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Day 1: Arrive Ayers Rock
On arrival in Ayers Rock you will be transferred
to your hotel. This evening enjoy a glass of
wine and nibbles as you watch the spectacular
colours of sunset over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Accommodation:
Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort,
2 nights.
Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Kata Tjuta
(the Olgas)
This morning you may wish to join an early tour
to view sunrise over Uluru. Afterwards, travel
by coach to Kuniya Piti, an Aboriginal sacred
site at the base of Uluru. Your guide will escort
you on a walk to the Waterhole,
pointing out the natural features of the landscape,
Aboriginal rock paintings and traditional Aboriginal
stories relating to the special place. Experience
the sheer size of Uluru as your guide explains
the geological formation, Aboriginal history
and the flora and fauna unique to this area.
Visit the informative Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural
Centre. This afternoon view the massive series
of domes known as Kata Tjuta. Enjoy sunset with
a glass of sparkling wine followed by a barbecue
dinner under the stars. (B) (HD)
Day 3: Kings Canyon
Travel to Kings Canyon today. For the energetic,
a guided climb to the Canyon rim will be rewarded
with magnificent views of Watarrka National
Park. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore
the boulder-strewn Canyon floor, an easier walk.
The sheer red rock face of the canyon soars
over 100 metres above lush palm forests, sheltering
them from the surrounding desert conditions.
The park is a conservation area whose rock holes
and gorges provide refuge for over 600 species
of plants and many native animals. The Luritja
Aboriginal people have called the area their
home for over 20,000 years, while it was little
known to Europeans until recently.
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon.
(B) 
Day 4: Alice Springs
Leaving Watarrka National Park behind, we travel
through to Alice Springs. See the sights of
Alice Springs including the Royal Flying Doctor
Service, School of the Air and the Telegraph
Station. We stop for panoramic views from Anzac
Hill. Accommodation: Alice Springs Resort, Alice
Springs, 2 nights. (B)
Day 5: Aboriginal Culture - Alice Springs
Desert Park
This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal
guide on an Aboriginal Cultural Tour to gain
an understanding of their unique culture. This
afternoon we travel to Standley Chasm, Simpsons
Gap and visit the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Learn about Australia's unique desert marsupials
and reptiles. Visit the nocturnal house and
the Birds of Prey feeding show. (B)
Day 6: Depart Alice Springs
Tour concludes today after breakfast. You will
be transferred to Alice Springs Airport for
your onward flight. (B)
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