Rock and Rail - 5 Days/4 Nights
Highlights - The Ghan, Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Outback
Package Inclusions:
• The Ghan Gold Kangaroo Service
• Transfers in Alice Springs and at Uluru
• Central Australia touring by luxury coach
• Uluru sunrise and sunset tours and guided Mala Walk
• Tour to Kata Tjuta, includes walking at Walpa Gorge
• All meals as specified in your itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch and (D) dinner
• Quality accommodation
Note: The traditional owners would prefer that visitors do not climb Uluru.
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DAY 1: Sunday or Wednesday
Join The Ghan in Adelaide to Alice Springs
Join The Ghan in Adelaide. Settle into the comforts of this great train. Enjoy lunch in the Restaurant Car as you travel north towards Spencer Gulf and Port Augusta. (LD)
DAY 2: Monday or Thursday
The Ghan, Outback and Alice Springs
Awake to wonderful views of the Central Australian desert as you journey to Alice Springs. Transfer to the Aurora Alice Springs, your base for the next two nights. The remainder of the day is yours at leisure. (BL)
DAY 3: Tuesday or Friday
Alice Springs
With the whole day free, you can relax, shop or explore at your own pace. (B)
DAY 4: Wednesday or Saturday
Uluru
Travel through the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges on your way to Uluru. After checking in to your overnight accommodation, the Desert Gardens Hotel. Visit the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative. Join a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, view cave paintings and hear the ancient legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). Tour the base of Uluru and discover the Mala walk. This evening watch the sunset over Uluru. (B)
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DAY 5: Thursday or Sunday
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
See a completely new side of Uluru this morning at sunrise. Travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta. Join a guided walk into majestic Walpa Gorge and marvel at the sheer walls. Learn of the domes’ formation and of the wildlife of the region.
Your package concludes at Ayers Rock Resort or the airport, although if you would like to stay and see even more, you can easily add extra nights.
Reverse Itineraries
• Adelaide guests, start your holiday at Uluru on Monday or Thursday
• Darwin guests start your holiday at Uluru on Monday or Friday
Alternative Departures
• Darwin departs on Saturday or Wednesday
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