Itinerary
Day 1 Sat: Arrive Ayers Rock
On arrival at Ayers Rock you will be transferred to your hotel. This evening
enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset over Uluru.
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.
Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise over Uluru.
Walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural
Centre. 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 3: Kings Canyon
Travel to Kings Canyon today. For the energetic, a guided climb to the
Canyon rim will be rewarded with views of Watarrka National Park.
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. (B)
Day 4: 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. Stop for panoramic views from
Anzac Hill. Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights. (B)
Day 5: Aboriginal Culture - Alice Springs Desert Park
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. (B)
Day 6: Alice Springs - Tennant Creek
Travelling north we stop at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). On arrival in
Tennant Creek we join a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Tour an
underground mine and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner. Accommodation:
Eldorado Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. (B) (HD)
Day 7: Mataranka - Katherine
Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel. Stop at the tropical oasis of
Mataranka. Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 8 Sat: Katherine Gorge - Kakadu
We join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge.
Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and then continue deep into Kakadu
National Park. Join an afternoon cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. (B)
Day 9: Kakadu - Darwin
Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding
views. We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre. This afternoon travel to Darwin and
enjoy a sightseeing tour. Accommodation: Saville Park Suites, Darwin, 3
nights. (B)
Day 10: Litchfield National Park
This morning we travel to Litchfield National Park to see beautiful Florence
Falls, Wangi Falls and the Magnetic Termite Mounds. (B)
Day 11: Darwin at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure in Darwin today. (B)
Day 12: Darwin - Katherine
Head south towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. This
afternoon enjoy a cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge. Accommodation:
Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 13: Ord River Cruise
Travel to mighty Lake Argyle. Cruise on the placid waters of the Ord River
to Kununurra. Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (B)
Day 14: Kununurra
See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park and visit
Kelly's Knob Lookout for Panoramic views. (B)
Day 15 Sat: Parry Lagoon - Wyndham
This morning travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life and
learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers
Lookout. Visit Warriu Park to see Dreamtime Statues. Continue to El Questro.
Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights, tented cabins with private
facilities, power and linen provided. (B)
Day 16: El Questro
Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, abounded by tropical vegetation. At Emma
Gorge Resort there is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge.
(B)
Day 17: Argyle Diamond Mine
Today visit the Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided tour. Continue to Halls
Creek.
Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)
Day 18: Geikie Gorge
Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon enjoy a
cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge.
Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (BL)
Day 19: Derby - Broome
Travel to Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, before continuing to
Broome. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)
Day 20: Broome at leisure
Enjoy your day at leisure to explore this tropical hideaway. (B)
Day 21: Depart Broome
You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight. (B)
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