Compare Northern Territory Encompassed Northbound ex Yulara by Adventure Tours Australia vs Coastal Wilds Of Tasmania Cruise - Premium Adventure by Exodus Travels
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| Duration | 9 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 3,125 | $ 7,120 |
| Price Per Day | $ 347 | $ 647 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners |
All inclusive Meals: All meals are fresh and chef-prepared onboard Tea and coffee: 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station Beverages: Selected wines, beers, juices, soft drinks and selected spirits are served complimentary with lunch and dinner. Drinks are available for purchase at other times. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Start your day with a tempting choice from a fresh continental or hot à la carte menu with options changing daily. Lunches include a selection of hot and cold dishes, from salads and cold cuts to soups, fresh local seafood and seasonal tropical fruits both individually plated and small sharing plates. Evenings are a convivial time to dine with new friends and reflect on an exciting day of discovery over dinner. We welcome you onboard with a seafood-sharing concept dinner on the first night. Other evening meals are served over a three-course table d’hote dinner menu, when selections are offered as you enjoy table service from the friendly dining room staff. All Coral Expeditions feature a memorable pre-dinner event ashore where sunset drinks and canapés are served, often on a beach, and always in a beautiful location with a sunset view. These casual sundowners are hosted by the captain and are the perfect time to kick off your shoes and enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail while mingling with fellow guests in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch and dinner are accompanied by a curated beverage list featuring boutique Australian and New Zealand wines, beers and ciders. Each voyage, the captain hosts a Captain’s Table for invited guests and ship officers will endeavour to host dinner guests on an evening when operational matters allow. On-board beverages Lunch and dinner are accompanied by a curated beverage list; each evening, sunset drinks are held on the Vista Deck (weather permitting) where guests relax or socialise before dinner. Each voyage, the captain hosts a welcome and farewell event with complimentary canapés and beverages. Drinks are complimentary during official captain’s welcome and farewell events and the offshore sunset drinks. We invite guests to join the pre-dinner drinks at other times, but alcoholic beverages during these times will be at your own expense. Sustainability in food and beverage Across the Coral Expedition fleet, they are continually looking for ways to improve sustainability to reduce waste, partner with more organic and Fairtrade suppliers, and deliver a food and beverage experience inline with expedition roots and beliefs. They have successfully implemented measures to remove PC plastics and reduce packaging waste in their food and beverage supply chain. Since 2020, Coral Expeditions offer a selection of ecofriendly, Fairtrade and organic beverage products including: Pukka Tea Range: 100 percent certified organic herbs, ethically sourced Veneziano Coffee: 100 percent fairtrade and Australian certified organic by the Biological Farmers Association Tablelands Coffee Black Mountain: Grown locally in Mareeba, Cairns Tablelands of Far North Queensland JUST Water: Packaged in reusable recycled paper-based containers with a lid made from sugar cane in Far North Queensland. Made in Australia with water from Victoria. Snacks and pre-dinner canapés In between shore adventures, the chefs will welcome you back on board with freshly baked treats or delicious canapés to accompany pre-dinner or sunset drinks. When local regulations allow, there may be the chance for impromptu stops to enjoy sunset drinks and canapés in scenic locations. Special meal requirements Vegetarian, vegans, gluten- and dairy-free items are included in all menus. The chefs will happily cater to other special dietary requirements with advance notice. Please advise at time of booking. |
| Description |
Meet two very different faces of Australia – the vast, dust-cloaked expanses of the Red Centre and lush wetlands of the Top End – on a one-week journey up through the guts of the Northern Territory. Kicking off the journey in Yulara, tread a trail between the striped rock domes of Kata Tjuta (finishing off with a 1,000 Star Dinner), catch an Uluru sunrise and enter a Garden of Eden in Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park). Then fly north to Darwin and enjoy three days exploring the waterfalls of Kakadu, monsoon rainforests of Litchfield and wildlife-rich Mary River Wetlands. |
The Tasmania cruises run by Coral Expeditions explore the Australia island state at the meeting point of the Southern, Indian and Pacific oceans. The pristine wilderness and national parks here teem with wildlife and rugged mountain ranges meet the sea with soaring coastal cliffs and crescent beaches carved by the elements. Amid this natural backdrop is intriguing colonial history, underpinned by a convict heritage and historic sites. Follow in the footsteps of colonial explorers to far-flung reaches of the island where tales of maritime adventures abound, preserved streetscapes are living museums, and world-class artists find inspiration at every turn. Shaped by a climate straddling the Roaring Forties latitudes, the Apple Isle has verdant valleys and hills of fertile pastures, vineyards and orchards. Emerging from centuries-old cellar doors and farm gates are award-winning cheeses, premium wines, craft beers and artisanal spirits inspired by the ample natural assets of Tasmania. Cruise to the edge of the world on the premium Coral Discoverer on an expedition that unites wombats with wine, beaches with brie, and convict ruins with craft beer in a palate-pleasing adventure cruise into the wild heart of Tasmania.Enjoy an unforgettable 10-night cruise through pristine wilderness and colonial history in Tasmania |
Day 1: Yulara and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
After you land in this Red Centre of the country, it’s on to the boulder-strewn landscape of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Wandering through the site’s gullies and crevices, you’ll learn a little about the area’s geological and ecological significance from your guide. Make back to camp as the sun starts to set, arriving in time for our very special 1,000 Star Dinner.
Notes: Total driving time is approximately one hour. Total walking time is around an hour.
Accommodation
Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
Uluru sunset drinks
1000 Star Dinner
Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Fee
Meals Included
Dinner
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise
There’s no better way to start today than an early morning walk around the world’s biggest rock. With the cool night air still lingering and day-trippers not yet arrived, this is Uluru at its most atmospheric. It might be hard to believe when gazing up this 600 million-year-old monolith from the ground, but the bulk of this rock is believed to lie below the surface. A local indigenous guide will explain a little about the mythology surrounding the area during a guided interpretive cultural walk. There’ll be time to see the traditional arts and crafts on display at the nearby Cultural Centre before traveling to our campsite in Watarrka National Park.
Note: Total driving time today is around three and a half hours. Total walking time is approximately two hours.
Accommodation
Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
Uluru Cultural Centre
Mala cultural interpretative walk
Uluru Base Walk
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3: Kings Canyon rim walk
While Kings Canyon is only one of the many attractions within Watarrka National Park, Kings is so impressive that more people know it than the park. After a quick breakfast, we’ll venture into the canyon and start the Rim Walk. Beginning in the vast natural Amphitheatre (where you’re free to test out the acoustics), we’ll enter upon the Lost City and descend down into the fern-shaded rock pools of the Garden of Eden. A visit to the imposing North and South Walls is another must before lunch. Then we drive on to Glen Helen in the Western MacDonnell ranges where we camp for the night.
Note: Total driving time takes around five hours. Total walking time is approximately three hours.
*Trips departing post 01 August 2016 will have an itinerary change on this day. Please refer to 'itinerary disclaimer' in the essential information section of this trip*
Accommodation
Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4: Western MacDonnell Ranges
Watch the Australian wilds waking up on a morning drive in The West MacDonnell Ranges. We’ll follow the Waterhole trail through Ormiston Pound to Ormiston Gorge – a tranquil little rock pool surrounded by ochre-coloured rock walls and white-trunked eucalypts. Black-footed rock wallabies often pop down here for a drink, so keep those peepers peeled. Next up is Ellery Creek, where there’s the chance to cool off with a dip. Following lunch, it’s on to Simpsons Gap. Known as Rungutjirpa to the Arrernte people, this deep gorge, often partly filled with water, is associated with goanna, eagle and rock wallaby dreamings. See the colours of the ranges change as the sun starts its descent, perhaps from the back of a camel on an optional sunset ride. Head back to Alice Springs to check into your Motel for the night.
The total driving time will be about half an hour, and you will walk up to 5km.
Optional Activities
Sunset Camel Ride (Child) - AUD40
Sunset Camel Ride (Adult) - AUD70
Included Activities
Western MacDonnell Ranges
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 5: Flight Travel Day Alice Springs to Darwin
Today, skip the 1,500km of driving which is about 24 hours by road, and fly from Alice Springs to Darwin with Qantas Airways. Qantas was Australia's first commercial airline, and stands for "Queensland and Northern Territory Ariel Services" and is now one of the world's best International airlines.
We'll arrange your air tickets and issue them a couple of weeks prior to your departure. On arrival in Darwin, someone will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Tonight, you’ll be staying at the Value Inn. (no meals included)
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
Day 6: Darwin to Mary River, via Litchfield National Park
This morning, we'll pick you up from out the front of the Melaleuca at 6:50 am. Flush with waterfalls, swimming holes and some pretty gigantic termite mounds, Litchfield National Park encapsulates all that’s wonderful about the Top End. We’ll start off here checking out Florence Falls and the Buley Rockholes, then break for a picnic before traveling on to Wangi Falls for a final swim and leisurely stroll through monsoon forest. Leaving Litchfield, it’s on and into Mary River National Park. The species of saltwater crocodile found in Australia are the biggest in the world, and the Mary River wetlands are absolutely full of them. See how many you can spot on an afternoon river cruise. All tents are twin-share and come with a proper bed.
Note: Total driving time today is around five-and-a-half hours. There are also a few short, easy walks.
Accommodation
Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
Litchfield National Park
Mary River cruise
Kakadu National Park Fee
Meals Included
Lunch
Dinner
Day 7: Kakadu National Park: Ubirr & Barramundi Gorge
In giving Kakadu National Park World Heritage-listing, UNESCO described it as a ‘living cultural landscape with exceptional natural and cultural values’. Indigenous people have lived here for more than 50,000 years, to which the ancient rock paintings of Ubirr can attest. Your guide will explain the significance of these artworks during an interpretative cultural walk that finishes on a rocky escarpment overlooking the Nardab floodplain. In the afternoon we head to either Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) or Gunlom Falls (seasonal choice). Swimming spots don’t get a whole lot more inviting than either of these spectacular sites.
Note: Total driving time today is around five hours. Total walking time is up to three and- a-half hours, depending on the trails taken.
Accommodation
Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
Ubirr Rock
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8: Kakadu to Katherine
Given that Kakadu covers approximately the same amount of land as Slovenia, the sky’s a pretty good place to see it all from. This morning you’ll have the option of taking a scenic flight over the billabongs, bushlands and floodplains that make up this ruggedly beautiful region. After a stop in at the Bowali visitors centre we head for the historic gold-mining town of Pine Creek which offers a very different side to Australian history. Back on the road again, there’s time for a dip in Edith Falls before pulling into our private campsite near Nitmuluk National Park.
Note: Total driving time today is around five-and-a-half hours. Total walking time is up to an hour-and-a-half.
Accommodation
Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Optional Activities
Flight (Fixed Wing Aircraft) over - Kakadu - from - AUD150
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 9: Katherine Gorge to Darwin
Back in the day (ok, it was 23 million years ago), the Katherine River flowed all the way from Arnhem Land to the Timor Sea. These days, the waters have subsided significantly: the Katherine River now flows along hemmed in on both sides by cliffs 70 meters high. It’s the highlight attraction of Nitmiluk National Park though, and you’ll have the opportunity to cruise through it by canoe or boat. Following lunch, we visit a private property next to an indigenous art gallery for some coaching in the ancient arts of boomerang throwing, fire making and traditional painting. Then it’s back to Darwin where the adventure winds up.
Note: Total driving time today is around four-and-a-half hours. Total walking time is up to three-and-a-half hours, depending on the group's choice of optional activities.
Optional Activities
Katherine Gorge Scenic Cruise - AUD87
Katherine Gorge Canoe from - AUD45
Included Activities
Top Didj Indigenous Experience
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 1 Depart Hobart
Board your Coral Expeditions small ship at Hobart’s Princes Wharf at 4pm where there is time to settle into your stateroom before our 5pm departure. Take time to acquaint yourself with the facilities before meeting your fellow travellers, the captain and crew at the Captain’s Welcome Drinks. The captain and expedition team will make daily itinerary decisions to maximise the guest experience and take advantage of opportunities opened by the weather. There will be a daily briefing onboard to advise guests on the day’s activities. The expedition will visit Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour, conditions permitting. We always aim to visit these beautiful destinations, but if we are not able to enter, an alternative destination more appropriate to the weather conditions will be chosen by the captain. Please note, the summer temperature can still be very cool especially with the wind chill so warm, layered clothing is essential. Premium accommodation: Coral Discoverer
Day 2 - 10 Days 2 to 10 – key destinations
No two Tasmania cruises with Coral Expeditions will be the same as each expedition is crafted by our experienced Masters and Expedition Leaders, allowing us to quickly respond to favourable weather conditions to offer you the very best of the flora, fauna and wild coastline. Below are the key destinations we visit:
Day 11 Arrive Hobart
Disembark in Hobart at 8am. A post-cruise transfer from the ship to Hobart city or airport is included.
