Package Inclusions:

• The Ghan Gold Kangaroo Service • All meals as specified in your itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch and (D) dinner • Touring in the Northern Territory by luxury coach • Walking at Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta (Olgas) • Sunset and Sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock) • Entry fees to National Parks • Quality accommodation • Station transfers in Darwin and Alice Springs Note: The traditional owners would prefer that visitors do not climb Uluru.

DAY 1: Tuesday
Darwin
After making your own way to Darwin it's time to check in to the The Holiday Inn Esplan for your overnight stay.

DAY 2: Wednesday
Darwin to Katherine
Join The Ghan and travel south to Katherine where you can enjoy a Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge. Re-board the train for your overnight journey to Alice Springs. (BLD)

DAY 3: Thursday
Alice Springs
Arrive in Alice Springs in the morning and transfer to your overnight accommodation at Lasseters Hotel Casino. The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure. (BL)

DAY 4: Friday
Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop at the Outback Camel Farm, then continue to Ayers Rock Resort. Join a tour to the magnificent domes of Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Late in the afternoon, travel to sunset strip to watch Uluru at sunset. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and admire the spectacular display of light and colour before returning to Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer Hotel. (B) Upgrade this package to include an Aussie outback BBQ (additional cost) Enjoy the taste of a true Aussie-style barbecue dinner near the mighty Australian icon of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Relax in the heart of the rugged Red Centre and savour the mouth-watering flavours of beef, kangaroo and sizzling sausages. Admire the sight of the sun sinking below the desert plain, gradually revealing a magnificent outback night sky.

DAY 5: Saturday Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Alice Springs Enjoy a tea or coffee as the sun's first rays strike The Rock. Join a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, viewing ancient rock art and hearing stories of Aboriginal legends. Join the guided Mala Walk around the base of Uluru to learn about the geology and flora of the region. Visit Kantju Gorge, then travel to the Cultural Centre, and later visit the Maruku Arts and Crafts Cooperative where you may see talented Aboriginal artists at work. The more energetic can choose to forgo the Mala Walk and Kantju Gorge to climb to the summit of Uluru and stand 348 metres above the desert plains for amazing views. Depart Ayers Rock Resort for your return journey to Alice Springs where you'll stay the night at Lasseters Hotel Casino.

DAY 6: Sunday
The Ghan
Take in any last minute sights before joining The Ghan to head south overnight to Port Augusta. (BD)

DAY 7: Monday
Adelaide
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before ending your holiday in Adelaide. (B)

Reverse Itinerary
• Adelaide departs on Sunday

†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost