Friday
6 to Sunday 8 November
Commences Friday 6 November
at 15:30 from Ayers Rock
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The
Uluru field trip takes you from Uluru to Alice
Springs passing by all the well-known marvels
along the way. Engage with traditional owners,
learn about their culture and experience their
unique businesses first hand. This field trip
is a must do for anyone visiting the Northern
Territory for the first time and all those who
want to experience the true Red Centre. |
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Uluru |
Day
1 |
Friday
6 November
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| Time |
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Topic |
15:30
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Pick
up from accommodation for Kata Tjuta Tour |
Kata
Tjuta |
| 18:00 |
Drop
off at Inma site |
18:05
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Welcome
to Country and Sunset |
| 19:20 |
Aussie
BBQ |
| 21:00 |
Depart
for accommodation |
| 21:30 |
Drop
off at accommodation |
Day
2 |
Saturday
7 November
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| Time |
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Topic |
05:00
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Pick
up from accommodation for Uluru Sunrise
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Uluru
/ Kata Tjuta plan of management |
| 07:00 |
Breakfast |
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09:00
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Depart
for Kings Canyon
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12:30
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Arrive
at Kings Creek Station and Lunch
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| 13:10 |
Site
visit of Kings Creek Station and Kings Canyon
Wilderness Lodge |
Private
Investment in Central Australia |
13:30
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NT Parks Presentation
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Conservation
of Parks
Joint Management |
| 14:30 |
Depart
for Watarka Rangers Station |
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15:00
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Arrive
Watarrka Rangers Station
Visit the Mala paddock
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15:30
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Depart
for Lilla |
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15:45
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Arrive
at Lilla
Take a short walk to the Lilla Waterhole
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Meet
the tradtional owners
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| 17:00 |
Depart
for Kings Creek Station |
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17:15
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Arrive
Kings Creek Station (accommodation)
Check-in |
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| 18:30 |
BBQ
Dinner at Kings Creek Station |
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Kings
Canyon - Rim Walk |
Mala
Walk |
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| Day
3 |
Sunday
8 November |
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| Time |
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Topic |
06:30
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Breakfast
and Check-out |
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| 07:00 |
Depart
for Kings Canyon |
07:30
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Kurrparru
Tour, Kings Canyon Cultural Rim Walk
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Meet
with your Aboriginal Guide, Micah-Jo Laughton,
for a guided walk around Kings Canyon |
10:30
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Depart
for Alice Springs
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Red
Centre Way
National Landscapes |
13:00
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Lunch
- Mt Ebonezer |
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17:00
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Arrive
Alice Springs
Drop-off at conference hotels |
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| IMPORTANT:
Please note this field trip departs from
Yulara (Ayers Rock) and will arrive in Alice Springs
upon its conclusion. Paricipants are required
to make their own way to Yulara (Ayers Rock) prior
to commencement of the field trip. |
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What
to wear/bring:
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Comfortable clothing
Closed comfortable footwear
Warm jacket/jumper for cool nights |
Price:
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$750
- includes
Coach Transfers
Entrance Fees
Tours
Expert Commentary
2 nights accommodation
Most meals, morning and afternoon teas |
| Participate:
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Register
here |
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Transfer:
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You will be picked up from Voyages Outback
Pioneer Hotel on Friday 6 November 2009 at
15:30 where you will return later that night.
On Saturday 7November 2009 the field trip
continues with a pick up at 05:00 from Voyages
Outback Pioneer Hotel.
On Sunday 8 November you will be dropped off
at your conference hotel. Should you not be
staying at Crowne Plaza, Lasseters, Desert
Palms Resort or Quest Apartments, then you
will be dropped off at the Alice Springs Convention
Centre.
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Accommodation:
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Friday 6 November 2009
Voyages Outback Pioneer Hotel (shared
mixed dorm)
Saturday 7 November 2009
Kings Creek Station (shared accommodation) |
Luggage:
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Please ensure
your luggage is adequately tagged with your
name and a contact phone number. It is advisable
to pack a smaller bag with necessities for the
field trip and a seperate larger bag for conference
attendance. |
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| Please
note: the above program is subject to change |
