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2 or 3 or 4 Day tours from Sydney to Outback NSW Safari Tours – NSW Download Tour Brochure Sydney outback tours run as booked + See All Tours summary in date order listing at All Tours
Sydney to Outback New South Wales safari tours via Blue Mountains, Mudgee wines, Wollomi National Park, Warrumbungle Mountains, Lightning Ridge opals, hot springs, Mt Kaputar, Hunter Valley (+ Canberra and South Coast options – ask)
Beyond Govetts Leap we descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Day 2 – Depart for the
Other 2 day tours include Canberra, Snowy |
3 Day
Sydney to Outback NSW Tour –
itinerary
Day
1 – Depart your Sydney hotel or accommodation at 730 am and enjoy
the fresh early light and air of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Visit
Katoomba, Leura, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley (Grand
Canyon) and Cliff Drive over Megalong Valley before a morning tea at
Govett’s Leap near Blackheath, overlooking the Grosse Valley and
spectacular Blue Gum Forest in the Blue Mountains.
Descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Range and from
Pearson’s Lookout view the Blue Mountains region and Wollomi
National Park in this World Heritage area. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a
Winery in Mudgee and enjoy wine tasting. Travel on through old
gold mining towns, and historic Gulgong – the town on the $10 note. See
wild kangaroos and emus as we travel through Warrumbungle National
Park. Dine at own expense in town (numerous options) and consider a
visit to the Sky Watch Observatory to view the night sky through their
giant telescope. This area experiences some of the clearest skies in
the world, hence the nearby Siding Springs Observatory. Enjoy motel
style accommodation this evening.
Day 2: After a healthy breakfast travel
through the Pilliga Scrub region on Backcountry dirt roads. Arrive
Lightning Ridge, home to Australia’s beautiful black opal. Visit
an underground mine and see how the mining community lives. Buy your
opals direct from the Opal Cutters and Wholesalers at huge discounts to
City prices. Enjoy a swim in the healing waters of the hot Artesian
spring baths. Overnight Lightning Ridge motel.
Day 3: Depart Lightning Ridge for the
return journey to Sydney via huge sheep stations and some of the
largest fields of wheat and cotton in the world. Witness the majestic
1520 m high Mt Kaputar dominating this ancient volcanic landscape.
Visit Mt Kaputar foothills and see an ancient and massive organ pipe
lava flow (time permitting). Lunch in a “Country Pub”.
Travel on through the Liverpool Ranges, and Scone, the heart of horse
breeding country in Australia. Time permitting enjoy some wine tasting
in the Hunter Valley before arrival in Sydney approximately 7:00 pm
Inclusions –
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- Wine tastings
- Wine tastings
- Wild
wildlife!!
- Discount opal
buying
- Aboriginal art
and real Aussie county folk
- National Parks
entry fees.
- Visit to
Aboriginal Art communities for “direct from artist” purchases.
- Proportion of
tour price supports Outback Kids Fund & Nature Care projects.
3 Day
Sydney to Outback NSW Tour
3 day tour Includes 2
nights accommodation (based on twin share), morning and afternoon teas,
3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, luxury 4WD
transport (Toyota Landcruiser or similar). Two dinners at own expense
in local restaurant of your choice. Cost including GST, for twin share
AUD $895. Single supplement add $135. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin
share rate.
Departs on demand. Minimum 2 people or $1790 for 3 day tour.
4 Day Sydney to
Outback NSW Tour
Add an extra night to your 3 day
tour with a night in the Hunter Valley to relax & enjoy the history
and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle
(with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise)
Cost for 4 day tour $1195 twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group
of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate.
Departs on demand. Minimum 2 people or $2390 for 4 day tour.
2 Day Sydney to
Outback NSW Tour
Elements of the 3 day tour are available but driving distance
limits days activities. This option is offered primarily to visit
Lightning Ridge, but your preferences can be catered for – please call
or email to discuss your objectives.
| 2 Day Sydney to Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley via Mudgee & Gold Country …includes 1 night motel accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport. $595 includes GST (min. 2)3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour with Lightning Ridge, r includes … 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 895 includes GST4 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour includes 3 nights accommodation plus as above with a night in the Hunter Valley to relax & enjoy the history and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle (with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise). Cost for 4 day tour $1195 twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate. |
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Call or email
with any questions … Thank you
Spirit Safaris – Connecting
People & Planet
Lightning
Ridge Attractions …
The Lightning Ridge attractions are as
varied and as unique as the colourful stone the miner’s search for. You
are able to soak in the FREE hot and therapeutic gift of artesian
water, experience mining or visit one of the unique collections and
homes of the characters of the Ridge. Take a step back in time, or kill
time fossicking – whatever you like, there is something to tickle
everyone’s fancy.
Artesian Bore Baths
A trip to the Ridge would not be complete without a visit to the FREE
Artesian Bore Baths. At the end of a hard day fossicking and exploring,
there is nothing quite as therapeutic as a long soak in the naturally
heated thermal baths. Allow the water to soothe your aches while you
gaze at the starry night sky and enjoy the serenity. Bliss!
Opening Hours: 24 hours/all year round
Cost: FREE
Features: One large bathing pool and one small pool, Toilets/Showers
Location: Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge
Astronomer’s Monument
Take the time to browse this incredible feat of engineering and truly
experience the eccentric mind of one of the Ridge’s late characters.
The walls of this ‘concrete folly’ have been carefully and lovingly
inscribed and you can journey through the mind of its creator and
wonder…
Not open to the public – but stop and have a look and read about the
builder on the front gate. (On the red car door tour).
Bevan’s Black Opal and Cactus Nursery
Said to be the largest display of old and rare cactus in southern
hemisphere, this garden is a labour of love and well worth a look! Meet
the only black opal mining cactus farmers in the world!
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm 7 days
Cost: $5 adults $2 children
Features: Hundreds of Cactus… Lightning Ridge Souvenirs and of course
Black Opals
Black Queen
The Black Queen: Outstanding Outback Theatre… with a twist
Completely surprising. The Award Winning Black Queen is an inspiring
collection of intertwining stories weaved together and told in a
wonderfully mysterious way. Expect the unexpected.
Open daily March – Nov. Performances 9am, 1pm & 5pm or by
appointment.
www.blackqueen.com.au
Bird of Paradise Art Gallery
Local artist, Paul Bird, established the Bird of Paradise Art Gallery
in 1977. Paul enjoys the challenge of painting the unique Lightning
Ridge landscape, reflecting the beautiful colours of opal Built by
Paul, his large gallery/studio is situated on the deep 3-mile opal
field, where visitors cannot only view paintings, but also fossick for
opal on the nearby diggings.
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm daily
Features: Artworks, mining information, fossicking
Location: Deep 3-mile opal field 3kms from P.O.
Bottle House
A unique structure and an intriguing example of innovative
architecture. Originally a miner’s camp, the Bottle House now houses an
astonishing collection of artefacts and other items of interest.
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm 7 days
Cost: $5 adults, Children free
Features: Friendly Service and souvenirs
Location: 60 Opal Street, Lightning Ridge
Down to Earth Opals
Down to Earth Opals houses one of the best collections of solid
Lightning Ridge opal anywhere in Australia. Their contemporary showroom
is brimming with exquisite Opal jewellery hand made by a Master
Goldsmith, original Aboriginal Art and stunning fashion jewellery.
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm seven days
Features: Spectacular Opal Display, Hand Made Jewellery, Aboriginal Art
and Fashion Jewellery
Everything Opal
Located conveniently in the main street, this shop has something for
everyone.
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon- Fri) 9am – 1pm (Saturday)
Features: Fine Jewellery, Opal Inlay, Unset Opals, sterling silver
jewellery, body jewellery, souvenirs, diamond and gemstone jewellery,
gold and silver chains and gifts
Location: 39 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Fossicking Heap
Whether you are old hat or it is your first time – there is nothing
more exciting than that first bit of colour appearing beneath your
fingertips as you scratch through the seemingly endless piles of white
opal dirt. Good Luck!
Opening Hours: Daylight to Dusk
Features: The lure of the big find!
Location: Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre
Garrawal Aboriginal Artifacts Shop
A fine collection of aboriginal art showcasing many works by local
artists living in the region. Various other aboriginal artifacts also
for sale.
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (Mon – Fri)
Features: Aboriginal art, paintings, pottery, furniture and carved emu
eggs.
Location: 29 Nobby Rd, Lightning Ridge
Graeme Anderson’s Gemopal Pottery
Opening Hours: By appointment only
Features: This mad hatter likes experimenting with local clays and
materials and the results are truly fantastic.
Location: Cnr of Potch and Pandora Sts (on the Bore Baths road next to
the Goondee.)
GGS Opals
Gerd is the local Master Goldsmith and is an outstanding craftsman.
Call in and see his personal collection of work – or have him set your
newly fossicked (or purchased) opal.
Opening Hours: 9am – 12.30 and 2pm – 5pm (Mon- Fri) 9am – 12.30pm
(Saturday)
Features: Hand made and designed jewellery customised to your taste
Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
You can experience Aboriginal culture first hand at the Goondee
Aboriginal Keeping Place. The centre showcases a collection of ancient
Aboriginal tools and weapons used by tribes along the local inland
rivers.
John Murray’s Art Gallery
You will be intrigued at the talent of local John Murray. His unique
sense of humor and outback palette combines beautifully into some
stunning and colourful masterpieces.
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon-Fri) 9am – 1pm (Sat-Sun)
Features: Original Artwork by John Murray
Location: Opal Street, Lightning Ridge
Kangaroo Hill
A life of collection has led to this quirky Lightning ridge icon. A
fabulous display of rocks, minerals, shells, bottles and antiques will
have you captivated for hours as will the FREE fossicking heap outside.
Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5pm except Sundays (Closed Christmas Day)
Cost: $4 adults 50c children (group prices available)
Features: 1 hour FREE fossicking, Rocks and Mineral Display, Shells,
Bottles and Antique Display, Souvenirs for Sale
Location: top of Opal Street, Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Association
Displaying and selling a wide range of locally-made arts and crafts.
Opening Hours: (volunteer hours) 10am – 2pm 7 days
Features: Local Art, Craft and Pottery – exhibition of local art
Location: Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge (on the road to the Bore
Baths)
Lightning Ridge Historical Society and
Heritage Cottage
1932 Miners’ cottage and 1915 Cottage Hospital Gallery. Historical
displays books and crafts.
Opening Hours: open 3 days a week, or by appointment, Telone for
details.
Cost: Donations accepted
Features: Local history, books and souvenirs
Location: 9 Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Lightning Ridge Opal and Fossil Centre
Meet face to face with a life like dinosaur or examine the unique
opalised fossils on display at this significant centre. Show your
support for Lightning Ridge’ s journey to develop a world class Opal
and Fossil Centre on the Three Mile Opal Field.
Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm (Mon-Fri) or by appointment
Features: Lifelike dinosaur display and opalised fossil collection
Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Lost Sea Opals
Feast your eyes on Lightning Ridge’s largest on display collection of
opalised fossils – bones and plant material from an ancient inland sea.
Also featuring stunning solid and inlay opal jewellery from the
Lightning Ridge and the Boulder Opal Fields, this is a light and
beautiful store.
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 6pm 7 days
Features: Display of opalised fossils, Stunning opal inlay jewellery,
Silver jewellery, Boulder Opal jewellery, Solid Opal jewellery, Books
Location: Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge
Opal Cave
Lightning Ridge’s largest showroom. In the middle of town, opposite the
Post Office. Created to look like an underground mine. We have the
largest range of opal, jewellery, souvenirs, gifts, art and pottery.
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 5pm 7 days
Features: Rub and polish your own opal here! Also…Free Tour Guide for
Coaches, Free Opal explanation. Opal Waterfall, Mineshaft with
Underground miner. Booking Agent for Countrylink and Coach Companies
Location: Centre of town, Opposite Post Office, Morilla Street,
Lightning Ridge
The 5 Star Olympic Pool and Water Theme Park operates during the summer
months. The Olympic Pool is handy for keeping fit and the Water Theme
park for keeping the kids entertained.
Walk in Mine
If you want an authentic underground experience, then the Walk in Mine
is just the place. Here you can feel first hand what it’s like to go
below the earth and dig for opal. Originally a working mine, the Walk
in Mine is a myriad of shafts and ballrooms that have been restored so
visitors can glimpse the life of an opal miner.
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm seven days
Cost: starts from $5 adults $3 children (group packages available)
Features: Underground mining, Opal and Mining Information Talk video
and opal and jewellery showroom
Location: Bald Hill Road, Lightning Ridge
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| 3 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour includes … 2 nights accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport – AUD$ 895 includes GST4 Day Sydney to Outback NSW Tour includes as above plus total 3 nights accommodation with a night in the Hunter Valley to relax & enjoy the history and wines or overnight in Port Stephens on Nelson Bay near Newcastle (with optional swim / surf or whale or dolphin watch cruise). Cost for 4 day tour $1195 twin share. Single supplement add $195. Group of 3 sharing, same as twin share rate. |
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