ADELAIDE TO DARWIN Motor Home Holiday 15 days from $1899 Per person twin share

BOOK BY 31 MARCH, 2021 - BUT VEHICLES ARE LIMITED!

Call DI Travel on 1300 813 391 or email [email protected] www.ditravel.com.au Departs Adelaide Daily: 2020 - 25 July to 10 September, 10 October to 30 November 2021 - 01 February to 25 March, 25 April to 10 June, 25 July to 10 September, 10 October or 30 November

Price: From $1899 per person twin share. From $3798 for a single traveller.

Package Includes: • 15 days Motorhome Class C, automatic vehicle • Unlimited kilometres • One-way drop off fee included • Gas bottle, 3 toilet chemicals, camping chair(s), camping table, baby seat, booster seat

Motor Home: • Seating Capacity: 4 passengers • Sleeping Capacity: 4 passengers • Bedding: 2 x double • Living Amenities: Kitchen, shower, toilet, water tank, waste tank • Vehicle Features: Air conditioning, heating, back camera • Category: Motorhome Class C • Model Age: up to 3 years. • Length: 7.7 metres • Transmission: Automatic, Engine: Diesel Standard Insurance: • Third party liability, comprehensive insurance cover with excess, bond/excess (per incident): AUD 7500 • Unlimited drivers

Subject to confirmation by the motorhome company & rates will be confirmed at time of booking.

Call us to change your itinerary to include car rental and staying in motels

Excludes: • Flights to Adelaide/from Darwin • Travel insurance (essential) • Reservations at motorhome parks, to be booked & paid by travellers • Motorhome cleaning fee, to be paid direct to motorhome company • Vehicle Insurance Excess reduction 3 - bond: AUD 250 / excess: AUD 0, windshield protection, tyres, underbody damages, vehicle rollover • Meals & sightseeing • Personal items, such as drinks, snacks, WiFi, laundry etc • Any items or services not listed in the inclusions

Subject to confirmation by the vehicle company & local operators. Package is non-refundable. Booking conditions & cancellation fees apply.

Call Destination International on 1300 813 391 for enquiries & reservations.

Tour Itinerary:

Australia Bottom to Top – Adelaide to Darwin

One of Australia’s most popular long distance adventures, this 15 day, 3978km journey takes you up the through the very heart of the Australian Outback from the city of churches that is Adelaide to the tropical Top End and Darwin.

• Adelaide to Port Augusta • Port Augusta to Coober Pedy • Coober Pedy to Marla • Marla to Uluru • Uluru to Kings Canyon • Kings Canyon to Alice Springs • Alice Springs to Devils Marbles • Karlu Karlu to Elliott • Devils Marbles to Daly Waters • Daly Waters to Katherine • Katherine to Kakadu • Kakadu to Darwin • Distance: 3978km Day 1. Adelaide

Pick up your campervan in Adelaide today. Allow at least 1 – 1.5 hours in order to familiarise yourself with the vehicle before you leave the depot.

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and offers something for everybody, whether that be arts, culture, sport or adventure, you will not be disappointed. Adelaide is also home to many festivals, including the very popular Fringe Festivals, so check out what is on offer when you arrive. As well as the festivals, there are plenty of opportunities to go fishing, visit museums, try local produce or just relax in the city.

If you’re a sporting fan, take a tour of Adelaide Oval. The tour will take you around the stadium, as well as the museum, which highlights cricket sporting legend Donald Bradman’s career. For the adventurous take a tour to climb the roof of the stadium and see Adelaide from new heights.

Stay: Adelaide Caravan Park

Day 2. Adelaide to Port Augusta

Depart this morning and take the National Highway A1 to Port Augusta.

Visit the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens and discover the plants and animals that are able to survive Australia’s toughest conditions. Explore the vivid red sand dunes, woodlands, and vast saltbush plains and even enjoy mountain views from the top of the red cliff tops. After all of this, you can sit back and enjoy the information centre and have afternoon tea.

Spend the afternoon immersing yourself in the cultural works of the area at the Port Augusta Cultural Centre – Yarta Purtli. Enjoy the gallery spaces and see artworks from both local and interstate artists. Watch a show in the Institute Theatre and experience the artistic talent present in Port Augusta.

Distance: 309 km, 3 hours 30 minutes

Stay: BIG4 Port Augusta Holiday Park

Day 3. Port Augusta to Coober Pedy

Depart this morning and take the National Highway A1. Keep right and continue on the Princes Highway/ Stuart Highway/ A87. Turn right onto Hutchison Street and follow signs to Coober Pedy.

Coober Pedy is a big mining town, so no visit is complete without exploring the history of mining. The Old Timer’s Mine offers an insight into how the opal miners would have to dig for opals all by hand, and the treacherous conditions they had to live through to find these precious stones. You can also experience what it would have been like to live underground, in one of the miner’s family home that have been preserved.

Distance: 540 km, 5 hours 15 minutes

Stay: BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort

Day 4. Coober Pedy to Marla

Depart this morning and return to the Stuart Highway/ A87. Take the exit for Marla.

Marla is a stop over, before tackling the drive to Uluru. Use this time to refuel, relax and stock up before another day of driving ahead. The town itself has a population of roughly 70 people, and derives its name from an Aboriginal word meaning kangaroo.

Distance: 234 km, 2 hours 20 minutes

Stay: Marla Travellers Rest

Day 5. Marla (SA) to Uluru (NT)

Depart this morning and return along the Stuart Highway/ A87 to Wattle Street. Turn left onto / State Route 4. Take the first exit at the roundabout and stay on the Lasseter Highway/ Red Centre Way/ State Route 4. Take a sharp right onto State Route 4 and follow signs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Visit Uluru, one of Australia’s most famous attractions. Uluru is 348 metres tall and has a circumference of 9.4 kilometres (5.8 miles). An experience not to miss is to watch the sun rise or set over the rock. The range of colours contrasting against the rock will leave you speechless. Likewise, do not forget to take the time and learn about the histories and stories of Uluru and the people that have lived there for over 30,000 years.

Distance: 517 km, 6 hours

Stay: Ayres Rock Campground

Day 6. Uluru to Kings Canyon

Depart this morning and follow the Red Centre Way to Petermann. Exit at Kings Canyon.

Kings Canyon is a part of the , and one of the best ways to see it is by foot. Try the challenging 6 km hike around the rim of the canyon. This allows you to see every view of the gorge from up above. There are tours led by Aboriginal elders, who will teach you about the local flora and fauna, and its significance to the traditional owners. Next, climb down into the Garden of Eden in the canyon. This waterhole comes to life with greenery and animals.

Distance: 321 km, 4 hours Stay: Kings Canyon Holiday Park and Camping

Day 7. Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Depart this morning and return to the Red Centre Way/ / State Route 6. Keep right and continue along Scott Terrace. Turn left onto Bath Street and follow signs to Alice Springs.

Go walking along the MacDonnell Ranges, which stretch for over 200 kilometres. Climb up the red rocky escarpments, climb down the gorges or cool off in one of the swimming holes. Simpson Gap is one not-to-miss, where the dramatic cliffs frame the waterhole for a perfect but secluded swimming spot. Try the Larapinta bushwalking trails, which pass through the MacDonnell Ranges, for a way to discover the flora and fauna on foot.

Distance: 322 km, 5 hours 20 minutes Stay: G’day Mate Tourist Park

Day 8. Alice Springs to Devils Marbles

Depart this morning and take the National Highway 87 to Devils Marbles.

The Devils Marbles are large ochre rock formations, and a sacred to the local indigenous people. The juxtaposition of the stones against the sky makes for a beautiful picture, especially the contrasts found at sunset, when the sky turns a dark purple and orange colour. Use the many walking trails to take in the serenity of this area.

Distance: 413 km, 4 hours 40 minutes Stay: Devils Marbles Hotel

Day 9. Devils Marbles to Daly Waters

Depart this morning and head north on National Highway 87. Continue along National Highway 1 until you reach Daly Waters.

Daly Waters is the original Australian pub. Nowhere else will you find something so quintessentially Australian. From the décor, to the food and people, you will find something to love here. They serve the classic Aussie meals such as parmas and steaks, but also don’t be afraid to try some kangaroo or crocodile.

Distance: 501 km, 5 hours 30 minutes

Stay: The Daly Waters Pub Day 10. Daly Waters to Katherine

Depart this morning and take the National Highway 1. Turn right onto Chamber Drive, and then left onto First Street to enter Katherine.

Discover Katherine through its waterways, and take a cruise through the mighty Katherine Gorge. View the landscapes as it slowly changes throughout your journey in Nitmiluk National Park, and try and spot the local wallabies. If you’re up for something more adventurous, hire a canoe or kayak, and drift along the water.

The Top End is notorious for its crocodiles, so why not take a croc-spotting tour and see them for yourself. Visit one of the crocodile farms and research facilities, and watch the crocodiles jump out of the water as they are fed.

Distance: 273 km, 3 hours

Stay: BIG4 Katherine Low Level Caravan Park

Day 11. Katherine to Kakadu National Park

Depart this morning and take the National Highway 1. Turn right onto the / State Route 21. Continue until you reach Kakadu.

Visit the Kakadu National Park, and learn about the oldest living culture in the world, and how it connects to the sacred land. The national park is full of activities, so be selective in what you decide to do.

There is nothing quite like swimming in the natural pools around the park, including the Jim Jim plunge pool. Surrounded by the rainforest landscape, you are transported away from modern civilisation in this natural oasis. Take one of the many cultural tours, and learn everything from the rock art to searching for bush foods.

Distance: 301 km, 3 hour 20 minutes

Stay: Kakadu Lodge

Day 12. Free Day Kakadu National Park

Cascading waterfalls, rugged escarpments, aboriginal rock art, giant crocodiles and exotic bird life. Kakadu National Park will change how you see the world. Experience the magic of this ancient land which is only a few hours from Darwin. There's plenty to do in Kakadu. With a World Heritage-listed national park as your playground, the options are endless, and so are the views. Walk through a pristine wilderness brimming with wildlife or take a river cruise and spot the world's largest reptile.

Stay: Kakadu Lodge Day 13. Kakadu to Darwin

Depart this morning and head west on / State Route 36 towards Point Stuart Road. Merge onto National Highway 1. Keep right and continue along .

Welcome to Darwin, the capital city of the . Visit the Mindil Beach markets at sunset to try some good local food and buy some souvenirs. Here, you will be able to witness one of Darwin’s world-famous sunsets, as the sky paints a picture of purple and orange haze.

Distance: 253 km, 2 hour 45 minutes

Stay: Hidden Valley Tourist Park

Day 14. Free day Darwin

Spend today exploring Darwin. Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. Also near the water is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art, plus a pearling lugger and other seafaring vessels.

Stay: Hidden Valley Tourist Park

Day 15. Depart Darwin

Your tour concludes today as you return your Motor Home to Darwin Airport. We hope you have enjoyed your driving holiday of North Central Australia

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Call Destination International on 1300 813 391 for enquiries & reservations.

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BROCHURE VALIDITY The information presented in our brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge, but is subject to change without notice. Changes can occur with respect to prices, itineraries, duration of holidays, service standards, tour content, airfares and schedules. This is out of our control. Please ensure you advise details of your requirements at the time of booking. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) The Australian GST does not apply to international travel. Any service fees, courier, cancellation and amendment fees are subject to GST. You will be charged GST where applicable. DEPOSIT A deposit is required to confirm your booking (varies depending on package booked). Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by Destination International Holidays that the customer has checked their confirmed travel arrangements and has read and agreed to the terms and conditions. FINAL PAYMENT Payment in full must be made no less than 120 days before travel, unless required earlier by any supplier. PRICES All prices for our tours are advised in Australian Dollars ($AUD). They are based on airfares, schedules and tariffs at the time of printing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to vary the cost of the tour, taxes and airline prices if necessary by reason of currency fluctuation, cost increase, or airfare increase. All prices are subject to confirmation from local tour operators. Once full payment has been received by Destination International no surcharges in respect to currency fluctuations will be applied. ITINERARY CHANGES Destination International Holidays reserves the right to amend the itinerary for reasons such as service requirements, road or weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where a change is of a significant nature, it will be advised to our customers in writing. Destination International Holidays reserves the right to substitute hotels, lodges, inns and camps with properties of similar standard AMENDMENT FEES Any deviation to packages advertised or quotes will incur a fee of $150 per person.

Should you need to alter your confirmed reservations, there will be an automatic fee charged of $150 per amendment or transaction, plus any new arrangements made. Additionally, there may be cancellation fees levied by the tour operator or fees may be applicable where arrangements have been pre-purchased. In addition, we charge

• $50 per person for all airline seat reservations and baggage charges plus any airline fees. • $100 per person for all Tourist visa processing plus the cost for the visa fee. • $75 per person to reissue any travel documents lost in the mail. • $100 per person to process travel insurance claims and provide a statement for your insurance company. • $50 per person travel document printing fee

CANCELLATIONS This office will charge a 15% cancellation fee on all refundable portions of a cancelled tour. All tour cancellations must be received in writing.

Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given as follows:

Days Notice 90 or more 75-90 65-75 65-1

Loss of Deposit and 50% loss of fare 75% 85% 100%

The above are Destination International Holidays cancellation fees. Airlines and Tour Operators may have additional fees. Transfer of a confirmed booking to another tour or departure date is deemed a cancellation of the original booking. There will be no refund for cancellation of unused services on or after commencement date. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by Destination International Holidays to make any undertakings to our clients in respect of refunds or other matters. ACCOMMODATION There will be variations in the size, standard and presentation of rooms and facilities within the one hotel. This is beyond the control of Destination International Holidays. CLAIMS If you encounter any problems on your holiday, you should try and solve it directly with the supplier whilst overseas. If it is not possible to do so, please submit your claim in writing within 30 days of completing your Destination International Holidays arrangements. TRAVEL INSURANCE You must be insured for the duration of your trip. You need comprehensive travel insurance to cover cancellation, health requirements, luggage and additional expenses. Insurance policies rarely cover for loss of cash. PASSPORT, VISA & VACCINATIONS You must familiarise yourself with any visa and health requirements that may be applicable in the countries you are visiting. You are responsible for all entry/exit health and any other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of countries visited or transited. Please note that passport and visa requirements are not the responsibility of Destination International Holidays. We will not be held liable for any loss or expense due to the failure to comply with the above. We recommend that you be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay overseas. CONSULAR ADVICE Official travel advice issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is available by calling 1300 555 135 or visiting their web site www.dfat.gov.au. You must review this information both prior to making your booking and prior to departure. TOUR CONDITIONS Destination International Holidays does not itself provide carriage services, accommodation, transport or tours. Destination International Holidays acts as an agent for the “Service Providers”). All products and services provided by Service Providers are provided on those Service Providers own terms and conditions which may include limitations and exclusions of liability. All bookings with Destination International Holidays and all tickets, vouchers, receipts, coupons, exchange orders and other like documents issued to the client, are subject to each Service Providers terms and conditions governing the provision of products and services to be provided by that Service provider. Destination International Holidays shall not be liable for any acts, omissions or defaults whether negligent or otherwise, of any Service Providers. Destination International Holidays shall not be liable (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense, delay or inconvenience resulting directly or indirectly from circumstances outside of Destination International Holidays control, including acts of nature, war, civil disturbances, strikes, floods, acts of government or authorities, breakdowns, accidents, disease, quarantine, terrorism, medical or customs regulations, and alterations, cancellations or delays concerning itineraries, timetables or accommodation. CONTRACT The contract between Destination International Holidays is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria. By booking with Destination International Holidays the client agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions referred to in our brochure.

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