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Sydney to Alice Springs - Australia Overland Journey

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January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Travel through Australia's timeless Northern Territory and the glorious eastern coast. See the tropical 'top end' in the north with its lush rainforest and wetlands.  Featuring: Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales, including Uluru, Surfers Paradise and Sydney

Sydney to Alice Springs Itinerary

Day 1 Sydney to Coffs Harbour: Meet your crew and before heading across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, we’ll make a photostop taking in the harbour and Opera House. Then to the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley to sample some of the local Hunter wines before continuing along the ‘holiday coast’ to our accommodation at Coffs Harbour. Then it’s playtime - a drink, a dip or maybe a stroll along the beach. Resort...

Day 2 Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise: Heading northwards, we’ll stop at Cape Byron, Australia’s most easterly point. Then onto trendy Byron Bay where you can shop or swim. By evening, we’ll have crossed the Queensland border arriving at Surfers Paradise. After dinner, try your luck at Jupiter’s Casino! (B) Hotel...

Day 3 Surfers Paradise: So much to do in the name of leisure. Here goes! Relax on 42km (26miles) of white sand beaches, or if you’re feeling adventurous – why not try a tandem skydive or a Harley Davidson ride. All are available in Australia’s biggest playground. Hotel...

Day 4 Surfers Paradise to Country Homestead: First up we’ll take in the sights and sounds of Brisbane, before heading into the fertile farming lands of the Darling Downs. Enjoy a good ol’ Aussie ‘knees-up’ tonight at our Country Homestead. (B,D) Country Homestead...

Day 5 Country Homestead to Fraser Island: Onwards to Noosa Heads with its stunning beaches and great shopping. We’ll continue north along the coast meeting our launch to Fraser Island. (B,D) Eco Lodge...

Day 6 Fraser Island: Now you’re on the largest sand island in the world! What to do? Here are a few clues. Why not take a 4-wheel drive bus tour through the rainforests, a guided bushwalk or a swim in the fresh water lakes? With this many options there’s no chance of going troppo! Eco Lodge...

Day 7 Fraser Island to Capricorn Coast: Returning to the mainland, we’ll travel north to Rockhampton – gateway to the tropics. This evening why not come face-to-fang with huge estuarine crocodiles at the Koorana Crocodile Farm? (B) Hotel...

Day 8 Capricorn Coast to the Whitsundays: On our way to Airlie Beach, gateway to the Whitsundays, we’ll visit Mackay – Australia’s sugar capital. Boarding our launch at Shute Harbour, we make the short journey to Long Island one of the jewels of the Whitsundays. (B,D) Resort...

Day 9 Whitsundays: Today’s your chance to experience the Great Barrier Reef with an optional full day reef cruise. Snorkel amongst the coral and tropical fish that make the reef their home. This evening why not sip a cocktail as you watch the glorious sunset. Resort...

Day 10 Whitsundays to Uluru: We leave the tropical wonders of the Whitsundays for the arid Red Centre. Our flight takes us via Cairns straight to Alice Springs. We then drive past mysterious Mt. Connor en route to Uluru. Lodge...

Day 11 Uluru: Uluru National Park and the famous ‘big rock’ await. We’ll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset. (B) Lodge...

Day 12 Uluru to Kings Creek Station: A last look at Uluru before we drive to the mysterious rock formations known as Kata Tjuta or the Olgas. Hike through the Valley of the Winds or Olga Gorge. This afternoon we’re off to Kings Creek Station adjacent to Watarrka National Park. A chance to explore this working cattle and camel station by quad bikes. Enjoy food cooked in true outback style, before rolling out your sleeping swag under a blanket of brilliant stars. (B,D) Outback bush camp...

Day 13 Kings Creek Station to Alice Springs: Up early to take in the stunning sights as we wander along the ridge of Kings Canyon and discover the Garden of Eden and the Lost City. Then onwards to Alice Springs. Tonight why not enjoy a ‘drovers blowout’ dinner? Try outback delicacies like crocodile and emu. (B) Hotel...

Day 14 Alice Springs: This morning there is the chance to watch dawn break over the MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon before taking in the local sights of Alice Springs. We’ll visit the ANZAC Hill Lookout and the original Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Time to say a final farewell as our tour ends in Alice Springs this afternoon. ...

Dates & Prices
Departure dates: Available all year round
Prices: From £1429
Duration: 14 days

About Overland Club
Over the last decade we have helped hundreds of individuals find their own unique travelling experience and we want to help you do the same. Overland Club trips are as much about the getting there as they are about the destination. We always allow you the freedom to choose how you see the regions we travel through, so you can choose the specific sights you want to see at any given destination. It is this spirit of enthusiasm for independent travel that drives our company - we believe in providing the basics to get you out there and see the world your own way.

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