Itinerary
Day 1 Wed: Arrive Darwin
On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon join a city
orientation tour of Darwin. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and
enjoy views across Darwin Harbour. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and
travelling companions this evening.
Accommodation: Saville Park Suites, Darwin. 
Day 2 Thu: Kakadu National Park
We visit the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, before travelling deep into the
World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre and see
displays of the varied landscapes of Kakadu. Late in the afternoon visit Ubirr and view
Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. A climb to the top of Ubirr is rewarded
with superb views of the surrounding wetlands and escarpment country. There is also time
for an optional scenic flight.
Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. (B)
Day 3 Fri: Kakadu – Katherine
Yellow Water Billabong is home to a number of estuarine crocodiles, with luck we may
see some on our cruise this morning. Our local and well informed guide will also point out
many species of birds that inhabit the wetlands. Departing Kakadu we travel south to
Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Our cruise features the gorge at its finest, as
the walls reflect the colours of the late afternoon sun.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Katherine. (B)
Day 4 Sat: Ord River Cruise – Kununurra
This morning travel across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. Visit the
Durack Homestead and join a spectacular cruise along the Ord River, from Lake Argyle to
Kununurra. Our guide has a vast knowledge of the Ord River ecosystems.
Accommodation: Lakeside Resort, Kununurra, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 5 Sun: El Questro – Kimberley Dreamtime
Visit El Questro Station and cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. This afternoon we travel
to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve where we will participate in a traditional ceremony
welcoming us to the local area. Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve is a haven for the birdlife in
the region. Our Aboriginal guide will interpret some of the surrounding areas, before
travelling to Wyndham. Enjoy spectacular views of the Kimberley from the 5 Rivers Lookout,
whilst hearing about both the cultural and contemporary history of the area. (B)
Day 6 Mon: Kununurra – Katherine
This morning there is time for an optional scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Range.
Farewell the Kimberley this morning as we retrace our steps to the Northern Territory. See
the mighty Victoria River and pass through the Gregory River National Park, en route to
the town of Katherine.
Accommodation: Mercure Inn, Katherine. (B)
Day 7 Tue: Mataranka Thermal Springs – Tennant Creek
We stop at Mataranka where there is time for a dip in the thermal springs, which
maintain a constant temperature of 34-35°C. Learn a little of the life on an outback
station by visiting the Elsey Homestead replica, home of Jeannie Gunn, author of 'We of
the Never Never'. This
afternoon we travel to Tennant Creek.
Accommodation: Bluestone Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. (B)
Day 8 Wed: Devils Marbles – Alice Springs
This morning enjoy a tour of the historic gold mining precinct of Battery Hill. Join a
local guide on an underground mine tour and experience the life of an early miner. As we
travel south there is time for a walk around the precariously balanced Karlwekarlwe
(Devils Marbles) that have been worn smooth by the harsh elements of nature over many
thousands of years. Later this afternoon we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive in
'The Alice', a unique outback town. This evening there is the opportunity to join an optional Red Centre Dreaming
Dinner and Show, an evening of entertainment by traditional and contemporary Aboriginal
artists and a three-course dinner in a bushland setting. Ask your Tour Director for
details.
Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort. (B)
Day 9 Thu: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Stop to view majestic Mt.Conner before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon
visit Kata Tjuta. We walk into Walpa Gorge to appreciate the sheer size of
these unusual domes. Enjoy wine and nibbles as we watch the sunset change the colours of
Uluru.
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. (B)
Day 10 Fri: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon
This morning you may wish to join an early tour to view sunrise over Uluru. (No
extra charge – ask your Tour Director for details). There is time to climb Uluru
or you may prefer to take a guided walk around spectacular parts of the monolith's base.
Enjoy an escorted walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the informative Uluru
– Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
You may wish to join a
local Aboriginal guide for the famous Liru Walk through bushland. This replaces Uluru
morning touring, ask your Tour Director for details. Afternoon departure from Ayers Rock
Resort to travel to Kings Canyon Resort.
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort – Rangeview Rooms, Kings Canyon. (B)
Day 11 Sat: Kings Canyon
There is time for the fit and energetic to make the climb to the rim of the Canyon for
marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Alternatively you may wish to explore the
boulder-strewn Canyon floor. This afternoon we travel to the town of Alice Springs.
Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort, Alice Springs. (B)
Day 12 Sun: Depart Alice Springs
This morning after breakfast tour the sights of Alice Springs. Visit the historic
Telegraph Station and enjoy views from Anzac Hill.
You will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)
Aboriginal Cultural Experiences
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