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The tour commences with an early morning flight from Sydney westwards to Broken Hill. Upon arrival you are taken on a tour of the township with a visit to Pro Harts Gallery and the Royal Flying Doctor base before heading out to Silverton on the edge of the Mundi Mundi Plains. It is in Silverton that many Australian movies, such as Mad Max, have been filmed. On the return journey to Broken Hill time is taken to visit the world famous “Sculptures in the Desert”. Upon re boarding the aircraft you fly northwest, crossing country that Burke and wills traversed in the 1880’s; finally arriving in Birdsville. Overnight is at the famous “Birdsville Hotel”. Birdsville Hotel (LD)
Day 2: Birdsville - Yulara - Alice Springs
Prior to departure you visit the Birdsville Working Museum, where on display are many exhibits typical of outback life. Your flight now heads westward crossing the lower part of the Simpson Desert - your destination Yulara. After disembarkation you are taken on a journey around Uluru (Ayers Rock) before heading across to the Olgas. Later afternoon you re board the aircraft for the short flight into Alice Springs. Alice Springs Resort (BLD)
Day 3: Alice Springs
You day begins with a tour of the township before heading out along the McDonnell Ranges to Simpson’s Gap, returning in the mid afternoon. Alice Springs Resort (BLD
Day 4: Alice Springs - Kakadu - Darwin
Early morning departure for your flight northwards to Jabiru, the entry point of Kakadu National Park. Upon arrival you change transportation and join the Yellow Waters Cruise. Your journey across the floodplains of the South Alligator River is highlighted by the abundance of wetlands birdlife and crocodiles that make the Northern territory so famous. At the conclusion of the cruise you continue to tour Kakadu with a visit to Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock with its unique rock art. The day concludes with a flight into Darwin. Mirrambeena Resort (BLD)
Day 5: Darwin
Free day to relax or explore the town. Mirrambeena Resort (BD)
Day 6: Darwin - Litchfield - Darwin
Today you travel south, by road, to Adelaide River where the American and Australian Military relocated after the bombing of Darwin. A potent reminder of the times is the Adelaide River Cemetery. Next we head into Litchfield National Park. Of particular interest are the magnetic termite mounds, Florence, Tolmer and Wangi Falls. We return to Darwin the late afternoon. Mirrambeena Resort (BLD)
Day 7: Darwin - Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Adelaide
An early morning departure from Darwin homeward bound on your Virgin Airlines flight.
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