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Pick up is from your hotel, and you are provided with complimentary food and drink all day (the food is great also). You have only 2 people per canoe plus your own personal guide. This company has won so many awards ... and with good reason.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11962 Baipai Cooking School http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11961 They will pick you up from your hotel and take you back again afterwards.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11961 The Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9355
At sunset the anticipation grows and suddenly you see one penguin running tentatively out of the water to check if it's safe. The penguin will run in and out of the water several times until a signal is given... and then thousands of penguins come running up the beach and the cliffs. It lasts a couple of hours - and it's a great sight to see.
There is a visitors' centre there which is OK - and you can buy photos of the penguins as you are not able to take photos of the event itself... unless you happen to find one or two in the carpark like I did. The basic admission is about AUS$17, and you will be there for most of the evening.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9355 Penguin Place http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9359
One word of advice...dress up warm and wear walking shoes as some of the terrain is a bit rocky.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9359 The Huka Jet http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9358
Afterwards, lunch at the Huka Prawn Park right next to the Huka Jet is delicious.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9358 The Whale Watch Company http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9357
I saw lots of sperm whales, some killer whales and an albatross...and you are given plenty of time to observe the creatures.

Be warned though - if the weather is not right, the boats don't go out. It's safety first.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9357 The Olgas & The Valley of the Winds http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9354
There are few tourists even in peak season, and it really gives you the feel of the desolation and beauty of the red centre.
I'm not saying don't go to Uluru...I'm saying instead of going there for both sunset AND sunrise, try the Olgas for one of them instead.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9354