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Day 1: Sydney - Griffith
Depart Sydney and travel along the Hume Highway
via Goulburn and Wagga Wagga to Griffith. Enjoy
a welcome drink this evening.
Accommodation: Griffith Motor Inn, Griffith.
Day 2: Griffith - Adelaide
Today we leave Griffith for Adelaide, travelling
via vast Hay Plains and Mildura, located on
the mighty Murray River. We cross the South
Australian border and travel through the vineyards
of the Riverland District to Adelaide. Accommodation:
Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. (B)
Day 3: Adelaide - Flinders Ranges
See the sights of Adelaide on an orientation
tour, then sample wines at Sevenhill Cellars.
Later, travel through the Flinders Ranges into
Wilpena Pound.
Accommodation: Wilpena Pound Resort, Flinders
Ranges. (B)
Day 4: Flinders Ranges
Enjoy time to explore Wilpena Pound. This afternoon
travel through Pitchi Richi Pass to Port Augusta
and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre.
Accommodation: Majestic Oasis Apartments, Port
Augusta. (B)
Day 5: Coober Pedy
After breakfast at Wadlata Outback Centre visit
Woomera, before travelling to isolated Coober
Pedy, the opal capital! Visit an underground
church and home.
Accommodation: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy.
(B)
Day 6 Sat: Coober Pedy - Uluru (Ayers
Rock)
Leaving the opal capital of Coober Pedy behind,
we cross the border into Northern Territory
and continue to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National
Park. This evening enjoy a glass of wine and
nibbles as you watch sunset over Uluru. There
is the option to join the famous Sounds of Silence
dinner tonight. Ask your Tour Director.
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers
Rock Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas)
This morning you may wish to join an early tour
to view sunrise over 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 glass of sparkling wine,
followed by a delicious barbecue dinner under
the stars. (B) (HD)
Day 8: Kings Canyon
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. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore
the boulder-strewn Canyon floor, an easier walk.
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon.
(B)
Day 9: Alice Springs
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. Accommodation: Alice
Springs Resort, Alice Springs, 2 nights. (B)
Day 10: Aboriginal Culture - Alice
Springs Desert Park
This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal
guide on an Aboriginal Cultural Tour. This afternoon
we travel to Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap and
visit
the Alice Springs Desert Park to see unique
Australian animals. (B)
Day 11: Alice Springs - Tennant Creek
Travelling north we arrive at Karlu Karlu (Devils
Marbles). There is time to walk around these
precariously balanced boulders. 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.
Accommodation: Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek.
(B) (HD)
Day 12: Mataranka Thermal Springs -
Katherine
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. Accommodation: Paraway Motel,
Katherine. (B)
Day 13 Sat: Katherine Gorge - Kakadu
We join our local guide on an early morning
cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National
Park. Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and
then continue deep into Kakadu National Park.
Join an afternoon cruise on the famous Yellow
Water Billabong. We should see a variety of
bird life and with luck, we may also see the
feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy
shallows. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday
Inn, Jabiru. (B)
Day 14: Kakadu National Park - Darwin
Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this
rocky outcrop for rewarding views. We stop at
Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will
take you on a journey through Kakadu's varied
habitats and landscapes. This afternoon travel
to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this
tropical city on arrival.
Accommodation: Saville Park Suites, Darwin,
2 nights. (B)
Day 15: Litchfield National Park
This morning we travel to Litchfield National
Park to see beautiful Florence Falls and the
mysterious Magnetic Termite Mounds. Return to
Darwin this afternoon. (B)
Day 16: Depart
Darwin
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast.
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to
connect with your onward flight. (B)
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