Bioastronomy 2002: Life Among the Stars 
July 8-12, 200
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POST CONFERENCE TOURS

Enquiries to Leah at Bowral Traveland

A number of post tours are being offered. Below are the tours and the approximate adult prices.  All will leave Sydney (except the Daintree tour, which will leave from Hamilton Island) on July 15th, 2002.

1. AYERS ROCK AND THE RED CENTRE
 
Tour package:
 
Return flights from Sydney
4 day / 3 night AAT Kings touring as follows:-
Explore the ancient Olgas rock formation, view sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock), Sunrise viewing and opportunity to climb Ayers Rock, Tour of the base of Ayers Rock, visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre for an introduction to indigenous culture, hike around the rim of the magnificent Kings Canyon with fantastic views of the Boulder-strewn canyon floor, visit Alice Springs, capital of the Northern Territory.
 
Cost per adult approx AUD $1,500 (approx US$750) inc. flights. 
 
 
2. THE TOP END - CROCODILE DUNDEE COUNTRY
 
Tour package:
 
Return flights from Sydney
5 day/4 night AAT Kings Touring as follows:-
Visit multicultural Darwin, join the famous Jumping Crocodiles River Cruise to see the huge gnashing reptiles leap out of the water at close range, travel deep into Kakadu National Park and visit world famous Aboriginal Rock art site of Ubirr. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre and then onto Nourlangie Rock to see more Aboriginal Rock Art, join the Yellow Water Billabong cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific birdlife in the National Park. Travel onto the outback town of Katherine where we do a cruise through the Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park. Continue on to Edith Falls where there is an opportunity for swimming before returning to Darwin.
 
Cost per adult approx AUD$1,500 (approx US$750) inc. flights.
 
 
3. DAINTREE RAINFOREST EXPERIENCE - The Oldest living rainforest on Earth.
 
Tour package:
 
Return flights from Hamilton Island to Cairns
Return transfers from Cairns into the Daintree Rainforest
4 day/3 night Silky Oaks Lodge stay in treehouse accommodation
Tropical Breakfast Daily
Guided walks and workshops on the oldest living rainforest on earth
4WD tour of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree River
 
Cost per adult approx AUD$1,500 (US$750)  inc. flights
 
All three tours will be running at the same time, so passengers cannot do more than one with the other conference attendees, however arrangements can be made for  these tours independently of the conference for people who would like to do more than one of the above.
 
4. SYDNEY

A variety of half day and full day tours are available in and around Sydney including the Blue Mountains (Christmas in July), the Hunter Valley wine region and the Southern Highlands. 

 

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