Red Centre to Top End Rail Break

Tour Code: ant-yrd7

Highlights   • Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park• The Ghan • Kakadu National Park

Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock)

On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flight into Ayers Rock Airport prior to 1.00pm). This afternoon join your Driver/Guide for a tour of the base of Uluru and a guided walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. View sunset at Uluru and enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine. Accommodation: Outback Pioneer Budget Rooms (YRD7L), Outback Pioneer Hotel (YRD7R), Desert Gardens Hotel (YRD7F), Ayers Rock Resort.

Day 2: Kata Tjuta (Olgas) – Alice Springs

This morning enjoy sunrise at Uluru (tea, coffee and biscuits included). Travel out to Kata Tjuta for a guided 2 – 3 hour walk through its spectacular domes. The path is rocky and is for those with a good level of fitness. The trail leads to a lookout point with spectacular views deep into the Valley of the Winds. In the afternoon travel to Alice Springs.Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort (YRD7F), Aurora Alice Springs (YRD7R) or Alice Springs Plaza Hotel (YRD7L), Alice Springs.

Day 3: Alice Springs – The Ghan

Meet members of the local Aboriginal community. Enjoy demonstrations of boomerang throwing and learn about traditional sources for food and medicine. Following morning tea, learn about Aboriginal life, languages, art, and music and enjoy an Aboriginal dance performance. In the early afternoon you will be transferred to the Alice Springs railway station to join The Ghan to Darwin. Sit back and relax from the comfort of the train as the 'outback' scenery passes by.

Day 4: The Ghan – Darwin

On arrival at Darwin railway station you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel (YRD7F), Mirambeena Resort (YRD7R) or Melaleuca On Mitchell (YRD7L), Darwin.

Day 5: Darwin – Kakadu

Travel deep into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the famous Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific bird life. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and view the informative displays and exhibits. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (YRD7F), Aurora Kakadu (YRD7R) or Kakadu Lodge (YRD7L). (L)

Day 6: Kakadu – Darwin

This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view 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 Visitors Centre. There is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight (own expense) over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return journey to Darwin. Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel (YRD7F), Mirambeena Resort (YRD7R) or Melaleuca On Mitchell (YRD7L), Darwin. (L)

Note: During the months November to April, access to Ubirr and East Alligator River is not always possible. Alternative touring will be arranged

Day 7: Darwin

You will be transferred to Darwin airport for your flight (airfare not included in tour price).

Departs:    Sat (Apr – Mar) & Tue (May – Jul) at 2.45pm (Apr – Sep), 3.30pm (Oct – Mar) from Ayers Rock Resort (except 24 Dec)

Concludes:   At Darwin Airport

†Single traveller will be required to pay the single supplement.