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...... 2015 AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK The Kimberley Cape York & The Gulf Northern Territory Flinders Ranges Red Centre Ningaloo Reef Pilbara Arnhem Land

OUTER ISLANDS Lord Howe Island Flinders Island King Island Kangaroo Island

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Lic. No. 30941 ABN 57 005 474 859 Contents

Welcome to the Outback 4 What’s included when I travel with Air Adventure? 8 Outback Jet 9 Accommodation 10 Tailored Experiences 12

Outback Australia Flyaway Faraway 14 Cape York & The Gulf 16 Western Wedge Wildflower Safari 18 The Greatest Escape! 20 Iconic Australia 22 Wet Season Spectacular 24 Discover the Heart of the Flinders Ranges 25 Outback to Ocean 26 Lake Eyre, Dig Tree & the Prairie 27

Outer Islands Tassie All Over 28 Southern Ocean Island Hop 30 Majestic Lord Howe Island 31 Tasmania & Her Isles 32

Special Interest Grand Outback Photography Tour 34 The Flying Gourmet Getaway 36 Ediacaran Expedition 37 Barnbougle & Cape Wickham Golfing Holidays 38

Remote Africa East Africa’s Great Migration 40 Southern Africa by Air 42 South Africa & Madagascar 44

Mary River Wetlands, NT

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MAKING THE OUTBACK EASILY WHY CHOOSE AIR ADVENTURE WHO TRAVELS WITH US? WHERE WE TRAVEL ACCESSIBLE We are a family business who have lived and worked in the While our air safaris are for the adventurous, they are not While we still include private tours of the more popular outback outback since the early 1900s. Our company has been in overly physical. The itineraries are developed for people who destinations like Uluru and Broome, we focus on taking you Simply put, there is no better way to visit remote Australia or operation for nearly 40 years and prior to that we were flying like new experiences and getting off the beaten track, with no to the little known and seldom visited outback locations like the African wilderness than by private aircraft. The sheer size up to ‘Ellenbrae’ our cattle station in the Kimberley from our compromise on comfort and with an expert guide by their side. Cape York and the Gulf Country, Arnhem Land and the Pilbara, of these continents means if you’re on the road then you are sheep station in Western Victoria. Over these years we have Over 80% of our business is repeat or word of mouth as once delivering you a truly authentic outback encounter and getting limited as to what you can see and you’ll spend countless hours built great relationships and friendships at each destination we people have travelled with Air Adventure and experienced our you to places that other people simply can’t get to. So if it’s driving rather than exploring. For nearly 40 years Air Adventure visit which is why we are able to offer the best on ground tour style of travel they fly with us again and again and then bring fishing for a 1 metre plus barramundi, discovering ancient rock has been defeating the tyranny of distance that encumbers operators at each location. We are passionate about creating their friends. In fact one Melbourne couple have already booked art sites or having a swim under a beautiful fresh waterfall in the travellers in these large scale landscapes. We enable you to unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests and are their 20th air safari with us. Kimberley – we have the tour for you. see more and get you right to the heart of remote destinations, driven to be the leader in travel to remote destinations. some of which are not even accessible by road.

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SMALL GROUP TRAVEL ALL INCLUSIVE PRICES SERVICE SAFETY We always keep our group size to a genuinely small group of We make our air safaris as inclusive as possible so there are We want to ensure you don’t have to worry about a thing whilst At Air Adventure your safety is our number one priority in no more than 10 passengers, accompanied by one of our no hidden or unexpected surprises along the way, or a hefty you are on one of our air safaris. This is why we have expert everything that we do. That’s why we have partnered with Sharp experienced Tour Leaders and a qualified Commercial Captain. credit card statement awaiting your return. All of our tour tour leaders who make sure your trip runs seamlessly and so Airlines to both fly and maintain the Outback Jet. The Outback In doing so, it means we can access truly remote locations and prices include private aircraft flights, accommodation, meals, an you get the personal attention and care you deserve on your Jet is flown by a highly qualified Commercial Captain and fully boutique lodges, where larger groups simply can’t go. Also it expert tour leader and so much more. Once you meet us at the holiday. Upon your arrival at the airport and throughout your maintained to an airline standard Aviation Safety Program. With means you won’t get lost in a crowd of other tourists and you airport for departure, there’s nothing to do but sit back, relax whole tour, we look after all the little details from helping you over 24 years experience in operating a regional airline, Sharp get truly personalised and one-on-one service throughout your and enjoy your adventure! catch that prize barramundi to pouring you that perfect drop of has developed a solid reputation for their safety record and adventure. local wine at dinner. professional pilot training.

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Kimberley Coastline

Exceptional short-field capabilities allowing us to land where larger planes can’t Every Seat is the Window Seat

Local Artist, Tiwi Islands Rhino Sanctuary at Elsa’s Kopje, Kenya

In a word, everything!

We make our tours as inclusive as possible so there are no hidden or unexpected surprises along the way, or a hefty credit card statement awaiting your return.

Included in all air safaris:

99 All private charter flights in Air Adventure’s Outback Jet artisans, geologists and many more authentic characters! iPad onboard for live flight progress (where applicable) crewed by an experienced, Commercially All New, Comfortable Leather Interior data and destination information State of the Art Avionics Licensed Captain 99 Wine is also included with dinner, carefully selected to complement the cuisine 99 All accommodation - best available at every stop – from 5 star luxury to comfortable remote accommodation 99 All entries and permits to National Parks and Restricted ONBOARD THE OUTBACK JET Aboriginal Lands 99 All meals: cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner ranging The Air Adventure Outback Jet raises the bar when it comes But what’s more, your every seat is the window seat and we from 2 courses to a 5 course degustation. We always 99 All sightseeing and wildlife viewing drives, cruises and to accessing remote Australia. This immaculate aircraft will rotate the seating so everyone gets a different perspective. With aim to showcase quality and fresh local produce at every guided walks and tours significantly reduce the amount of time spent in the air, which the ability to fly high and over bad weather, we also operate as destination means even more time exploring each destination. low as 500ft above the ground, or, ‘low and slow’ when over 99 Complimentary DVD of photos from your tour landmarks such as The Lost City, Uluru, Wineglass Bay and the 99 An experienced Air Adventure Tour Leader to ensure When you board our immaculate Outback Jet you are stepping list is endless. You even get the chance to sit up in the flight deck 99 Complimentary Air Adventure drink bottle which also helps on to a sophisticated and high-performance touring vehicle. The everything ‘just happens’ plus local and expert guides us to reduce the impact on the environment along the way with your Captain to experience the flight as ‘co-pilot’. at each destination. These can be cattle station owners, Outback Jet is capable of cruising at speeds of over 300 knots (560kmph) coupled with the ability to land on short, remote The Outback Jet has a brand new leather interior which ranges indigenous elders, artists, conservationists, winemakers, 99 On our African tours we even include tipping and laundry runways. This is your key to unrivaled accessibility to remote from reclinable executive chairs through to plush, fixed pitch Once you meet us at the airport for departure, there’s nothing to do but sit back, relax and enjoy your adventure! wilderness areas, cattle stations the size of small countries and seats all with super-comfy and hi-tech memory foam. the real outback Australia.

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Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island

Kingsford Homestead, Barossa Valley

The Bush Camp at Faraway Bay Sal Salis at night, Ningaloo Reef

We believe expert guiding, a comfortable place to stay and great food is an essential part of an enjoyable holiday. This is why we always stay in the best accommodation available at every location – from 5 star luxury to comfortable, remote accommodation. Here are just a few of our favourites:

El Questro Bushmans Kluff, Africa THE BUSH CAMP AT FARAWAY BAY, EAST LUXURY LODGES OF AUSTRALIA KIMBERLEY, WA The Luxury Lodges Group is a collection of independent luxury Situated on the northwest corner of Australia, there is a place lodges and camps. Air Adventure offer a series of these lodges BULLO RIVER STATION, NT AFRICAN LUXURY SAFARI CAMPS so remote and so far from anywhere or anyone it is called on various tours staying at Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania; Southern Faraway Bay. With no road access and 150km from its nearest Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island; Cape Lodge, Margaret River; This station in the Northern Territory was made famous by Africa’s luxury safari camps are without question the best neighbours, this is one of the most remote bush camps in the The Louise, Barossa Valley; Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island; Sal the books of Sara Henderson. Still in the hands of the original way to experience Africa. With their first class service, very world. Faraway Bay is a luxury, bush retreat nestled on the Salis, Ningaloo Reef WA; El Questro Homestead, Kimberley, WA. family, the station has always offered the best class of service comfortable accommodation, expert guiding and fine food and rocky cliffs of the Kimberley Coast overlooking the Timor Sea. These properties offer guests an outstanding experience with and experience and is truly a wonderful place to visit. While wine you’re sure to love every bit of your stay here. Activities at Faraway Bay include visiting ancient Gwion Gwion the highest standards of luxury for service, décor, food, wine at Bullo River you will be given an authentic taste of life on a cattle station and all of our guests always have helicopter time (Bradshaw) rock art sites, cruising to King George Falls, fishing and ambience. Here are just two examples of places you’ll visit with us in Africa: and much more. included so you can access the farthest corners of the station. MAX DAVIDSON’S MT BORRADAILE, ARNHEM ELSA’S KOPJE, KENYA KINGSFORD HOMESTEAD, BAROSSA VALLEY, SA LAND, NT ARKABA STATION, FLINDERS RANGES, SA Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by This luxurious yet authentic outback station is one of the oldest This beautiful, award winning homestead was once the home Wildlife, aboriginal rock art and adventure are in abundance Joy Adamson’s biographical book and film ‘Born Free’ which homesteads in the Flinders Ranges. Learn about the workings of a wealthy pastoralist, then the set of TV series McLeod’s at this 700sq-km Registered Aboriginal Sacred Site in Arnhem took place here. Winner of the Good Safari Guide’s ‘Best Safari of a sheep station, stroll along the foothills of the Elder Range, Daughters and now it’s exclusively yours to enjoy. With all meals Land. This is a landscape of rugged ranges fringed by idyllic Property in Africa’ award, Elsa’s Kopje is renowned for being one view the local wildlife from open top safari vehicles or enjoy an prepared by Kingsford’s own first class chef, using the very finest billabongs, flood plains and amazing wilderness. Air Adventure of the most elegant lodges in Africa, with the most spectacular early morning walk up on one of the creekbeds at this classic Barossa ingredients and paired with local wines you are sure to has been taking guests here for over 25 years and we have a setting. It is also the best upmarket location to view rhino in Australian heritage homestead. relish all there is to offer from this country retreat. longstanding relationship with the hosts and the camp. their natural habitat in Kenya.

PRAIRIE HOTEL, FLINDERS RANGES, SA BLOOMFIELD LODGE, DAINTREE RAINFOREST, QLD CAPELLA LODGE, LORD HOWE ISLAND, NSW TOKA LEYA, ZAMBIA The spectacular views of the island’s lagoon and mountains A historic, stylish outback hotel in a town with an official Nowhere else in the world do two World Heritage sites sit side Toka Leya Luxury Camp is perfectly positioned on the banks of provide a dramatic backdrop for this multi-award winning population of two. The Prairie’s use of local and indigenous by side with the Daintree Rainforest right outside your door the mighty Zambezi River. Elevated wooden walkways snake lodge. Capella’s impeccable cuisine showcasing local produce ingredients for their famed restaurant menu has attracted and the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef just across the bay. between the tents and main area, comprising 12 spacious and with expert guiding and special guest appearances by highly visitors the world over and won them numerous awards. Enchanting and beautifully remote, in an unspoilt corner of Far ensuite ‘tents.’ The camp boasts expansive private decks from respected naturalist, Ian Hutton, you will be sure to enjoy every Combined with stunning scenery and expert guiding of the North Queensland, this rainforest hideaway is one of Australia’s which you can soak up the views of the Zambezi River, often to piece of this slice of paradise in the Pacific. Flinders Ranges, their impressive collection of aboriginal most exclusive retreats. We land the Outback Jet directly at the sights and sounds of birds, elephant and grunting pods of artworks and warm, outback hospitality – you won’t want to Bloomfield Lodge’s private airfield and offer private touring hippo. This is also the perfect base from which to explore the leave. throughout your stay with an exclusive massage treatment. colossal Victoria Falls.

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Indigenous Art

Faraway Bay, WA

Bushwalking Gourmet Food & Wine

Photography

Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon, NT Mary River Wetlands, NT

Air Adventure’s Outback Jet is also available for customised Tailored Experiences we have flown recently include: tours and charters. 99 Barnbougle Dunes golfing holidays We have worked with many different groups, from family and friends to business colleagues wanting a completely customised 99 Central Australia’s big stations tour. 99 Top-End Northern Territory fishing adventures

You will be amazed at what can be achieved in a short space of 99 Photography tours with professional photographer, Ewen Bell time. Not only can we land where commercial airlines can’t, we are not held back by timetables and check-in queues - we fly 99 Luxury Lodges in the Top-End and Kimberley when you want. 99 Wine regions of If your interest is photography, food and wine, stock and station, golf or even all of the above – you can talk with the 99 Following in the steps of Burke & Wills Air Adventure team, utilising their intimate knowledge of the The possibilities really are endless. If you have a group of Australian Outback. 4 – 10 and you have something in mind, why not give us a call or Stock and Station Explore Ancient Rock Art email and make your ultimate outback holiday dreams a reality.

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Horizontal Falls Cable Beach, Broome from the air

The Breakaways, Coober Pedy

“A truly wonderful trip all round. I have seen on this trip places I have only dreamed of seeing. We thoroughly enjoyed the true essence of the Top-End.” – Margaret, Camberwell

Mary River Wetlands, NT

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Day 2 Alice Springs After a brief flight enjoy an destination in this region. What’s more we book the Depart Uluru to your final night’s accommodation at Tiwi Islands easy walk into Standley Chasm – a natural quartzite entire camp exclusively for your group. the stylish Prairie Hotel where you will experience Outback Experience Highlights Darwin 1 Faraway Bay 2 2 Mary River Wetlands alleyway formed by surging flood waters. Then visit The Bush Camp at Faraway Bay their famed ‘feral’ outback cuisine. 99 Experience life on a one million acre 99 Enjoy two nights at the luxurious Home Valley Stn. 2 the Desert Park open-range zoo. This afternoon Prairie Hotel, Parachilna Bungle Bungle cattle station in the Kimberley Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome Broome 2 there is time to explore the art shops in town and the Days 8 & 9 Home Valley Station After a scenic flight Royal Flying Doctor Service base. over the Bungle Bungles land at million acre Home Day 14 Flinders Ranges Air Adventure has a long 99 Travel to such remote destinations as 99 Enjoy impossibly fresh barramundi from Chifley Alice Springs Resort Valley where your aboriginal guide will give you a first standing relationship with the Prairie Hotel and Faraway Bay – only accessible by plane the wetlands of the Northern Territory 1 Alice Springs hand experience of life on a cattle station. they always enjoy welcoming Air Adventure guests. Uluru-Kata Tjuta 1 99 Visit the Mary River National Park; Days 3 & 4 Mary River National Park Spend two Home Valley Station in the premuim Grass Castle Your host, Ross Fargher a fourth generation grazier All-inclusive Journey with its freshwater billabongs, Coober Pedy 1 Muloorina Stn. days with private cruises on the Rockhole Billabong Suites and owner of the Prairie Hotel will give you great 99 All private charter flights Parachilna 1 and Shady Camp in the Mary River Wetlands insight into the history and modern day life in this paperbark and monsoon forests it abundant in bird, marine and wild life – this place has Days 10 & 11 Broome Enjoy a low-level scenic flight picturesque region between the ranges and the provides opportunities for wildlife onboard the Outback Jet to be seen to be believed. Try fishing for a 1 metre over some of the Kimberley’s most picturesque desert. watching, fishing, bushwalking and 99 All accommodation, meals and plus barramundi with a local expert! regions: Prince Regent River, Kings Cascade, photography that rival Kakadu Melbourne drinks (bottled water through Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge Horizontal Falls and the Buccaneer Archipelago. 99 Enjoy a private Kimberley to wine with dinner) 1 - Number of nights Enjoy two nights at the luxurious Cable Beach Club coastal cruise to witness the 99 All entries, permits, admissions, Day 5 Tiwi Islands Fly direct to the Tiwi Islands Resort with direct access to world class Cable Beach magnificent King George Falls to experience the ancient culture of the locals. gratuities/tipping Fly south direct to Uluru with a scenic Participate in a sacred ceremony and witness artists Day 12 Uluru Dining & Accommodation Highlights 99 All trips, tours, transfers and Day 1 Coober Pedy Depart Melbourne this morning preparing their craft that is sought after world-wide. circuit of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta (aka The Olgas) on activities as outlined in itinerary 9 and land directly at the back door of Muloorina Rydges Darwin Airport Resort arrival and with sundowners witness the sun setting FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 9 Stay at the stylish Prairie Hotel 99 Escorted by experienced Station on the edge of Lake Eyre for lunch and over this most iconic of landmarks. SEE ENCLOSED LIST and experience their renowned to witness this spectacular station. Then you’ll Days 6 & 7 Faraway Bay Fly direct to Faraway Bay Desert Gardens Resort native inspired cuisine Air Adventure crew or to download a full itinerary go to continue to the remote outpost of Coober Pedy, where your nearest neighbour is over 150km away. 99 Expert local and indigenous airadventure.com.au 99 Enjoy 2 nights at Faraway Bay, famous for the largest opal ever found. Spend the Here, you will be guided to ancient Bradshaw Rock Day 13 Uluru to Flinders Ranges Wake in time to or free call / email us and exclusively booked for our group guides along the way evening sipping on sparkling wine overlooking the Art sites, waterfalls and enjoy fresh local produce. see the sunrise, then complete your experience we’ll post you a copy with fresh, locally inspired fare Breakaways Range - tonight you sleep underground You’ll also be treated to a private cruise to see of the Red Centre by exploring the mysterious like the locals. Desert Cave, Coober Pedy the magnificent King George Falls - a must see conglomerate formation of Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas). OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Croc and Crab cruise, Karumba

“Another very enjoyable and relaxing Air Adventure tour - we now think this is the only way to travel around our country to get to parts we otherwise never would see.” – Jeff & Liz, Glen Iris

Lawn Hill Gorge Local Artist, Groote Eylandt Tip of mainland Australia

Gently paddle your canoe for the best perspective Island played a major role in wartime and you will Longreach has many highlights to note. Visit the YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS of the impressive gorge. Tonight’s accommodation see the remnants of hidden runways and caches in Stockman’s Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Torres Strait 2 Outback Experience Highlights Bamaga is on-site at Adel’s Grove in sophisticated tents the jungle. A private tour of Thursday Island will also Museum. You will also visit a remarkable Australian Groote Eylandt 1 2 Cooktown alongside a meandering stream. reveal a vibrant community. at Longway Cattle Station and learn of life in the 99 Put a tick on your bucket list and set foot 99 Cruise the mighty Norman River Karumba Laura Adel’s Grove Gateway Resort Torres Strait outback. on the very ‘tip’ of mainland Australia spotting abundant crocodiles and Lost City 1 2 Bloomfield Albert Park Motel birds followed by a feast on the Adel’s Grove 1 99 Fly direct to remote northern Charters Day 3 Groote Eylandt Overfly the mysterious Days 7 & 8 Tip of Cape York and Cooktown After an freshest of mud crabs and prawns Towers Australian outer islands: Groote, sandstone structures of the Lost City en route to aerial orbit of the ‘tip’ of Cape York, your local guide Days 12 & 13 Carnarvon Gorge A walker and on a tiny sand island in the Gulf 1 Longreach Horn and Thursday and experience Groote Eylandt, a part of Arnhem Land. Having only will ensure you put a tick on your bucket list and set photographer’s paradise, protected by the bright Birdsville 1 2 life on these isolated outposts Carnarvon Gorge just opened its doors to tourists, an insight into foot on this significant landmark. The next two nights sandstone walls, this gorge is one of the most diverse All-inclusive Journey the local culture and lifestyle is an unforgettable are spent in Cooktown, the place where Captain Cook and beautiful walks in Australia. Set amongst ancient 99 Discover the lost art of the Quinkan 99 All private charter flights 1 experience. There is also a thriving art community careened the Endeavour for repairs in 1770. This macrozamias your accommodation at Carnarvon Country, dating back 15,000 to Bungle onboard the Outback Jet Gully Stn which you will get the opportunity to visit and meet picturesque town is steeped in fascinating history Gorge Wilderness Lodge is African inspired and 30,000 years and listed as one of the the artists. which you will learn all about on your private tour. blends into the environment perfectly. top 10 rock art sites in the world 99 All accommodation, meals and Melbourne Dugong Beach Resort Cooktown Sovereign Resort Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge drinks (bottled water through to wine with dinner) 1 - Number of nights Dining & Accommodation Highlights Day 4 Karumba On the mouth of the mighty Norman Days 9 & 10 Bloomfield Lodge Ansett Pilot, Percy Day 14 Homeward via Middlebrook Station We 99 Stay at the beautifully remote Bloomfield 99 All entries, permits, admissions, River, Karumba is a significant port and there are Trezise flew low over Laura and identified likely complete the tour with a visit to our friends at Lodge where the Daintree meets the gratuities/tipping always plenty of things to see – it’s abundant in rock art sites which he later explored on foot. We Middlebrook Station - a genuine rural retreat set on Great Barrier Reef. Ranked number 1 in Day 1 Birdsville Depart Melbourne for Birdsville birdlife, crocodiles, barramundi and mud crabs and will gain you access to see this amazing and ancient 5000 acres. 99 All trips, tours, transfers and Forbes Magazine’s best remote hotels. crossing the Strzelecki and Simpson Desert with ease. this afternoon’s cruise will show you all this and Quinkan art. This afternoon it’s a short flight on to activities as outlined in itinerary FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 99 The Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness This afternoon explore this iconic outpost and enjoy more. Finish the day with a feast on impossibly fresh your secluded and luxurious rainforest hideaway. 99 Escorted by experienced SEE ENCLOSED LIST Lodge provides an African inspired, a cold beer on your ‘perch’ in the colourful bar. seafood on a tiny sand island out in the Gulf. The next two nights are spent at the beautifully Air Adventure crew Birdsville Hotel End of the Road Motel remote, Bloomfield Lodge hidden in the northern or to download a full itinerary go to sophisticated tented camp set amongst 99 Expert local and indigenous Daintree Rainforest. Here you will cruise the pristine airadventure.com.au beautiful macrozamias and lush green Day 2 Lawn Hill/Boodjamulla National Park Fly Days 5 & 6 Torres Strait - Horn Island - Thursday waters of the river and explore the dense rainforest. or free call / email us and lawns – just a stone’s throw from guides along the way north to the oasis of Adel’s Grove where you will be Island Horn Island is the gateway between Australia Bloomfield Lodge we’ll post you a copy the sandstone cliffs of the gorge guided into the spectacular National Park for easy and Papua New Guinea - on arrival the friendly smiles bushwalking trails and to learn about bush foods. of the locals welcome you to their island home. Horn Day 11 Longreach Situated on the Thomson River, OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Chamelaucium, Geraldton Wax Davo your wildflower guide, Kalbarri

Sal Salis, Ningaloo Reef, WA

“Many thanks for a wonderful trip. This ranked at the top of our 40 years of travel.” – Don, Mornington YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Hellfire Bay, Esperance Outback Experience Highlights 99 Immerse yourself in Kalbarri’s 99 Enjoy the finer things in life staying Day 2 Kalgoorlie Boom-time architecture lines the Australia with an expert guide to assist in identifying guide will show off the most picturesque beauty wildflower spectacular with the at the luxurious Cape Lodge, the streets of this colourful mining town. See how it all plants and wildlife. spots and locate wildflowers along the way. knowledge of a local guide perfect base to discover the best of the Margaret River region works by venturing out in the grounds of the Super- Kalbarri Edge Resort Hospitality Inn Esperance 99 Explore some of Australia’s most Pit with a company representative. The view from beautiful and remote beaches 99 Savour a locally inspired lunch Days 7 & 8 Margaret River After a scenic flight over Days 12, 13 & 14 Kangaroo Island Enjoy the low- the rim of the Super-Pit is colossal! at the stunning Cape le Grand at the Vasse Felix winery the remote Abrolhos Islands, swap the wings for level scenic flight across the Bight for a second Ibis Styles Kalgoorlie National Park, Esperance wheels and embark on a land based tour of Margaret time before landing on Kangaroo Island. This large Ningaloo Reef All-inclusive Journey 2 Days 3 & 4 Ningaloo Reef Australia’s only coastal River’s beaches, wineries and other gourmet and very scenic island is home to a multitude of 99 Venture within the grounds of 9 Monkey Mia fringing reef system which allows you to snorkel delights. Stay at the luxurious Cape Lodge, there is quintessential Australian fauna in its natural habitat the Super Pit in Kalgoorlie with 9 All private charter flights 2 Kalbarri right off the beach with ease and explore the no better base to explore this region. as well as growing numbers of cottage industry a company representative onboard the Outback Jet Kalgoorlie home to an abundance of healthy marine life. Your produce. Your local guide will uncover the best Abrolhos Is. 1 1 99 Experience the beauty of 99 All accommodation, meals and Eucla Ceduna Day 9 Walpole Continuing by road through the Tall secluded African inspired ‘camp’ on the dunes offers of this over your two days here. On day fourteen, Kangaroo Island’s coastal scenery drinks (bottled water through 2 Esperance uninterrupted views, superior comfort and direct Timber Country, take the stroll of a lifetime through enjoy lunch at a local winery on Kangaroo Island, 2 1 Walpole and the charm of their cottage to wine with dinner) Margaret 2 access to this natural wonder. A whale watching the canopy of Giant Tingle and Karri trees that have showcasing the local produce before your flight back Kangaroo Is. industries guided by a local 99 All entries, permits, admissions, River 1 - Number of nights Melbourne cruise will be a highlight of your time here. stood there since before Europeans discovered to Melbourne. gratuities/tipping Wild Bush Luxury’s Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Australia. The next morning enjoy an entertaining Aurora Executive Apartments Dining & Accommodation Highlights and informative cruise on the World Heritage Listed 99 All trips, tours, transfers and 99 Stay at Wild Bush Luxury’s Sal Salis Days 5 & 6 Shark Bay and Kalbarri You can choose Nornalup Inlet before rejoining the Outback Jet in FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary to start the day with the dolphins at Monkey Mia Albany. SEE ENCLOSED LIST retreat in the dunes at Ningaloo Reef. Day 1 Great Australian Bight Begin your holiday with or visit a floating pearl farm where you will be Walpole Tree Top Motel Enjoy a private whale watching cruise 99 Escorted by experienced or to download a full itinerary go to a sensational scenic flight along the sheer cliffs of the shown how surgeons ‘seed’ cultured pearls. The as the gentle giants of the sea embark Air Adventure crew airadventure.com.au Great Australian Bight; we have been known to spot following two days are spent meandering through Days 10 & 11 Esperance Perfect white sand beaches their journey south with their calves or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous over fifty whales on the way. Stay on the edge of the the countless species of wildflowers in the Kalbarri and deep, sparkling turquoise ocean are yours to we’ll post you a copy guides along the way Bight, Eucla Amber Motel region, widely accepted as the wildflower capital of explore at Cape Le Grand National Park. Your local OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Smaller group equals personalised service

El Questro Homestead, WA

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Explore areas others in large ships can’t get to Outback Experience Highlights 99 Explore the gorges and ranges of the Pilbara including an on site visit to the Rio Tinto iron ore mine 99 Discover the majesty of the northern Flinders Ranges on board the renowned ‘Ridge Top Tour’ then enjoy a tour of the night sky from the observatory at Arkaroola 99 Visit the site from the ill fated Burke & Wills Expedition including the infamous ‘Dig Tree’

Dining & Accommodation Highlights 99 Cruise a stunning section of “The Greatest Escape exceeded my greatest expectations.” the Kimberley coast on board – John, Jamberoo the luxury MV Great Escape for 4 nights – showing you Small ship, heli-equipped and expert crew places that those in large ships never see and even equipped with an on board helicopter

Day 2 Travel to Karijini/Pilbara Today you will fly adventure cruise ship, your home for the next four dugong and turtles. Your visit will be timed in with and cuisine. A highlight is the Nabilil dinner cruise on 99 Stay at the El Questro Homestead across some of the most remote country in Australia nights. This afternoon there is opportunity to fish, the falling tide as you witness countless waterfalls Katherine Gorge. which has been highly awarded MV Great and consistently features at the Escape Cruise 2 Katherine Gorge with spectacular views from your very own window swim in freshwater rockpools, view waterfalls from appear in all directions. Cicada Lodge 4 2 El Questro Homestead seat. With just a couple of two hour hops you will the tenders or experience the Horizontal Falls from MV Great Escape top of any outback bucket list Broome 1 arrive in the Pilbara in time to check in and unwind at the onboard helicopter. You may just choose to sit on Day 13 Birdsville Depart the Territory this morning 99 Enjoy the new luxury available the Karijini Eco Retreat, your deluxe tented home for the foredeck and soak in the amazing scenery in this Days 9 & 10 El Questro Station Homestead This crossing the northern Simpson Desert arriving in at Katherine Gorge staying at 2 Karijini National Park the next two nights. remote part of the world. morning say goodbye to MV Great Escape as you the iconic frontier town of Birdsville. A local guide Cicada Lodge located within Karijini Eco Retreat MV Great Escape reboard the Outback Jet to continue to one of the will take you out to Big Red - the largest dune in the the Sacred lands of the Jawoyn Warburton 1 Birdsville The Dig Tree most talked about jewels in the Kimberley. El Questro Simpson Desert for sunset before returning to the people in Nitmiluk National Park Day 3 Karijini National Park Enjoy a full day with a Day 6 Raft Point Wake up in the shadow of Raft Homestead is just about the finest accommodation Birdsville Hotel for dinner. Arkaroola 1 Broken Hill guided exploration of the truly spectacular gorges Point, one of the incredible geographical markers in the entire Kimberley region, perched on the cliffs Birdsville Hotel All-inclusive Journey within the Karijini including the Joffre Falls, a picnic along an ancient Aboriginal ceremonial route. A overlooking the spectacular vistas of this former lunch and an opportunity to swim at Fern Pool. hike up to a cave filled with Wandjina paintings and cattle station. Air Adventure is the only tour company Day 14 The Dig Tree A short flight from Birdsville 99 All private charter flights Make sure you have plenty of room on your camera, views over Doubtful Bay will be very rewarding. This that books guests in to stay at the homestead. With and your pilot will land you beside the Cooper Creek onboard the Outback Jet Melbourne 1 - Number of nights you will need it here! afternoon visit Ruby Falls for a swim. our former station ‘Ellenbrae’ a nearby neighbour, and Camp 65. This is the most significant camp site 99 All accommodation, meals Karijini Eco Retreat MV Great Escape we are very familiar with the area. For the next from the tragic Burke & Wills Expedition. Learn more and drinks (bottled water two days the Wilderness Park is yours to explore. about their expedition while walking around the through to wine with dinner) Day 4 Tom Price to Broome Be fascinated this Day 7 Sale River Sale River is one of the most Those lucky guests that stay in the Homestead get infamous Dig Tree. This afternoon your pilot will set 99 All entries, permits, admissions, morning with a brief but detailed look at one of scenic rivers in the region with tidal estuaries and to experience the highlights such as Chamberlain course southward for home. gratuities/tipping Day 1 Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges Board the the largest open cut iron-ore mines in the world. spectacular sandstone gorges. We will take the Gorge, Zebedee Springs and at times when they are Outback Jet in Melbourne bound for the outback and Enjoy lunch in town before taking off northward to tenders for a BBQ lunch on a sandy beach under a closed to the general public. 99 All trips, tours, transfers and beyond. The sheer speed of this private aircraft will Broome. Stay at the world class Cable Beach Club rainforest canopy. Here you can relax in a multitude El Questro Station Homestead FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary have you in the Flinders Ranges in time for morning Resort with direct access to Cable Beach of crystal clear pools fringed with ferns as the crew SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by experienced tea! This afternoon enjoy the truly spectacular and stokes up the fire to prepare a fresh lunch. Days 11 & 12 Cicada Lodge, Katherine Gorge Cicada or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew hard to get to parts of the Flinders Ranges on board Day 5 Kimberley Coastal Cruise begins This morning MV Great Escape Lodge is a brand new indigenous business situated in airadventure.com.au Arkaroola’s Ridge Top tour. This evening venture up fly over the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago Nitmiluk National Park, part of the Jawoyn people’s or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous to tour the galaxy on the Observatory tour. before touching down at a remote airfield at One Day 8 Montgomery Reef Montgomery Reef is a true land. Here you will experience premium and hands- we’ll post you a copy guides along the way Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Flinders Ranges. Arm Point. The friendly crew from the Great Escape wonder of the Kimberley with a rich cultural history on cultural and sightseeing tours, accommodation await your arrival to transfer you to your luxury as well as an abundance of marine life including OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Faraway Bay Eagle Lodge

Enjoy a refreshing dip in a Kimberley waterhole

“Every moment of the journey was full of involvement, educational, enjoyable and inspiring.” – Jan, Turramurra Heli-picnic, Bullo River

Jabiru YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Days 2 & 3 Mt Borradaile, Arnhem Land Leaving formations of the Bungle Bungle is something Fargher, a fourth-generation grazier and co-owner Outback Experience Highlights 2 Mt Borradaile Birdsville behind, fly over central Australia; the special. Following this, we land direct at Bullo River of the Prairie Hotel. He will give you great insight into 99 This tour links the most inspiring and 99 Stay at the stylish Prairie Hotel Faraway Bay 2 speed of the Outback Jet will have you in Arnhem Station’s airfield, literally a stone’s throw from the the history and modern day life in this picturesque iconic outback Australia locations all and experience their renowned 2 Bullo River Station Land in time for lunch! You will be staying at Max front door of the homestead. Made famous by the region between the ranges and the desert. The Bungle Bungle in to one unforgettable 10 day tour native inspired cuisine and Davidson’s Mt Borradaile Safari Lodge which is within novels of Sara Henderson, a stay at Bullo River lends scenery is straight out of a Sir Hans Heysen painting. Tennant Creek explore the Flinders Ranges a Registered Sacred Site. Borradaile is 200,000 acres itself to a very genuine and personalised experience They have also carved out a reputation for their 99 Visit the Burke & Wills ‘Dig Tree’ and of lush wetlands that teem with wildlife and is riddled of life on an enormous cattle station with friendly unique outback ‘feral’ cuisine and you will have the stay at the iconic Birdsville Hotel 99 Spend a night at the colourful Uluru and iconic Birdsville Hotel 1 Birdsville with caves abundant in aboriginal cave paintings and hosts and comfortable accommodation. For the next opportunity to sample it yourself. 99 Explore the world’s richest body The Dig Tree artifacts. Over the next two days you will be guided two days 500,000 acres of Bullo River’s wetlands, The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna of aboriginal rock art as well as All-inclusive Journey William Creek Lake Eyre by 4WD, boat and on foot to some of Arnhem Land’s escarpments, waterfalls and wilderness are yours to experience some of the best wildlife 2 Parachilna Broken Hill most significant and intriguing art sites, including the explore in a variety of means: 4WD, quad-bike, boat Day 10 Lake Eyre A short flight up to the historic viewing anywhere in Australia 99 All private charter flights Rainbow Serpent, one of the most potent symbols of and even a ‘heli-picnic’ are included in your total Ghan rail town of Marree to meet your guide, Reg onboard the Outback Jet aboriginal spiritualism. Recently, Max gave the camp experience. Dodd, an Arabunna Elder and passionate local 99 Crunch across the salt crust of 99 All accommodation, meals and a major upgrade, modernising the rooms to enhance Bullo River Station expert. Reg will take you along the Oodnadatta Track the largest salt lake in Australia Melbourne drinks (bottled water through the ambience of the secluded bush setting. right to the shores of Lake Eyre South where you can guided by an aboriginal elder 1 - Number of nights to wine with dinner) Mt Borradaile Safari Lodge Day 8 Uluru & William Creek Again, the either paddle in the shallows in the flood or crunch 99 This is truly a remote outback tour performance of the Outback Jet will come into its across the vast, horizonless landscape in the dry – where the most populated location you 99 All entries, permits, admissions, Days 4 & 5 Faraway Bay, Kimberley Coast Fly from own; within two hours from Bullo River you will be both of which are a wonderful sensation. Reg will will visit has a population of just 60 gratuities/tipping the Mount Borradaile private airfield to Faraway enjoying a scenic circuit of ‘The Rock’ and the ‘Olgas’ share the modern and ancient history of his locality 99 All trips, tours, transfers and Day 1 The Dig Tree and Birdsville Board Air Bay’s. There are no roads to get here and your before continuing to the tiny outback pub at William and culture with you along the way. Then board the Dining & Accommodation Highlights activities as outlined in itinerary Adventure’s Outback Jet in Melbourne for the quick nearest neighbour is over 150km away. Enjoy a Creek for lunch. William Creek is the smallest town in Outback Jet for the quick flight home. 99 Stay on half a million acres at Bullo flight up to the Dig Tree, made famous by the Burke private Kimberley coastal cruise to the King George South Australia, situated on the largest cattle station 99 Escorted by experienced River Station, East Kimberley and & Wills Expedition. Land right alongside the banks Falls and explore some magnificent Bradshaw rock in the world, Anna Creek Station. From here it’s a FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES Air Adventure crew of the Cooper Creek and enjoy a picnic lunch at the SEE ENCLOSED LIST enjoy a picnic by helicopter art sites. What’s more, we book the entire camp short hop to the stylish Prairie Hotel, Parachilna your 99 Expert local and indigenous very site of Camp 65 before departing for the iconic 99 Exclusive booking at the lavish and exclusively for your visit, with stunning views over home for the next two nights. or to download a full itinerary go to guides along the way outback outpost of Birdsville. Enjoy a cold drink from the sparkling Timor Sea and a private chef you won’t The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna airadventure.com.au super remote Bush Camp at Faraway your ‘perch’ in the bar of the colourful Birdsville want to leave! The Bush Camp at Faraway Bay or free call / email us and Bay, Kimberley Coast - where your Hotel, your home for the night. Day 9 Prairie Hotel, Flinders Ranges Air Adventure we’ll post you a copy nearest neighbor is over 150km away The Birdsville Hotel Days 6 & 7 Bullo River Station, East Kimberley This has a long-standing relationship with the Prairie morning’s low level scenic flight over the astonishing Hotel and while here you will be hosted by Ross OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Relaxing and fishing at Bullo River Station The scenery that inspired Sir Hans Heysen “All well organised, well informed guides, excellent meals and accommodation. 4 days and at least 7 days of value. A great way to travel!” – Ron & Diane, Camberwell

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Outback Experience Highlights “Should be on all bucket lists! 99 4WD tour along the Ridge Top YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS up to Siller’s Lookout. One The trip was terrific!” of the most scenic points in – Bill, Narrabeen Outback Experience Highlights the entire Flinders Ranges. 99 See the Top-End in the ‘green 99 Experience the unique formation Swollen Flood Plains, Arnhem Land season’, swollen floodplains, of Wilpena Pound from the air raging waterfalls and lush as well as from the ground green spear grass 99 Drive through the spectacular Days 3 & 4 Bullo River Station A scenic flight over 99 Travel smoothly by air and avoid Prairie Hotel, Parachilna ‘geological corridor through time’, southern Kakadu and more specifically the Jim Jim flooded and cut off roadways Brachina Gorge and spot the and Twin Falls on your way to Bullo River Station, elusive yellow-footed rock wallaby 99 Be guided by rock art experts, made famous by the novels of Sara Henderson. For 2 Mt Borradaile cattle station owners and the next two days, 500,000 acres of Bullo River’s Your host, Ross Fargher a fourth generation grazier Dining & Accommodation Highlights Darwin passionate local experts and co-owner of the Prairie Hotel will give you great wetlands, escarpments, waterfalls and wilderness 99 Stay at the stylish Prairie Hotel and is yours to explore in a variety of means: 4WD, quad insight into the history and modern day life in this Dining & Accommodation Highlights 1 Arkaroola picturesque region between the ranges and the be hosted by fourth-generation Jim Jim/Twin Falls bike, boat and even helicopter time is included in local grazier, Ross Fargher King George Falls 99 Stay on half a million acres at Parachilna 2 desert. They have also carved out a reputation for your total experience. A stay at Bullo River lends itself Wilpena Pound to a very genuine and personalised experience of life Bullo River Station, East Kimberley Broken Hill their unique outback ‘feral’ cuisine and you will have 99 Enjoy local produce and the on an enormous cattle station. With friendly hosts, made famous by the novel of the opportunity to sample it yourself. renowned native inspired 2 Bullo River Stn. comfortable accommodation and breathtaking Sara Henderson and explore The surprisingly luxurious Prairie Hotel, Parachilna cuisine at the Prairie Hotel scenery, you won’t want to leave. While at Bullo River the region by helicopter After a sumptuous country 99 Stay at the new, deluxe Ikara we include a generous amount of helicopter time, Day 3 Wilpena Pound 99 Stay within a Sacred Site in style breakfast, enjoy an incredibly scenic drive south Safari Camp at the entrance 1 - Number of nights the ideal way to explore the region. Arnhem Land at Max Davidson’s Melbourne from Parachilna to explore the wilderness inside the to Wilpena Pound Bullo River Station Guesthouse Mt Borradaile Safari Lodge Pound where Captain Starlight famously hid stolen cattle. All-inclusive Journey Day 5 Kimberley Waterfalls Continue your All-inclusive Journey adventure around the station with your hosts. After 1 - Number of nights Ikara Safari Camp 99 All private charter flights Days 1 & 2 Arnhem Land Enjoy a low level scenic lunch we take the scenic route back to Darwin and 99 All flights onboard private aircraft onboard the Outback Jet Day 4 Broken Hill En route for home, it’s the perfect flight from Darwin, over the floodplains of northern explore by air, some mighty Kimberley waterfalls 99 All accommodation, meals 99 All accommodation, meals opportunity to take in some of the highlights of this Kakadu and touch down in Arnhem Land. You will be such as the Berkeley and King George Falls which and drinks (bottled water and drinks (bottled water remote outback centre. Some famous Australian staying at Max Davidson’s Mt Borradaile Camp which sends the wet season rains freefalling for 80 metres through to wine with dinner) through to wine with dinner) The advantages of travelling in the artists have called Broken Hill home over the years is within an Aboriginal Registered Sacred Site. During into the sea. Day 1 Arkaroola the monsoon this region is drenched with metres of 99 All entries, permits, admissions, Outback Jet will quickly become evident as by lunch and you will visit Pro Hart, Jack Absalom and Howard 99 All entries, permits, admissions, rainfall turning the normally arid landscape lush and gratuities/tipping you will already be in the Flinders Ranges and ready Steer’s galleries before tracking home for Melbourne. gratuities/tipping to explore them. This afternoon enjoy the guided green - a spectacular sight. Over the next two days 99 All trips, tours, transfers and 99 All trips, tours, transfers and 4WD tour up to Siller’s Lookout over the northern the expert guides will take you by 4WD and boat to FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary some of Borradaile’s most significant and intriguing SEE ENCLOSED LIST ranges, fringed by the deserts. Tonight go star gazing SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by experienced and take a tour of the galaxy with the high powered 99 Escorted by experienced art sites, including the Rainbow Serpent, one of or to download a full itinerary go to or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew telescopes at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Air Adventure crew the most potent symbols of Aboriginal spiritualism. airadventure.com.au airadventure.com.au Recently, Max gave the camp a major upgrade, 99 Expert local and indigenous 99 Expert local and indigenous or free call / email us and Day 2 Prairie Hotel Air Adventure has a long or free call / email us and modernising the rooms to enhance the ambience of guides along the way guides along the way we’ll post you a copy standing relationship with the Prairie Hotel and they we’ll post you a copy the secluded bush setting. always enjoy welcoming Air Adventure’s guests. 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The magnificent Flinders Ranges Aboriginal Elder Reg Dodd “We are so impressed with Air Adventure’s “A taste of the outback in luxury, organisation and the top job done by our good company, good food, great pilots to ensure our trip was perfect.” pilots, great sights and grand – Mary, Red Hill hospitality. We now want more!” – Jim & Philippa, Sydney

The Great Room, Southern Ocean Lodge

The Face Tree

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Australia’s largest salt lake, Lake Eyre

Outback Experience Highlights 99 Drive through the spectacular YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ‘geological corridor through time’, Brachina Gorge and spot the Outback Experience Highlights After a low level scenic flight across elusive yellow-footed rock wallaby Day 2 Lake Eyre 99 Land at the historic site of the vast Gibber Plain and sandy deserts, creeks that Lake Eyre 1 Innamincka Burke & Wills ‘Dig Tree’ and Cliff top walk, Kangaroo Island 99 Enjoy signature touring run dry more often than they see water and the The Dig Tree explore the surrounds of Camp 65 to Kangaroo Island’s most Marree occasional cattle station – before long, you will be Cameron Corner scenic points: Admirals Arch, Parachilna 1 overflying the largest salt lake in Australia, Lake Eyre. 99 Be guided along the Oodnadatta Remarkable Rocks and Seal Bay This afternoon you will be guided by Reg Dodd, an Track by an aboriginal elder to Days 2, 3 & 4 Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo to walk amongst the sea lions Wilpena Pound Arabunna aboriginal and passionate local expert. Reg the shores of Lake Eyre South Island The scenic flight south tracks along the will take you along the Oodnadatta Track right to the 99 Enjoy a low level scenic flight Flinders Ranges before crossing the Investigator Dining & Accommodation Highlights shores of Lake Eyre South where flooded or dry, you over the Coongie Lakes, an 1 Strait and landing direct on Kangaroo Island. As you Parachilna 99 Stay at the stylish Prairie Hotel and can either paddle in the shallows or crunch across internationally recognized enter the foyer of the Great Room at Southern Ocean be hosted by fourth-generation the vast, horizonless landscape both of which are a migratory bird breeding Lodge, you are warmly welcomed by the staff. The local grazier, Ross Fargher Melbourne wonderful sensation. Reg will share the modern and ground in the desert uninterrupted views and spectacular architecture ancient history and culture of his locality and culture of this remote and ultra-luxurious lodge are a true 99 Stay at Australia’s best luxury along the way. A picturesque flight this afternoon coastal retreat, Southern Ocean Dining & Accommodation Highlights Kangaroo Island 2 sensation! Over the next two nights you will enjoy 1 - Number of nights following the Flinders Ranges South to Parachilna. 9 the finest of modern Australian cuisine, designed to Lodge, awarded two first places The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna 9 Stay at the stylish Prairie Hotel and Melbourne showcase Kangaroo Island’s fresh produce, including in Gourmet Travellers Gold List be hosted by fourth-generation local grazier, Ross Fargher their fine wine. During the day you will be escorted 99 Savour the flavours of Kangaroo Day 3 Flinders Ranges Air Adventure has a long on various private outings including the island’s Island’s freshest produce, artfully standing relationship with the Prairie Hotel and they 99 Enjoy local produce and the highlights: Remarkable Rocks, walking amongst the prepared by the world class Day 1 Dig Tree/Innamincka This morning board Air always enjoy welcoming Air Adventure’s guests. renowned native inspired 1 - Number of nights sea-lions at Seal Bay, Admirals Arch and Flinders chefs at Southern Ocean Lodge Adventure’s Outback Jet and experience first hand They have also carved out a reputation for their cuisine at the Prairie Hotel Chase National Park. Of course, you may choose the convenience of travelling by private aircraft – unique outback ‘feral’ cuisine and you will have the to relax and just soak it all up - the view from your All-inclusive Journey you will be in the outback for morning tea! Your opportunity to sample it yourself. Your host, Ross All-inclusive Journey luxurious suite is private and uninterrupted, the pilot will land you alongside the tree made famous Fargher a fourth generation grazier and owner of 99 All private charter flights 99 All private charter flights white sandy beach and cliff tops are easily explored by the tragedy of the Burke & Wills expedition. the Prairie Hotel will give you great insight into the onboard the Outback Jet onboard the Outback Jet Day 1 Prairie Hotel, Flinders Ranges This morning on one’s own. Wander around the very site of Camp 65 where history and modern day life in this picturesque region board Air Adventure’s Outback Jet and experience Southern Ocean Lodge 99 All accommodation, meals the chain of events came to a climax resulting in between the ranges and the desert. Ross will also 99 All accommodation, meals first hand the convenience of travelling by private and drinks (bottled water the deaths of the leaders of one of Australia’s most drive you up into the high country through Brachina and drinks (bottled water aircraft – you will be in the outback for morning tea! through to wine with dinner) ambitious exploration expeditions. Enjoy a short Gorge. Enjoy an afternoon scenic flight over Wilpena through to wine with dinner) Air Adventure has a long standing relationship with scenic flight along the Cooper Creek to the outpost Pound before setting course to Melbourne – you will 99 All entries, permits, admissions, 99 All entries, permits, admissions, the Prairie Hotel and they always enjoy welcoming of Innamincka, located on the banks of this iconic be back in under two hours. gratuities/tipping gratuities/tipping Air Adventure’s guests. They have also carved out inland ‘river’. Innamincka was the site of one of Rev a reputation for their unique outback ‘feral’ cuisine 99 All trips, tours, transfers and John Flynn’s Inland Missions and quite a wild town 99 All trips, tours, transfers and and you will have the opportunity to sample it FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary back in its early days. This afternoon enjoy a peaceful FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary yourself. Your host, Ross Fargher, a fourth generation SEE ENCLOSED LIST cruise along the Cooper (subject to water levels) SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by experienced 99 Escorted by experienced grazier and co-owner of the Prairie Hotel will give shaded by coolibahs and red gums, visit the restored or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew you great insight into the history and modern day life airadventure.com.au Inland Mission building and enjoy a cool drink in airadventure.com.au in this picturesque region between the ranges and or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous the uniquely decorated Innamincka Hotel your or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous the desert, with a drive through Brachina Gorge up we’ll post you a copy guides along the way accommodation for the night. we’ll post you a copy guides along the way into the high country, Parachilna. 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Cradle Mountain Freycinet Peninsula Flinders Island

Cradle Mountain Lodge

“It’s hard to decide which was the standout event when it was all so wonderful!” – Virginia, Toorak

rugged and has more picture perfect beaches than Day 5 Bruny Island Rob Pennicott’s cruises around Days 9 & 10 King Island Primarily focused on YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS people! Your local guide will reveal the rich history Bruny Island are world class for their service and farming, this low-lying island is fringed by rugged and while showing you the very best of the island. Stay knowledge of the area. Enjoy the stunning scenery deserted beaches. Many a ship has wrecked off the Outback Experience Highlights All-inclusive Journey Melbourne at the perfectly positioned Furneaux Tavern, in the as your expert skipper cruises you around the sheer coast and your local guide will unlock the secrets of 99 Access Tasmania’s remote and beautiful 99 All private charter flights township of Lady Baron cliffs plunging into the Southern Ocean. the island’s past. King Island is also known for its beef, outer isles: Flinders, King and Bruny onboard the Outback Jet Henry Jones Art Hotel cheese and crayfish – a lunch to showcase all of this Days 2 & 3 Freycinet Peninsula Your accommodation will be served in the quaint Boathouse. As a finale to 99 Discover pristine wilderness areas 99 All accommodation, meals and King Is. 1 is perfectly situated within the National Park Days 6 & 7 Cradle Mountain Today we will take you a wonderful holiday, this afternoon’s low level scenic of Freycinet and Cradle Mountain drinks (bottled water through 1 Flinders Is. to wine with dinner) overlooking peaceful Coles Bay. Join an entertaining up into the high-country for a stay at the cosy and flight home is via the Great Ocean Road. 99 Experience the seldom visited and informative cruise around the peninsula luxurious Cradle Mountain Lodge. Circumnavigate King Island Boomerang Motel Tarkine Wilderness with a cruise 99 All entries, permits, admissions, to Schouten Island. Anchor in Wineglass Bay to Dove Lake, or take the easy walk to the Pencil Pine Launceston on the serene Pieman River gratuities/tipping Tarkine Wilderness 1 enjoy some freshly shucked Coles Bay oysters and falls. The air is crisp and fresh, the lodge warm and Freycinet 99 All trips, tours, transfers and Cradle Mtn. 2 Peninsula Tasmanian sparkling wine. There are also numerous welcoming. Dining & Accommodation Highlights 2 activities as outlined in itinerary 2 Hobart short walks to enjoy that depart from the lodge. Cradle Mountain Lodge 99 Stay at the stylish Henry Jones Art Hotel, Freycinet Lodge FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 99 Escorted by experienced Hobart and visit the thought-provoking Bruny Is. Day 8 Tarkine Wilderness Tucked away on the SEE ENCLOSED LIST Air Adventure crew Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) 1 - Number of nights Day 4 Hobart On arrival in the capital you are free to banks of the Pieman River, this sleepy and pristine or to download a full itinerary go to 99 Expert local and indigenous explore the town, catch the ferry to MONA or enjoy wilderness has to be seen to be believed. Dense old 99 Savour the fresh produce from airadventure.com.au guides along the way the in-house art gallery of the Henry Jones Art Hotel, growth forest fringes the dark waters of the river as or free call / email us and land, sea and vine that Tasmania Day 1 Flinders Island The largest of the Furneaux your luxurious home for the next two nights. you cruise on a vessel made of Huon pine. we’ll post you a copy is so well known for Group of islands and once part of the landmass that Henry Jones Art Hotel Corinna Wilderness Village connected Tasmania to the mainland, Flinders is OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Remarkable Rocks Most “What a sensational trip! It Popular has been one of the best travel Tour in experiences I have ever had.” 2014 – Marie, Adelaide

“Thank you for arranging such a luxurious tour to such a superb gem YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Remote Lord Howe Island of a place: it couldn’t be bettered.” Outback Experience Highlights – Val & Rod, Malvern 99 Fly direct to Bass Strait’s islands: YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Flinders and King; and be shown Entrance to Capella around by locals. The contrast Outback Experience Highlights between these two remote specks 99 Fly onboard the Outback Jet from in the roaring forties is vast either Melbourne or Sydney the forecast and adjust the itinerary so that each direct to Lord Howe Island 99 Call in at the King Island planned excursion is in the best possible conditions. Dairy with the opportunity During your time on Lord Howe Island and included 99 Enjoy an unforgettable day to purchase their world class Lord Howe Island 4 trip to North Bay guided by Flinders Suite, Southern Ocean Lodge in your stay is a Hosted Island Tour which includes produce at ‘cellar door’ prices a Glass Bottomed Boat cruise during which your renowned local historian and naturalist, Ian Hutton 99 Enjoy gentle walks along Sydney experienced skipper will explain how precious this isolated beaches, cliff tops and most southerly coral reef system is. There is also 99 Feed the fish at Ned’s beach, a your local guide will unlock the secrets of the island’s amongst gum trees – spotting the option to snorkel on this trip. Being one of Lord ritual that has enchanted guests past. King Island is also known for its beef, cheese koalas in their natural habitat Howe’s most postcard-perfect beaches Ned’s Beach to Lord Howe for generations and crayfish – a lunch to showcase all of this will be Melbourne is a great spot for fish feeding and snorkelling. Be 2 Kangaroo Is. served in the quaint Boathouse. Dining & Accommodation Highlights part of a tradition that has enchanted visitors and Dining & Accommodation Highlights locals for generations – any time of day make your King Island Boomerang Motel 99 Stay at Australia’s best luxury 99 Spend 4 nights at multi-award way to Ned’s and feed the mullet, wrasse, garfish, coastal retreat, Southern Ocean winning Capella Lodge, the most Days 3, 4 & 5 Kangaroo Island As you enter the foyer 1 - Number of nights silver-drummer, spangled-emperor and of course the Lodge. Experience why they luxurious property in the best Melbourne of the Great Room at Southern Ocean Lodge, you are royalty of Lord Howe fish, the metre-long kingfish. consistently feature on the position on the island. Perfectly warmly welcomed by the staff - the uninterrupted You can also join world renowned naturalist Ian Gold Lists of Australian travel designed to capture the best ocean views and spectacular architecture of Hutton for a guided interpretive tour to the pristine views of this breathtaking island. King Is. 1 this remote and ultra-luxurious lodge are a true 99 Enjoy meals that highlight the North Bay which is located in a remote area of the 1 sensation! Over the next two nights you will enjoy fresh seafood, beef and dairy Lagoon that surrounds Lord Howe Island. Accessible 99 Enjoy fresh, modern cuisine Flinders Is. Day 1 Melbourne/Sydney to Lord Howe Island the finest of modern Australian cuisine, designed to produce that has put these islands inspired by the island’s fresh This morning board Air Adventure’s Outback Jet for by boat, our day long excursion takes you to showcase Kangaroo Island’s fresh produce, including on the map – matched with the produce prepared by the 1 - Number of nights the flight across to Lord Howe Island. From the East stunning coral gardens. See abundant fish life, enjoy their fine wine. During the day you will be escorted best local wines of course! Lodge’s talented chefs Coast of the mainland it’s just a 90 minute flight bushwalking and visit seabird colonies. A sumptuous on various private outings including the island’s until you land on your own slice of paradise in the BBQ lunch will also be served. There are also bikes at highlights: Remarkable Rocks, walking amoungst All-inclusive Journey All-inclusive Journey South Pacific. Lord Howe Island is known for its lovely your disposal as well as numerous walks and strolls the sea-lions at Seal Bay, Admirals Arch and Flinders 99 All private charter flights ‘perpetual spring’ weather and is home to just 300 that depart from the Lodge. All Air Adventure guests 99 All private charter flights Chase National Park. Of course, you may choose also receive a $50 credit for the Capella Spa (1 per Day 1 Flinders Island Board the Outback Jet for onboard the Outback Jet locals. The island restricts the amount of visitors so onboard the Outback Jet to relax and just soak it all up - the view from your suite). the scenic flight past Wilson’s Promontory and you will never see a crowd. After being greeted at the luxurious suite is private and uninterrupted, the 99 All accommodation, meals Capella Lodge 99 All accommodation, meals across Bass Strait. The largest of the Furneaux airport by your hosts you will be transferred to the white sandy beach and cliff tops are easily explored and drinks (bottled water and drinks (bottled water Group of islands and once part of the landmass that luxurious confines of Capella Lodge, sister property on one’s own. through to wine with dinner) Day 5 Lord Howe to Melbourne/Sydney Following a through to wine with dinner) to Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. connected Tasmania to the mainland, Flinders is leisurely brunch you have the use of your suite until Southern Ocean Lodge 99 All entries, permits, admissions, Capella has also featured at the top of ‘Gold Lists’ by 99 All entries, permits, admissions, rugged and has more picture perfect beaches than your transfer to the airport for your flight homeward. people! Your local guide will reveal the rich history gratuities/tipping Gourmet Traveller and Conde Nast magazine. After gratuities/tipping while showing you the best of the island. The finale 99 All trips, tours, transfers and a welcome orientation by long time managers Mark 99 All trips, tours, transfers and is a cruise around the archipelago to witness the sky FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary and Libby, Ian Hutton will present the natural history FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary turn black as countless mutton-birds return from the SEE ENCLOSED LIST of the island to set the scene for your days to come. SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by experienced 99 Hosted by long time Lodge ocean to their rookery for the night. Your entire stay is in a Lagoon Loft Suite at the deluxe or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew or to download a full itinerary go to Managers, Mark and Libby Furneaux Tavern, Lady Baron airadventure.com.au Capella Lodge airadventure.com.au or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous Day 2 King Island Primarily focused on farming, this we’ll post you a copy guides along the way Days 2, 3 & 4 Lord Howe Island Your itinerary we’ll post you a copy guides along the way low-lying island is fringed by rugged and deserted on the island is dictated by the weather pattern beaches. Many a ship has wrecked off the coast and OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE while you are there. Your hosts will keep an eye on OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Huon pine forests

“The whole experience – flying, sightseeing, food, accommodation Wineglass Bay from above were all outstanding. The perfect way to see Australia.” YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS – Roger, Macedon Outback Experience Highlights 99 Fly direct to Bass Strait’s islands: Flinders and King and be shown around by locals. The contrast between these remote specks Day 3 Strahan This morning’s scenic flight path is in the roaring forties is vast around Tasmania’s most remote regions, the rugged 99 Cruise the Gordon River on the south-west. Overfly Maatsuyker Island and then wild west coast of Tasmania Lake Pedder before landing in Strahan. Your seat for Melbourne the Gordon River cruise is on the Captain’s Upper 99 Witness the sky turning black Deck where you will be served premium Tasmanian with countless pairs of mutton wine and food. The cruise takes you over Macquarie birds returning to their rookery King Is. 1 Flinders Is. Harbour, through ‘Hell’s Gates’ and to the infamous on a remote island off Flinders Sarah Island before returning to Strahan where you stay in delightfully restored cottages on the Dining & Accommodation Highlights waterfront. 99 Stay at the stylish Henry Jones Strahan 1 Wineglass Bay Strahan Village Cottages Art Hotel, Hobart and visit 1 Hobart the controversial MONA Day 4 King Island Primarily focused on farming, this Maatsuyker Is. low-lying island is fringed by rugged and deserted 99 Call in at the King Island 1 - Number of nights beaches. Many a ship has wrecked off the coast and Dairy with the opportunity your local guide will unlock the secrets of the island’s to purchase their world-class past. King Island is also known for its beef, cheese produce at ‘cellar door’ prices and crayfish – a lunch to showcase all of this will be Day 1 Flinders Island The largest of the Furneaux served in the quaint Boathouse. Then drop in at the All-inclusive Journey Group of islands and once part of the landmass that King Island Dairy for an opportunity to purchase their connected Tasmania to the mainland, Flinders is 99 All private charter flights world-class produce at ‘cellar door’ prices. As a finale rugged and has more picture perfect beaches than onboard the Outback Jet to a wonderful short break, this afternoon’s low level people! Your local guide will reveal the rich history 9 scenic flight home is via the Great Ocean Road. 9 All accommodation, meals while showing you the best of the island. The finale and drinks (bottled water is a cruise around the archipelago to witness the sky through to wine with dinner) turn black as countless mutton-birds return from 99 All entries, permits, admissions, the ocean to their rookery for the night. Stay at the gratuities/tipping perfectly situated Furneaux Tavern in the township of Lady Baron. 99 All trips, tours, transfers and FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary Day 2 Hobart A low level scenic flight along the SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by experienced picturesque east coast and Wineglass Bay en route or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew to Hobart. On arrival in the capital you are free to airadventure.com.au explore the buzzing Salamanca Markets, catch the or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous ferry to MONA or enjoy the in-house art gallery of we’ll post you a copy guides along the way the Henry Jones Art Hotel - your accommodation for the evening. OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE Picnic lunch in the outback

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Kings Canyon, NT Pentecost Crossing, Kimberley

Parachilna, Flinders Ranges

As seen in Magazine

“This was the best-organised tour we have been on and right up there with Antarctica and our other favourite trips in overall experience.” – Harry, New Zealand Lining up for the perfect shot in the Kimberley

Faraway Bay, WA YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Outback Experience Highlights Days 2 & 3 Kings Canyon Enjoy two days shooting witness the mighty King George Falls on a private Days 13 & 14 Flinders Ranges Wake in time to Tiwi Islands the red earth landscape of the Watarrka National cruise and enjoy fresh local produce. What’s more we photograph the sunrise in the Uluru National 99 Experience life on a one million 99 Enjoy premium camping at the Darwin 1 Park, including the ‘Rim Walk’ around the canyon book the entire camp exclusively for your group. Park. Depart ‘the Rock’ to your final night’s acre cattle station in the Kimberley Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, Faraway Bay 2 2 Mary River Wetlands itself. There are also some wonderful macro The Bush Camp at Faraway Bay accommodation at the stylish Prairie Hotel and capture the breathtaking perfectly designed to complement Home Valley Stn. 2 landscapes of this location the surrounding bush landscape Bungle Bungle 1 opportunities around Kings Creek Station, a working where you will experience their famed ‘feral’ cattle and camel station set amongst the majestic Days 9 & 10 Home Valley Station After a low level outback cuisine. Air Adventure has a long standing 99 Visit the Mary River Wetlands for All-inclusive Journey desert oaks. Luxurious safari style tents at Kings scenic flight over the Kimberley, land at million acre relationship with the Prairie Hotel and they always wildlife viewing in wetlands that rival 2 Kings Canyon Canyon Wilderness Lodge Home Valley Station where your aboriginal guide enjoy welcoming Air Adventure’s guests. Your host, nearby Kakadu. You are guaranteed 99 All private charter flights Uluru-Kata Tjuta 1 will give you a first hand experience of life on a cattle Ross Fargher a fourth generation grazier and owner exceptional wildlife photo opportunities onboard the Outback Jet Days 4 & 5 Mary River Wetlands Spend two days station. Photographic opportunities are numerous Coober Pedy 1 Muloorina Stn. of the Prairie Hotel will give you a great insight into photographing a wide variety of birds and enormous with the iconic backdrop of the Cockburn Range, 99 Wait for the sun to rise over 99 All accommodation, meals and Parachilna 1 the history and modern day life in this picturesque salt water crocodiles. Enjoy private cruises on the stockmen on horseback and animated boab trees. region between the ranges and the desert. Your the mysterious domes of the drinks (bottled water through Rockhole Billabong and Shady Camp in the Mary Home Valley Station Guest House flight home on day 14 includes a scenic circuit over Bungle Bungle range to wine with dinner) River Wetlands a place so abundant with wildlife Melbourne Wilpena Pound. The speed of the Outback Jet will 99 Take advantage of Air Adventure’s 99 All entries, permits, admissions, it has to be seen to be believed! You can also try Day 11 Bungle Bungle Arrive in time to explore have you back in Melbourne in under two hours. connections in the outback to create gratuities/tipping 1 - Number of nights barramundi fishing with a local expert. Echidna Chasm and then get into position to shoot Accommodation on day 13 is at the stylish unique photo opportunities for you 99 All trips, tours, transfers and Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge the sunset. Rise early the following morning to catch Prairie Hotel, Parachilna activities as outlined in itinerary the striped domes on your camera, one of the most Dining & Accommodation Highlights Day 6 Tiwi Islands Fly direct to the Tiwi Islands recognised icons of the Kimberley, when the colours 99 Escorted by experienced 99 Visit ultra-remote Faraway Bay, an Day 1 Coober Pedy This morning board the Air to experience the ancient culture of the locals. are at their best. Air Adventure crew Adventure Outback Jet bound for the outback and Participate in a Sacred ceremony and witness artists Wainwright’s Bellburn Safari Camp FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES exclusive retreat overlooking the Timor 99 Multi-award winning photographer, beyond. Touch down on Muloorina cattle station, preparing their craft that is sought after world-wide SEE ENCLOSED LIST Sea where dramatic coastal landscapes Day 12 Uluru Fly south direct to Uluru with a scenic are exclusively yours to photograph Ewen Bell travels as your personal tutor on the edge of Lake Eyre to meet the owners and and available for purchase. or to download a full itinerary go to warm up the lenses on their intriguing scrap yard. circuit of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas) on arrival 9 Rydges Darwin Airport Resort airadventure.com.au 99 Stay at the stylish Prairie Hotel 9 Expert local and indigenous and witness the sun setting at this most iconic of This evening you will be in the opal mining town of or free call / email us and and dine on their renowned guides along the way Days 7 & 8 Faraway Bay Fly direct to Faraway Bay landmarks with plenty of time for photographs. Coober Pedy to photograph the alien landscape of we’ll post you a copy native inspired cuisine the Breakaways Range. where your nearest neighbour is over 150km away. Desert Gardens Resort Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy You will be guided to ancient Bradshaw Rock Art sites, OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Lunch of 100% Wagyu Ancient Flinders Ranges at Mayura Station “The experiences were excellent, food delicious and accommodation wonderful.” – Susan, Breamlea

Ediacaran Fossil Blend your own red at Wynns Coonawarra

Kingsford Homestead, Barossa Drive through Brachina Gorge with YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 4th generation local Ross Fargher YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Outback Experience Highlights luxury country retreat is yours for the next two 99 Access one of the most Outback Experience Highlights significant fossil sites in the Parachilna 1 nights, with all meals prepared by Kingsford’s own New for first class chef, the very finest Barossa ingredients 99 Discover these varied and world, accompanied by the global and paired with local wines. We alternate dinners, gastronomic regions in just leaders in ediacaran research 4 days by flying in your own 2015! Clare Valley so you’ll enjoy a three-course dinner one night and a 99 Join the renowned ‘Ridge Top private jet – the Outback Jet Barossa Valley 2 five-course dinner the next. Tour’ through some of the 99 Private touring throughout the most spectacular scenery Day 3 Barossa Valley Today you will be guided vineyards and cellar doors of in the Flinders Ranges through the Barossa to witness all that this ‘foodie the Clare and Barossa Valleys Coonawarra 99 Slowly drive through Brachina Melbourne heaven’ has to offer. From a behind the scenes walk 99 Enjoy gourmet outback cuisine Gorge, also known as ‘The through historic Seppeltsfield – including tasting through a text book. There is also the odd Yellow served with stunning scenery at Corridor Through Time’ their world record breaking lineage of port from your Footed Rock Wallaby hiding in the caves. Once out the Prairie Hotel, Flinders Ranges Arkaroola 1 with a leading geologist birth year. Continue to Hutton Vale, a farm that has on the western plains you will arrive at the stylish 1 - Number of nights been in the Angas family since 1843. Jan and John Prairie Hotel, your home for the next two nights and 99 Be hosted by life long local, Dining & Accommodation Highlights Brachina Gorge 1 2 Ediacaran Hills Angas have a philosophy of a sustainable farming a destination within itself. Ross Fargher, a fourth program for all their produce. Enjoy a homestyle 99 Kingsford Homestead – a The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna generation grazier and co- meal with around 80% of the produce sourced ‘on- luxurious heritage mansion owner of the Prairie Hotel farm’. This afternoon you can choose to either relax in the Barossa is exclusively Day 3 Ediacaran Hills Today you will be guided by and enjoy the magnificent surrounds of Kingsford yours for 2 nights complete the owner of Nilpena Station and fourth generation Dining & Accommodation Highlights Day 1 Flinders Ranges Board the Outback Jet this Homestead, their famous outdoor bath, or perhaps with your own first class chef grazier, Ross Fargher. Ross was the one who located morning and in just under 2 hours you’ll be in the Melbourne 99 Stay at the stylish Prairie go on an adventure to visit one of the Barons of the the current site of Ediacaran fossils. This trip is remote and spectacular western Flinders Ranges. 99 Luncheon showcasing Australia’s Hotel in Parachilna and Barossa. timed to coincide with the annual visit of Professor Today learn how to use local game such as kangaroo finest Wagyu Beef on-farm at experience their native inspired Kingsford Homestead Mary Droser - the world’s leader in research into and goat as well as indigenous produce such as Mayura Station with master class cuisine using indigenous and the Ediacaran fossils. While on site you will be able quandong, wattle seed and salt bush at the Prairie tips from the stations own chef 1 - Number of nights locally sourced produce Day 4 Barossa Valley – Coonawarra Tantalise the to tap into Mary’s vast knowledge as well as assist Hotel. The Prairie Hotel has been voted as one of the tastebuds this morning with a breakfast showcasing 99 Create your very own Coonawarra in identifying new finds. Mary will also deliver a 99 Dine in a heritage stone 20 unmissable outback experiences by Australian beautiful, fresh produce, then depart on the Outback red blend at iconic Wynn’s Estate presentation highlighting her life’s work. woolshed, built in the 1800s Traveller and has carved out a solid reputation for its Jet for the scenic flight over the Adelaide Hills The Prairie Hotel, Parachilna outback cuisine. Accommodation is at the luxurious enroute to landing directly amoungst the vines at All-inclusive Journey All-inclusive Journey Prairie Hotel, Parachilna Day 1 Arkaroola Depart Melbourne on board the the Coonawarra airstrip. Visit Wynn’s Coonawarra 99 All private charter flights Day 4 Ediacaran Hills - Melbourne Following 99 All private charter flights to learn of their wine making and don a lab coat Outback Jet for Balcanoona airfield in the Flinders another great morning in the field with Mary Droser, Day 2 Clare Valley Enjoy a scenic flight over Wilpena onboard the Outback Jet onboard the Outback Jet and try your hand at making your very own Wynn’s Ranges. This afternoon join the knowledgeable lunch at the Prairie Hotel and then a scenic drive back Pound - the Flinders Ranges’ most recognisable blend which you can even take home with you. This 99 All accommodation, meals guides at Arkaroola for the Ridge Top Tour through up through Parachilna Gorge, you will reunite with 99 All accommodation, meals land mark, as you depart Parachilna for the Clare afternoon enjoy a late, long luncheon at Australia’s and drinks (bottled water some of the most spectacular scenery in the Flinders the Outback Jet for the flight back to Melbourne, and drinks (bottled water Valley. Arriving in the Clare you will then be guided premiere producer of full blood Wagyu Beef, Mayura through to wine with dinner) Ranges to Siller’s Lookout. This evening, if skies are with a scenic orbit of the impressive Wilpena through to wine with dinner) through this picturesque region taking in the clear you will join a guided tour of the galaxy in the Station. With a menu that showcases some of the 99 All entries, permits, admissions, Pound on the way and returning to Melbourne by 99 All entries, permits, admissions, highlights of Jesuit Winemakers at Seven Hill. Enjoy observatory. finest beef in the world, you’re sure to be impressed. gratuities/tipping approximately 1730. gratuities/tipping lunch at Skillogalee’s vibrant and cosy restaurant Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary where you can enjoy sampling some of Clare’s finest 99 All trips, tours, transfers and 99 All trips, tours, transfers and produce. Then meet the winemakers themselves FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary Day 2 Brachina Gorge Following breakfast, return FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary and witness why they are famous for their world SEE ENCLOSED LIST to your aircraft for the brief flight across the ranges SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by experienced 99 Escorted by experienced class, hand crafted wines as you see them in landing in the high country at Blinman. From here or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure crew operation. This afternoon head to the Barossa and airadventure.com.au you will be guided by Dr Jim Gehling, Senior Research airadventure.com.au visit Maggie Beer’s Pheasant Farm for coffee and or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous Scientist from the Museum of South Australia who or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous stock up on her fine selection of delectable produce. we’ll post you a copy guides along the way will interpret the so called ‘corridor through time’ as we’ll post you a copy guides along the way Accommodation and dinner at the beautiful, award you pass through eons of sedimentary stone. Driving winning Kingsford Homestead built in 1856. This OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE through Brachina Gorge is often likened to driving OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Barnbougle New for 2015!

Day 2 Barnbougle Dunes Lost Farm After a hearty breakfast, tee off at Lost Farm and enjoy 18 holes on YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS this premium designed golf course. Lost Farm offers Melbourne a more diverse routing compared to Barnbougle Dining & Accommodation Highlights Dunes with fairways that roll both along the coast and inland. The greens are dispersed amongst the 99 Enjoy 2 nights in an Ocean dunes and along the coastline offering an exciting View Suite at Lost Farm King Is. challenge for golfers of all abilities. Following this, 99 Dine at the Lost Farm restaurant return to the Clubhouse for drinks in the Sports Bar which prides itself on using before dinner. only the best, locally sourced 2 Barnbougle Ocean View Suite, Lost Farm Tasmanian produce Dunes Day 3 Barnbougle Dunes – King Island After All-inclusive Journey breakfast, board your own private jet for your short 99 All private charter flights 45 minute flight to King Island. Once you arrive, onboard the Outback Jet 1 - Number of nights transfer to the brand new Cape Wickham course and enjoy 18 holes of golf on this exciting new course. 99 Accommodation at The Lost Farm Located on the rugged north-west coast of King 99 3 rounds of golf Island, this is truly a wonderful layout, demanding Day 1 Barnbougle Dunes Just 45 minutes after creativity and strategy. Then visit the famous King 99 Ground transfers between courses boarding Air Adventure’s Outback Jet, you will land Island Dairy where you will have the opportunity to directly at Barnbougle’s private airfield. Once you 99 Bag and pull cart hire purchase their world-class produce at ‘cellar door’ arrive, you will have some time for a coffee, hire your prices, before departing for your short flight home. 99 Free parking at Essendon Airport clubs if required and chat to a local caddy before tee- ing off for 18 holes at Barnbougle Dunes - Australia’s Golfing Highlights number 1 public access course. This award winning FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 99 Play two of Australia’s Top course boasts spectacular holes that wind along SEE ENCLOSED LIST 10 courses at Barnbougle the coast, adjacent to the Forester River and inland or to download a full itinerary go to towards the Tasmanian hinterland. Then enjoy dinner 99 Play the brand new Cape Wickham airadventure.com.au at Lost Farm’s restaurant which prides itself on using and be one of the first to play the or free call / email us and only the best, locally sourced Tasmanian produce. course everyone is talking about we’ll post you a copy Ocean View Suite, Lost Farm OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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African elephant, Masai Mara

Elsa’s Koe, Meru Kenya Visit nomadic villages, Masai Mara

“We had the most wonderful trip and saw more animals than I thought possible. So many wonderful experiences throughout the journey. Service and quality of the tour was outstanding.” – Gwen, Turramurra

A spectacular river crossing, Serengeti

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Days 2 & 3 Elsa’s Kopje, guides you will see the best that is available. You Days 13, 14 & 15 Selous The Selous Game Reserve Meru Enjoying Kenya’s will also get to enjoy genuine encounters with the is a unique and unusual safari environment; a vast, Outback Experience Highlights magnificent scenery from nomadic Masaai people. thriving wildlife area of forests and woodlands 99 Witness the Masai Mara and Serengeti 99 Stay at boutique, luxury Lewa Safari Camp, the air, your first stop is at Elephant Pepper Camp around the lagoons, sandbanks and lakes of the Mt Kenya 2 during the awe-inspiring Great Migration wilderness lodges and camps 2 Elsa’s Kopje, Meru Elsa’s Kopje, a luxurious Rufji River. With its diversity of game and scenery with private concessions for Elephant Pepper, Your scenic flight 99 Enjoy a truly personalised experience camp with stunning Days 8, 9 & 10 Ngorongoro Crater the Selous is an area that naturally appeals to a uninterrupted wildlife sightings Masai Mara 2 with teams of local guides at each 1 Nairobi views. Here you will to Lemala will include views of mighty Mt Kilimanjaro. photographic lens, as the waterways and plains location plus an experienced encounter more diversity Once on the ground, we have arranged for your own reflect the changing colours of the sun. All-inclusive Journey Olakira Camp 3 Ngorongoro Crater of species than any other private safari vehicles with two of our experienced Siwandu Lodge host all the way around 99 All flights onboard private aircraft park in East Africa. safari guides, allowing you the freedom to explore 99 Enjoy scenic flights of the Elsa’s Kopje - one of the most elegant lodges in all the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti at your own Day 16 Dar es Salaam Following morning wildlife Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro 99 All accommodation, meals and of Africa. pace. Being part of our small group it also allows you viewing excursions and breakfast, meet your private Crater, Mt Kenya and more drinks (bottled water through Dar es Salaam to ensure the best views and the best seats and your aircraft for the flight to Dar es Salaam airport. Sand River, Selous to wine with dinner) 3 Days 4 & 5 Lewa Luxury Safari Camp When you guide will also pick up on your individual interests. You will be in time for the afternoon international 99 Experience the warm hospitality 9 visit Lewa, your visit will help improve the lives of Lemala Ngorongoro - an intimate camp on the rim connections homeward, or you may choose to that Africa is renowned for 9 All entries, permits, admissions, thousands of people in the community and give of the crater enjoy our post tour extension to the Spice Islands of gratuities/tipping and laundry 1 - Number of nights their children a future. This camp has some of the Zanzibar. Dining & Accommodation Highlights 99 All trips, tours, transfers and most highly qualified guides in all of Africa, who will Days 11 & 12 Serengeti Tanzania’s oldest and most 99 Spend 2 nights at Elsa’s Kopje, one of activities as outlined in itinerary find the best wildlife viewing available. You can also popular national park, the Serengeti is famed for the most elegant camps in all of Africa 99 Escorted by an experienced Day 1 Nairobi As soon as you arrive in Nairobi visit the nomadic villages of the colourful Samburu its annual migration, when some six million hooves FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 99 Enjoy dining outdoors in spectacular Air Adventure tour leader you will be met at the airport by one of our people. pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra SEE ENCLOSED LIST settings accompanied by the representatives and driven to your luxury hotel to Lewa Luxury Safari Camp and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s 99 Expert local and indigenous or to download a full itinerary go to sounds of the African bush unwind before meeting the rest of the group over trek for fresh grazing. As you will have your own airadventure.com.au guides along the way dinner. Days 6 & 7 Masai Mara You are now in the famous private vehicle and guides, you will be able to go to or free call / email us and 99 Stay at Sand Rivers Lodge on the banks House of Waine Masai Mara and the Elephant Pepper Camp we have wherever the wildlife viewing is best and enjoy the we’ll post you a copy of the Rufiji River in the remote Selous selected puts you in the box seat for viewing the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem. Great Migration; coupled with their highly qualified Olakira Nomadic Camp OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Namib desert from above

Little Kwara Camp, Okavango Delta Leopard, Okavango Delta

Quiver tree, Sossusvlei

“Great tour – the adventure of a lifetime. A trip I will always remember with joy.” – Betty, Hawthorn

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Days 2 & 3 Namib Desert Your first two nights are Days 6 & 7 N’homa, Kalahari This comfortable Days 13 & 14 Victoria Falls As a grand finale to an Outback Experience Highlights spent at a secluded lodge tented camp in the Kalahari desert has a special unforgettable African holiday, your last camp is on 9 9 Toka Leya, amongst the enormous relationship with the nearby Ju/’hoan Bushman tribe. the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. The ideal 9 Meet a bushman tribe in the Kalahari 9 Stay at the luxurious Toka Leya Camp Victoria Falls rust-red dunes of the You can visit the village and experience the song, base to explore the Victoria Falls, or ‘the smoke that and walk with them through the on the banks of the Zambezi River Kwando Lagoon 2 desert as they show you how they Sossusvlei. Your local dance, games, rituals and hunting that make up daily thunders’ in the local tongue. 99 Stay at boutique, luxury 2 survive in this harsh environment Ongava, Etosha 2 guides will show you life for these skilled survivors. Toka Leya Camp wilderness lodges and camps 2 N’homa Safari 3 Little Kwara, around this dramatic N’homa Safari Camp 99 Enjoy a truly personalised experience with private concessions for Okavango Delta Camp, Kalahari landscape of vast fields, Day 15 Zambezi River to Johannesburg After a with teams of local guides at each uninterrupted wildlife sightings endless dunes and blue Days 8, 9 & 10 Little Kwara, Okavango Delta This leisurely breakfast by the mighty Zambezi River it’s location plus an experienced Walvis Bay skies. is where the superb wildlife viewing that Africa is time to board your private aircraft for the flight back host all the way around All-inclusive Journey Kulala Desert Lodge renowned for really kicks in! You have your own to Johannesburg, South Africa, from where you 9 99 All private charter flights private camp in the Delta to use as your base as can catch an onward flight or continue your time in 9 Walk through the mist of the you are taken on numerous wildlife drives with high mighty Victoria Falls 9 2 Johannesburg Days 4 & 5 Walvis Africa. 9 All accommodation, meals and Kulala Desert Lodge Bay/Etosha A low-level scenic flight following the chances of spotting elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, 99 Experience the warm hospitality drinks (bottled water through Skeleton coast where the south Atlantic meets the lion, cheetah, leopard and many more. that Africa is renowned for to wine with dinner) desert. Visit the major port of Walvis Bay and enjoy Little Kwara Camp 99 All entries, permits, admissions, 1 - Number of nights an entertaining cruise of the harbour, abundant in Dining & Accommodation Highlights gratuities/tipping and laundry marine life. Once at Etosha, Africa’s largest salt pan Days 11 & 12 Kwando Lagoon, Linyanti Wetlands 99 Spend 3 nights at Little Kwara Camp on forms the centrepiece to this unique wilderness. At After a brief scenic flight over the wetlands, your next 99 All trips, tours, transfers and a private island in the Okavango Delta Day 1 Johannesburg As soon as you arrive in Ongava you are on a 30,000 hectare private reserve stop is in a drier region of the Okavango to vary the FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary Johannesburg you will be met at the airport by one wildlife you will see. As with all the lodges on this trip, SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Enjoy dining outdoors in spectacular and have some of Namibia’s best trackers and guides 99 Escorted by an experienced of our representatives for the private transfer to your team of expert local guides and trackers will settings accompanied by the to show you around this amazing landscape. or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure tour leader your boutique lodge in a nice area of town to unwind Deluxe Ongava Camp do everything they can to ensure you see the best airadventure.com.au sounds of the African bush 9 before meeting the rest of the group over dinner. of the wildlife, plus many thoughtful extras like bush or free call / email us and 9 Expert local and indigenous 54 on Bath dinners and sundowners that make the experience we’ll post you a copy guides along the way thoroughly enjoyable. Kwando Lagoon Camp OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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Rovos Rail Rovos Rail

YOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Outback Experience Highlights 99 Be one of the minority who have travelled to witness the incredible flora and fauna of Madagascar, ‘The Eighth Continent’ 99 Enjoy a truly personalised experience with teams of local guides at each location plus an experienced host all the way around New for 99 Travel during peak wildflower 2015! season as well as whale season 99 Stay at boutique, luxury wilderness lodges and camps with private concessions for uninterrupted wildlife sightings Bushmans Kloof Sifaka Lemur, Berenty Private Reserve Dining & Accommodation Highlights 99 Travel on the historic Rovos and you will take in peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Day 9 Johannesburg - Antananarivo, Days 12 & 13 Manafiafy The south east coast is Rail, luxury train from the sights of Nelson Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Your return trip will see Madagascar After breakfast, catch a scheduled flight one of the remotest parts of Madagascar and a Pretoria to Cape Town Mandela’s former home, you stopping at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, before to Antananarivo (Tana), the Capital of Madagascar. must see for visitors seeking an authentic and truly 99 Enjoy dining outdoors in Freedom Square and arriving back at your hotel for the night. You will be met after clearing customs by your unforgettable experience. Beautiful coastlines, spectacular settings accompanied more. Following the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel English speaking guide. The journey to Perinet offers unspoilt rural and fishing villages and breathtaking by the sounds of the African bush tour you will board the first time visitors to Madagascar an introduction to scenery of forests that are rich in wildlife is what Vakona world’s most luxurious Day 6 & 7 Cape Town - Cedarberg Mountains Meet rural life, rice fields, red brick houses and roadside the area is renown for. Activities are plentiful with 99 Stay at Bushmans Kloof in the Antananarivo, Lodge your private guide/driver who will be with you spectacular Cedarberg Mountains Madagascar train, the Rovos Rail. stalls selling fruit. Check in to Vakona Lodge, your trips to fishing villages, whale watching, open air 2 Your accommodation for the next three days. Enjoy a scenic drive into accommodation for the next two nights. massages, local markets, coastal trips with picnic 99 Experience the warm hospitality for the next two nights is the Cedarberg Mountains. Towering mountains, lunches, day and night walks through the rainforest that Africa is renowned for Johannesburg 2 3 onboard the Rovos Rail brilliant purple and orange at sunset preside over Day 10 Andasibe-Mantadia National Park This is to see its unique flora and fauna. Manafiafy Beach in a Pullman Suite. the citrus orchards in the valley. The Cedarberg has the best place to observe Indris. There are several Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge All-inclusive Journey 2 Rovos Rail an exceptional botanical diversity, being part of the legends trying to explain its origins since it is 9 2 Cederberg Mountains Day 3 & 4 Rovos Rail – Cape Town This 1600km Cape Floral Kingdom of South Africa and August is a considered a sacred animal throughout Madagascar. Day 14 Manafiafy - Tana - Johannesburg Today 9 All private charter flights, 2 Cape Town meander shows you just how diverse the landscape perfect time of year to experience the wildflowers. Apart from the Indri, there are another 13 lemur it is time to say farewell to Madagascar with a rail and land travel of South Africa is. Travel through the grasslands of On arrival at the boutique retreat, Bushman’s Kloof, species that inhabit these forests as well as more land transfer back to Fort Dauphin to catch your 99 All accommodation, meals 1 - Number of nights the gold-rich Highveld to the haunting barrenness check in and spend two nights in deluxe rooms. than 100 species of birds, many of which are private charter flight to Tana, then connect with the and drinks (bottled water of the Great Karoo; trundle through spectacular endemic, 50 reptiles including the chameleon and afternoon scheduled flight back to Johannesburg. through to wine with dinner) mountain ranges and witness the scenic winelands Day 8 Cedarberg Mountains - Johannesburg over 80 amphibians. 99 All entries, permits, admissions, Day 1 Johannesburg As soon as you arrive in of the Cape. On Day 4 you arrive into Cape Town at Meet your guide and drive to the charming town of Vakona Lodge gratuities/tipping and laundry Johannesburg you will be met at the airport by one 1800 and you will be met by your driver for a private Niewoudtville with many flowers, bulbs and orchid of our representatives for the private transfer to transfer to Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. species that are not found anywhere else in South Day 11 Andasibe - Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest 99 All trips, tours, transfers and your boutique lodge in a nice area of town to unwind Africa. A number of local farms open their gates to Transfer by road back to Tana to board your private FOR DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES activities as outlined in itinerary before meeting the rest of the group over dinner. Day 5 Cape Point & Peninsula After breakfast visitors and allow you to drive through to view the charter flight to Fort Dauphin and enjoy lunch at SEE ENCLOSED LIST 99 Escorted by an experienced 54 on Bath meet your guide to be taken on a private tour of flowers. This is a truly lovely way to spend your last the Kaleta Hotel. Afterwards, continue by road to or to download a full itinerary go to Air Adventure tour leader the spectacular beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. day in the region. In the afternoon, your guide will Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge your luxury airadventure.com.au Day 2 Soweto - Rovos Rail Enjoy a private tour of From here drive to the Cape of Good Hope, one transfer you to the airport to meet your flight back to home for the next 3 nights. Manafiafy is a beautiful or free call / email us and 99 Expert local and indigenous Soweto, a very significant region in South Africa’s of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives. Johannesburg. white sandy bay that is fringed with forest covered we’ll post you a copy guides along the way turbulent history. Over 2 million people live here Then board a funicular to climb to the top of the City Lodge mountains and wildlife rich mangroves. Manafiafy Beach and Rainforest Lodge OR BOOK INSTANTLY & SECURELY ONLINE

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TO MAKE A BOOKING: CONDITIONS OF BOOKING: Your reservation will be held for a maximum of seven days pending The company will act as your agent and introduce you to the receipt of a completed booking form and AUD 10% per person deposit transportation companies, hotel contractors and the like who may for Australian tours and USD 20% per person deposit for African tours. provide you with the services and facilities referred to in the itinerary Balance is required 60 days before departure and a reminder will be applicable to this tour. sent to you prior to this. Payments not received by the due date may All prices quoted in this brochure, including fares and tour costs, are be treated as cancelled and subject to cancellation fees. All fares those current at the date of publication and are subject to alteration are in Australian or US currency and supersede all prices previously at the absolute discretion of the company, and in particular, but advertised. Credit Card charges apply. not limited to, when there are tariff or fare variations or currency fluctuations. However, we guarantee that once your full fare has been CANCELLATION CHARGES: received by Air Adventure Australia there will be no increase in the 60 (or more) days before departure Loss of deposit cost of your tour. Any increase will be absorbed by us. 30-59 days before departure 50% of total ticket price Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary as laid down in this brochure. However on some occasions, it may be necessary for the Less than 30 days before departure Full ticket price itinerary to be amended due to operational requirements, weather conditions or any other factor that adversely affects the operation. The INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: company reserves the right to make such amendments to the itinerary As per “Inclusions” in the itinerary. Not included are items of a which will always be in the interests of your comfort and safety, and of personal nature, such as telephone, laundry or gratuities, drinks at equivalent interest or standard. bars, mini bars etc; and all extra communication charges incurred on a The company reserves the right, without payment of compensation, client’s behalf. Note: Laundry & gratuities are included in African tours. and whether before or after the commencement of travel, to exclude any passenger if the passenger may appear likely to endanger the BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: health or safety or impair the comfort of other passengers. He/she Baggage is restricted to 10 kg per person plus a 3kg (maximum) carry- may be asked to leave the tour immediately. on bag for Australian tours and 15kg in total for African tours. Over- We reserve the right to cancel any tour if the minimum number is not limit luggage cannot be carried. Baggage is at ‘owners risk.’ reached; after consultation with the clients we may transfer them to another departure with similar inclusions. IMPORTANT INFORMATION EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY: It is the responsibility of the passenger to supply an accurate body 1. Whilst Air Adventure Australia will take all reasonable steps to weight as part of the booking process and adhere to luggage weight provide an enjoyable tour, it accepts no liability for any loss of restrictions. enjoyment experience by passengers due to circumstances beyond I/We give Air Adventure permission to use any photographs taken on its control. Air Adventure Australia further accepts no liability for tour as promotional material; discretion will be exercised. any loss beyond its reasonable control and provides no warranties in addition to those set out under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and INSURANCE: nothing herein restricts any passenger from exercising their rights and remedies pursuant to law. With regard to the insurance cover on passengers boarding, flying or deplaning our aircraft, under the Australian Civil Air Carriers Liability 2. These tours include the services of operators other than Air Act, our Liability Insurance Cover and Third Party Insurance Cover are Adventure Australia eg. hoteliers, airlines and optional tour to the same extent as all of the major Australian domestic air carriers excursions, which are not under the direct control of the Air who provide regular passenger transport services nationwide. Air Adventure Australia, and whilst Air Adventure Australia takes all Adventure Australia Pty. Ltd. will continue to meet all requirements of reasonable care in selecting these operators, it cannot accept Australian Government Air Regulations which are recognised as some responsibility for those operators’ conduct or the conduct of their of the most stringent in the world. representative employees or agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. Aircraft: 3. On tours including activities such as trekking, swimming and snorkeling, passengers accept that degrees of risk are involved. In the unlikely event of aircraft unserviceability, it may be necessary to substitute aircraft to maintain the advertised itinerary. We reserve the 4. No passenger will be permitted to embark or continue on tour right to utilise any type of twin-piston, or single-turbine aircraft. At all while their mental or physical condition is, in the opinion of any times aircraft used are certified to meet the strict conditions laid down representative of Air Adventure Australia, such as to render them by Australia’s civil aviation safety authority (CASA). incapable of caring for themselves, or whereby they become objectionable to other passengers, or they become a hazard to The Outback Jet is our primary aircraft. In the event of maintenance it themselves or other passengers. Air Adventure Australia will may be unavailable. At all times an aircraft of similar standard will be not be responsible for expenses resulting in such persons being selected. Where possible this will be made clear prior to departure. precluded from completing the tour. The Outback Jet is operated by Sharp Airlines who carry an Australian Air Operators Certificate issued by CASA. TRAVEL INSURANCE: We require you to carry travel insurance to cover you against such These conditions cannot be varied or altered or waived by any things as personal illness or accident, cancellation, loss of baggage etc. servant or agent or representative of the company or by any person Air Adventure Australia can assist with this. providing services and facilities. The company will not be bound by any representation purported to have been made on their behalf unless Unfortunately it is necessary for us to strictly enforce cancellation they confirm or have confirmed, or made a representation in writing. policies as the reservations we make on clients’ behalf are subject to onerous cancellation fees.

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