Day 1 | Arrive Darwin
Arrive in Darwin and be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure before meeting your fellow travellers, Driver-Guide and Tour Director at a welcome dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Day 2 | Nitmiluk Gorge (Katherine) - Katherine
Travel south to Katherine and discover the spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge.
Signature Experience
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
Board a cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and marvel at the winding network of sandstone gorges carved over countless centuries. Keep watch for freshwater crocodiles and native birdlife as you cruise through this remarkable landscape.
Later, gain insight into the stories, culture and traditions of the Jawoyn people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Contour Hotel Katherine
Day 3 | Katherine - Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Journey to the immense Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, a one-million-acre working cattle station stretching to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Along the way, visit the tranquil Mataranka Thermal Pools and historic Roper Bar crossing before stopping at scenic Butterfly Falls. On arrival at Lorella Springs, settle in and enjoy the tranquillity of this remote wilderness sanctuary.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park (2 nights)
Day 4 | Lorella Springs Wilderness Park - Lost City
Spend the day exploring the diverse landscapes of Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, spanning coastal floodplains, mangroves, escarpments and dense forests.
Signature Experience
Lost City Scenic Flight
Take to the skies on a scenic flight over the Lost City, an extraordinary collection of sandstone formations resembling the ruins of an ancient civilisation.
Enjoy the remainder of the day discovering the park at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
Day 5 | Lorella Springs Wilderness Park - Barkly
Depart Lorella Springs and travel along Nathan River Road toward Ryan’s Bend. Stop for lunch at the iconic Heartbreak Hotel before continuing to Barkly Homestead.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Barkly Homestead
Day 6 | Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) - Alice Springs
Travel through the vast Northern Territory landscapes via Tennant Creek.
Stop at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), an extraordinary collection of granite boulders with deep spiritual significance to Traditional Owners. Learn about the stories and cultural importance of this sacred site before continuing to Alice Springs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs (2 nights)
Day 7 | Alice Springs - West MacDonnell Ranges
Explore some of Central Australia's most spectacular natural attractions.
Visit Simpsons Gap, an important Arrernte cultural site, before continuing into West MacDonnell National Park. Discover the beauty of Angkerle (Standley Chasm) and Ormiston Gorge, both renowned for their dramatic landscapes and diverse wildlife.
Signature Experience
Outback Bush Barbecue
Enjoy an evening of outback dining in the East MacDonnell Ranges. Savour a gourmet two-course barbecue with premium beverages while a bush balladeer entertains with songs celebrating Australia's pioneering heritage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs
Day 8 | Mereenie Loop Road - Kings Canyon
Travel to Gosses Bluff crater before venturing off-road along the famous Mereenie Loop Road en route to Kings Canyon.
Signature Experience
Kings Canyon Light-Towers
Experience Bruce Munro's spectacular Light-Towers installation at Kings Canyon. This immersive sound and light experience illuminates the landscape with a stunning display inspired by the colours and spirit of the Australian outback.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort
Day 9 | Kings Canyon - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Explore the remarkable landscapes of Watarrka National Park before travelling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Signature Experience
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Embark on the iconic Kings Canyon Rim Walk. Admire towering sandstone walls, breathtaking canyon views and the beautiful Garden of Eden waterhole hidden within the canyon.
Later, visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and explore the magnificent Walpa Gorge before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Uluru (2 nights)
Day 10 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Watch sunrise illuminate the ever-changing colours of Uluru during a guided base tour. Learn about the cultural significance, geology and history of Australia's most iconic natural landmark.
Signature Experience
Sounds of Silence Dinner & Field of Light
Enjoy a memorable evening under the desert sky. Indulge in a Sounds of Silence dinner featuring bush tucker-inspired cuisine accompanied by didgeridoo music, while surrounded by Bruce Munro's spectacular Field of Light installation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sails in the Desert, Uluru
Day 11 | Coober Pedy
Cross into South Australia and arrive in the unique outback town of Coober Pedy.
Visit the Umoona Opal Mine and discover the fascinating history of opal mining along with both Indigenous and European settlement stories.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy
Day 12 | Oodnadatta Track - Marree
Travel along the legendary Oodnadatta Track, one of Australia's most iconic outback routes.
Pause at William Creek for lunch and enjoy an opportunity to take an optional scenic flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre (own expense). Later, visit the edge of the lake to admire its immense salt flats before arriving in Marree.
Signature Experience
Travel the Oodnadatta Track
Experience the rugged beauty of the Australian outback while following one of the country's most historic and remote travel routes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Marree Hotel
Day 13 | Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Travel to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, stopping en route for lunch at the famous Prairie Hotel in Parachilna.
Explore Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, before settling into your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wilpena Pound Resort (2 nights)
Day 14 | Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Spend a full day discovering the spectacular Flinders Ranges.
Visit Brachina Gorge and keep watch for the endangered yellow-footed rock-wallaby. The afternoon is at leisure, with the option to take a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound (own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wilpena Pound Resort
Day 15 | Clare Valley - Adelaide
Farewell the Flinders Ranges and journey through the renowned wine region of the Clare Valley before arriving in Adelaide.
Signature Experience
Dine at the Watervale Hotel
Enjoy a memorable dining experience featuring seasonal produce sourced from the hotel's organic biodynamic farm in the Clare Valley.
Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Playford Hotel, Adelaide
Day 16 | Depart Adelaide
After breakfast, transfer to Adelaide Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
