ASS7 - Alice Springs To Sydney; The Real Outback
Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights

An early start from Alice we head across the Harts Range into the northern edges of the Simpson Desert. We take a break at Jervois Station before heading to the Queensland border at Tobemorey Station. A shady tree at this oasis makes a pleasant lunch stop for us. After lunch we head onwards through Queensland to Boulia, a town famous for its mysterious Min Min lights. After settling into our overnight accommodation you will have the option to visit the new Min Min Centre and experience a re-enactment put on by the center.

Overnight: The Australian Hotel Motel, Boulia (DBB)

A much shorter day today as we travel south through the vast outback stations to Birdsville on the Diamantina River, a real surprise oasis in the centre of Australia. Just before Birdsville, we have time to enjoy the unique Waddi Trees only growing in a few remote locations near the Simpson Desert.

Overnight: Birdsville Hotel (DBB)

Today we leave Birdsville and head towards Cadelga Outstation, where an abundance of wildlife gathers daily to feed at the Billabong. After crossing the South Australian border, we travel through Sturts Stony Desert stopping to marvel at the great red dunes and the original pioneer's woolshed of Cordillo Downs, which was built from natural materials taken from the area.

During the day we visit Coopers Creek, which flows through this area, providing the migrating bird life with a welcome resting spot and taking time to visit the famous "Dig Tree" and the Burke and Wills monument commemorating these great explorers of our past.

Overnight: Innamincka Hotel (DBB)

This morning we drive through the giant red dunes which give the area another worldly feeling, stopping to take a break under some coolabah trees growing in an old watercourse. From here we head to Cameron’s Corner, the point where New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland meet to enjoy some home-made pies at "The Corner Store" before continuing through the Sturt National Park and onto our overnight stop at Tibooburra. We pause briefly at the "School of the Air" where the children of this isolated area are taught via radio.

Overnight: Tibooburra Hotel (DBB)

Leaving the hospitality of Tibooburra, we travel east to Clifton Bore, a natural thermal bore where hot water is pushed towards the surface, making it extremely important to the regions early settlers. We then head towards Wanaaring for our lunch stop, an isolated village which was the last place in Australia where a manual telephone exchange kept the various stations in contact. After lunch we journey further into the Darling area en route to our overnight accommodation at Bourke.

Overnight: Major Mitchell Motel, Bourke (DBB)

Leaving Bourke after breakfast this morning, we have time to visit an aboriginal settlement, where we see one of the residents at work, making boomerangs and other articles out of the native timbers of Mulga and Gidgee, which are available for purchase if you wish. We then travel on to the spectacular Warrumbungle Ranges, where we have the opportunity to see some of the wildlife which abounds in this unique area, before arriving in Coonabarabran for our overnight stay.

Overnight: Country Gardens, Coonabarabran (DBB)

Today is the last day of this wonderful experience, and as we leave Coonabarabran this morning we head for Sydney via Dunedoo and historic Gulgong, to Mudgee and then over the Blue Mountains, where we take time for some more sightseeing, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the Megalong Valley and Govetts Leap before we arrive in Sydney late in the afternoon.

Tour operates between May and October.

Departs 6:00am Alice Springs on the following dates:

INCLUSIONS: - 4WD air-conditioned deluxe transport - All accommodation twin share private facilities (except in Innaminka & Tibooburra, shared facilities) - All breakfasts & dinners - Morning and afternoon teas - All National Park entries - Experienced driver guide Prices: See our pricing guide. TOUR CODE: ASS7

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