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Highlights * Uluru
- Kata Tjuta National Park * The Ghan
* Kakadu National Park
Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be
transferred to your hotel (flight into Ayers
Rock Airport prior to 1.00pm). This afternoon
join your Driver/Guide for a tour of the base
of Uluru and a guided walk into Mutitjulu
Waterhole. Visit the Uluru - Kata Tjuta
Cultural Centre. View sunset at Uluru
and enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine.
Accommodation: Outback Pioneer Budget Rooms
(YRD7L), Outback Pioneer Hotel (YRD7R), Desert
Gardens Hotel (YRD7F), Ayers Rock Resort.
Day 2: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
- Alice Springs
This morning enjoy sunrise at Uluru
(tea, coffee and biscuits included). Travel
out to Kata Tjuta for a guided 2-3 hour
walk through its spectacular domes. The path
is rocky and is for those with a good level
of fitness. The trail leads to a lookout point
with spectacular views deep into the Valley
of the Winds. In the afternoon travel to Alice
Springs .
Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort (YRD7F),
Aurora Alice Springs (YRD7R) or Alice Springs
Plaza Hotel (YRD7L), Alice Springs .
Day 3: Alice Springs - The Ghan
 Meet members of the local Aboriginal community. Enjoy demonstrations
of boomerang throwing and learn about traditional
sources for food and medicine. Following morning
tea, learn about Aboriginal life, languages,
art, and music and enjoy an Aboriginal dance
performance. In the early afternoon you will
be transferred to the Alice Springs railway
station to join The Ghan to Darwin . Sit back
and relax from the comfort of the train as the
'outback' scenery passes by.
Day 4: The Ghan - Darwin
On arrival at Darwin railway station you will
be transferred to your hotel. The remainder
of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel (YRD7F),
Mirambeena Resort (YRD7R) or Melaleuca On Mitchell
(YRD7L), Darwin.
Day 5: Darwin - Kakadu
Travel deep into Kakadu National Park . Take
a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at
Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the famous
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater
crocodiles and prolific bird life. Visit the
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and view
the informative displays and exhibits.
Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
(YRD7F), Aurora Kakadu (YRD7R) or Kakadu Lodge
(YRD7L). (L)
Day 6: Kakadu - Darwin
This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk
to view rock art.
Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River
in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an
Aboriginal guide with us and with the special
permission of the local people, we will be able
to go ashore in Arnhem Land . Visit the Bowali
Visitor Centre. There is the opportunity for
an optional scenic flight (own expense) over
the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return journey to
Darwin .
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel (YRD7F),
Mirambeena Resort (YRD7R) or Melaleuca On Mitchell
(YRD7L), Darwin. (L)
Note: During the months November to April,
access to Ubirr and East Alligator River is
not always possible. Alternative touring will
be arranged.
Day 7: Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin airport for
your flight (airfare not included in tour price).
Departs: Sat & Thu at
2.45pm (Apr - 29 Oct) and 3.30pm (30 Oct - Mar,
except 23 & 30 Dec) from Ayers Rock Resort
Concludes: At Darwin Airport
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