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Living Lessonsin

OUTBACK AUSTRALIA

2014 - 15 EDUCATIONAL TOURS PROGRAM

Established 1960

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Why Travel to the Northern Territory with GET Educational Tours 9 With over 50 years experience in providing ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo to Australian students GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational tours 9 We offer the confidence of travelling with Australias leading educational tours specialist and support you with a highly knowledgeable innovative and experienced educational tour consultant

9 ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo in the Northern Territory are designed by experienced teachers to engage and inspire students through the exploration of Australiarsquos unique outback history and management

9 Our philosophy is to offer learning through a broad range of exciting and fun activities to develop a greater appreciation of the countryrsquos natural environment ancient and modern indigenous culture

9 Above all our tours serve to promote each studentrsquos own and othersrsquo worth dignity and rights as individuals and as members of groups and to further develop self-awareness and a sense of personal identity

9 The aim is to develop students knowledge and understanding of Australian society making use of the disciplines drawn from geography history civics and politics

9 GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours Service Quality Commitment for Northern Territory tours includes flexible group size flexible tour dates personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests and assistance with planning

9 Prices based on groups of 44 students and 4 teacherescorts

9 Flexible group sizes tour dates and itineraries (110 teacherescort ratio)

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 Safari Trailer with cooking facilities amp refrigerated food storage

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Meals as specified Meals Key B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner

9 2 Person tents with sewn-in floors camp tables and stools

9 Camp stretchers or mattresses for escorts

9 Tour costs for groups travelling from other capital cities and regional areas on application

From the awesome National Capital to pristine Tasmania Victorias wild Shipwreck Coast and historic goldfields Queenslands stunning coastline exciting cities including the Gold Coast Sydney and Melbourne and the vast Outback there is no better destination to engage students in the cultural and environmental aspects that affect them than Australia

GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours specialist consultants have developed a unique program of Living Lessons over 50 years to perfectly integrate with and compliment the Australian Curriculum and respond to the unique requirements of Australian schools

Tours are carefully designed to provide maximum value and benefits in the time available

Highlights include tours that focus on the changing environment introduce students to the ancient indigenous culture bring Australias colourful history to life encourage students appreciation of the diversity and vastness of the continent and pinpoint the significance of its major institutions

GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours is delighted to extend the highest degree of personal attention to each of our groups

We help and advise both in the planning and execution of your tour and we are always happy to incorporate individual detail into an itinerary to meet your specific requirements

Amongst our most popular itineraries are tours tailored to meet your specific focus including the Outbacks natural history at Uluru Kata Tjuta West MacDonnell Ranges Watarrka and Kakadu National Parks indigenous culture European exploration and settlement and contemporary Australia in Alice Springs and Darwin

Airfares

We are able to include this as an option either as a one-way or return flights This will be an additional cost and able to be quoted at time of booking

GET Educational Tours is committed to obtaining the best possible airfare for your group

Airfare quotes will vary depending on group size the day and time of departure and the date of purchase While our specialist educational tours consultants can arrange for a best price airfares quote please be aware that the lowest priced airfares may require full payment within a limited time period or be subject to other restrictions More flexible airfares may be available at extra cost

When comparing quotes inclusive of airfares we recommend requesting confirmation that the airfare is valid for your travel date time of departure and group size

Travel InsuranceAvailable through GET from $3600 per personcopy Pictures GET Educational Tours amp Tourism NT

GbullEbullTEducationalToursproudlysupportsThe Smith Family Learning for Life program

The Smith Family is a national independent social enterprise that supports disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future through education

Tour price on applicationGroup Sizes from 12 ndash 70 are possibleContact us for a tailored quote and itinerary

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 1 x night Permanent Camp Yulara

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 4 x nights camping at Lilla community

9 1 x night camping at Earth Sanctuary Alice Springs

9 Swags (and dome tents)

9 Fully accredited guide (including Wilderness first aid and working with children check)

9 All ground transport as per itinerary

9 Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary

Options

bull 9 day program (including 2 x nights at Glen Helen)

bull Approved Northern Territory Reconciliation Action Plan

from $760 ex MEL (9 Days) from $910 ex SYDACT (10 Days) from $750 ex ADL (8 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 5 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees Included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Standley Chasm

Natural Wonders Options

bull 6 day itinerary with return flights

bull 8 day itinerary with air one direction amp coach one direction

bull 2 hour Lilla community experience

bull 10 day itinerary with extra overnight stops

bull Upgrade to budget motelbunkhouse accommodation throughout

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Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodationDay 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and churchDay 3 Coober Pedy ndash Uluru (BLD)Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)Visit the Uluru ndash Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where aspects of Anangu life are presented View and walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith which rises to 348m above a wide and sandy floodplain and is 9km in circumference This afternoon tour Kata Tjuta and enjoy one of the many walks Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon (BLD)After leaving Uluru National Park stop at the Mt Connor Lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres from the plain en-route to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Set up camp at Kings Creek Station If time permits try the Kings Creek Walk which meanders along Kings Creek to a viewing platform offering stunning views of the sheer canyon wallsDay 6 Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)This morning climb to the top of the canyon rim for rewarding spectacular views Marvel at the sight of red sandstone walls plunging into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Here you will truly feel as if you are in the heart of Australia Pack up and leave Kings Canyon and travel at leisure to Alice Springs Set up camp for two nights at the MacDonnell Ranges Holiday Park (or similar)Day 7 West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)Begin the day at Ormiston Gorge Enjoy a swim at the waterhole (for the energetic there is a 7km circuit walk from the visitors centre back to the main waterhole) Continue on to Standley Chasm for a midday viewing of the Chasm On your return visit Simpsons GapDay 8 Alice Springs ndash Overnight Express Travel (BL)Pack up camp and enjoy some last minute shopping and sightseeing before the overnight express journey back to schoolDay 9 SchoolArrive back at school late afternoon

Day 1 Arrive Yulara (D)Arrive Yulara this afternoon Meet your guide and mini coach Travel to Uluru National Park and enjoy an orientation walk around the base of Uluru This evening enjoy taking in the changing colours of the rock as the sun sets Travel to Yulara campground and settle into the permanent camp tents that sleep 4 on stretchers Day 2 Yulara ndash Lilla (BLD)Early start for breakfast and camp pack up This morning travel to Kata Tjuta and walk the Valley of the Winds loop After lunch travel to Lilla and set up camp Accommodation for the next four nights will be in dome tents which sleep 2 in swags This evening a welcome ceremony by traditional ownersDays 3-5 Community Service Days (BLD)Over the next three days participate in community projects which could include painting houses fencing creating walking trails and building wilchas (traditional shelters) to name a few Afternoons are spent learning about the Luritja culture and taking part in activities such as dot painting jewellery making sacred walks and traditional bush cooking There is also an opportunity to walk around the rim of Kings Canyon on one of these afternoons Day 6 Lilla ndash Alice Springs (BLD)Early start for breakfast pack up camp and wave goodbye to the Lilla family Drive to Alice and on to the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre This afternoon is spent learning about sustainable living The last night is spent here in swags around the campfire Dinner and star showDay 7 Depart Alice Springs (B)Breakfast pack up and transfer by coach to Alice Springs airport

Natural Wonders Central Australia Immersion amp Community Service Project

from $1276 ex MEL (12 Days) from $1375 ex SYDACT (13 Days) from $1222 ex ADL (11 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 9 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Old telegraph station

Royal Flying Doctor base

School of the Air

Alice Springs Desert Park

Tennant Creek Goldmine tour

2 hour Katherine Gorge tour

Yellow Waters cruise

Territory Wildlife Park

Land only price Contact GET Educational Tours for the best available airfares

wwwgetourscomau

Splendours of the Outback amp Top End

Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)

Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodation

Day 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)

Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and church

Day 3 Coober Pedy ndash Ayers Rock (Uluru) (BLD)

Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights at the Ayers Rock Campground This evening enjoy the sunset at Uluru (time permitting)

Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)

Begin the day at the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Visitor Centre where Anangu (local Aboriginal people) have worked with architects designers and interpreters to create a dynamic experience of indigenous life View or walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith and in the afternoon visit Kata Tjuta

Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)

Early departure travelling via the Mt Connor lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres out of the plain continuing to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Climb to the top of the canyon rim for spectacular views Red sandstone walls plunge into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Mid afternoon travel to Alice Springs to set up camp for two nights

Day 6 Alice Springs amp West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)

Full day exploring Alice Springs visiting the historic Old Telegraph Station the site of the original township with all its buildings Royal Flying Doctor Base School of the Air and the Alice Springs Desert Park for an exciting introduction to the natural wonders of Australiarsquos deserts

Day 7 Alice Springs ndash Tennant Creek (BLD)

Free time this morning at the teachers discretion before travelling via the Devilrsquos Marbles to Tennant Creek On arrival enjoy a tour of an underground gold mine Overnight camp

Day 8 Tennant Creek ndash Katherine Gorge (BLD)

Early departure for Daly Waters and on to Mataranka for a welcome swim in the hot springs Continue to Katherine Gorge to setup camp

Day 9 Katherine Gorge ndash Kakadu (BLD)

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise into the gorge and perhaps undertake a canoe ride (own expense) After lunch travel northwest to Kakadu National Park to setup camp at Cooinda for 2 nights

Day 10 Kakadu National Park (BLD)

Today your program includes Park Ranger Headquarters and Bowali Visitor Centre Ubirr Art Site Yellow Waters Cruise and Nourlangie Rock

Day 11 Kakadu ndash Berry Springs ndash Darwin (BLD)

Depart Kakadu and travel to Berry Springs Visit the Territory Wildlife Park home to thousands of territory animals including several rare or endangered in the wild Late afternoon arrival in Darwin to set up camp

Day 12 Darwin ndash Capital City (B)

Depending on flight times you may wish to visit AquaScene or Crocodylus before transferring to Darwin Airport for the return flight to your capital city

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Northern Territory Options

Accommodation UpgradesTake a break from camping with nights in bunkhouse or cabin accommodation as part of any Northern Territory itinerary

Alice Springs Reptile CentreWith more than 100 reptiles exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds students learn how to avoid encounters with wild snakes and first- aid measures on this guided tour of the Reptile Centre Option for the Reptile Centre to visit you at your accommodation

Sounds of Starlight Didgeridoo ShowExperience a spellbinding musical and visual journey through the ancient land forms history and space of Australias Outback The journey takes you from the heart of the desert to beyond the stars with dynamic rhythms as the didgeridoo creates the pulse of life itself

Alice Springs Desert ParkA must see for every visitor to Central Australia In the space of just a few hours discover many of the secrets of the deserts Hundreds of species of plants and animals found in the region can be seen smelt and heard Special itineraries can be organised for all group sizes

Camel RidesChoose from a range of camel rides available at various sites in Central Australia

Royal Flying Doctor BaseLearn about the incredible history that has shaped the RFDS of today including amazing film footage and some incredible stories Staff will direct you to the museum where students can wander at their leisure

School of the Air (Guided Tour)From the Visitor Centre discover the unique teaching methods used by the school from its founding through to the present day A short film is available for viewing providing you with an historical overview of the school and how it operates

Old Telegraph Station (Guided Tour)The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide

AquaScene Fish FeedingFor a truly unique experience try AquaScene in Darwin Hundreds of Fish visit the shallows of Doctors Gully at high-tide looking for a free meal You can feed and even touch fish species including milkfish bream catfish mullet and barramundi

Mindil Markets (subject to opening times)Thursday amp Sunday in the dry season (late AprndashOct) enjoy the tastes of five continents with over 1200 different menu items and an extensive array of handmade craft including crocodile products indigenous art and jewellery Live entertainment includes bands street performers cultural dance acrobatics and fire shows

Earth Sanctuary StargazingThis advanced eco tourism site specialises in ecology culture and astronomy offering an entertaining tour that includes discussions on sustainability spirituality stargazing and indigenous stories of creation

Note National Park entry fees are additional in the Northern Territory However application can be made for exemption to The Parks amp Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory Ask your GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours representative for details

Breakfast cereal toast with condiments eggs bacon hash browns baked beans sausages

Lunch sandwiches rolls with a selection of fillings typically ham chicken stras cheese slices and salad items Hot dogs quiche and hamburgers

Dinner soup (chicken noodle tomato vegetable) nachos roast beef with vegetables pasta with sauces lasagne fried rice with vegetables kebabs salad items fruit ice cream golden syrup dumplings chocolate mousse etc

Camp Meals

Indigenous Experience

Dot Painting WorkshopNew in 2010 this unique workshop provides an authentic and detailed insight into Aboriginal culture in a relaxed environment

Larapinta Trail Guided Walk Walking with an Aboriginal guide this trek with a difference begins at the Old Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gorge following landscapes from the creation time

Full Day Cultural ExperienceTransfer around one hour north of Alice Springs to meet your Aboriginal Guide for this unique walk through the ancient homelands of the Arrernte people Experience tradition culture and an insight into their song-line (creation story) as you discover bush foods and indigenous art along the way The tour concludes with your own dot painting and a display of traditional dance

Mbantua Gallery amp Cultural MuseumThe gallery showcases traditional and modern forms of indigenous Central Australian Art The cultural museum is located upstairs from the gallery and has some great works of Art as well as bush foods and ancient weapons etc

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Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet Departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all Federal State and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations

including IATA CATO AFTA and FIYTO As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all

client monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp Cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp Escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos Birth Certificate

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including coach transfers ferry travel economy class airfares (where applicable) and multi-share accommodation as indicated in your personalised itinerary All prices in this brochure were correct on 01 October 2013 We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price subject to change The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Coach airline rail and ferry fares are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Mandatory Booking Requirements

We are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight rail and ferry reservations cannot be confirmed without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names for all passengers including students and escorts Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and incur amendment charges and may require a higher fare to be paid GET Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA deposit is payable within 30 days of confirmation with final names lists required 30 days prior to departure Full payment for air rail and sea travel is required 65 days prior to travel GST will be charged on the full payment A deposit of $20 per student is required for itineraries valued at $200 or less $50 per student for itineraries from $201 to $500 and $300 per

student for itineraries valued at $501 or greater Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received A cancellation fee applies until 30 days (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) prior to departure Cancellations within 30 days of departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) will incur a minimum cancellation fee of 100 of total arrangements Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking after final payment we will charge a $55 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates or destination will incur an additional charge of $55 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date on 01 September 2009

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to 50 up to 100 of the deposit will apply until 30 days prior to departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) Bookings cancelled within 30 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmationbull In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for students amp escorts This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary

LuggageWhen travelling by air free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

wwwgetourscomau

Why Travel to the Northern Territory with GET Educational Tours 9 With over 50 years experience in providing ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo to Australian students GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational tours 9 We offer the confidence of travelling with Australias leading educational tours specialist and support you with a highly knowledgeable innovative and experienced educational tour consultant

9 ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo in the Northern Territory are designed by experienced teachers to engage and inspire students through the exploration of Australiarsquos unique outback history and management

9 Our philosophy is to offer learning through a broad range of exciting and fun activities to develop a greater appreciation of the countryrsquos natural environment ancient and modern indigenous culture

9 Above all our tours serve to promote each studentrsquos own and othersrsquo worth dignity and rights as individuals and as members of groups and to further develop self-awareness and a sense of personal identity

9 The aim is to develop students knowledge and understanding of Australian society making use of the disciplines drawn from geography history civics and politics

9 GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours Service Quality Commitment for Northern Territory tours includes flexible group size flexible tour dates personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests and assistance with planning

9 Prices based on groups of 44 students and 4 teacherescorts

9 Flexible group sizes tour dates and itineraries (110 teacherescort ratio)

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 Safari Trailer with cooking facilities amp refrigerated food storage

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Meals as specified Meals Key B = breakfast L = lunch D = dinner

9 2 Person tents with sewn-in floors camp tables and stools

9 Camp stretchers or mattresses for escorts

9 Tour costs for groups travelling from other capital cities and regional areas on application

From the awesome National Capital to pristine Tasmania Victorias wild Shipwreck Coast and historic goldfields Queenslands stunning coastline exciting cities including the Gold Coast Sydney and Melbourne and the vast Outback there is no better destination to engage students in the cultural and environmental aspects that affect them than Australia

GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours specialist consultants have developed a unique program of Living Lessons over 50 years to perfectly integrate with and compliment the Australian Curriculum and respond to the unique requirements of Australian schools

Tours are carefully designed to provide maximum value and benefits in the time available

Highlights include tours that focus on the changing environment introduce students to the ancient indigenous culture bring Australias colourful history to life encourage students appreciation of the diversity and vastness of the continent and pinpoint the significance of its major institutions

GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours is delighted to extend the highest degree of personal attention to each of our groups

We help and advise both in the planning and execution of your tour and we are always happy to incorporate individual detail into an itinerary to meet your specific requirements

Amongst our most popular itineraries are tours tailored to meet your specific focus including the Outbacks natural history at Uluru Kata Tjuta West MacDonnell Ranges Watarrka and Kakadu National Parks indigenous culture European exploration and settlement and contemporary Australia in Alice Springs and Darwin

Airfares

We are able to include this as an option either as a one-way or return flights This will be an additional cost and able to be quoted at time of booking

GET Educational Tours is committed to obtaining the best possible airfare for your group

Airfare quotes will vary depending on group size the day and time of departure and the date of purchase While our specialist educational tours consultants can arrange for a best price airfares quote please be aware that the lowest priced airfares may require full payment within a limited time period or be subject to other restrictions More flexible airfares may be available at extra cost

When comparing quotes inclusive of airfares we recommend requesting confirmation that the airfare is valid for your travel date time of departure and group size

Travel InsuranceAvailable through GET from $3600 per personcopy Pictures GET Educational Tours amp Tourism NT

GbullEbullTEducationalToursproudlysupportsThe Smith Family Learning for Life program

The Smith Family is a national independent social enterprise that supports disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future through education

Tour price on applicationGroup Sizes from 12 ndash 70 are possibleContact us for a tailored quote and itinerary

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 1 x night Permanent Camp Yulara

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 4 x nights camping at Lilla community

9 1 x night camping at Earth Sanctuary Alice Springs

9 Swags (and dome tents)

9 Fully accredited guide (including Wilderness first aid and working with children check)

9 All ground transport as per itinerary

9 Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary

Options

bull 9 day program (including 2 x nights at Glen Helen)

bull Approved Northern Territory Reconciliation Action Plan

from $760 ex MEL (9 Days) from $910 ex SYDACT (10 Days) from $750 ex ADL (8 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 5 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees Included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Standley Chasm

Natural Wonders Options

bull 6 day itinerary with return flights

bull 8 day itinerary with air one direction amp coach one direction

bull 2 hour Lilla community experience

bull 10 day itinerary with extra overnight stops

bull Upgrade to budget motelbunkhouse accommodation throughout

wwwgetourscomau

Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodationDay 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and churchDay 3 Coober Pedy ndash Uluru (BLD)Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)Visit the Uluru ndash Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where aspects of Anangu life are presented View and walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith which rises to 348m above a wide and sandy floodplain and is 9km in circumference This afternoon tour Kata Tjuta and enjoy one of the many walks Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon (BLD)After leaving Uluru National Park stop at the Mt Connor Lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres from the plain en-route to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Set up camp at Kings Creek Station If time permits try the Kings Creek Walk which meanders along Kings Creek to a viewing platform offering stunning views of the sheer canyon wallsDay 6 Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)This morning climb to the top of the canyon rim for rewarding spectacular views Marvel at the sight of red sandstone walls plunging into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Here you will truly feel as if you are in the heart of Australia Pack up and leave Kings Canyon and travel at leisure to Alice Springs Set up camp for two nights at the MacDonnell Ranges Holiday Park (or similar)Day 7 West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)Begin the day at Ormiston Gorge Enjoy a swim at the waterhole (for the energetic there is a 7km circuit walk from the visitors centre back to the main waterhole) Continue on to Standley Chasm for a midday viewing of the Chasm On your return visit Simpsons GapDay 8 Alice Springs ndash Overnight Express Travel (BL)Pack up camp and enjoy some last minute shopping and sightseeing before the overnight express journey back to schoolDay 9 SchoolArrive back at school late afternoon

Day 1 Arrive Yulara (D)Arrive Yulara this afternoon Meet your guide and mini coach Travel to Uluru National Park and enjoy an orientation walk around the base of Uluru This evening enjoy taking in the changing colours of the rock as the sun sets Travel to Yulara campground and settle into the permanent camp tents that sleep 4 on stretchers Day 2 Yulara ndash Lilla (BLD)Early start for breakfast and camp pack up This morning travel to Kata Tjuta and walk the Valley of the Winds loop After lunch travel to Lilla and set up camp Accommodation for the next four nights will be in dome tents which sleep 2 in swags This evening a welcome ceremony by traditional ownersDays 3-5 Community Service Days (BLD)Over the next three days participate in community projects which could include painting houses fencing creating walking trails and building wilchas (traditional shelters) to name a few Afternoons are spent learning about the Luritja culture and taking part in activities such as dot painting jewellery making sacred walks and traditional bush cooking There is also an opportunity to walk around the rim of Kings Canyon on one of these afternoons Day 6 Lilla ndash Alice Springs (BLD)Early start for breakfast pack up camp and wave goodbye to the Lilla family Drive to Alice and on to the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre This afternoon is spent learning about sustainable living The last night is spent here in swags around the campfire Dinner and star showDay 7 Depart Alice Springs (B)Breakfast pack up and transfer by coach to Alice Springs airport

Natural Wonders Central Australia Immersion amp Community Service Project

from $1276 ex MEL (12 Days) from $1375 ex SYDACT (13 Days) from $1222 ex ADL (11 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 9 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Old telegraph station

Royal Flying Doctor base

School of the Air

Alice Springs Desert Park

Tennant Creek Goldmine tour

2 hour Katherine Gorge tour

Yellow Waters cruise

Territory Wildlife Park

Land only price Contact GET Educational Tours for the best available airfares

wwwgetourscomau

Splendours of the Outback amp Top End

Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)

Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodation

Day 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)

Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and church

Day 3 Coober Pedy ndash Ayers Rock (Uluru) (BLD)

Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights at the Ayers Rock Campground This evening enjoy the sunset at Uluru (time permitting)

Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)

Begin the day at the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Visitor Centre where Anangu (local Aboriginal people) have worked with architects designers and interpreters to create a dynamic experience of indigenous life View or walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith and in the afternoon visit Kata Tjuta

Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)

Early departure travelling via the Mt Connor lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres out of the plain continuing to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Climb to the top of the canyon rim for spectacular views Red sandstone walls plunge into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Mid afternoon travel to Alice Springs to set up camp for two nights

Day 6 Alice Springs amp West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)

Full day exploring Alice Springs visiting the historic Old Telegraph Station the site of the original township with all its buildings Royal Flying Doctor Base School of the Air and the Alice Springs Desert Park for an exciting introduction to the natural wonders of Australiarsquos deserts

Day 7 Alice Springs ndash Tennant Creek (BLD)

Free time this morning at the teachers discretion before travelling via the Devilrsquos Marbles to Tennant Creek On arrival enjoy a tour of an underground gold mine Overnight camp

Day 8 Tennant Creek ndash Katherine Gorge (BLD)

Early departure for Daly Waters and on to Mataranka for a welcome swim in the hot springs Continue to Katherine Gorge to setup camp

Day 9 Katherine Gorge ndash Kakadu (BLD)

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise into the gorge and perhaps undertake a canoe ride (own expense) After lunch travel northwest to Kakadu National Park to setup camp at Cooinda for 2 nights

Day 10 Kakadu National Park (BLD)

Today your program includes Park Ranger Headquarters and Bowali Visitor Centre Ubirr Art Site Yellow Waters Cruise and Nourlangie Rock

Day 11 Kakadu ndash Berry Springs ndash Darwin (BLD)

Depart Kakadu and travel to Berry Springs Visit the Territory Wildlife Park home to thousands of territory animals including several rare or endangered in the wild Late afternoon arrival in Darwin to set up camp

Day 12 Darwin ndash Capital City (B)

Depending on flight times you may wish to visit AquaScene or Crocodylus before transferring to Darwin Airport for the return flight to your capital city

wwwgetourscomau

Northern Territory Options

Accommodation UpgradesTake a break from camping with nights in bunkhouse or cabin accommodation as part of any Northern Territory itinerary

Alice Springs Reptile CentreWith more than 100 reptiles exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds students learn how to avoid encounters with wild snakes and first- aid measures on this guided tour of the Reptile Centre Option for the Reptile Centre to visit you at your accommodation

Sounds of Starlight Didgeridoo ShowExperience a spellbinding musical and visual journey through the ancient land forms history and space of Australias Outback The journey takes you from the heart of the desert to beyond the stars with dynamic rhythms as the didgeridoo creates the pulse of life itself

Alice Springs Desert ParkA must see for every visitor to Central Australia In the space of just a few hours discover many of the secrets of the deserts Hundreds of species of plants and animals found in the region can be seen smelt and heard Special itineraries can be organised for all group sizes

Camel RidesChoose from a range of camel rides available at various sites in Central Australia

Royal Flying Doctor BaseLearn about the incredible history that has shaped the RFDS of today including amazing film footage and some incredible stories Staff will direct you to the museum where students can wander at their leisure

School of the Air (Guided Tour)From the Visitor Centre discover the unique teaching methods used by the school from its founding through to the present day A short film is available for viewing providing you with an historical overview of the school and how it operates

Old Telegraph Station (Guided Tour)The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide

AquaScene Fish FeedingFor a truly unique experience try AquaScene in Darwin Hundreds of Fish visit the shallows of Doctors Gully at high-tide looking for a free meal You can feed and even touch fish species including milkfish bream catfish mullet and barramundi

Mindil Markets (subject to opening times)Thursday amp Sunday in the dry season (late AprndashOct) enjoy the tastes of five continents with over 1200 different menu items and an extensive array of handmade craft including crocodile products indigenous art and jewellery Live entertainment includes bands street performers cultural dance acrobatics and fire shows

Earth Sanctuary StargazingThis advanced eco tourism site specialises in ecology culture and astronomy offering an entertaining tour that includes discussions on sustainability spirituality stargazing and indigenous stories of creation

Note National Park entry fees are additional in the Northern Territory However application can be made for exemption to The Parks amp Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory Ask your GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours representative for details

Breakfast cereal toast with condiments eggs bacon hash browns baked beans sausages

Lunch sandwiches rolls with a selection of fillings typically ham chicken stras cheese slices and salad items Hot dogs quiche and hamburgers

Dinner soup (chicken noodle tomato vegetable) nachos roast beef with vegetables pasta with sauces lasagne fried rice with vegetables kebabs salad items fruit ice cream golden syrup dumplings chocolate mousse etc

Camp Meals

Indigenous Experience

Dot Painting WorkshopNew in 2010 this unique workshop provides an authentic and detailed insight into Aboriginal culture in a relaxed environment

Larapinta Trail Guided Walk Walking with an Aboriginal guide this trek with a difference begins at the Old Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gorge following landscapes from the creation time

Full Day Cultural ExperienceTransfer around one hour north of Alice Springs to meet your Aboriginal Guide for this unique walk through the ancient homelands of the Arrernte people Experience tradition culture and an insight into their song-line (creation story) as you discover bush foods and indigenous art along the way The tour concludes with your own dot painting and a display of traditional dance

Mbantua Gallery amp Cultural MuseumThe gallery showcases traditional and modern forms of indigenous Central Australian Art The cultural museum is located upstairs from the gallery and has some great works of Art as well as bush foods and ancient weapons etc

wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet Departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all Federal State and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations

including IATA CATO AFTA and FIYTO As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all

client monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp Cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp Escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos Birth Certificate

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including coach transfers ferry travel economy class airfares (where applicable) and multi-share accommodation as indicated in your personalised itinerary All prices in this brochure were correct on 01 October 2013 We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price subject to change The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Coach airline rail and ferry fares are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Mandatory Booking Requirements

We are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight rail and ferry reservations cannot be confirmed without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names for all passengers including students and escorts Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and incur amendment charges and may require a higher fare to be paid GET Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA deposit is payable within 30 days of confirmation with final names lists required 30 days prior to departure Full payment for air rail and sea travel is required 65 days prior to travel GST will be charged on the full payment A deposit of $20 per student is required for itineraries valued at $200 or less $50 per student for itineraries from $201 to $500 and $300 per

student for itineraries valued at $501 or greater Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received A cancellation fee applies until 30 days (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) prior to departure Cancellations within 30 days of departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) will incur a minimum cancellation fee of 100 of total arrangements Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking after final payment we will charge a $55 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates or destination will incur an additional charge of $55 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date on 01 September 2009

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to 50 up to 100 of the deposit will apply until 30 days prior to departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) Bookings cancelled within 30 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmationbull In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for students amp escorts This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary

LuggageWhen travelling by air free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

Tour price on applicationGroup Sizes from 12 ndash 70 are possibleContact us for a tailored quote and itinerary

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 1 x night Permanent Camp Yulara

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 4 x nights camping at Lilla community

9 1 x night camping at Earth Sanctuary Alice Springs

9 Swags (and dome tents)

9 Fully accredited guide (including Wilderness first aid and working with children check)

9 All ground transport as per itinerary

9 Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary

Options

bull 9 day program (including 2 x nights at Glen Helen)

bull Approved Northern Territory Reconciliation Action Plan

from $760 ex MEL (9 Days) from $910 ex SYDACT (10 Days) from $750 ex ADL (8 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Quality coach with air-conditioning DVD and seat-belts

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 5 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees Included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Standley Chasm

Natural Wonders Options

bull 6 day itinerary with return flights

bull 8 day itinerary with air one direction amp coach one direction

bull 2 hour Lilla community experience

bull 10 day itinerary with extra overnight stops

bull Upgrade to budget motelbunkhouse accommodation throughout

wwwgetourscomau

Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodationDay 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and churchDay 3 Coober Pedy ndash Uluru (BLD)Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)Visit the Uluru ndash Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where aspects of Anangu life are presented View and walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith which rises to 348m above a wide and sandy floodplain and is 9km in circumference This afternoon tour Kata Tjuta and enjoy one of the many walks Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon (BLD)After leaving Uluru National Park stop at the Mt Connor Lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres from the plain en-route to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Set up camp at Kings Creek Station If time permits try the Kings Creek Walk which meanders along Kings Creek to a viewing platform offering stunning views of the sheer canyon wallsDay 6 Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)This morning climb to the top of the canyon rim for rewarding spectacular views Marvel at the sight of red sandstone walls plunging into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Here you will truly feel as if you are in the heart of Australia Pack up and leave Kings Canyon and travel at leisure to Alice Springs Set up camp for two nights at the MacDonnell Ranges Holiday Park (or similar)Day 7 West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)Begin the day at Ormiston Gorge Enjoy a swim at the waterhole (for the energetic there is a 7km circuit walk from the visitors centre back to the main waterhole) Continue on to Standley Chasm for a midday viewing of the Chasm On your return visit Simpsons GapDay 8 Alice Springs ndash Overnight Express Travel (BL)Pack up camp and enjoy some last minute shopping and sightseeing before the overnight express journey back to schoolDay 9 SchoolArrive back at school late afternoon

Day 1 Arrive Yulara (D)Arrive Yulara this afternoon Meet your guide and mini coach Travel to Uluru National Park and enjoy an orientation walk around the base of Uluru This evening enjoy taking in the changing colours of the rock as the sun sets Travel to Yulara campground and settle into the permanent camp tents that sleep 4 on stretchers Day 2 Yulara ndash Lilla (BLD)Early start for breakfast and camp pack up This morning travel to Kata Tjuta and walk the Valley of the Winds loop After lunch travel to Lilla and set up camp Accommodation for the next four nights will be in dome tents which sleep 2 in swags This evening a welcome ceremony by traditional ownersDays 3-5 Community Service Days (BLD)Over the next three days participate in community projects which could include painting houses fencing creating walking trails and building wilchas (traditional shelters) to name a few Afternoons are spent learning about the Luritja culture and taking part in activities such as dot painting jewellery making sacred walks and traditional bush cooking There is also an opportunity to walk around the rim of Kings Canyon on one of these afternoons Day 6 Lilla ndash Alice Springs (BLD)Early start for breakfast pack up camp and wave goodbye to the Lilla family Drive to Alice and on to the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre This afternoon is spent learning about sustainable living The last night is spent here in swags around the campfire Dinner and star showDay 7 Depart Alice Springs (B)Breakfast pack up and transfer by coach to Alice Springs airport

Natural Wonders Central Australia Immersion amp Community Service Project

from $1276 ex MEL (12 Days) from $1375 ex SYDACT (13 Days) from $1222 ex ADL (11 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 9 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Old telegraph station

Royal Flying Doctor base

School of the Air

Alice Springs Desert Park

Tennant Creek Goldmine tour

2 hour Katherine Gorge tour

Yellow Waters cruise

Territory Wildlife Park

Land only price Contact GET Educational Tours for the best available airfares

wwwgetourscomau

Splendours of the Outback amp Top End

Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)

Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodation

Day 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)

Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and church

Day 3 Coober Pedy ndash Ayers Rock (Uluru) (BLD)

Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights at the Ayers Rock Campground This evening enjoy the sunset at Uluru (time permitting)

Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)

Begin the day at the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Visitor Centre where Anangu (local Aboriginal people) have worked with architects designers and interpreters to create a dynamic experience of indigenous life View or walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith and in the afternoon visit Kata Tjuta

Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)

Early departure travelling via the Mt Connor lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres out of the plain continuing to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Climb to the top of the canyon rim for spectacular views Red sandstone walls plunge into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Mid afternoon travel to Alice Springs to set up camp for two nights

Day 6 Alice Springs amp West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)

Full day exploring Alice Springs visiting the historic Old Telegraph Station the site of the original township with all its buildings Royal Flying Doctor Base School of the Air and the Alice Springs Desert Park for an exciting introduction to the natural wonders of Australiarsquos deserts

Day 7 Alice Springs ndash Tennant Creek (BLD)

Free time this morning at the teachers discretion before travelling via the Devilrsquos Marbles to Tennant Creek On arrival enjoy a tour of an underground gold mine Overnight camp

Day 8 Tennant Creek ndash Katherine Gorge (BLD)

Early departure for Daly Waters and on to Mataranka for a welcome swim in the hot springs Continue to Katherine Gorge to setup camp

Day 9 Katherine Gorge ndash Kakadu (BLD)

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise into the gorge and perhaps undertake a canoe ride (own expense) After lunch travel northwest to Kakadu National Park to setup camp at Cooinda for 2 nights

Day 10 Kakadu National Park (BLD)

Today your program includes Park Ranger Headquarters and Bowali Visitor Centre Ubirr Art Site Yellow Waters Cruise and Nourlangie Rock

Day 11 Kakadu ndash Berry Springs ndash Darwin (BLD)

Depart Kakadu and travel to Berry Springs Visit the Territory Wildlife Park home to thousands of territory animals including several rare or endangered in the wild Late afternoon arrival in Darwin to set up camp

Day 12 Darwin ndash Capital City (B)

Depending on flight times you may wish to visit AquaScene or Crocodylus before transferring to Darwin Airport for the return flight to your capital city

wwwgetourscomau

Northern Territory Options

Accommodation UpgradesTake a break from camping with nights in bunkhouse or cabin accommodation as part of any Northern Territory itinerary

Alice Springs Reptile CentreWith more than 100 reptiles exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds students learn how to avoid encounters with wild snakes and first- aid measures on this guided tour of the Reptile Centre Option for the Reptile Centre to visit you at your accommodation

Sounds of Starlight Didgeridoo ShowExperience a spellbinding musical and visual journey through the ancient land forms history and space of Australias Outback The journey takes you from the heart of the desert to beyond the stars with dynamic rhythms as the didgeridoo creates the pulse of life itself

Alice Springs Desert ParkA must see for every visitor to Central Australia In the space of just a few hours discover many of the secrets of the deserts Hundreds of species of plants and animals found in the region can be seen smelt and heard Special itineraries can be organised for all group sizes

Camel RidesChoose from a range of camel rides available at various sites in Central Australia

Royal Flying Doctor BaseLearn about the incredible history that has shaped the RFDS of today including amazing film footage and some incredible stories Staff will direct you to the museum where students can wander at their leisure

School of the Air (Guided Tour)From the Visitor Centre discover the unique teaching methods used by the school from its founding through to the present day A short film is available for viewing providing you with an historical overview of the school and how it operates

Old Telegraph Station (Guided Tour)The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide

AquaScene Fish FeedingFor a truly unique experience try AquaScene in Darwin Hundreds of Fish visit the shallows of Doctors Gully at high-tide looking for a free meal You can feed and even touch fish species including milkfish bream catfish mullet and barramundi

Mindil Markets (subject to opening times)Thursday amp Sunday in the dry season (late AprndashOct) enjoy the tastes of five continents with over 1200 different menu items and an extensive array of handmade craft including crocodile products indigenous art and jewellery Live entertainment includes bands street performers cultural dance acrobatics and fire shows

Earth Sanctuary StargazingThis advanced eco tourism site specialises in ecology culture and astronomy offering an entertaining tour that includes discussions on sustainability spirituality stargazing and indigenous stories of creation

Note National Park entry fees are additional in the Northern Territory However application can be made for exemption to The Parks amp Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory Ask your GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours representative for details

Breakfast cereal toast with condiments eggs bacon hash browns baked beans sausages

Lunch sandwiches rolls with a selection of fillings typically ham chicken stras cheese slices and salad items Hot dogs quiche and hamburgers

Dinner soup (chicken noodle tomato vegetable) nachos roast beef with vegetables pasta with sauces lasagne fried rice with vegetables kebabs salad items fruit ice cream golden syrup dumplings chocolate mousse etc

Camp Meals

Indigenous Experience

Dot Painting WorkshopNew in 2010 this unique workshop provides an authentic and detailed insight into Aboriginal culture in a relaxed environment

Larapinta Trail Guided Walk Walking with an Aboriginal guide this trek with a difference begins at the Old Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gorge following landscapes from the creation time

Full Day Cultural ExperienceTransfer around one hour north of Alice Springs to meet your Aboriginal Guide for this unique walk through the ancient homelands of the Arrernte people Experience tradition culture and an insight into their song-line (creation story) as you discover bush foods and indigenous art along the way The tour concludes with your own dot painting and a display of traditional dance

Mbantua Gallery amp Cultural MuseumThe gallery showcases traditional and modern forms of indigenous Central Australian Art The cultural museum is located upstairs from the gallery and has some great works of Art as well as bush foods and ancient weapons etc

wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet Departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all Federal State and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations

including IATA CATO AFTA and FIYTO As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all

client monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp Cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp Escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos Birth Certificate

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including coach transfers ferry travel economy class airfares (where applicable) and multi-share accommodation as indicated in your personalised itinerary All prices in this brochure were correct on 01 October 2013 We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price subject to change The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Coach airline rail and ferry fares are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Mandatory Booking Requirements

We are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight rail and ferry reservations cannot be confirmed without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names for all passengers including students and escorts Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and incur amendment charges and may require a higher fare to be paid GET Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA deposit is payable within 30 days of confirmation with final names lists required 30 days prior to departure Full payment for air rail and sea travel is required 65 days prior to travel GST will be charged on the full payment A deposit of $20 per student is required for itineraries valued at $200 or less $50 per student for itineraries from $201 to $500 and $300 per

student for itineraries valued at $501 or greater Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received A cancellation fee applies until 30 days (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) prior to departure Cancellations within 30 days of departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) will incur a minimum cancellation fee of 100 of total arrangements Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking after final payment we will charge a $55 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates or destination will incur an additional charge of $55 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date on 01 September 2009

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to 50 up to 100 of the deposit will apply until 30 days prior to departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) Bookings cancelled within 30 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmationbull In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for students amp escorts This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary

LuggageWhen travelling by air free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

from $1276 ex MEL (12 Days) from $1375 ex SYDACT (13 Days) from $1222 ex ADL (11 Days)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 2 nights bunkhouse accommodation amp 9 nights camping

9 Experienced cook to prepare all meals

9 Entry fees included

Coober Pedy underground home amp underground church visit

Opal cutting and polishing demonstration

Old telegraph station

Royal Flying Doctor base

School of the Air

Alice Springs Desert Park

Tennant Creek Goldmine tour

2 hour Katherine Gorge tour

Yellow Waters cruise

Territory Wildlife Park

Land only price Contact GET Educational Tours for the best available airfares

wwwgetourscomau

Splendours of the Outback amp Top End

Day 1 School ndash Adelaide (D)

Early morning departure for Adelaide Overnight bunkhouse accommodation

Day 2 Adelaide ndash Coober Pedy (BLD)

Early start for the long journey into the vast South Australian Outback to the opal capital of the world Coober Pedy Stay underground and visit a local underground home and church

Day 3 Coober Pedy ndash Ayers Rock (Uluru) (BLD)

Continue travelling north to Marla Drive across the Northern Territory border to Uluru and set up camp for two nights at the Ayers Rock Campground This evening enjoy the sunset at Uluru (time permitting)

Day 4 Uluru amp Kata Tjuta (BLD)

Begin the day at the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Visitor Centre where Anangu (local Aboriginal people) have worked with architects designers and interpreters to create a dynamic experience of indigenous life View or walk around the worldrsquos greatest monolith and in the afternoon visit Kata Tjuta

Day 5 Uluru ndash Kings Canyon ndash Alice Springs (BLD)

Early departure travelling via the Mt Connor lookout to view the mesa rising almost 300 metres out of the plain continuing to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Climb to the top of the canyon rim for spectacular views Red sandstone walls plunge into lush vegetation and natural rock pools Mid afternoon travel to Alice Springs to set up camp for two nights

Day 6 Alice Springs amp West MacDonnell Ranges (BLD)

Full day exploring Alice Springs visiting the historic Old Telegraph Station the site of the original township with all its buildings Royal Flying Doctor Base School of the Air and the Alice Springs Desert Park for an exciting introduction to the natural wonders of Australiarsquos deserts

Day 7 Alice Springs ndash Tennant Creek (BLD)

Free time this morning at the teachers discretion before travelling via the Devilrsquos Marbles to Tennant Creek On arrival enjoy a tour of an underground gold mine Overnight camp

Day 8 Tennant Creek ndash Katherine Gorge (BLD)

Early departure for Daly Waters and on to Mataranka for a welcome swim in the hot springs Continue to Katherine Gorge to setup camp

Day 9 Katherine Gorge ndash Kakadu (BLD)

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise into the gorge and perhaps undertake a canoe ride (own expense) After lunch travel northwest to Kakadu National Park to setup camp at Cooinda for 2 nights

Day 10 Kakadu National Park (BLD)

Today your program includes Park Ranger Headquarters and Bowali Visitor Centre Ubirr Art Site Yellow Waters Cruise and Nourlangie Rock

Day 11 Kakadu ndash Berry Springs ndash Darwin (BLD)

Depart Kakadu and travel to Berry Springs Visit the Territory Wildlife Park home to thousands of territory animals including several rare or endangered in the wild Late afternoon arrival in Darwin to set up camp

Day 12 Darwin ndash Capital City (B)

Depending on flight times you may wish to visit AquaScene or Crocodylus before transferring to Darwin Airport for the return flight to your capital city

wwwgetourscomau

Northern Territory Options

Accommodation UpgradesTake a break from camping with nights in bunkhouse or cabin accommodation as part of any Northern Territory itinerary

Alice Springs Reptile CentreWith more than 100 reptiles exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds students learn how to avoid encounters with wild snakes and first- aid measures on this guided tour of the Reptile Centre Option for the Reptile Centre to visit you at your accommodation

Sounds of Starlight Didgeridoo ShowExperience a spellbinding musical and visual journey through the ancient land forms history and space of Australias Outback The journey takes you from the heart of the desert to beyond the stars with dynamic rhythms as the didgeridoo creates the pulse of life itself

Alice Springs Desert ParkA must see for every visitor to Central Australia In the space of just a few hours discover many of the secrets of the deserts Hundreds of species of plants and animals found in the region can be seen smelt and heard Special itineraries can be organised for all group sizes

Camel RidesChoose from a range of camel rides available at various sites in Central Australia

Royal Flying Doctor BaseLearn about the incredible history that has shaped the RFDS of today including amazing film footage and some incredible stories Staff will direct you to the museum where students can wander at their leisure

School of the Air (Guided Tour)From the Visitor Centre discover the unique teaching methods used by the school from its founding through to the present day A short film is available for viewing providing you with an historical overview of the school and how it operates

Old Telegraph Station (Guided Tour)The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide

AquaScene Fish FeedingFor a truly unique experience try AquaScene in Darwin Hundreds of Fish visit the shallows of Doctors Gully at high-tide looking for a free meal You can feed and even touch fish species including milkfish bream catfish mullet and barramundi

Mindil Markets (subject to opening times)Thursday amp Sunday in the dry season (late AprndashOct) enjoy the tastes of five continents with over 1200 different menu items and an extensive array of handmade craft including crocodile products indigenous art and jewellery Live entertainment includes bands street performers cultural dance acrobatics and fire shows

Earth Sanctuary StargazingThis advanced eco tourism site specialises in ecology culture and astronomy offering an entertaining tour that includes discussions on sustainability spirituality stargazing and indigenous stories of creation

Note National Park entry fees are additional in the Northern Territory However application can be made for exemption to The Parks amp Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory Ask your GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours representative for details

Breakfast cereal toast with condiments eggs bacon hash browns baked beans sausages

Lunch sandwiches rolls with a selection of fillings typically ham chicken stras cheese slices and salad items Hot dogs quiche and hamburgers

Dinner soup (chicken noodle tomato vegetable) nachos roast beef with vegetables pasta with sauces lasagne fried rice with vegetables kebabs salad items fruit ice cream golden syrup dumplings chocolate mousse etc

Camp Meals

Indigenous Experience

Dot Painting WorkshopNew in 2010 this unique workshop provides an authentic and detailed insight into Aboriginal culture in a relaxed environment

Larapinta Trail Guided Walk Walking with an Aboriginal guide this trek with a difference begins at the Old Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gorge following landscapes from the creation time

Full Day Cultural ExperienceTransfer around one hour north of Alice Springs to meet your Aboriginal Guide for this unique walk through the ancient homelands of the Arrernte people Experience tradition culture and an insight into their song-line (creation story) as you discover bush foods and indigenous art along the way The tour concludes with your own dot painting and a display of traditional dance

Mbantua Gallery amp Cultural MuseumThe gallery showcases traditional and modern forms of indigenous Central Australian Art The cultural museum is located upstairs from the gallery and has some great works of Art as well as bush foods and ancient weapons etc

wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet Departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all Federal State and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations

including IATA CATO AFTA and FIYTO As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all

client monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp Cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp Escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos Birth Certificate

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including coach transfers ferry travel economy class airfares (where applicable) and multi-share accommodation as indicated in your personalised itinerary All prices in this brochure were correct on 01 October 2013 We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price subject to change The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Coach airline rail and ferry fares are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Mandatory Booking Requirements

We are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight rail and ferry reservations cannot be confirmed without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names for all passengers including students and escorts Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and incur amendment charges and may require a higher fare to be paid GET Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA deposit is payable within 30 days of confirmation with final names lists required 30 days prior to departure Full payment for air rail and sea travel is required 65 days prior to travel GST will be charged on the full payment A deposit of $20 per student is required for itineraries valued at $200 or less $50 per student for itineraries from $201 to $500 and $300 per

student for itineraries valued at $501 or greater Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received A cancellation fee applies until 30 days (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) prior to departure Cancellations within 30 days of departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) will incur a minimum cancellation fee of 100 of total arrangements Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking after final payment we will charge a $55 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates or destination will incur an additional charge of $55 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date on 01 September 2009

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to 50 up to 100 of the deposit will apply until 30 days prior to departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) Bookings cancelled within 30 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmationbull In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for students amp escorts This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary

LuggageWhen travelling by air free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

wwwgetourscomau

Northern Territory Options

Accommodation UpgradesTake a break from camping with nights in bunkhouse or cabin accommodation as part of any Northern Territory itinerary

Alice Springs Reptile CentreWith more than 100 reptiles exhibited indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds students learn how to avoid encounters with wild snakes and first- aid measures on this guided tour of the Reptile Centre Option for the Reptile Centre to visit you at your accommodation

Sounds of Starlight Didgeridoo ShowExperience a spellbinding musical and visual journey through the ancient land forms history and space of Australias Outback The journey takes you from the heart of the desert to beyond the stars with dynamic rhythms as the didgeridoo creates the pulse of life itself

Alice Springs Desert ParkA must see for every visitor to Central Australia In the space of just a few hours discover many of the secrets of the deserts Hundreds of species of plants and animals found in the region can be seen smelt and heard Special itineraries can be organised for all group sizes

Camel RidesChoose from a range of camel rides available at various sites in Central Australia

Royal Flying Doctor BaseLearn about the incredible history that has shaped the RFDS of today including amazing film footage and some incredible stories Staff will direct you to the museum where students can wander at their leisure

School of the Air (Guided Tour)From the Visitor Centre discover the unique teaching methods used by the school from its founding through to the present day A short film is available for viewing providing you with an historical overview of the school and how it operates

Old Telegraph Station (Guided Tour)The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide

AquaScene Fish FeedingFor a truly unique experience try AquaScene in Darwin Hundreds of Fish visit the shallows of Doctors Gully at high-tide looking for a free meal You can feed and even touch fish species including milkfish bream catfish mullet and barramundi

Mindil Markets (subject to opening times)Thursday amp Sunday in the dry season (late AprndashOct) enjoy the tastes of five continents with over 1200 different menu items and an extensive array of handmade craft including crocodile products indigenous art and jewellery Live entertainment includes bands street performers cultural dance acrobatics and fire shows

Earth Sanctuary StargazingThis advanced eco tourism site specialises in ecology culture and astronomy offering an entertaining tour that includes discussions on sustainability spirituality stargazing and indigenous stories of creation

Note National Park entry fees are additional in the Northern Territory However application can be made for exemption to The Parks amp Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory Ask your GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours representative for details

Breakfast cereal toast with condiments eggs bacon hash browns baked beans sausages

Lunch sandwiches rolls with a selection of fillings typically ham chicken stras cheese slices and salad items Hot dogs quiche and hamburgers

Dinner soup (chicken noodle tomato vegetable) nachos roast beef with vegetables pasta with sauces lasagne fried rice with vegetables kebabs salad items fruit ice cream golden syrup dumplings chocolate mousse etc

Camp Meals

Indigenous Experience

Dot Painting WorkshopNew in 2010 this unique workshop provides an authentic and detailed insight into Aboriginal culture in a relaxed environment

Larapinta Trail Guided Walk Walking with an Aboriginal guide this trek with a difference begins at the Old Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gorge following landscapes from the creation time

Full Day Cultural ExperienceTransfer around one hour north of Alice Springs to meet your Aboriginal Guide for this unique walk through the ancient homelands of the Arrernte people Experience tradition culture and an insight into their song-line (creation story) as you discover bush foods and indigenous art along the way The tour concludes with your own dot painting and a display of traditional dance

Mbantua Gallery amp Cultural MuseumThe gallery showcases traditional and modern forms of indigenous Central Australian Art The cultural museum is located upstairs from the gallery and has some great works of Art as well as bush foods and ancient weapons etc

wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet Departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all Federal State and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations

including IATA CATO AFTA and FIYTO As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all

client monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp Cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp Escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos Birth Certificate

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including coach transfers ferry travel economy class airfares (where applicable) and multi-share accommodation as indicated in your personalised itinerary All prices in this brochure were correct on 01 October 2013 We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price subject to change The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Coach airline rail and ferry fares are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Mandatory Booking Requirements

We are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight rail and ferry reservations cannot be confirmed without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names for all passengers including students and escorts Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and incur amendment charges and may require a higher fare to be paid GET Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA deposit is payable within 30 days of confirmation with final names lists required 30 days prior to departure Full payment for air rail and sea travel is required 65 days prior to travel GST will be charged on the full payment A deposit of $20 per student is required for itineraries valued at $200 or less $50 per student for itineraries from $201 to $500 and $300 per

student for itineraries valued at $501 or greater Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received A cancellation fee applies until 30 days (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) prior to departure Cancellations within 30 days of departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) will incur a minimum cancellation fee of 100 of total arrangements Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking after final payment we will charge a $55 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates or destination will incur an additional charge of $55 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date on 01 September 2009

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to 50 up to 100 of the deposit will apply until 30 days prior to departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) Bookings cancelled within 30 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmationbull In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for students amp escorts This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary

LuggageWhen travelling by air free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

wwwgetourscomau

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet Departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all Federal State and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations

including IATA CATO AFTA and FIYTO As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all

client monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp Cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp Escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos Birth Certificate

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including coach transfers ferry travel economy class airfares (where applicable) and multi-share accommodation as indicated in your personalised itinerary All prices in this brochure were correct on 01 October 2013 We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price subject to change The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Coach airline rail and ferry fares are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Mandatory Booking Requirements

We are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight rail and ferry reservations cannot be confirmed without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names for all passengers including students and escorts Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and incur amendment charges and may require a higher fare to be paid GET Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA deposit is payable within 30 days of confirmation with final names lists required 30 days prior to departure Full payment for air rail and sea travel is required 65 days prior to travel GST will be charged on the full payment A deposit of $20 per student is required for itineraries valued at $200 or less $50 per student for itineraries from $201 to $500 and $300 per

student for itineraries valued at $501 or greater Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received A cancellation fee applies until 30 days (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) prior to departure Cancellations within 30 days of departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) will incur a minimum cancellation fee of 100 of total arrangements Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking after final payment we will charge a $55 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates or destination will incur an additional charge of $55 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date on 01 September 2009

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to 50 up to 100 of the deposit will apply until 30 days prior to departure (65 days for air rail amp sea sectors) Bookings cancelled within 30 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmationbull In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) Cancellations will only be accepted in writing In order to confirm seats some discount airfares may require immediate nonrefundable payment in full The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceWe strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance for students amp escorts This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary

LuggageWhen travelling by air free luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage