This 2 Day Express tour from Alice Spring to Adelaide (and reverse) is easily one of the best ways, and cheapest to get between the two cities.
This tour is aimed at travellers who wish to get from Alice to Adelaide (or reverse) whilst experience the Australian outback.
The main highlight of this tour is the amazing opal mining town of Coober Pedy. The name 'Coober Pedy' comes from the local Aboriginal term kupa-piti, which means 'whitemans hole'. Its remote location which is situated roughly halfway between Adelaide and Alice Springs, that has become a popular stopover point and tourist destination, especially since the completion of the sealing of the Stuart Highway in 1987.
Interesting attractions in Coober Pedy include the mines, the graveyard, and the underground churches. The first tree ever seen in the town was welded together from scrap iron which sits on a hilltop overlooking the town.
This express tour includes pick up from your accommodation, underground accommodation in Coober Pedy including all linen and continental breakfast, as well as a local underground opal mine tour.
This tour departs from Alice Springs on Fridays and Adelaide on Sundays.
2 Day Alice Springs - Adelaide
Overview
This 2 Day Express tour from Alice Spring to Adelaide (and reverse) is easily one of the best ways, and cheapest to get between the two cities.
This tour is aimed at travellers who wish to get from Alice to Adelaide (or reverse) whilst experience the Australian outback.
The main highlight of this tour is the amazing opal mining town of Coober Pedy. The name 'Coober Pedy' comes from the local Aboriginal term kupa-piti, which means 'whitemans hole'. Its remote location which is situated roughly halfway between Adelaide and Alice Springs, that has become a popular stopover point and tourist destination, especially since the completion of the sealing of the Stuart Highway in 1987.
Interesting attractions in Coober Pedy include the mines, the graveyard, and the underground churches. The first tree ever seen in the town was welded together from scrap iron which sits on a hilltop overlooking the town.
This express tour includes pick up from your accommodation, underground accommodation in Coober Pedy including all linen and continental breakfast, as well as a local underground opal mine tour.
This tour departs from Alice Springs on Fridays and Adelaide on Sundays.
Itinerary
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Alice Springs to Adelaide - Departs Fridays
Day 1
We pick you up from your accommodation at around 6am and we head south along the Stuart Highway to Erldunda for our first stop. We then stop for a photo opportunity at the NT/SA border. The next stop is The Breakaways for some breath taking photos of the rock formations. We then head through the amazing outback landscape and the moon scenery of the opal fields of Coober Pedy. Upon arrival we check you into your underground accommodation and you will do an opal mine tour & visit an underground house.
Day 2
An early start after the free continental breakfast, we continue down the Stuart Highway to Port Augusta with a quick stop in Woomera for some interesting photos. We then make the journey to the City of Churches and drop you off at your hostel accommodation in the city.
Adelaide to Alice Springs - Departs Sundays
Day 1
We pick you up from your accommodation in Adelaide around 5am and head to Woomera for the first photo opportunities of the real Australian outback. Then it is up the Stuart Highway to Coober Pedy, the worlds known place for its underground living and beautiful opals. While in Coober Pedy its off for a guided tour of an opal mine, an opal cutting demonstration and viewing of an underground house. We then check into our underground accommodation at Umoona.
Day 2
After our free continental breakfast we head to The Breakaways for some amazing photos of the rock formations, then up the highway to the NT/SA border. We continue along through the Northern Territory watching the landscape as it changes into the rugged outback. We head to Alice Springs where we meet up with our new found friends at Annie's Place.
What's provided
Underground shared accommodation, an underground tour, opal mine tour & continental breakfast. Tour guide, transportation and accommodation transfers.
What to bring
Carry on bag
Bag for clothing (stored in trailer)
Any special medication needs you have
Toiletries including towels
Warm clothing including long sleeve tops & pants
Shorts & t-shirts
Fly Nets (Snowys stock these)
Insect Repellant, hat, sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Water Bottle
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