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2007 will not only see the third Cattle Drive, it will see the drovers take the concept into new and exciting territory. For five weeks, from May 5 to June 10, they will drive the herd south-east along the Oodnadatta Track.
Each
day the drive will cover approximately 9 miles, and will combine
the adventure of droving with outback luxury, campfire cooking
included. Guests will come to know (and hopefully love!) their
horses, each chosen to match their riding abilities. First-timers
will have the rare opportunity of learning from people who have
literally lived in the saddle, while experienced riders will
enjoy exchanging stories and insights with some of Australia's
greatest horsemen and women.
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Overall, tour price includes, all necessary droving equipment, use of a horse, saddle, very comfortable erected tented accommodation and all meals, including campfire cooking. The staff to guest ratio will be 1:2. The
Cattle Drive can also be combined with other optional Outback
tours and excursions; participants can book a one day Coward Springs
camel tour and a variety of scenic flights. 2007 also sees the
inclusion of Coober Pedy in the itinerary which will allow visitors
a greater choice of access, whether it be by air, rail (The Ghan)
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ATE06 will be held from 17 - 23 June at the Adelaide Convention
Center. The event is operated by Tourism Australia and co-hosted
by the relevant state tourism organization. ATE is the largest
international travel trade show in the southern hemisphere
with over 1700 Australian delegates from over 630 companies
meeting with 600 key overseas buyers from 40 countries.
Whilst delegates are in South Australia they have the opportunity
to participate in familiarizations which will be held pre
and post the event. There are over 70 itineraries offering
a variety of experiences and visiting many different regions
of the state. Here are just few examples of the many offered.
Island
Treasure 
Wilpena
Pound Resort is the ideal base to explore and discover the best
of the Flinders Ranges. The resort nestles unobtrusively against
a backdrop of rugged mountains, right at the entrance to Wilpena
Pound. The Resort offers a variety of units to cater to most budgets
with 34 motel style units, called Aroona and Brachina, 16 deluxe
cluster units, called Heysen, and ten fully self contained deluxe
cluster units with kitchenettes, called Edeowie. 4WD tours, scenic
flights, horse riding and guided walks can be arranged by the
staff at the resort. 
Rawnsley
Park Station, located in the Flinders Ranges, has just opened
four luxury eco-villas which are located on a secluded, elevated
site offering uninterrupted views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding
ranges. Designed to complement the natural surroundings, and featuring
stylish, contemporary interiors, the one and two bedroom villas
boast retractable fabric ceilings and roof skylights, enabling
guests to watch the night-time stars from the comfort of their
bed. The villas feature environmentally responsible design features
such as rendered straw bale walls, recycled timber, double-glazed
windows and water sourced from a re-charged/sustainable groundwater
aquifer. 
Angorichina
is a sheep station situated east of Blinman in South Australia's
outback. The beautifully appointed homestead, with its thick,
stone walls, antique furnishings and mouthwatering cooking aromas,
really is an oasis in the middle of the outback. There are two
guest rooms one located under the homestead's front verandah with
the other being a separate garden cottage. Whilst staying on the
station, enjoy a 4WD tour, scenic flight or guided walk of the
ancient Flinders Ranges where you can learn from Aboriginal guides
about their cultural link with the land and the identification
of local foods and medicinal plants.
The
Prairie Hotel at Parachilna, Australia's most awarded outback
hotel has adopted a southern sister - the North Star Inn at Melrose,
at the foot of Mt. Remarkable in South Australia's glorious Southern
Flinders Ranges. The North Star is actually the oldest licensed
hotel in the Flinders Ranges, and has had a makeover to create
four boutique hotel rooms and a deck for outdoor dining and entertainment.
Hotel rooms have balcony or mountain views, private ensuites and
a guest kitchenette. Downstairs, guests can relax in a private
lounge or enjoy a special dinner, meeting or private party. They
have all been recently renovated and styled with a touch of modern
glamour. The hotel is also now the cellar door for Bundaleer Wines,
one of a growing number of wine producers in the Southern Flinders
Ranges area.
The
Prairie Hotel with its unique accommodation, excellent food and
relaxed atmosphere is a must-see 
Fourteen
Vacation.com retail travel agents participated in a 5-night
Familiarization trip organized by the South Australia
Tourism Commission and Air New Zealand in May. The visit
to South Australia was to educate the agents on the non-stop
flights offered by Air New Zealand, from Auckland to Adelaide,
and to sample the highlights of South Australia. The group
toured city and the Adelaide Hills region, sampled the
great food and wine of the Barossa Valley and experienced
first hand the nature and beauty of Kangaroo Island.