Australia Eclipse Safari Adventure 2002 - Itinerary

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=110 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="89" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 17 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Eclipse Expedition Australia 2002"><U><B><IMG SRC="00a140e0.gif" border=0 width="20" height="14" ALT="previous" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Private Viewing Area Ceduna"><U><B><IMG SRC="00b140e0.gif" border=0 width="20" height="14" ALT="next" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="16"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="16"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0395a860.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="03a5a780.jpg" border=0 width="90" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=65 BGCOLOR="#CC9922" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Australia Eclipse Safari Adventure 2002 - Itinerary</I></div> <div> </div> </td> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=180 BGCOLOR="#663333" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="001cac00dduano.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Eclipse Expedition Australia 2002"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Eclipse Expedition - Australia 2002</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Australia Eclipse Safari Adventure 2002 - Itinerary</div> <div> <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Private Viewing Area Ceduna"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Private Viewing Area - Ceduna</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Baird Bay Accommodations"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Baird Bay Accommodations</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History of Ceduna"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8ccffff00.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">History of Ceduna</U></A></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=415 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>WINCO  ECLIPSE  TOURS,  INC.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>AUSTRALIA  ECLIPSE  SAFARI</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 09, 2002</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>13  NIGHTS  -  SPECIAL  ECLIPSE  EXPEDITION</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - THE SYDNEY MARRIOTT </B></I></div> <bR> <div> On arrival at Sydney International Airport we will be welcomed by our representative, who will assist  with our luggage.  Board our private vehicle for the drive to our hotel.  After checking in, the balance of our day is at leisure.  This evening we will enjoy cocktails and canapes in the executive lounge.</div> <bR> <div> The Marriott hotel, situated next to Hyde Park, is a short distance from many of Sydney's best known landmarks.  Perhaps dinner by the harbor this evening?  (own arrangements).</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - THE SYDNEY MARRIOTT (B, L)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> This morning we will be met in the lobby of our hotel by our guide and depart on a full day sightseeing excursion of this wonderful harbor city in our air-conditioned vehicle.  Along the way, we will visit some of Sydney's best known attractions, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the historic “Rocks” precinct, Homebush - site of the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Sydney's famous beaches which are such an integral part of the Sydney lifestyle.  In the afternoon, we will return to our hotel to relax and unwind.  Drinks and canapes in the executive lounge this evening prior to dinner (own arrangements).  Perhaps a night at the Opera?  If so, we can make these arrangements for you.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - SYDNEY / KANGAROO ISLAND</B></I></div> <bR> <div> This morning you will be transferred to the Sydney International Airport. On arrival you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your luggage. Then, we will board our charter flight to Kangaroo Island.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>KANGAROO ISLAND  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>KANGAROO ISLAND LODGE - WATERVIEW ROOMS (B, L, D)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> On arrival at Kangaroo Island our representative will welcome us and assist us with our luggage.  We will board our 4 WD vehicles and commence our explorations of Kangaroo Island with our knowledgeable private guides.  Along the way, we will stop in a secluded bush setting for a delicious lunch.  In the late afternoon, we will be delivered to our hotel and the balance of our day will be at leisure.  Enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening.</div> <bR> <div> Kangaroo Island is referred to by many as Australia's Nature Island, and offers a wonderful range of wildlife in pristine locations.  The third largest island off the coast of Australia, almost half of the land on the island has never been cleared - making Kangaroo Island a nature lover's dream!</div> <bR> <div> Kangaroo Island Lodge is situated just 25 minutes from Penneshaw in the small idyllic fishing village of American River.  Nestled amongst seven acres of lush, coastal and Australian vegetation Kangaroo Island Lodge has been created to blend in with the natural environment.  Each guest room offers tantalizing views and features a spacious sitting area in which to relax and a private bathroom.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>KANGAROO ISLAND</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>KANGAROO ISLAND LODGE - WATERVIEW ROOMS (B, L, D daily)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> After breakfast our local naturalist guide will meet us at our hotel and we will depart in our comfortable 4 WD vehicles to explore.  The island's diverse landscapes provide ideal habitats for sea lions, fur seals, endemic kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus, goanna lizards and 243 species of birds, many of which are rare or endangered.  Each day, we will enjoy a delicious lunch en-route.  Return to our hotel in the afternoon to relax before enjoying a drink and a chat about each day's events over dinner.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>SUNDAY, DECEMBER 01 & MONDAY, DECEMBER 02 </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>KANGAROO ISLAND / BAIRD BAY </B></I></div> <bR> <div> After breakfast we will be driven to Kangaroo Island Airport. On arrival, our representative will meet us and assist with our luggage.  We will check in for our charter flight to Streaky Bay on South Australia's west coast.  We will be welcomed at the airstrip and assisted with our luggage.  Then, we will depart for Baird Bay, where we will be met by our hosts, Alan and Trish Payne.  Take time to relax and unpack.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>BAIRD BAY - (B, L, D)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Baird Bay is in the shallow arm of Anxious Bay, which explorer Captain Matthew Flinders was unable to see, even from the ship's main mast, in 1802.  The bay's 9,500 acres contain a beautiful sweeping beach.  However, Flinders saw only the mouth with its small island.  Our hosts Alan and Trish Payne were so entranced with the beauty of the bay while on holiday from Western Australia, that they decided to move and live there permanently!</div> <bR> <div> Over the next two days we will be taken on an amazing marine adventure.  Each day, we will board our vessel “The Investigator” and head out into the bay to enjoy a friendly and unforgettable swim with the resident pod of dolphins and the only surviving mainland based colony of the rare Australian sea lion.  Some of the sea lions weigh in excess of 550 pounds and watching them play and imitate your awkward movements in their natural environment is a wonderful experience.</div> <bR> <div> After our refreshing swim with the locals we will motor out through the heads (weather permitting) and look in awe at the magnitude of the cliffs that run along the coastline.  Perhaps we will see some of the local sea eagles.  Fishing in the area is excellent, so you might like to try your luck for local favorites such as snapper and King George whiting.  If successful, we will be served the most delicious Sushi immediately.  A delicious lunch will be served to us daily.  In the afternoon, we will return to shore to relax and enjoy the Paynes' hospitality.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>TUESDAY, DECEMBER 03 - BAIRD BAY / CEDUNA</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>CEDUNA SHARED ECLIPSE CAMP - (B, L, D)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> After breakfast this morning, we will be driven to Ceduna where we will enjoy a sightseeing excursions before checking in to our beachside “Eclipse Camp.”</div> <bR> <div> Ceduna and the area that surrounds it exude a gentle rural charm.  Today, Ceduna supports a large agricultural community.  The small township of Thevanard extends out on the peninsula south of Ceduna and has a deep-sea port which is vital for the bulk handling and shipping of grain, gypsum, and salt.  Thevenard is also home port to a fleet of professional fishing vessels.  Not far away is Denial Bay, home of the oyster industry.</div> <bR> <div> On arrival into camp this afternoon we will be free to relax and unwind.  Our accommodations will be provided “Aussie” style in tents with “swags,” the traditional Australian bedroll.  Professional caterers will provide delicious meals throughout our stay.  The camp will feature shared bush toilet and shower facilities, especially prepared for our group.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 04 - ECLIPSE DAY!</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>CEDUNA SHARED ECLIPSE CAMP - (B, L, D)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Today, spend the day at leisure in camp prior to the eclipse.  Our Camp is just a short walk to the ocean so you might like to enjoy a refreshing swim or walk along the beach.  You might like to explore the Ceduna township at your own pace.  By afternoon, we will move to our beachfront eclipse viewing site.  </div> <bR> <div> We will have a private area reserved for us - the perfect spot to set up your camera equipment.  A large marquee will be erected in which to relax and enjoy refreshments prior to the Big Event.  </div> <bR> <div> First contact will occur at approximately 18:40:11.  </div> <div> Second contact at approx. 19:40:06.  </div> <div> Maximum Eclipse will be at 19:42:22.  </div> <div> End of Totality is approx. 19:40:38.</div> <bR> <div> After the excitement of the eclipse we will return to Camp to enjoy dinner, relax and relive the day's events. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>THURSDAY, DECEMBER 05 - CEDUNA / PARACHILNA</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>THE PRAIRIE HOTEL - (B, L, D)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> After breakfast in camp this morning, we will be driven to the Ceduna airstrip to board our private charter flight inland to Parachilna.  Here we will be welcomed and driven to the Prairie Hotel, our home for the next two nights. The Prairie Hotel was first licensed in 1876.  Today it is owned by Jane and Ross Fargher. </div> <bR> <div> The Farghers have embraced the old with the new by bringing a stunning new dimension to Outback living.  In the sleepy town of Parachilna (population seven), the Prairie Hotel has created a quiet revolution in outback hospitality and cuisine.  Each guest room is designed to be environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing, decorated to complement the colors of the Outback.  Each guest room features en-suite bathroom.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>FRIDAY, DECEMBER 06 - PARACHILNA</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>THE PRAIRIE HOTEL (B, L, D)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Today, we depart to explore Nilpena Station, owned by our hosts Jane and Ross Fargher.  The Farghers are one of the original pastoral families in this area.  We will enjoy private access to some beautiful scenic ranges, magnificent sand dunes, the vastness of Lake Torrens, world renowned fossil reserves, and the opportunity to observe and participate in life on a working sheep / cattle station.</div> <bR> <div> While traversing the countryside, we will trace the footsteps of the early pioneers, visit local ruins, and gain an insight into the lives of the local Aborigines.  We will meet the local characters who make the Outback their home.  We will try the legendary “feral food” and native cuisine that has made the hotel unique.  Or - taste some of the local bush tucker collected within this area. </div> <bR> <div> We will experience the sheer vastness of the properties and perhaps check the stock and the watering points on the way home.  Combined with great food and wine, Jane and Ross give guests the opportunity to experience genuine Outback hospitality in an Australian atmosphere.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>SATURDAY, DECEMBER 07 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 08</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>PARACHILNA / MURRAY RIVER </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>PORTEE STATION STATION (B, L, D) </B></I></div> <bR> <div> This morning we will be driven to the airstrip to board our charter flight to Portee Station, a 20,000 hectare commercial sheep property located alongside the Murray River, a completely different environment to that found at Nilpena Station. </div> <bR> <div> The homestead was built on the edge of the River Murray flood plain in 1878.  Shaded by beautiful river red gums, the homestead has been lovingly restored.  The property covers a diverse range of country, from the undulating scrubland to the river.</div> <bR> <div> A variety of activities are available, allowing us to view the abundant native flora and fauna such as kangaroos, emus and the wonderfully intriguing hairy-nosed wombat.  Birdlife flourishes on the adjoining lagoons and billabongs of the River Murray.  A boat trip of these wetlands offers a close up view of the abundant bird life. </div> <bR> <div> Our guest rooms are situated within the newly refurbished historic homestead, each featuring an en-suite bathroom.  We will enjoy a superb range of delicious Australian meals which are accompanied by a selection of fine wines from the Barossa Valley.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>MONDAY, DECEMBER 09 - MURRAY RIVER / SYDNEY / (B) - DEPART </B></I></div> <bR> <div> After a morning at leisure, we will board our charter aircraft for the flight to Adelaide.  Our representative will meet us on arrival and assist us with check in for the scheduled flight to Sydney.   On arrival in Sydney proceed to check in for your onward flight.</div> <bR> <div> Our Eclipse Expedition ends here. </div> <bR> <div> Price:  $5,395.00 per person double occupancy. No Smoking.</div> <bR> <div> (Price estimated for 2002, and is meant as a guide only.  It is subject to change once 2002 rates are announced, expected in November 2001).</div> <bR> <div> Please include $1,000.00, non-refundable, per person deposit for each reservation.</div> <div> Trip cancellation insurance is available and is strongly recommended.</div> <div> Members may participate in scientific experiments.  Previous experience not required.</div> <bR> <div> Price includes five charter flights: Sydney / Kangaroo Island; Kangaroo Island / Baird Bay; Ceduna / Parachilna; Parachilna / Portee Station; Portee Station / Adelaide.</div> <bR> <div> Not included: International air to / from Sydney.</div> <div> (Please see “Terms and Conditions” for further details.)</div> <bR> <div> Optional excursions: to Tasmania, Ayers Rock, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand.  Or - we can prepare an itinerary designed exclusively for you. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="456" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="239"><div> Winco Eclipse Tours, Inc.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Email: <A HREF="mailto:info@wincoeclipsetours.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:info@wincoeclipsetours.com"><U>info@wincoeclipsetours.com</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="239"><div> 35 Haynes Road     </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> Tel:  617-630-0280</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> Newton Centre, MA USA 02459-2716</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> Fax: 617-969-7930</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>