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: Darwin – Kakadu – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
Travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of prolific birdlife for which this region is renowned. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and view the informative displays and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people. (L)
Stay: Overnight at Aurora Kakadu (Standard) or Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (Superior)

Day 3 – Tue: Kakadu – Darwin
This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view Aboriginal 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 time for an optional 30 minute scenic flight ($140) over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return to Darwin this evening. (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 Springs – Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges. Visit a camel farm for an optional camel ride on these ‘ships of the desert’ (own expense) and later stop to view majestic Atila (Mt. Conner), before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon tour to Kata Tjuta where your guide will escort you on a 2-3 hour walk among the domes to the Valley of the Winds lookout. This is one of the few areas of Kata Tjuta that Anangu (the local Aboriginal people) allow people to visit. (The walking path is rocky and requires a good level of fitness). Afterwards take in a magnificent outback sunset at Kata Tjuta.
Stay: 2 nights at Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard) or Desert Gardens Hotel (Superior)

Day 8 - Sun: Kings Canyon
An early start this morning to drive through sand hill country to Kings Canyon stopping for breakfast at Kings CreekStation (own expense) along the way. Make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon to be rewarded with marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Continue the 3 hour walk around the canyon with
your guide as you hear and learn about the geology and history of this amazing formation (for those with a good level of fitness). Take a rest and a moment to enjoy the tranquillity of the ‘Garden of Eden’. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor, an easier walk. After lunch (own expense) we make our way back to Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 9 - Mon: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
This morning you have a choice of joining the Uluru Sunrise and Base Tour or Climb (recommended for fit active Members) or the Uluru Sunrise and Guided Cultural Walk (shorter walks – less strenuous). Both tours include sunrise at Uluru. The Base Tour and Guided Cultural Walk also include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport (flights to depart after 1.30pm, airfare not included in tour price).