Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Adelaide

Dinner

On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this gorgeous 'City of Churches'. Why not ride Adelaide's historic tram from Victoria Square in the city to the beachside suburb of Glenelg. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink.

Hotel: Stamford Plaza, Adelaide.

DAY 2: Adelaide - Flinders Ranges

Breakfast, Dinner

See the sights of Adelaide on an orientation tour before we make our way north and sample some local wines at Sevenhill Cellars, the oldest existing winery in the beautiful Clare Valley. Later travel through the picturesque Flinders Ranges, recognised as one of Australia's national landscapes and into Wilpena Pound, a remarkable natural amphitheatre covering nearly 8,000 hectares.

Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders Ranges

DAY 3: Port Augusta

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy time to explore Wilpena Pound. This afternoon travel through Pitchi Richi pass to Port Augusta and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre.

Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port Augusta.

DAY 4: Coober Pedy

Breakfast, Dinner

Visit Woomera, before travelling to isolated Coober Pedy, the opal capital! Visit an underground church and home.

Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy.

DAY 5: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Breakfast

This morning we cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Ayers Rock. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you watch sunset at Uluru.

Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights

DAY 6: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)

Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

You may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise at Uluru. Enjoy a guided walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the informative Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, followed by a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars.

DAY 7: Kings Canyon

Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Kings Canyon today. For the energetic, a guided climb to the canyon rim will be rewarded with magnificent views of Watarrka National Park. Or you may prefer to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor, an easier walk.

Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon.

DAY 8: Alice Springs

Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving Watarrka National Park behind, we travel through to Alice Springs. See the sights of Alice Springs, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and the Telegraph Station. We stop for panoramic views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill.

Hotel: Alice Springs Resort, Alice Springs, 2 nights.

DAY 9: Aboriginal Culture

Breakfast

This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide. You will learn of life and survival of the Arrente People, including bush food, the search for water and Kinship. This will be followed by a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about Australia's unique desert marsupials and reptiles. Visit the Nocturnal House and Nature Theatre. This afternoon we travel to Angkerle (Standley Chasm), surrounded by masses of vegetation including cycads, ferns and river gums and Simpsons Gap, with its lovely river red-gum scenery.

DAY 10: Tennant Creek

Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

We depart Alice Springs and cross the Tropic of Capricorn before arriving at mysterious Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). There is time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders that have worn smooth by the harsh elements of nature over many thousands of years. On arrival in Tennant Creek we join a local guide for a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Tour an underground mine and experience the life of an early miner. Tonight enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner at the Battery Mine Centre.

Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek.

DAY 11: Mataranka Thermal Springs

Breakfast, Dinner

Travel across vast outback stations. Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel, before continuing into 'Never Never' country. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a relaxing dip in the thermal springs or stroll through the Elsey Homestead replica.

Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine.

DAY 12: Katherine Gorge - Kakadu

Breakfast, Dinner

Join our local guide on a cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and then continue deep into Kakadu National Park. Join a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. We should see a variety of birdlife and with luck, we may also see the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy shallows.

Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru.

DAY 13: Darwin

Breakfast

We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will take you on a journey through Kakadu's varied habitats and landscapes. Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. This afternoon travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city on arrival.

Hotel: Mantra Pandanas, Darwin, 2 nights.

DAY 14: Litchfield National Park

Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

We travel to Litchfield National Park to see beautiful Florence Falls and the mysterious Magnetic Termite Mounds. Return to Darwin this afternoon. Dine out this evening at Darwin's newest attraction, Crocosaurus Cove. Enter the world of the awesome Northern Territory saltwater crocodile. Get up close and personal with a 'swim with the crocs' and watch the jumping croc display. You'll also see Australian reptiles and turtles.

DAY 15: Depart Darwin

Breakfast

Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight.

From $4,650.00 per person share twin

*Costs vary seasonally

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