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10 Questions about Overland Adventure Tours |
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10 Questions about about Desert Wanderer - Red Centre Hop on / Hop off Touring |
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1/ Can I see Uluru from my Alice Springs hotel? No, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is 460 kilometres from Alice Springs a 5 hour journey away. [ TOP ] |
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2/ Why does Austour call the touring program between Alice Springs, Uluru/Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon the Desert Wanderer'? The Desert Wanderer vehicles travel overland between Alice Springs, Uluru/Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon and clients can hop on/hop off' as they wish. These services allow people to plan a tour to suit their personal needs as they wander around the Red Centre at their own pace. [ TOP ] |
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| No, certainly not, travelling overland through the Red Centre is exciting lots of different countryside to see rugged outback scenery, desert vegetation, Aborigines, cattle stations, stockmen, cattle etc. The journey to Uluru Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon is frequently as big a highlight as the destination itself. Travelling overland is a great way to explore Australia. |
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4/ Do we see wild life on the journey from Alice Springs to Uluru? Yes, most definitely especially travelling overland through the outback at night wild camels, horses, kangaroos, donkeys, birds of prey and barn owls to mention a few. [ TOP ] |
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5/ Is Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) a national park? Yes, the Uluru Kata Tjuta area is a national park, twice registered as a world heritage area. One for the natural, unique formation and second for the 40,000 years of cultural significance to the Aboriginal people. [ TOP ] |
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6/ Can we still climb Uluru/Ayers Rock? Yes, however, as a licensed tour operator Austour encourages you to think about the choice of climbing or exploring, after all Uluru is a sacred site. Climbing is strenuous and dangerous and there is so much more to see and learn by walking around. Uluru Climb will be closed by the Rangers if it is too hot (above 35 degrees); too wet; too windy or too cold or for special cultural reasons so all tour operators can never guarantee that you will be able to climb. [ TOP ] |
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7/ Is the guided Kings Canyon rim worth doing? Yes, the 3.5 hour walk requires medium fitness. The scenery is spectacular be careful listen to your guide's instructions, carry water, use sunscreen, wear a shady hat and suitable walking shoes. The guided rim walk will be one of the highlights of your Central Australia holiday in Outback Australia. [ TOP ] |
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8/ Can I book other Alice Springs touring with Austour before I start my Red Centre Desert Wanderer Tour to Uluru and/or Kings Canyon? Yes, Alice Springs touring and sightseeing in addition to accommodation can be booked from the Austour web site either through your travel agent or direct with Austour. [ TOP ] |
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9/ Is the Desert Wanderer coach comfortable? Desert Wanderer Red Centre touring is based on utilising the daily day tour services to Kings Canyon and Ayers Rock Resort and Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Travel between Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock) is on a 5 star, $600,000 super coach with reclining seats, rest room and air conditioning, DVD/video, CD, PA system. The coach connects with a smaller vehicle with comfortable seating, PA system, TV/video and for the Kings Canyon Watarrka National Park section. This hop on/hop off' service called the Desert Wanderer Touring services provided by Austour is designed for the flexible, independent traveller and provides very comfortable travel and full touring service with informative commentary. [ TOP ] |
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10/ Do all travel agents sell Austour? Yes, however, as a small Australian family company Big enough to cope, small enough to care' Austour cannot possibly distribute brochures to all agencies world wide hence our very user friendly web site in three languages in this way Austour can compete with the very big companies. Always ask for Austour product and request that the agent check out our web site - for Outback Tours, Red Centre Tours, Overland Adventures, Alice Springs sightseeing, Uluru touring, adventure travel, safari tours. Austour is now one of the Northern Territory's longest established (1963) touring companies to take passengers from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon and Uluru (Ayers Rock) so we do have the know how and experience. [ TOP ] |
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10 Questions about Overland Adventure Tours |
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1/ What areas of Australia does Austour operate scheduled Overland Tour and Camping Safari Tours? Austour operates Overland Adventure and Camping Safari Tours through New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, West Australia and Victoria. [ TOP ] |
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2/ Is a Soft Adventure Tour with Austour different from a Camping Tour or Overland Safari Tour? No, a Soft Adventure Tour is the same as a camping tour or safari tour or overland adventure tour. All passengers travel on the same vehicle; the camp cook/ catering manager caters for all the passengers; the itinerary is identical; all passengers participate the same the only difference is the style of accommodation. Campers stay mostly in tents whilst Soft Adventure clients stay most nights in cabins (budget rooms) located in the caravan and camping parks. Soft Adventure passengers do spend 5 nights in tents on the Austour Great Australian Adventure of 29 nights duration. [ TOP ] |
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3/ Do 20 year olds and 60 year olds travel on camping adventure tours? On Austour Overland Adventure Tours the 28 to 58 age group are the clients that love the outdoors in the friendly atmosphere of the outback under the southern skies. They have a degree of fitness, enjoy having a great time, appreciate the security and companionship and being taken care of. No planning, no worries (a good Aussie phrase) and perhaps have limited time and therefore will not tackle backpacking for 6 months in Australia. This makes the 30 day Great Australian Adventure ideal and extremely economical. [ TOP ] |
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4/ Does the Tour Manager put up my tent each night on a camping safari? No, tents are allocated on a twin share basis and you are responsible for pitching your own tent, keeping it clean and packing it up every day before you start your daily touring. [ TOP ] |
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5/ What time do we start the day on an Overland Outback Tour? Most Overland Adventure crew wake the camp at 6.00 am; breakfast is served at 6.45 am and the coach starts rolling out of the camping park gate between 7.30 am and 8.00 am. [ TOP ] |
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6/ Is travelling through the Australian Outback dangerous? No the Outback is a vast area of Australia away from the population base. However, sometimes it can be very hot and travelling on your own could involve danger. On a group tour such as a Camping Safari Tour or Overland Adventure your crew are experienced and know what route to travel on and how to cope with the occasional emergency, rain, road closure etc. Safety and security make Overland Adventure Tours very popular for people of all ages and with like-minded people looking for fun and adventure! [ TOP ] |
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7/ On an Overland Adventure Tour do I have a choice of menu and do you cater for special diets? Our Catering Manager/Safari Cook provides Australian type meals. The itinerary lists the meals provided each day. (B = Breakfast: L = Lunch; D = Dinner). A cooked breakfast, cereal, toast, tea & coffee most mornings. Light breakfasts are also sometimes served. Lunches are salad type, smorgasbord style, fruit, cake, tea & coffee. The evening meal is 3 courses which maybe soup, main and dessert. Very wholesome. Austour is confident that you will return home having put on weight! Vegetarians can be catered for if pre-arranged in writing 14 days prior to departure date. [ TOP ] |
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8/ If I only speak a little English will I cope on this type of tour? Austour Overland Adventures encourage you to make your adventure an English language leaning experience. The driver/guide and catering manager are Australian and therefore only speak English. Australians and other English speaking travellers also join this tour. Your Tour Hostess (Language Assistant) is fluent in English, French and German. Everyone becomes a translator and a lot of learning and fun is experienced as everyone helps each other. [ TOP ] |
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9/ Do I bring my own sleeping bag? On a camping safari it is best that you bring your own sleeping bag, small pillow, liner. Austour provides you with a tent and foam mattress. You may, however, purchase a sleeping bag from Austour this must be in writing 14 days prior to departure. |
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10/ I wish to see Sydney, the Gold Coast, the Whitsunday Islands, Cairns, the Barrier Reef, the Outback, Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine, Tennant Creek, the Red Centre, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Ayers Rock, The Olgas, Coober Pedy, Flinders Ranges, Adelaide and Melbourne is this possible on one tour? Yes, it is possible and all in 30 days! Print out our Great Australian Adventure itinerary from our web site. [ TOP ] |
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