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Outback Tracks

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10 days (ex Adelaide/Flinders Ranges)

Destinations visited: Australia, Northern Territory, Alice Springs, South Australia, Adelaide, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Adventure into Central Australia on a tour through the spectacular Outback of South Australia and the Northern Territory. See the diverse beauty and remote communities that reside within a vast desert landscape. Enjoy a 4x4 adventure trip through the Simpson Desert and experience outback life with our Indigenous hosts as you bask in the magic of Uluru.

Highlights

Go underground in search of opals in Coober Pedy.
See the beautiful vineyards surrounding the city of Adelaide.
Explore an outback amphitheatre at Wilpena Pound.
See a magical sunset over Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
Hike through the Northern Territory's Kings Canyon.
See the stark beauty of Australia's Simpson Desert.

Itinerary

Day 1 Adelaide/Flinders Ranges

See the charming beauty of Adelaide before an adventure into the Flinders Ranges. Journey into a land of rugged gorges, abandoned homesteads and ghost gums. Ride into camp on camels and hear stories of the Dreamtime around the campfire.

Day 2 Wilpena Pound

According to Dreamtime legend, two giant snakes coiled together to form the massive wall of the Wilpena Pound. Enjoy a bush walk and take in the magnificent views of this natural amphitheatre.

Day 3 Oodnadatta Track

Follow the Oodnadatta track into the heart of Australia. Then cross the dingo fence and quench that thirst in an outback pub. Enjoy a bush camp under millions of stars

Day 4 Coober Pedy

The underground town of Coober Pedy is famous for its opal mining and subterranean dwellings. Camp in the magnificent Painted Desert.

Day 5 Simpson Desert

Head into a region of stark natural beauty in the Simpson Desert. Relax in Dalhousie Hot Springs and visit the geographical centre of Australia.

Days 6-7 Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Prepare to be awed by the sight of Uluru. Circle the base of the rock to learn about its spiritual significance and witness its changing colours at sunset.

Day 8 Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

Explore Kata Tjuta and hike the eerie Valley of the Winds. Sleep among red dunes and desert oaks.

Day 9 Kings Creek Station/Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon)

Pay a visit to a working cattle and camel station before a guided walk through the gorges and valleys of Watarrka National Park.

Day 10 Alice Springs

Travel along the Western MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at Glen Helen Gorge and Ormiston Gorge en route to Alice Springs.

Group Size

Maximum of 15 travellers per group

Accommodation

Bush camp (no facilities) (8 nts), Camping (with facilities) (1 nt)

Transport

All Terrain vehicle

Budget

Allow AUD $200 for meals not included.

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