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29 l l 1 l l Mary River DARWIN Wangi Falls 1 START END Number of night stays Sightseeing stops Ubirr 1 Jabiru Nourlangie 1 Litchfield National Park Gunlom Falls 2 Kakadu National Park Kakadu rock art Katherine Gorge Uluru sunset West MacDonnell Ranges AYERS ROCK RESORT 1 Kata Tjuta Falls and visit the poignant Adelaide River War Cemetery. Tonight, enjoy an evening at leisure in Darwin. Hotel: Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin. B L Day 6   Darwin – Alice Springs After a morning flight to Alice Springs meet your Red Centre Journey Director and group of fellow travelers. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to see how this facility provides vital medical assistance to outback inhabitants. Nearby, call into the School of the Air, a crucial service providing education to children living in remote Australian communities. This evening, join your Alice Springs family hosts for a Local Dining Experience barbecue dinner around a cosy campfire, as the Milky Way lights up the sky. Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 2 nights. B LD Day 7    Alice Springs Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs, and learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years. Then the stunning landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges take center stage as you embark on a walk through Simpsons Gap and dramatic Angkerle (Standley Chasm), which was created over millions of years. The deep red sandstone formation contrasts with the lush green ferns and gum trees on the valley floor. Later, back in Alice Springs, you’ll have some free time to relax by the pool or choose to explore more, at your own pace. B L DW Day 8   Alice Springs – Kings Canyon En route to Kings Canyon you’ll travel off-road along the 4WD Mereenie Loop Road passing Tylers Lookout and Gosses Bluff. On arrival, gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you embark on a 6km rim walk past the domed ‘Lost City’ and the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’. Another unique wilderness dining 2 Alice Springs 1 Kings Canyon Uluru experience, Under a Desert Moon, awaits you this evening. The flickering glow of the fire is the perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine and canapés followed by dinner, prepared from fresh produce and ingredients unique to the Australian outback. Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms. B L LD Day 9   Kings Canyon – Uluru Now you’re bound for Uluru. On the way visit Curtin Springs Station, home to the Severin family since 1956. Kick back in true Aussie-style at a barbecue lunch while hearing from one of the locals about the Severin’s and the logistics of running a million-acre cattle property. Afterwards, enter Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park, experiencing the magnificence of the 36 red conglomerate rock domes that form Kata Tjuta, and joining your Journey Director for a guided walk through the immense Walpa Gorge. Later, witness the spectacular changing colors as the sun sets over Uluru, then join your Journey Director and fellow travelers for a Celebration Dinner at Ilkari Restaurant. Hotel: Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. B L CD Day 10    Farewell from Uluru Experience a majestic sunrise over Kata Tjuta and Uluru from the fantastic Kata Tjuta dune viewing platform. From here it’s off to the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre for breakfast and an insight into the history of the local Anangu people. Take a walk around the base of Uluru, hearing timeless stories, viewing spectacular rock art, and visiting the culturally-significant Mutitjulu Waterhole. In the late morning, when your Inspiring Journey comes to an end, you’ll be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight. B Litchfield termite mounds From $ 7190 per person twin share land only DEPARTURES & PRICES $7190 Per Person Twin Share $9195 Single* 2019 Start End May 05 May 14 May 19 May 28 Jun 02 Jun 11 Jun 16 Jun 25 Jun 30 Jul 09 Jul 14 Jul 23 Jul 28 Aug 06 Aug 11 Aug 20 Aug 25 Aug 03 Sep 08 Sep 17 Sep 22 Oct 01  Highlighted dates indicate Definite Departures. *Single traveler must pay the single price. SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to $720pp See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club Unlock VIP benefits DINING 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 4 Dinners with wine DW 8 Lunches L 1 Celebration Dinner CD 3 Local Dining Experiences LD FLIGHT INFORMATION Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport  Day 10 – flights to depart anytime after 1.00pm from Ayers Rock Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price Internal-vacation flight: Land Only price requires the following internal-vacation flight to be purchased separately in order to fulfil the vacation itinerary: Day 6 – Darwin to Alice Springs: QF1937