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
Guide Type:
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 tour takes you from the iconic Uluru to the quirky town of Coober Pedy, known as the 'opal capital of the world,' where you'll stay at the unique Mud Hut Motel. Explore the underground wonders and the vast Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park. Continue to Port Augusta, with a stay at the comfortable Majestic Oasis Apartments, and discover the dramatic saltpans of Lake Hart and the historic Woomera. Conclude your journey in Adelaide, with a visit to the Clare Valley's renowned Knappstein Wines. This tour offers a blend of natural wonders and cultural insights, with transportation included, while meals, personal expenses, and flights are excluded.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Uluru - Coober Pedy
Location: Coober Pedy
Accommodation Name: Mud Hut Motel, Coober Pedy
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. Locals not only mine rainbow-hued opals in a vast network of subterranean tunnels, but also live here, go to church here and send their kids to school here. 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 that envelops you and takes you on a journey along SA’s Explorer’s Way. Make no mistake – this show is as big as the outback, and as unique as the people that call it home.
Day 2: Coober Pedy
Location: Coober Pedy
Accommodation Name: Mud Hut Motel, Coober Pedy
The self-proclaimed ‘opal capital of the world’, Coober Pedy’s many attractions lie primarily below the earth’s surface. Due to the above-ground heat (temperatures can soar) many locals choose to take up a subterranean residence as well. 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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Transportation
The tour includes transportation from Uluru to Adelaide, with stops at Coober Pedy and Port Augusta, allowing you to explore the stunning landscapes of the Australian outback.
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.
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Flights
Flights are not included in the holiday price.
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Airport transfers
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes transportation from Uluru to Adelaide, with stops at Coober Pedy and Port Augusta, allowing you to explore the stunning landscapes of the Australian outback.
Accommodation
Stay at the Mud Hut Motel in Coober Pedy, a unique accommodation in the heart of this quirky town, and enjoy the comfort of Majestic Oasis Apartments in Port Augusta, offering centrally located lodging close to shops and restaurants.
Dining Summary
- 3 Continental Breakfast ()
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required.
Flexible Holidays
- Explore Woomera your way. Take in the many planes and rockets on display throughout the town, or visit the museum to learn about this once top secret site.
Flight information
- Day Prior – flights to arrive anytime into Ayers Rock AirportDay 4 – flights to depart after 7.00pm from Adelaide Airport Flights are not included in the holiday priceReturn airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price
Iconic Sites
- Things get deep in Cooper Pedy, that Aussie town that lies largely underground. Visit some iconic buildings all marbled with opals.
Natural Wonders
- Salt lakes and South Australia go hand in hand. Prepare for your white-out at Lake Hart, a vast pearly plain made all the more dramatic by the pindan soil that surrounds.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
During the tour, you will stay at the Mud Hut Motel in Coober Pedy, which offers a unique experience in the heart of this quirky town. In Port Augusta, you will enjoy the comfort of the Majestic Oasis Apartments, which are centrally located 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 underground community, fossick for opals in surrounding mines, and visit the Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park. You can also experience the Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club, where the fairways are dirt and sand.
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What can I expect to see at Lake Hart?
At Lake Hart, you will witness 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 Wadlata Outback Centre?
The Wadlata Outback Centre in Port Augusta is an interactive museum that helps decode the countryside you've been exploring. It features exhibits on the region's history, including fossils, opals, and the people who have lived there.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package and should be purchased separately.
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What should I bring for the tour?
You should bring comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, warm layers for cooler months, and a camera.
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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 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 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 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.