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) • Walking at Uluru and Kings Canyon • 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: Friday
Darwin
Make your own way to Darwin and check in to the Darwin Central Hotel for your overnight stay.

DAY 2: Saturday
The Ghan and 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: Sunday
Alice Springs
Arrive in Alice Springs in the morning and transfer to your overnight accommodation at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. (BL)

DAY 4: Monday Uluru (Ayers Rock) Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges. Stop at the Outback Camel Farm, pass Attila (Mt Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon, join a guided walk to Mutittjulu Waterhole See the cave paintings and hear the legends. Tour the base of Uluru on the Mala Walk. Travel to sunset strip to view Uluru at sunset before returning to Ayers Rock Resort, Desert Gardens Hotel. (B)

Optional Add On: Include an Uluru (Ayers Rock) Aussie Barbecue (optional extra)
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: Tuesday
Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kings Canyon
Rise early to watch the sun cast its first rays on Uluru. Travel to the immense 36 rock domes of Kata Tjuta.. Enjoy a guided walk into Walpa Gorge and marvel at the sheer walls that flank you. This afternoon travel to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Overnight at the Kings Canyon Resort.

Optional Add On: Include a Sounds of Firelight dinner (optional extra)
Dine at a table for two in a wilderness setting under a canopy of the southern night sky where the only light comes from the moon and the flickering glow of the fire. Enjoy a superb four course set menu accompanied by some of Australia’s finest wines. A fantastic way to unwind.

DAY 6: Wednesday Kings Canyon and Alice Springs Enjoy a guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon or alternatively, join an easier walk along the canyon floor. Continue on to Alice Springs, stopping en route at Kings Creek Cattle Station. Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Alice Springs. DAY 7: Thursday The Ghan Take in any last sights before joining The Ghan to head south overnight to Port Augusta. (BLD)

DAY 8: Friday
Adelaide
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before ending your holiday in Adelaide. (B)

Reverse Itinerary
• Adelaide departs on Wednesday

†Whistle Stop Tours are an additional cost