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The coastal beauty of South Australia is considered by many to be one of the natural wonders of the world. On this adventure, the discerning traveller has the opportunity to discover some of natures best kept secrets as well as coming into contact with the habitats of seals, dolphins, kangaroos and koalas.

On the first day, this adventure takes the traveller to Streaky Bay, known amongst the local population for the Bay, its fishing and, naturally its seafood. But there is a very special treat in store here.

A few kilometers from Streaky Bay is a place called Baird Bay. This magical spot is the home to the Australian Sea Lions and Bottlenose Dolphins. The Banksia Adventurers will join a small, private charter boat and will travel out to the inlet of the Bay. Now it's your turn to enter the aquatic world of Sea Lions and

Dolphins and swim with them. The inquisitive creatures', sharing their world with you, is one of the truly awesome natural wonders of the world.

That night you can talk about your adventures while having dinner with the locals at Streaky Bay.

In the morning, you leave Streaky Bay and fly along some of the most spectacular coastline that Australia has to offer. Bring your cameras for the breath-taking beauty of the rich, blue sea meeting the cliffs along the West Coast of Eyre Peninsula.

The flight lands at Port Lincoln, home to the great tuna fishing industry. The rich seas surrounding Port Lincoln produce some of the best oysters (the Coffin Bay oysters are superb!), abalone and deep-sea fishing.

The landscape around Port Lincoln ranges from vineyards and farmland to rugged wilderness and sand dunes. Two days will be spent here exploring this natural richness by escorted 4 wheel drive and, weather permitting, charted sea touring to tuna farms and maybe even some deep-sea fishing.

The morning of the fourth day says farewell to the mainland as the Banksia Adventures flight takes the group to the world-famous Kangaroo Island. The next two days are spent exploring the natural wilderness of the island and visiting the habitats of koalas, kangaroos and the famous seal colonies. You might even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo.
At the end of the fifth day, the Banksia Adventure travellers fly back to the mainland for the conclusion of the tour in Adelaide.

Important Notes (apply to both 3 and 5 day events):
* At Baird Bay, all interactions with the Dolphins and Sea Lions are entirely natural and on their terms only. There is therefore no guarantee as to what sort of interaction will occur, as each day is very different. * Dolphin swims are weather dependent * Chartered sea tour at Port Lincoln is weather dependent. If seas are rough, the deep-sea fishing component may be replaced with other activities. If the weather is not suitable for sea-based touring, an alternative ground-based tour may be substituted by the tour operator.

Inclusions: * Air transfers (Adelaide - Streaky Bay - Port Lincoln - Kingscote - Adelaide) * Streaky Bay accommodation (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) * 2 Nights at Port Lincoln accommodation (Bed & Breakfast) * Escorted 4 WD tour - Port Lincoln * Chartered sea tour - Port Lincoln (or alternative land tour if weather does not permit sea touring) * 2 Nights at Kangaroo Island accommodation (Bed & Breakfast) * 2 day Escorted 4WD tour - Kangaroo Island * Maximum group size - 10 persons.

*** MINIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS FOR DEPARTURE FOR THIS TOUR IS 4 PERSONS.

TWO PASSENGER OPTION: This itinerary is almost identical only that it spends only one day at Port Lincoln and one day on Kangaroo Island, returning on the evening of the 3rd day.

This itinerary is also suitable for clients who have less time available yet still wish to experience the magic of this region.

3 Day Itinerary:
Day 1:
Fly to Streaky. Travel by road to Baird Bay for 'swim with sea lions and dolphins'. Stay at Streaky Bay.

Day 2:
Fly to Pt Lincoln. 4WD escorted tour of Port Lincoln Region. Stay in Pt Lincoln.

Day 3:
Fly to Kingscote. Full day tour of Kangaroo Island. Return to Adelaide in evening.

Inclusions: * Air transfers (Adelaide - Streaky Bay - Port Lincoln - Kingscote - Adelaide) * Streaky Bay accommodation (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) * Port Lincoln accommodation (Bed & Breakfast) * Escorted 4 WD tour - Port Lincoln * Escorted 4WD tour - Kangaroo Island * Maximum group size - 10 persons

Departure: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10th of April 2001 to 25th March 2002.

Prices:

5 DAY/ 4 NIGHT

Adult- A$2,785.00 p.p.

Single Supplement- A$175.00 p.p.

This price is based on a minimum of 4 persons to operate this tour.

3 DAY/ 2 NIGHT

Adult- A$2,570.00 p.p.

Single Supplement- A$105.00 p.p.

This price is based on a 2 person option to operate this tour.


All prices include GST and are valid to 31/3/2002.