Package Inclusions:

• The Ghan Gold Kangaroo Service • All meals as specified in itinerary (b=breakfast, l=lunch, 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 is time to check in to the Darwin Central Hotel for your overnight stay.

DAY 2: Wednesday
Darwin to Katherine
This morning it is time to join The Ghan where you will travel South past lush, tropical scenery to Katherine and stop for around 4 hours giving you enough time to look around town or enjoy a spectacular Whistle Stop Tour† at Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. (BLD)

DAY 3: Thursday
Alice Springs
Awake to the lovely desert scenery of Central Australia before arriving in Alice Springs where you will have the remainder of the day to look around. Overnight at the Lasseters Hotel Casino Alice Springs. (BL)

DAY 4: Friday
Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Board your coach and travel through the rugged landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop at the Outback Camel Farm, where you have the chance to ride a camel (additional cost) then continue to Ayers Rock Resort. Early in the afternoon, travel to the Cultural Centre and the Maruku Arts and Crafts Cooperative. 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 and explore Kantju 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. Travel to the 36 immense rock domes of Kata Tjuta. Enjoy a guided walk into Walpa Gorge, marvel at the sheer walls that flank you as you enter the Gorge. Depart Ayers Rock Resort for your return journey to Alice Springs where you will stay the night at the Lasseters Hotel Casino.

DAY 6: Sunday
Rejoin The Ghan to Adelaide
Your morning is free to relax or take in one of the fantastic morning tours before you transfer to the station. Once aboard you will enjoy Gold Service and the timeless outback scenery as you head south overnight to Port Augusta. (BD)

DAY 7: Monday
Arrive Adelaide
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before ending your holiday at Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal. (B)

Reverse Itinerary
• Adelaide departs on Sunday

†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost