12 Day Ultimate Nsw Outback
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
Experience a superior level of comfort. Our Small Group tours have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Travel with no more than 26 people, allowing for a more personalised and immersive experience. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for the exact group size.
Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.
We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.
Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support
We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.
✓ Incredible sightseeing including the stone sculptures of Broken Hill, the rock art of Matawintji National Park, sunset over the Kinchega National Park wetlands, Mungo National Park and the underground homes of White Cliffs
✓ Travel in bespoke 13 passenger Seat Deluxe Mercedes Springer with luggage trailer. Our vehicle features reclining leather coach seats, air conditioning, large windows with good viewing aspects from all seats.
✓ An expert driver who is also your guide
✓ 11 nights twin-share accommodation, all rooms with ensuite. Selections based on 3- 4 Star or best available in the region. Including overnight accommodation in the iconic White Cliffs Underground Motel
✓ 28 meals throughout the itinerary
✓ Admissions & National Park fees
✓ In depth sightseeing and tours as per the itinerary
✓ Sustainable Water bottles on board
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Departing Sydney early this morning we head northwest towards the township of Bathurst, Australia’s oldest inland town. We have some time to stop for a coffee and wander up the main street before continuing to Orange. With a well-deserved reputation for producing sensational food and wine, stunning landscapes and a fascinating history, Orange is the perfect destination for our lunch stop at a boutique Winery. Arrive in Dubbo late afternoon with time to relax before meeting for dinner this evening.
Breakfast in the Hotel. Depart Dubbo and travel west along the Mitchell Highway. The country starts to open up as you enter the outback. Our destination is White Cliffs, well known for the first place in Australia where opal was discovered, by accident in 1872. Since then, opal has been mined continuously. Many of the locals live underground using their mining equipment to build their homes. Tonight, you will be staying at the famous White Cliffs Underground Motel, built into the side of an escarpment. You will have some time to relax before meeting for dinner at the hotel’s dining room.
Please note, accommodation is shared bathroom facilities at this property
Breakfast in the Hotel. This morning we visit the Red Earth Opal Mine and take a tour 25 meters underground to see firsthand how opals are mined. Learn all about their fascinating shapes and different colours. Continue our tour of White Cliffs afterwards admiring the unique outback landscape. After lunch enjoy the views of the vast outback as we travel along the Barrier Highway to the last frontier, Broken Hill, arriving late afternoon. Time to check in and relax before dinner at the resort this evening
Breakfast in the Hotel. Today is a fascinating exploration of Broken Hill and the surrounding areas. Our morning is spent exploring the town with is beautiful 19th Century Architecture. Visit the iconic Silverton – home to Mad Max! Visit the legendary Silverton Hotel and admire the eclectic collection of memorabilia on the walls and roof of the pub. Late afternoon has us enjoying a sunset experience at the Sculpture Symposium and Living Desert Area, a collection of beautiful sandstone sculptures found 9km north of Broken Hill. Created by international artists the sculptures capture the essence of the breathtaking landscape and glow brilliantly as the setting sun lights up the desert sky. Dinner tonight not included/own expense.
Breakfast in the Hotel before an unforgettable day exploring Mutawintji National Park. Here you will find a ruggedly beautiful desert region showing evidence of continuous use by Aboriginal people for thousands of years. Dominated by the Bynguano Ranges, whose vibrant red colour dramatically captures changes in the light, this outback park is home to the famous hand stencil art of local Aboriginal communities as well as many other important cultural and historic sites. Highlights of today’s tour will include visiting some of the most significant indigenous rock art in Australia, at one of the country’s most sacred Aboriginal sites. Tour includes picnic lunch before our return to the resort late afternoon. This evening a reservation has been made at the iconic Palace Hotel for Dinner – dinner is at own expense this evening.
Breakfast in the Hotel. An early start today as we head out to explore the Menindee region. Menindee is a tiny outback settlement which is famous for two things: it was the last place where the Burke and Wills expedition stayed before heading north into the unchartered outback and the Menindee Lakes, an inland wonder land and a vital source of water for the surrounding farms. Today is spent exploring the region and included is a two hour cruise on the Menindee Lakes, a delight for bird lovers and history buffs alike. We will take picnic lunches with us and enjoy as we cruise the waterways. On conclusion of the cruise time/weather permitting further touring in the region before we return to Broken Hill. Dinner tonight not included/own expense.
Breakfast at the Resort. Depart from Broken Hill and commence our drive to Mungo National Park stopping enroute for lunch at a country pub. Our destination the next 2 nights is the spectacular Mungo National Park, where Aboriginal people have walked in the footsteps of their ancestors since the Dreamtime. Scientists have discovered artefacts of this ancient culture dating back over 50,000 years across the expanses of the last ice age, making Mungo one of the oldest places outside of Africa to have been occupied by modern humans since ancient times. Arrive at Mungo Lodge mid-afternoon to check in and relax before we head off on an amazing experience you will never forget. Your experienced guides will take you up onto the Wall of China itself and wait for sunset where the sands of time will change colour in the light and provide the perfect sunset shot with a stunning 360° sunset view. Dinner this evening at the lodge.
Breakfast at the Resort. There is then time for an optional Scenic flight at an additional cost. We will then enjoy a morning sightseeing tour into the World Heritage Mungo National Park including Zanci homestead, Mungo Woolshed and Mungo Visitors Centre – learn about the fascinating indigenous and pastoral history of this area. We return to the lodge for lunch followed by remainder of the afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy the property. This evening Dinner at the lodge.
Breakfast at the Resort. Departing, travel to the charming heritage town of Balranald which is located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and surrounded by spectacular riverscapes and national park. This morning is spent exploring around the Yanga National Park. Yanga contains fascinating chapters of Australian history with over 150 species of birds in the park’s trees, skies and ecologically important wetlands. This afternoon, visit the Australian Shearers Hall of Fame before we make our way to our accommodation. Dinner tonight not included/own expense.
Breakfast at the Motel before we depart from Hay and enjoy a leisurely drive to Griffith in the heart of the Riverina Region. One hundred years of wine making, six generations of family business, thousands of accolades – The Riverina Region is the largest wine producing region in NSW, growing 15% of Australia’s total grape production. Today is all about experiencing the abundant locally produced food and elegant wines this region produces. We will visit a selection of wineries and enjoy lunch featuring local produce. Late afternoon we check into our hotel located in the main street. The remainder of the evening free at leisure. Dinner tonight not included/own expense
Breakfast in the hotel. This morning we have a Wildlife Zoofari experience like no other. Our destination is the Altina Wildlife Park, a Nationally Accredited Exotic and Native Animal Breeding Facility dedicated to bringing endangered animals back from the brink of extinction. Here you will have an incredible up-close and personal experience that will involve you with nature and majestic animals from all over the world to learn about the environment, conservation, fauna and flora. Our afternoon includes a visit to a local Olive Oil and Winery where we sample several varieties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a range of table olive varieties and delicious balsamic vinegar. Lunch platters are served on the lawn overlooking native bushland—lunch will consist of locally sourced product and feature Yarrow Park products including a complimentary glass of wine of your choice and we will also have opportunity to taste a selection of small lot wines and Tawny. This evening, a farewell dinner is included at one of Griffith’s premier restaurants.
Breakfast in the hotel. Sadly, today we say farewell to Griffith and its wonderful array of experiences! Departing this morning we commence our return journey via the historic town of Cootamundra and stopping in at the St George Hotel Jugiong where you can purchase lunch at own cost and time to visit the Long Pantry for some final purchases of gourmet treats before re-joining the vehicle for the final drive back into Sydney to arrive approximately 5.00pm.
Inspiring Vacations has been globally recognised and awarded for its handling of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest concern during this time of uncertainty, and we are continuously monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation.
We have adopted the advice of the WHO to ensure all customers can travel with the knowledge of how to travel safely and with confidence.
Australian owned and operated with 100% Australian Customer Service support
We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated, with our head office located in Melbourne, Victoria. When you make your booking, you will receive dedicated and ongoing support from our team of travel professionals throughout your booking, up until you are due to depart.
Flexible Date Change Option - INCLUDED
Book now, change later with our Flexible Date Change option, included for a limited time only, giving travellers the flexibility to change your date without penalty (subject to availability, less third party costs incurred, plus any applicable surcharges for the new date selected).
Date change must be requested prior to 65 days before your original selected departure date*. Once inside 65 days of departure, date changes are not permitted.
*some packages may have a varied period in which you can request a date change due to limitations with the third-party provider.
Please refer to our 'Book with Confidence' section for terms and conditions.
The Flexible Date Change option does not cover cost incurred for components not fulfilled by Inspiring Vacations or in the event extra services have been booked with Inspiring Vacations outside of the standard package, including but not limited to airfares, pre/post accommodation or insurance.
Please note: The Flexible Date Change option is included free of charge until the 23rd of June, 2021. After this period the cost of $99 applies
Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 28 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling off period.
Once your purchase date falls outside of the 28 day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply. Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.
Please note: The 28 Day Cooling Off Period is included free of charge until the 23rd of June, 2021. After this period lapses, the cooling off period will be 7 days from date of purchase.
Deposit & Payments
Booking Process
Booking On Request
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a “3”:
3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,668 per person in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Group Size
8 to a maximum of 12 people. This tour requires 8 people in order to operate
Bedding requests
We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.
Tour Styles - This package is an Fully Escorted style.
To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
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