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Experience outback Australia like never before when you journey into the remote, vast landscapes of this country and meet some of the very colourful and friendly locals. Imagine exploring the diversity and wild desert plains of this land by air, you haven't seen Australia until you've seen it by air....

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ITINERARY:

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DAY 1

Your journey begins with a two hour flight to White Cliffs, a small outback town in New South Wales well known for opal mining and being so hot that the locals live underground in 'dugouts' to escape the blistering heat. An aerial view of the town looks abstract, like a thousand of tiny ant holes, on closer view they are actually thousands of open holes drilled by hopeful Opal miners. We lunch at the Red Earth Opal Cafe before heading underground for an Opal Mine Tour to reach a depth of 45 feet.

 

ACCOMMODATION: White Cliffs Underground Motel, White Cliffs

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DAY 2

We depart White Cliffs after a leisurely morning and head towards the Oodnadatta Track where we make a stop at the Mutonia Sculpture Park at Marree. Here you will see the most unusual sculptures displaying the humour and inventiveness of outback Australians, be sure to bring your camera! We then depart for William Creek, another town on the Oodnadatta Track that puts the meaning into 'the middle of nowhere'.

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ACCOMMODATION: William Creek Hotel, William Creek

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DAY 3

Next we journey to one of Australia's most unusual places, the dusty lunar landscape of Coober Pedy. Along the way overflying the lowest natural point in Australia, at approximately 15 m below sea level - a phenomenal sight, Lake Eyre. Check-in to your underground hotel in the centre of town complete with underground bar and cafe before taking a Down n' Dirty tour where you will be supplied with a hard hat, torch and handpick to get down and get dirty fossicking for your own fortune. The evening is yours to explore this interesting town and dine at Umberto's restaurant.

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ACCOMMODATION: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy

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DAY 4

Today we join up with Arid Areas Tours to experience Mother Nature's best artwork - the Painted Desert. We travel by 4WD North-East through two cattle stations to the Arckaringa Hills, where we will be spending the night at Arckaringa Station taking in this ancient inland sea bed with its slopes and shapes including many different colours. Magical!

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ACCOMMODATION: Arckaringa Station, Painted Desert

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DAY 5

After your magical evening spent in the desert we make our way to our last stop on our itinerary, Broken Hill. This isolated mining city has often been referred to as the 'Capital of the Outback' and is home to many Australian Artists and some of Australia's best sunsets! A free afternoon can be spent exploring this fascinating city, or you may decide to visit the Silver City Mint and Art Centre, where you can view the world's largest acrylic painting by a single artist...Ando's Big Picture. This evening we take a Sunset Sculpture Symposium Tour. Later dine at The Palace Hotel made famous in the movie 'Priscilla - Queen of the Desert'.

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ACCOMMODATION: Imperial Fine Accommodation, Broken Hill

 

DAY 6

Wake to another stunning day in Broken Hill, today we explore the famous Silverton and surrounds. See craft centres, art galleries and museums and stop for a drink at the Silverton Hotel, made famous by actor, Mel Gibson and the Mad Max movie. See why this tiny desert town has inspired countless filmmakers. Tonight dine at the Broken Earth Restaurant and Wine Bar, situated on top of Mullock Heaps and provides panoramic views of the town.

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ACCOMMODATION: Imperial Fine Accommodation, Broken Hill

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DAY 7

A leisurely morning to yourself before we set off on our flight home after lunch.

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YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Return privately chartered flight to and from Wagga to all destinations (excluding the Painted Desert)

• Personalised 4x4 touring to the Painted Desert.

• All entrance fees.

• Six nights accommodation.

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