[Arya Ebrahimi]

For all those in Australia who PMed me about meeting up. I finally got my detailed itinerary. Unfortunately I'm running out the door to go to the airport and I haven't had time to sort through all of the pms to figure out who I will be near when.

So, here is where I will be. Please drop me an email at aryaeATvt.edu (change the AT to @)

18 May 2007

Arrive Melbourne Airport 07.55. Depart for Phillip Island.

Accommodation: Amaroo Park, Phillip Island. 97 Church Street. Cowes. Telephone 03 5952 2548.

19 & 20 May 2007

Return to Melbourne.

Accommodation: Explorers Hotel, 16 Spencer Street, Melbourne. Telephone 03 9611 5402.

21 May 2007

Depart Melbourne for Apollo Bay.

Accommodation: Apollo Bay Backpackers, 47 Montrose Avenue, Apollo Bay. Telephone 1800 113 045.
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22 May 2007

Depart for Warnambool.

Accommodation: Colonial Village, 29-31 Mortlake Road, Warnambool. Telephone 03 5562 1455.
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23 May 2007

Depart for Narrandera.

Accommodation: Fig Tree Motel, Newell Highway, Narrandera. Telephone 02 6959 1888.
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24 May 2007

Depart for Katoomba.

Accommodation: Blue Mountains YHA, 207 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Telephone 02 4782 1416.


25 - 29 May 2007

Arrive Sydney.
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Accommodation: Legend Has It Accommodation (Formerly Footprints) 412 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Telephone 02 9211 4588.

29 May 2007

Arrive Ayers Rock Airport at 12.50. On arrival you will be met by a representative of Sahara Tours for your 3 day tour of Ayers Rock, The Olgas and Kings Canyon.

Transfer to your permanent campsite for lunch. The afternoon is spent exploring Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), before travelling to Uluru (Ayers Rock) to take in a spectacular sunset. Later return to camp for a traditional Aussie meal. After dinner, relax around the camp, under the huge, starry desert skies.

Overnight camping at Ayers Rock Resort Permanent Campsite.

Note, my cell will be sketchy till we get to Darwin. WE ARE OUT BACK…. AND OUT BACK IS OUT BACK…..
30 May 2007

Yulara to Kings Creek

It's an early rise today for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock), a World Heritage listed area. Join your knowledgeable guide for a base tour of Uluru, exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal paintings can be seen. A fascinating time learning about the oldest culture in the world. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune & desert oak country to Kings Creek Cattle Station where optional activities are abundant. Tonight, try a traditional "camp oven" dinner, cooked in the coals of the fire.

Overnight camping at Kings Creek Permanent Campsite.

31 May 2007

Kings Creek to Alice Springs

This morning visit breathtaking Kings Canyon. There's no rush, as you hike around the canyon rim viewing sites like the "Lost City" and the "Garden of Eden", as well as the striking North and South Walls. There are plenty of opportunities for photos. Return to Kings Creek Station for lunch before travelling through sand dune country as you head to Alice Springs, arriving approx. 5.00pm at the Alice Springs Train Station.

You will be set down at the Alice Springs Train Station to check in for The Ghan rail journey.

Depart Alice Springs at 6.00pm. Sit back and enjoy the desert landscape as you depart for Katherine.


01 - 04 June 2007

Arrive Katherine at 09.00am. On arrival you will be met by a representative of Venture North.

Venture North Touring.

04 June 2007

Return to Darwin. Set down at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Melaluca on Mitchell, Mitchell Street, Darwin. Telephone 08 8941 7800.
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05 June 2007

Depart for Cape Tribulation.
Cape Trib Beach House
Cape Tribulation Beach House,
Cape Tribulation, Qld 4873
Ph: +61 7 4098 0030 | Fax: +61 7 4098 0120


06 June 2007

Return to Cairns.

Accommodation: Club Crocodile Hides Hotel, 87 Lake Street, Cairns. Telephone 07 4051 1266.

07 June 2007

Accommodation: Club Crocodile Hides Hotel, 87 Lake Street, Cairns. Telephone 07 4051 1266.

08 June 2007

Depart Cairns for Townsville.

Accommodation: Adventurers Resort Backpackers, 79 Palmers Street, Townsville. Telephone 07 4721 1522.


09 - 11 June 2007

Broomstick Sailing. 3 DAYS AT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF.

11 June 2007

Return 12.00 noon. Depart for Rockhampton.

Accommodation: Tropical Wanderer Resort, 394 Yaamba Road, Bruce Highway, North Rockhampton. Telephone 1800 815 563.

12 June 2007

Travel to Rainbow Beach.

Rainbow Beach is a vibrant young town with a relaxed atmosphere, which has only been easily accessible since the early 1970's. Rainbow Beach has the shortest barge access to World Heritage Fraser Island. 74different shades of coloured sand can be found on Rainbow Beach, a gazetted Aboriginal sacred site.

Accommodation: Dingo’s Backpackers, 20 Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach. Telephone 07 5486 8222.


13 June 2007

2 Day Fraser Island tour.


Travel over to Fraser island by ferry. Todays activities include 75 Mile Beach, Eurong Beach, Maheno Shipwreck, Pinnacles, Eli Creek, Eurong Resort. After Restaurant dinner beach walk

14 June 2007

, Central Station, Wanggoolba Creek, Lake Birrabeen, Lake Boomajin, scenic Lakes Drive, 75 Mile Beach, Rainbow Beach.

Accommodation: Dingo’s Backpackers, 20 Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach. Telephone 07 5486 8222.


15 June 2007

Return to Brisbane.

Accommodation: Hillcrest Central Apartments, 311 Vulture Street, Brisbane. Telephone 07 3846 3000.
NOTE: This is still to be confirmed. Iwill be advised).

16 June 2007


Accommodation: Hillcrest Central Apartments, 311 Vulture Street, Brisbane. Telephone 07 3846 3000.
5 x 4 Share Apartments.

17 June 2007

Return hire vehicles to Brisbane Airport and catch flight to Sydney.

23 June 2007

Depart Sydney for LAX




I hope to meet as many of you guys down under as possible, I think it will add another dimension to this already spectacularly multi-faceted trip.

Ary