AAT Kings - Outback Explorer Itinerary

 
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Uluru - 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. Your Coober Pedy tour, 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 hotel built into a rocky hillside right in the heart of this quirky town.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Coober Pedy - 1 Nights

Uluru
For the best in Outback Accommodation and Tours - an experience of a lifetime. The Desert Cave Hotel allows you to experience dug-out style living, underground shops, bar and opal display areas - all within sandstone surrounds in the heart of Coober Pedy.
Desert Cave Hotel - Cooper Pedy

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Coober Pedy - Port Augusta

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.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Accommodation: Port Augusta - 1 Night

Coober Pesy
Majestic Oasis Apartments is perfectly positioned overlooking the waters of the Upper Spencer Gulf in sunny Port Augusta, only 3 hours drive North of Adelaide in South Australia. The property comprises 75 self-contained serviced apartments.
Majestic Oasis Apartments - Port Augusta

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Port Augusta - 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. Their other drops are pretty tasty, too. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Accommodation: Wilpena Pound - 1 Night

Wilpena Pound Resort
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza Adelaide features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and a bar in Adelaide. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
crowne plaza adelaide

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Farewell from Adelaide

While your AAT Kings journey comes to an end, we seriously hope you have plans to linger in (and around) the South Australian capital, ready for your next Adelaide tour. From its wineries to its epic Central Market, there’s a reason why this part of the state attracts some of Australia’s most innovative bakers, makers, growers, producers and vintners. Dig in! 

Included Meals: Breakfast

 

Adelaide

Tour Inclusions

Highlights

Iconic Sites

Things get deep in Cooper Pedy, that legendary Aussie town that lies largely under the ground. Visit churches, schools and homes all marbled with opals.

Sustainable Travel

Sleep soundly knowing that wherever you wander with AAT Kings, you’re contributing to the protection of the destinations and communities you visit. 

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.

Dining

  •  3 Full buffet breakfasts
  •  2 Dinner
  •  1 Dinners with wine

Fitness Requirements

  • Low level of fitness

Flight Information

  • Day prior: flights to arrive anytime into Ayers Rock Airport
  • Day 4: flights to depart anytime from Adelaide Airport
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What Tracy says about this tour: This Uluru to Adelaide tour is excellent for the adventurous traveller - with plenty of opportunities to hike some of the impressive terrain along the way - at Wilpena Pound, Kings Canyon and Uluru. With like minded travellers and an excellent tour guide and driver - providing just the right amount of expert information without overloading - this is going to be an outstanding trip to join.
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