Territory Complete & Ghan

Day 1 - Sun:  Arrive into Darwin
Make your own way from the airport to your hotel.  The remainder of the day is at leisure so take the time to explore Darwin City
Stay:  Overnight at Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin

Day 2 - Mon: Nourlangie Rock Art, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
Travel to Kakadu National Park, Australia's largest national park. Call in at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre near Cooinda to gain an insight into the cultural and historical significance the park holds for traditional owners. Join a guided cruise on Kakadu's famous wetland area, Yellow Water billabong, keeping a lookout for crocodiles and birds. Visit Nourlangie Rock to see Aboriginal rock paintings. The unique x-ray style works record the culture and evolution of the people over the past 40,000 years. (L,D)
Stay:  Overnight at Aurora Kakadu (Superior), Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (First Class), APT Exclusive Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Camp (Exclusive)

Day 3 - Tue: Arnhem Land by 4WD, Mikinj Valley
Today, journey across the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. Aboriginal-owned, Arnhem Land is one of Australia's most remote and least traversed regions. With special permission from the  Manilakarr people, travel to the rarely visited Mikinj Valley. You'll see places inaccessible to most including ancient rock art sites. Gain knowledge of traditional land ownership, bush skills, hunting  good gathering and bush tucker preparation. Meet Aboriginal artists at Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre in Oenpelli. View Aboriginal Art in its natural state, you will experience the regions world-famous landscapes consisting of sandstone outcrops, escarpment forests, floodplains and billabongs. Late this afternoon re-board the coach and return to Darwin. (L)
Stay:  Overnight at Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin

Day 4 - Wed:  Darwin - The Ghan
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the railway station where you’ll board The Ghan in Gold Service.  Sit back and enjoy the view as the landscape slowly changes from lush green’s to deep ochre reds as you travel through the Northern Territory.  All meals are included on-board.  An option tour to Katherine (additional expense) is included in the rail journey. (L,D)
Stay: Overnight in Gold Service on The Ghan

Day 5 – Thu:  The Ghan – Alice Springs
In the morning you will arrive into Alice Springs.  You will be transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is wide open to explore this small country town at your leisure (B)
Stay:  2 nights at Lasseters Hotel Casino

Day 6 – Fri:  Alice Springs
Day at leisure.  There is plenty to see and do in Alice Springs.  Be sure to talk to our consultants if you wanted to take a balloon flight, visit the West MacDonnell Ranges or maybe the Alice Springs Desert Park (additional cost)

Day 7 – Sat:  Alice – Camel Farm, Kings Canyon Guided Walk
Depart Alice Springs this morning and stop at the Camel Farm before arriving at Kings Creek Station, a working cattle and camel station. Proceed to our exclusive Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, set in a typical Central Australian bush environment among Desert Oaks, distinctive trees found in this region. Settle in to your accommodation before departing for a guided walk of the rim of Kings Canyon. Dine in the solitude of Australian desert around the campfire (weather permitting) under the stars of the southern sky. (D)
Stay: Overnight at exclusive Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge

Day 8 – Sun: Station Tour, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Mala Walk, Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunset
After breakfast join an exclusive tour of the grounds of the cattle station for a chance to spot wild camels, kangaroos and other wildlife. See ancient Aboriginal petroglyphs (rock engravings). Return to the lodge to freshen up before departing for Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon visit both the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and the Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative. Join a guided walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu and view ancient cave paintings. Continue on to the guided Mala Walk and learn about the region's geology and flora, the visit Kantju Gorge. Relax and watch the sun set over Uluru as you enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Tonight you might like to enjoy the Uluru Aussie Barbeque (additional cost). (B)
Stay:  Overnight at Outback Pioneer Hotel (Superior), Desert Gardens (First Class), Sail In The Desert (Exclusive) 

Day 9 - Mon: Uluru Sunrise, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Walpa Gorge Walk
Rise early and enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as you witness Uluru at sunrise. With the sun still climbing, travel to Kata Tjuta and take a guided walk into majestic  Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Marvel at the sheer walls that flank you as you enter the gorge. Then transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for flights after midday.