Through National Parks in the Desert - Itinerary

Day 1: Sydney – Jindabyne (through Canberra):

We will leave from Sydney with our tour bus and go on a city tour of Canberra.  After lunch we will continue on towards Cooma, where we will see Australia’s biggest irrigation and energy production system.

We will then stop and visit the cozy city of Jindabyne where we will also stay overnight.

Day 2: Jindabyne – Lakes Entrance through Snowy River:
After breakfast we will take a hiking trail in the mountains of the Pericher/Smiggins Ski Resort which offers many winter sport possibilities. 
After lunch we will continue driving on the Barry Way until we arrive at the coastal city Lakes Entrance where we will stay overnight.

Day 3: Lakes Entrance – Wilsons Promontory- National park and Melbourne:
Today we will make a trip to Wilsons Promontory National Park.  Our day will end with a drive through South Gippsland’s rural areas in Melbourne.

Day 4: Melbourne on Great Ocean Road – Princetown:
We will drive from Melbourne through Geelong towards Torquay.  We will stop at the world famous Bells Beach and from there we will start the Great Ocean Road Tour.  It will take us on a spectacular road on the southern coast of Australia and we will stay overnight in Princetown.

Day 5 : Princetown – Grampians Nationalpark:

Today we will show you the Ard Gorge Lake and then we continue on the west end of the Great Ocean Road.  After the stop we will continue until we get to Grampians National Park.  We will finish the day by the scenic view of The Balconies and Reeds Lookout.

Day 6: Halls Gap – Adelaide: 
We will hike to Hollow Mountain and the MacKenzie waterfall from where we will have a breathtaking view of the northern parts of Grampians.  After lunch in Horsham we will continue driving in the south Australian Adelaide.

Day 7: Adelaide:
Free day to explore the sights in Adelaide

Day 8: Adelaide – Parachilna:
After the visit of the city we will head towards Quorn through the pretty Clare Valley.  In the afternoon we will see Aborigine rock art in the Yourambulla cave. Following that will be a BBQ dinner and an overnight stay in Parachilna.

Day 9: Flinders Ranger and Wilpena Pound:
With good weather we will take the charming route through the Parachilna Gorge to the Wilpena Pound.  We will take a guided hike up Mount Ohlssen-Bagge where we will be rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view.  The next stop is Rawnsley Park sheep farm.

Day 10: Rawnsley Park – Coober Pedy:
Underground mining!  In Coober Pedy we will take a tour through the diverse opal mines.  Our housing for tonight is naturally – underground!

Day 11: Coober Pedy – Uluru (Ayers Rock):
Our trip takes us through the raw desert landscape to Yulara, where we will experience an unforgettable sunset in Uluru.  We will spend the night in a camping ground in Yulara.

Day 12: Uluru – Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon:
After a fascinating sunrise in Uluru it is time for a stroll around Ayers Rock.  First we will make our way by Mala.  Then we will visit the Kata Tjuta on our way to Kings Canyon where we will spend the night.

Day 13: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs:
There is plenty to discover in Kings Canyon: the Lost City, the Garden of Eden and the extensions of the North and South Walls.  After eating we will hike to the end of our fascinating tour through the desert to Alice Springs.

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