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SA - Vistas & Vineyards Departs: 20 March 2012
From the rugged Flinders Ranges to the coastal sands of the Coorong, take time to discover South Australia’s treasures. Along with a focus on nature and walking, you can indulge in some of the state’s best food and wine regions. Experience sunset at the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens in Port Augusta and travel on to the historic railway township of Quorn. At the incomparable Wilpena Pound, enjoy walks to lookouts over this ancient landform and take an optional day trip north to the geological wonder of Arkaroola wilderness sanctuary. We follow the Riesling Trail through the Clare Valley and Berri. From Waikerie we travel north for a day trip to…
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Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk Departs: 07 May 2012
Make a pilgrimage to the heart of the Gondwana rainforests on one of Queensland's new long distance hiking trails. Over five days we traverse the mountains, World Heritage-listed rainforest and hidden valleys of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks. This fully accommodated tour allows you to walk the full 54km trail in comfort with extra days for rest or shorter walks. From O'Reillys, walk 21km through the Green Mountain section of Lamington following sections of the QLD / NSW border. Based at Binna Burra Lodge, we explore the Lower Bellbird Circuit with lookouts over the eastern side of Lamington. Admire the stands of flooded gums, brushbox and piccabeen groves on the…
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Queensland
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Secrets of the Scenic Rim Departs: 08 July 2012
Colour your winter with a short break in the Scenic Rim. Stretching south west of Brisbane, this arc of sweeping ranges, river valleys, lush rainforests and quaint country towns is a great destination for nature and food lovers! Walk amongst spectacular landforms, sample fresh produce and meet artists and local characters along the way. Travelling from Brisbane via the country towns of Kalbah and Harrisville, we explore short walks in Main Range National Park. In and around the lively town of Boonah, enjoy the combination of good food, wine, excellent local art along with easy walks in Moogerah Peaks National Park. While in the Mt Barney / Lost World area,…
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Queensland
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Central Aust-I Saw A Strange Land Departs: 02 August 2012
In the 1940s Arthur Groom spent time exploring the beauty of Central Australia on extensive walks with pack-camels. Now follow in his footsteps with IPT founder and son of Arthur, Tony Groom on a journey to the Red Centre. This 13 day tour will re-visit many of the sites Arthur wrote about in his book “I Saw A Strange Land” (first published in 1950). A feature of your journey will be readings from the book at special times of the day - sunrises at Uluru, sunset at Kata Tjuta, on the top of Mt Sonder and beside the creek at Glen Helen Gorge. This will be a unique way to…
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Northern Territory
Kalbarri to Karijni Departs: 05 September 2012
This is a journey of red earth, white-barked eucalypts, sandstone gorges, remote coastlines, wildflowers and wildlife. Over 16 days, travel from south to north through the best of Western Australia’s wilderness areas. Two hours from Perth, photograph the bizarre limestone pillars as they rise from the shifting sands at the Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park. At Kalbarri National Park, the Murchison River enters the sea through a series of sandstone gorges. Explore the river gorges and sea cliffs and admire the floral beauty of the surrounding sand plains. At Monkey Mia, we cruise to spot dugongs and marine wildlife. North of Monkey Mia, Francois Peron National Park, a former…
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Western Australia
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Nightcap & Border Ranges Departs: 02 October 2012
The essence of the rainbow region of Northern NSW is an eclectic mix of interesting walks, creative country towns and a relaxed ambience at every turn. This six day tour explores the national parks around Mt Warning while based in one place - a mountain hideaway near the town of Uki. Stretching along the western rim of the Tweed Caldera, the Border Ranges National Park is accessed via the Tweed Range Road and we enjoy a series of short walks near Brindle Creek. Nearby, the Tweed Pinnacle lookout gives you a bird’s eye view of the Tweed Caldera, a 23 million year old shield volcano. On the southern side of…
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New South Wales
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Australian Alps Departs: 13 November 2012
The Australian Alps tour visits the highest reaches of Australia. From Kosciuszko to Khancoban, Buffalo to Bogong, we discover a plethora of plant and animal life, a great variety of walking opportunities and an impressive wealth of history, the views are nothing short of spectacular. From Canberra our first destination is the northern area of the Kosciuszko National Park, where we visit a section of the Yarrangobilly Caves. These limestone caverns are among the most richly decorated in Australia. From Thredbo in the southern area of the national park, we explore Mt Kosciuszko, Blue Lake and Perisher Valley. In the second week of our tour we visit the Bogong High…
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Victoria
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