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Highlights * Litchfield National
Park * Great Barrier Reef
Day 1: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
On arrival you will be met and transferred
to your hotel (flight to arrive prior to 1.00pm).
This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and enjoy
the spectacle of sunset at Uluru with
nibbles and a glass of wine.
Accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock
Resort.
Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) -
Alice Springs
A choice of Uluru Sunrise, Climb and
Base (Y18) or Uluru Sunrise and Guided
Cultural Base Walk (Y41) (see page 15 for itineraries).
Travel to Alice Springs this afternoon.
Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights.
Day 3: West MacDonnell Ranges - Desert
Park
Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges and
visit Simpsons Gap, Angkerle (Standley Chasm),
then Ormiston Gorge for a picnic lunch and swimming.
Continue to the Alice Springs Desert Park before
returning to Alice Springs . (L)
Day 4: Alice Springs - Darwin
The morning is free to relax before your transfer
to the airport for your flight to Darwin (flight
not included in tour cost). On arrival your
transfer to the hotel is included. This afternoon
is at leisure (see pages 42 & 48 for tour
options).
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin
.
Day 5: Darwin - Kakadu
Travel deep into Kakadu National Park . Visit
Nourlangie Rock and see Aboriginal rock art.
After lunch join the famous Yellow Water Billabong
Cruise. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural
Centre.
Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn,
Jabiru. (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 and a possible
visit to Arnhem Land . Visit the Bowali Visitor
Centre. There is time for an optional scenic
flight (own expense), before returning to Darwin
.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin
, 2 nights. (L)
Day 7: Litchfield National Park
Leaving Darwin , travel south to Litchfield
National Park to view Florence and Tolmer Falls
. Travel to Wangi Falls , a natural waterhole
where you can relax and swim if you wish. (L)
Day 8: Darwin - Cairns
You will be transferred to the airport for
your flight to Cairns (flight not included in
tour cost). Upon arrival in Cairns , your transfer
to the hotel is included. Remainder of day is
free.
Accommodation: Oasis Resort, Cairns , 3 nights.
Day 9: Kuranda Railway - Skyrail -
Tjapukai
Travel on the scenic Kuranda railway to the
picturesque township of Kuranda . Board the
spectacular Skyrail, a unique cable car journey
over the rainforest canopy.
Be entertained by the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
, where legends of the Dreamtime are brought
to life.
Day 10: Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef and view magnificent
coral and sealife through the windows of a semi-submersible
boat. There is time for swimming and snorkelling
over the reef (equipment provided) and coral
viewing.
A tropical buffet lunch is included today. (L)
Day 11: Depart Cairns
Tour concludes this morning. A transfer to
the airport for your flight is included (flight
not included in tour price).
Note: During the months November to April access
to Ubirr and East Alligator River is not always
possible. Alternative touring will be arranged.
Departs: Tue & Sat from
Ayers Rock Resort
Note: Tour departure on 26 Dec will visit Litchfield
on Day 5 & Kakadu on Days 6 & 7.
Concludes: At Cairns Airport
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