Sightseeing Experiences
- Sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole
- Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
- Walk through WaIpa Gorge
- Sunset at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
- Watarrka National Park
- Climb Kings Canyon
- Tour of Alice Springs Royal Flying Doctor Service
- The Telegraph Station
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Visit Simpsons Gap
- Included Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Ayers Rock
- Uluru is notable for appearing to change colour as the different light strikes it at different times of the day and year, with sunset a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows red.
Kata Tjuta
- Kata Tjuta, known also as The Olgas. Kata Tjuta is the Aboriginal name, which means "many heads'. It is a group of more than 30 rounded red domes rising from the desert floor. The tallest is said to be around 546 metres high. Kata Tjuta is about 30 kilometres west of Uluru.
Mutitjulu Waterhole
- At the base of Uluru, there are found 'waterholes' which are critical sources of water for the aboriginal people and animals in the area. They form water catchment pools for rain falling and streaming down Uluru.
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| Code | AK-PYD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Duration | 11 Days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Price APR 11 - JUN 11 | $3130 p.p. Twin Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JUN 11 - NOV 11 | $3380 p.p. Twin Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DEC 11 - MAR 12 | $3130 p.p. Twin Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| APR 12 - JUN 12 | $3255 p.p. Twin Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Style | Hotel Accommodated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transport | Luxury Coach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suitability | Open Age | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions Upgrades | Frequent Traveller Discount: $165 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start | Ayers Rock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| End | Darwin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Day 1: Arrive Ayers Rock
On arrival in Ayers Rock you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening travel out to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned.
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.
Day 2: Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Early this morning you may wish to join a tour to view sunrise at Uluru. Later travel through the desert plains to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) to see these massive 36 domes of red conglomerate rock. Continue on to the base of Walpa Gorge. The walking trail through the gorge follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. Marvel at the unique flora and fauna that has survived in this harsh environment. Then take in a magnificent outback sunset at Kata Tjuta while enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Meals: B
Day 3: Kings Canyon
This morning we travel through spectacular desert scenery to Kings Canyon. You can make the rocky climb with your Guide to the rim of Kings Canyon to be rewarded with breathtaking views of Watarrka National Park. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor, an easier walk. The sheer red rock face of the canyon soars over 100 metres above lush palm forests, sheltering them from the surrounding desert conditions. The park is a conservation area whose rock holes and gorges provide refuge for over 600 species of plants and many native animals. While the Luritja Aboriginal people have called the area their home for over 20,000 years, it was little known to Europeans until recently.
Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon.
Meals: B, D
Day 4: Alice Springs
We depart Kings Canyon for Alice Springs. On arrival we'll tour the sights of 'The Alice' including the School of the Air, which provides an educational service for children living in remote areas. Stop at the historic Telegraph Station and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn how this marvellous facility operates to provide a 'mantle of safety' to the people of the outback. Conclude with a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the surrounding ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.
Hotel: All Seasons Oasis, Alice Springs, 2 nights.
Meals: B, D
Day 5: Alice Springs 'Free Time'
You have the day free to relax or explore Alice Springs. You may wish to join an optional 4WD Safari to Palm Valley. You'll travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Hermannsburg, renowned for its Aboriginal art collection and then to Palm Valley to see rock formations, white sands and an oasis of rock pools and palm trees. Or perhaps visit the Alice Springs Desert Park and learn about Australia's unique desert marsupials and reptiles.
Meals: B
Day 6: Tennant Creek
Travelling north we arrive at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). There is time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders that have been 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. We'll tour an underground mine and experience the life of an early miner.
Hotel: Bluestone Motor Inn, Tennant Creek.
Meals: B, D
Day 7: Mataranka Thermal Springs
Travel across vast outback stations. Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel then continue on to Mataranka, 'Land of the Never Never'. You can visit the replica of the original Elsey Homestead, used in the filming of 'We of the Never Never' or take the beautiful palm lined walkway for a swim in the famous thermal springs. Travel on to Katherine, often described as the place where 'the outback meets the tropics'.
Hotel: Knotts Crossing Resort Motel, Katherine.
Meals: B, D
Day 8: Katherine Gorge
We join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. You have the opportunity to see wildlife and prolific birdlife. Our cruise through the gorge takes us past sheer sandstone walls and all manner of flora and fauna. We then continue deep into Kakadu National Park for our two night stay.
Hotel: Aurora Kakadu, South Alligator, 2 nights.
Meals: B, D
Day 9: Kakadu National Park
Our first stop is at Nourlangie Rock where we view ancient Aboriginal rock art. We travel on to the Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will take you on journey through Kakadu's varied habitats and landscapes. Join a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. We should see a variety of bird life and with luck may also see the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy waters. We visit the World Heritage listed area of Ubirr and take a short walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. Our guide will interpret some of the meanings behind these Aboriginal art galleries. There is time for an optional scenic flight over the Kakadu wetlands.
Meals: B, D
Day 10: Darwin
This morning we travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city on arrival, including Parliament House, the Chinese Temple, Fannie Bay Gaol and the lush Botanic Gardens.
Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin.
Meals: B, D
Day 11: Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport for your onward flight. B
and then to Palm Valley to see rock formations, white sands and an oasis of rock pools and palm trees.
Meals: B
Inclusions
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (5)
- Exciting Highlight Dinner (1)
- Hotel Dinners (2)
- Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels
- Welcome drink
- Travel wallet and map
- Airport transfers (Day 1 from Ayers Rock Airport - flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm; Day 6 to Alice Springs Airport - flights anytime)
