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WHY YOU ' LL LOVE THIS TRIP :

• Explore Adelaide Central Market with a local food expert

• View a soul-stirring sunrise and sunset at Uluru

• Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong and get up-close to wildlife

• Explore Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks

1 Welcome to Adelaide

On arrival today , explore the major sights of the city . Later , join a local food expert for a guided tour of the vibrant Adelaide Central Market . Relax this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner . Hotel : Stamford Plaza . DW

2 Adelaide – Wilpena Pound

Drive through the rolling hills of the Clare Valley for a wine-tasting at Sevenhill Cellars , the region ’ s oldest winery . Continue to Hawker , home of the Jeff Morgan Gallery , where you ’ ll meet Jeff and view his spectacular 30 meter panoramic painting of the Flinders Ranges . Later , travel through the ranges to Wilpena Pound . Hotel : Wilpena Pound Resort . B DW

3 Wilpena Pound – Port Augusta

Take a walk with your Travel Director to the faithfully-restored Hills Homestead and Wangarra Lookout , which affords panoramic views over Wilpena Pound . Journey through the historic town of Quorn to Port Augusta . Visit Wadlata Outback Centre before dining at a local restaurant . Hotel : Majestic Oasis Apartments . B DW

4 Port Augusta – Coober Pedy

Visit a former rocket-testing site at Woomera before traveling through salt-lake country to isolated Coober Pedy , regarded by many as the opal capital of the world . View an opal demonstration with a local expert , who ’ ll then lead you through some of the town ’ s iconic underground buildings . Hotel : Desert Cave . B DW

5 Coober Pedy – Uluru

Cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park . Sparkling wine is served this evening as you witness the sunset over Australia ’ s most renowned natural landmark . Guests join this afternoon in Uluru ( Code : NUAD ). Hotel : Desert Gardens , Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights . B

6 Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta

Rise early to experience a majestic Uluru sunrise . After a tour of the base of Uluru , take a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where your Travel Director will explain the significance of the ancient Aboriginal rock paintings you ’ ll encounter . This afternoon ’ s journey takes you to Kata Tjuta , thirty-six domes of red-hued sedimentary rock , where you ' ll toast another magnificent sunset . B

7 Uluru – Kings Canyon Consider an optional experience and rise early to visit the soul-stirring art installation in the desert , the Field of Light , 50,000 frosted glass spheres of light in colors of ochre , deep violet , blue and white . Travel through a stark red desert landscape to awe-inspiring Kings Canyon . The 6-kilometer walk around the rim of the canyon will reward you with marvellous views of Watarrka National Park . A shorter , more relaxed walk takes you along the sandy creek bed . Hotel : Kings Canyon Resort . B DW

8 Kings Canyon – Alice Springs

Traveling past vast cattle properties , you ’ ll develop a true appreciation for the magnitude of the Australian outback . On arrival in Alice Springs visit the historic Telegraph Station and learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years . Hotel : Mercure Alice Springs Resort , 2 nights . B

9 Alice Springs

Join a local Aboriginal guide at Alice Springs Desert Park to learn about the culture and traditions of the Arrernte People . Then visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service . This evening , join the Falzon family at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre for a Be My Guest barbecue dinner . Hear from brothers , Tom and Danny , about the sustainable lifestyle they have established . B BG

10 Alice Springs – Tennant Creek

Visit the legendary School of the Air , then travel north , stopping at Wycliffe Well , where you need to keep an eye out for a UFO ! Your next stop is just as intriguing – Karlu Karlu , an outcrop of precariously-balanced granite boulders . You ' ll stay tonight in the former gold-mining town of Tennant Creek . Hotel : Bluestone Motor Inn . B DW

11 Tennant Creek – Katherine

Call in to the quirky Daly Waters Pub before continuing to Mataranka , where a swim in the warm , crystal-clear waters of the thermal springs is a must-do . Travel on to Katherine . Hotel : Paraway Motel . B DW

12 Katherine – Kakadu National Park

Travel to Nitmiluk National Park and take a tranquil cruise along the spectacular Katherine Gorge . Then journey deep into Kakadu for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong , famed for its birdlife and estuarine crocodiles . Hotel : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile , Jabiru . B DW

13 Kakadu – Darwin

Visit Ubirr , one of Kakadu ’ s renowned Aboriginal rock art sites , then walk to nearby Nadab Lookout , for views over the surrounding wetlands . After an orientation on arrival in Darwin , the evening is free for you to explore . Hotel : Mantra on the Esplanade , 2 nights . B

14 Litchfield National Park

Travel to Litchfield National Park , pausing to examine the park ’ s amazing termite mounds . Stop to view Florence Falls , then venture on to Wangi Falls to swim in the large waterhole before heading back to Darwin . Join your Travel Director for a Darwin Harbour Farewell Dinner Cruise . B FD

15 Farewell from Darwin

Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end after breakfast . B

DEPARTURES

From $ 5785

NAAD : Adelaide to Darwin | 15 Days 2021 2021 continued

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From $ 4450

Adelaide Central Market

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NUAD : Ayers Rock to Darwin | 11 Days 2021 2021 continued

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A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement . Ask your travel agent at time of booking if available .

SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to 10 % pp

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Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share

DINING

14 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Be My Guest dinner BG per person twin share land only

per person twin share land only

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Frequent Traveler 5 % off 5-15 years up to 10 % off 5 % off pp

8 Dinners with wine DW 1 Farewell Dinner FD

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Adelaide Airport Day 5 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Ayers Rock Airport ( NUAD ) Day 15 – flights to depart anytime from Darwin Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price