour K15L). Stroll through Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Australia’s premier wildlife park. See koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils and emus before watching the ‘Eagles Fly‘ demonstration where magnificent birds of prey can be seen. See the sanctuary’s nocturnal house, home to the shy platypus. Yarra Valley, Puffing Billy & Healesville with Lunch (K15L) Code: K15 e Dep. 8.20am Ret. 5.30pm approx. Adult $189 Child$95 Melbourne Full Day | Sovereign Hill & Historic Ballarat Code: K13 Dep. 8.20am Ret. 5.30pm approx. Sig ‘n e Sig e e Sig Sig e Adult hts ’s v a e hts ’s v a Sig K39 Sig Sig Sig Departs Wed, Fri & Sun e e e Be inspired by the sheer majesty of the Grampians National Park with its rugged cliffs and cascading waterfalls. The surrounding wilderness supports thousands of species of Australia’s native flora and fauna, such as kangaroos and emus. Visit picturesque Halls Gap, a unique village tucked away in the heart of the Grampians. Stop in the charming township of Beaufort and enjoy included morning tea. Visit Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, bringing to life the amazing history and culture of local Aboriginal communities. Then, see the Jaws of Death rock formation and take a walk to Mackenzie Falls to discover a spectacular series of waterfalls. Incredible views can be seen at Boroka Lookout and the Balconies, and you can view Victoria Valley from Reeds Lookout. ‘n Code: K11 $155 Adult $115 Child$58 ‘n hts ’s v a e e Sig Sig hts ’s v a ee K82L Adult $204 Child$102 mt. buller Code: K79 Departs Daily K79 ‘n Departs Daily Dep. 6.00am Ret. 8.30pm approx. Escape for the day to the fairytale village in the snow, Mt. Buller. Relax and enjoy picturesque scenes of the lush Dandenong Ranges, the prosperous Yarra Valley and the Victorian High Country. Spend a day in the snow and take advantage of the excellent alpine activities available to you within the Mt. Buller Village. Everything from beginner lessons, chairlift rides, snow tubing and the expert ‘black runs’ are offered. This is a must for anybody that loves the snow or just wants to take a look. hts ee Code: K82L Full Day | Mt. Buller Snow Adventure ’s v a e e ’s v a Sig Sig hts ee K11 ‘n warrook cattle farm Code: K39 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 9.00pm approx. Departs Daily ee Enjoy an active day at Warrook Cattle Farm – a working sheep and cattle property. Participate in the day’s activities and perhaps witness sheep shearing or milk a cow. Feed kangaroos and wallabies, meet wombats and see the cattle dogs muster sheep. Later, see the koalas and fur seals of Phillip Island, before watching the famous Penguin Parade at dusk. Explore the Visitor’s Centre then, from a nearby boardwalk, see the penguins emerge from the surf and waddle along the beach to their sandy burrows. Lunch is included at Warrook Cattle Farm. Full Day | Grampians National Park ee Adult $163 Child$82 Full Day | Aussie Cattle Farm, Phillip Island & Lunch Dep. 10.00am Ret. 10.30pm-11.30pm approx. (Oct-Mar) Dep. 10.00am Ret. 9.30pm approx. (Apr-Sep) hts ’s v a Adult $165 Child$83 ‘n ’s v a ‘n Explore Melbourne at your leisure today and join an evening tour to witness the Little Penguins of Phillip Island. At dusk, view the wonderful phenomenon of the Little Penguins as they emerge from the surf, returning to the safety of their dune rockeries. From your nearby vantage point watch these creatures feed their young. Enjoy this opportunity to experience life in the penguin colony. hts ’s v a ee ‘n ’s v a hts ee hts Half Day | Penguin Parade Express Dep. 5.00pm Ret. 10.30pm-11.30pm approx. (Oct-Mar) Dep. 3.00pm Ret. 9.30pm approx. (Apr-Sep) K13W ’s v a Adult $139 Child$70 K10P Adult $149 Child$75 ‘n hts ee K10 ‘n Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife with Viewing Platform (K10P) Departs Daily ee En route visit Maru Koala and Animal Park where you will be able to get in touch with wildlife. Pat a koala, hand-feed a kangaroo before crossing the bridge at San Remo to enter Phillip Island. View the Nobbies, home to one of Australia’s largest fur seal populations. See the seaside town of Cowes and the Visitors Information Centre. At dusk, enjoy the Penguin Parade and see penguins make their way to their burrows. Code: K10 ’s v a ee Dep. 1.15pm Ret. 10.30pm-11.30pm approx. (Oct-Mar) Dep. 1.15pm Ret. 9.30pm approx. (Apr-Sep) ‘n Full Day | Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife hts ee Sovereign Hill & Wildlife Park (K13W) Combine your day at Sovereign Hill with the unique creatures of the Australian bush at the Ballarat Wildlife Park. K13 ‘n little penguins Departs Mon, Tue, Thu & Sun ee Absorb the history of the goldrush era at Sovereign Hill, the perfectly re-created 1850s gold mining settlement. Pan for gold, tour underground mines or ride a stagecoach (own expense). Visit the Eureka Stockade Centre and learn of the notorious days of rebellion. Wander the main street to visit goldsmiths, craftsmen and traders, and enjoy browsing the unique period-style stores along with real-life characters and story re-enactments. Watch traditional skills being practised using age-old techniques by wood turners and metallurgists. Adult $149 Child$75 Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Ayers Rock Airport Ayers Rock Resort Park Entrance Station Uluru (Ayers Rock) Kantju Gorge Sunset Kata Tjuta Viewing Dune Viewing Sunrise Cultural Centre Mutitjulu Viewing Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) Half Day | The Rising Sun Code: RSJ Sig e e Sig hts ’s v a e Sig hts ’s v a Adult $148 Child$75 Half Day | Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset Dep. 3.00pm Ret. 20 minutes approx. after sunset (Nov-Mar) Dep. 2.30pm Ret. 20 minutes approx. after sunset (Apr-Oct) hts ee Y13 ’s v a Adult $119 Child$60 hts ‘n ’s v a ee hts ‘n Y13B ee Kata Tjuta, Uluru Sunset & Barbecue Dinner (Y13B) Travel to our exclusive venue to enjoy a barbecue dinner including steak, sausages, kangaroo meat, salads and bread with sparkling wine. There is time for stargazing too (weather permitting). Code: Y13 Departs Daily ‘n Travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Enjoy a guided walk into Walpa Gorge. Marvel at the sheer walls that flank you as you enter the gorge. Learn of the domes’ formation and of the wildlife of the region. Some of the plants you will see here are so rare that they are only found among these rocky domes. e e Y11B ’s v a e Sig Adult $49 Child$25 ee Adult $89 Child$45 ee hts ’s v a hts ’s v a ‘n ‘n Y18 Y11 ‘n Departs Daily ee Enjoy a revitalising cup of tea or coffee as you witness Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunrise and see the desert come to life. Travel to the Mutitjulu Walk where you will be escorted to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole. View Aboriginal rock paintings and learn about the some native flora and explains the Aboriginal and European history of Uluru. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you can learn about Aboriginal culture and see Aboriginal arts and crafts. On days when the Uluru Climb is open, those with a good level of fitness will have the opportunity to climb Uluru as an alternative to the Uluru Base Tour. Code: Y18 Uluru Sunset & Barbecue Dinner (Y11B) Travel to our exclusive venue to enjoy a barbecue dinner including steak, sausages, kangaroo meat, salads and bread with sparkling wine. There is time for stargazing too (weather permitting). Departs Daily ee Dep. 90 minutes prior to sunrise Ret. 3½ hours approx. after sunrise Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous. Don’t forget your camera! Code: Y11 ‘n Half Day | Uluru Sunrise & Base or Climb Dep. 75 minutes prior to sunset Ret. 20 minutes approx. after sunset Sig Adult $155 Child$78 Sig e ’s v a Sig ‘n e hts ee ’s v a Sig Half Day | Uluru Sunset hts ‘n RSJ Sig Departs Daily ee Experience the sacred beauty and culture of Uluru led by a member of the Anangu. Behold the majesty of Uluru as the sun rises to reveal the desert’s red heart. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre before joining your indigenous guide for an interpretive walk at the base of this ancient monolith. You’ll hear stories of its cultural significance and with Uluru as your backdrop, you’ll immerse yourself in the Anangu culture as you gather around a campfire and learn ancient bush skills. kata tjuta viewing platform e Dep. 90 minutes prior to sunrise Ret. 12 noon approx. Adult $218 Child$110 Full Day | Kings Canyon Code: Y19 Sig hts ‘n ’s v a e hts ’s v a ee ‘n Y19 Sig Departs Daily ee uluru barbecue Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to Kings Canyon, stopping for breakfast (own expense) at Kings Creek Station along the way. Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the ‘Garden of Eden’. The circuit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete and is rocky and steep in parts. It is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor. Return to Ayers Rock Resort. e Dep. 4.00am Ret. 5.00pm approx. (Oct-Mar) Dep. 5.00am Ret. 6.00pm approx. (Apr-Sep) Adult $199 Child$100 Alice Springs Darwin darwin Full Day | Kakadu National Park Code: D4 Dep. 6.30am Ret. 7.30pm approx. Sig ’s v a e Sig ee hts ‘n Sig e hts Sig Sig ‘n ’s v a Adult $219 Child$110 e e Adult $131 Child$66 Departs Daily DDT2 ‘n ‘n ’s v a Join a city sights tour with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and the Chinese Temple, which was re-built after it was totally demolished by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. See the Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. Code: DDT2 hts ee hts ee Sig Adult $89 Child$45 Dep. 2.00pm Ret. 6.00pm approx. ’s v a e Sig hts ’s v a Sig Sig e hts ’s v a ee ‘n A7D D11 Half Day | Darwin Afternoon City Sights ‘n West MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Springs Desert Park (A7D) Continue to Alice Springs Desert Park. Explore the landscapes and wildlife of the region, and learn about their traditional use and management by Aboriginal people. A7 ee Departs Daily Code: D11 Departs Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat (May-Oct) Departs Tue, Thu & Sat (Nov-Apr) ee Depart Darwin and stop to explore the Adelaide River War Cemetery. Enter Nitmiluk National Park, home to 13 stunning gorges and call into the Visitors Centre before joining your guided cruise between the sandstone cliff walls of Katherine Gorge. Enjoy commentary from your guide detailing the area’s plants and wildlife, and explaining the significance of the gorge for the Aboriginal people of this region. Enjoy a swim at Leliyn (conditions permitting). Lunch is included. e e e Full Day | Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Code: A7 View the MacDonnell Ranges from the summit of Anzac Hill before travelling west along the ranges. Stop at the grave of John Flynn, the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Visit Simpsons Gap, well known for its elusive rock wallabies. Enjoy a short walk, billy tea and a light lunch at Angkerle (Standley Chasm). hts ’s v a Adult $149 Child$75 Dep. 6.30am Ret. 8.30pm approx. Half Day | West MacDonnell Ranges Dep. 7.30am Ret. 12 noon approx. (A7) Open (A7D) hts ’s v a ee ’s v a Adult $139 Child$70 D5 ‘n ‘n ‘n ’s v a hts ee ee A5 hts Departs Daily Travelling south from Darwin, you will head into the picturesque Litchfield National Park. Stop to view masses of magnetic termite mounds that stand up to two metres tall. See the double waterfall forming Florence Falls. Continue to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls and then journey to magnificent Wangi Falls where there’s time for a refreshing swim (conditions permitting) at the base of the waterfall. Lunch is included. ‘n Departs Daily (Jun-Oct) Departs Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun (Nov-May) Code: D5 ee Code: A5 Dep. 8.00am (Jun-Oct) & 7.30am (Nov-May) Ret. 6.00pm approx. Full Day | Litchfield National Park Dep. 7.15am Ret. 6.00pm approx. Sig Adult $89 Child$45 Sig e ’s v a e Sig hts ee A3 Full Day | Palm Valley 4WD Safari This 4WD safari travels through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Hermannsburg, (closed to tourists in summer months) an Aboriginal community and historic precinct which is renowned for its Aboriginal art collection. Travel down the bed of the Finke River, one of oldest water courses in the world, into Palm Valley. See spectacular rock forms, white sands and an oasis of rock pools and palm trees. Some plants such as the cycad and ‘Livistonia Mariae’ are known world-wide as relic plants and are unique to Central Australia. Visit the rock formation known as the Ampitheatre. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the Finke Gorge National Park. On the return journey, relax and enjoy the changing colours of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges in the afternoon light. hts ’s v a Adult $215 Child$108 Departs Daily ‘n Visit some of Alice Springs’ main attractions including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air and the historic Telegraph Station. Stop at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, where you can see up close and maybe touch some of the lizards and snakes that frequent Central Australia’s semi-arid desert, such as the Perentie Lizard and the Thorny Devil. Enjoy panoramic views of the township and the rugged MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill. ‘n Code: A3 Dep. 2.00pm Ret. 6.00pm approx. D4 ee Half Day | A Town like Alice Departs Daily Delight at the wonder of Kakadu National Park. Stop at Nourlangie, where your Guide will lead a walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. After your included lunch join the famous guided Yellow Water cruise, keeping an eye out for wildlife. Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Overnight tour option available. e alice springs Adult $69 Child$35 Cairns Brisbane australia zoo e e Adult $128 Child$83 Sig e Sig hts ’s v a e hts ’s v a e Sig B84/G84 Sig Departs Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun e Enjoy Brisbane sights from land and water. Travel through the city centre and past historic sandstone buildings, then delight in morning tea as you cruise up the Brisbane River. Enjoy a lunch break (own expense) at South Bank Parklands. Ride the Wheel of Brisbane for 360° city views. In the afternoon visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to hold a koala, then Mt Coot-tha Lookout for a view of the city skyline. Code: B84/G84 ‘n ’s v a Adult$160 Child$80 Dep. 9.15am from Brisbane Ret. 5.00pm approx. to Brisbane Dep. 7.30am from Gold Coast Ret. 6.30pm approx. to Gold Coast ee e hts ’s v a Adult $102 Child$79 ‘n hts ee ‘n ‘n ’s v a B83 ee Departs Daily (Oct-Mar) Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun (Apr-Sep) C6/CJ6 Code: B83 Departs Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun Full Day | Brisbane’s Best Code: C6/CJ6 hts Dep. 12.45pm Ret. 5.00pm approx. This tour will pass sights such as the famous XXXX Brewery and Suncorp Stadium en route to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. With full commentary, we transport you to the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary to cuddle a cute marsupial mammal and enjoy Australiana shows and animal encounters. Take the scenic drive to Mount Coot-tha Lookout for city and Moreton Bay views before returning to Brisbane. City and country in 4 hours! ‘n Adult $225 Child$113 ee Adult $148 Child$93 Full Day | Sunshine Coast Highlights e B11/G11 hts ’s v a e Sig Adult $206 Child$106 Code: B11/G11 Departs Mon & Sun ‘n ‘n e hts ’s v a Travel past the stunning Glasshouse Mountains pineapple and macadamia nut plantations to Mooloolaba. En route, you’ll stop at Caloundra Beach esplanade to stretch your legs or buy a snack. Enjoy over two hours of shopping, seaside fun, wharf and river life. Explore Underwater World and all the fun of the seal show, aquariums and touch tank. ee hts ’s v a ee ‘n C18 Sig Departs Daily Dep. 8.45am from Brisbane Ret. 5.30pm approx. to Brisbane Dep. 7.00am from Gold Coast Ret. 6.30pm approx. to Gold Coast Sig Code: C18 ee The Reef Magic Cruises catamaran takes you to Marine World, a stable activity platform on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The clear tropical waters are home to coral formations and fish life of the highest quality and diversity. Marine World provides facilities to suit all visitors from non-swimmers or first-time snorkellers to the most experienced certified divers. Explore the reef from a semi-submersible underwater observatory or a glass-bottomed boat, or embark on a marine biologist guided snorkel tour. Enjoy morning and afternoon tea and a hot/cold buffet lunch. Return to Cairns late afternoon. hts ’s v a Sig e Sig Sig ’s v a Full Day | Reef Magic Outer Reef Cruise Dep. 9.00am Ret. 5.00pm approx. ’s v a ee e hts ‘n ’s v a ee hts ‘n C3SL ee Travel north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway and stop at The Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas for a guided tour and morning tea. Cruise the untouched Daintree River to spot more wildlife. Continue on to Alexandra Lookout, then enjoy a picnic lunch. See the rainforest on a guided boardwalk then explore the beach. Cross the Daintree River on a cable-driven ferry on your return journey. Sig Sig Code: C3SL Departs Daily Full Day | Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Wilderness Dep. 7.30am from Cairns Ret. 7.30pm approx. to Cairns Dep. 7.30am from Port Douglas Ret. 7.30pm approx. to Port Douglas hts ‘n Dep. 8.00am Ret. 5.30pm approx. B7/G7 Half Day | Brisbane City Sights Full Day | Kuranda Heritage Experience Glide silently above the rainforest canopy aboard the Skyrail Cableway to Kuranda. Visit Rainforestation, where you can feed kangaroos and view koalas. Enjoy a show by the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers. Try boomerang throwing then board the amphibious Army Duck, crossing land and water through the rainforest. Relax over a tropical barbecue lunch (included). Journey back to Cairns on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing waterfalls and ravines. Tour may operate in reverse. Departs Daily ee Adult $155 Child$78 Visit Australia Zoo, a collection of some of Australia’s most dangerous reptiles and 1,200 animals! Explore the many exhibits including the brand new Africa exhibit and daily wildlife shows. See the feeding of the wild crocodiles and get up close and personal with some of Australia’s unique wildlife such as kangaroos, emus and snakes. The zoo remains a living legacy of the late Crocodile Hunter, the legendary Steve Irwin. Code: B7/G7 ‘n ‘n ’s v a Dep. 8.45am from Brisbane Ret. 5.30pm approx. to Brisbane Dep. 7.30am from Gold Coast Ret. 6.30pm approx. to Gold Coast ee hts ee hts ’s v a ‘n C3 Sig Departs Daily ee Travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway passing waterfalls, lush rainforest and deep ravines on the way to Kuranda. Visit the award winning Rainforestation Nature Park. Go deep into the rainforest on both land and water on an Army Duck, then watch the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers and learn to throw a boomerang and play the didgeridoo. See koalas and hand feed kangaroos, and then journey back to Cairns via the scenic Kuranda Range. Full Day | Australia Zoo — Crocodile Express e Code: C3 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 5.30pm approx. Sig Full Day | Kuranda, Rainforestation & Scenic Railway e rainforestation nature park Adult $115 Child$73 Adelaide Perth barossa valley the pinnacles ’s v a Adult $132 Child$72 Sig Adult $79 Child$45 Departs Daily (except 25 Dec) hts ‘n ’s v a ee hts ‘n P4L ee Visit a wildlife park to photograph koalas and kangaroos. Then head to Nambung National Park, home of the Pinnacles Desert. See the amazing moon-like landscapes and wander through the limestone spires. After a picnic lunch, enjoy an informative tour of the Indian Ocean Rock Lobster factory. Continue to Lancelin and 4WD over massive sand dunes and try sand-boarding. Then see colourful native wildflowers when in season (Aug-Dec, subject to profusion). Sig e ’s v a Adult $64 Child$32 Code: P4L Dep. 8.00am Ret. 7.30pm approx. ’s v a e hts Adult $215 Child$120 Full Day | Wave Rock & Aboriginal Culture Sig Sig hts ’s v a hts ’s v a e e P6L ‘n Adult $64 Child$32 Departs Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun ‘n ’s v a Code: P6L ee hts Dep. 8.00am Ret. 8.30pm approx. Journey through WA’s wheatbelt region to Wave Rock, one of Australia’s most incredible natural geological formations. Your trip features scenic touring through the Darling Ranges district. Visit historic York and travel through farmlands. Enjoy lunch then join a cultural tour of Wave Rock, visit a cave with Aboriginal paintings and see local geological land forms. Enjoy afternoon tea (own expense) in the farming town of Babakin. Stop to view colourful banks of wildflowers when in season (Sep-Nov, subject to profusion). ee ‘n AS14 Sig Departs Daily e Code: AS14 ee Adelaide blends old country charm with a modern international flavour, as it lies between the Australian bush and golden beaches. Experience the cosmopolitan lifestyle as you journey through the city viewing iconic cathedrals, galleries and the world-famous Adelaide Oval, before heading out to Glenelg – the city’s bustling beach. Including a quick tasting at Haigh’s Chocolate Factory (except Sundays and Good Fridays), this tour is not to be missed! hts ’s v a Sig ‘n AS13 Sig Departs Daily Half Day | Adelaide City Highlights Dep. 9.15am Ret. 12.15pm approx. P80 e Code: AS13 ee Drive down North Terrace – Adelaide’s cultural precinct – on the way to Mount Lofty Summit, Adelaide’s highest peak. Take in the spectacular views of the city and the coastline – a perfect photo opportunity. Then wind your way through the picturesque Adelaide Hills to Hahndorf, Adelaide’s oldest German settlement, where you will have free time to explore the many shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and produce. Departs Daily Full Day | Pinnacles Desert 4WD Adventure Half Day | Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Dep. 1.15pm Ret. 5.15pm approx. A day tour taking in the highlights of Perth and Fremantle, giving an insight into the alfresco lifestyle locals enjoy. This tour features all of Perth’s key points of interest, starting at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, where you can walk through the tree canopies on the Tree Top Walkway. Next enjoy a picturesque drive along Cottesloe Beach. Visit historic Fremantle, a centre of cosmopolitan cafés and restored old buildings. Your tour returns via some of Perth’s most exclusive suburbs. ee hts Code: P80 Dep. 8.00am Ret. 12.30pm approx. ‘n ‘n AS10 Sig Departs Daily ee This full day tour takes you to South Australia’s premium wine region, to sample some of the Barossa’s finest wines including the world famous Jacobs Creek and Langmeil wineries. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch in the Barossa at the SA Company Store and Kitchen. Then wind your way through the picturesque Adelaide Hills to Hahndorf, Adelaide’s oldest German settlement, where you will have free time to explore the many shops and galleries full of local arts, crafts and produce Half Day | Perth & Fremantle City Explorer Code: AS10 e Dep. 9.15am Ret. 5.15pm approx. e Full Day | Barossa & Hahndorf Wine Experience Adult $215 Child$120 Full Day | Margaret River, Cave, Wine & Cape Leeuwin Sig hts ‘n ’s v a e Sig hts ’s v a ee P7L ‘n adelaide Departs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat ee Renowned as Western Australia’s finest wine producing region, Margaret River is also blessed with natural beauty. Travel to Busselton Jetty, marvel at the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy platter lunch and tastings at Bootleg Brewery, explore Mammoth Cave, drive through the Boranup Forrest, visit the famous Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Taste wine at a local winery, enjoy free time in Margaret River town before returning to Perth, and stop for dinner (own expense). Code: P7L e Dep. 8.00am Ret. 9.30pm approx. Adult $215 Child$120 Ask about our other Day Tours Melbourne Uluru Sydney Alice Springs GENERAL INFORMATION Prices & Itineraries: are effective from 01 April 2013 and are shown in AUD$ (unless otherwise specified) and supersede all prices previously advertised. Pass must be booked and paid in full paid at time of booking prior to arrival into Australia or commencement of the first tour. Fares are subject to change at any time. We recommend all tour bookings be made at least 24 hours in advance especially during peak season. No refunds will be issued on unused portions of the Sightsee ‘n’ Save Pass. Tours may be cancelled or itineraries changed without notice. AAT Kings reserves the right to cancel tours within 24 hours prior to departure. Fares are set by the specific operator of the tour. 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