Day 1 Thu: Darwin
On arrival into Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will be taken on an orientation tour of this tropical city. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner this evening your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin. D
(Flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Darwin)

Day 2 Fri: Kakadu National Park
We leave Darwin & travel to Kakadu National Park. Continue to Ubirr, see historical cave paintings and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. We stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre. The displays here will take you on a journey through Kakadu's varied habitats and landscapes. Time this afternoon to take a scenic flight over the wetlands (own expense)
Hotel: Aurora Kakadu, South Alligator. BD

Day 3 Sat: Katherine
This morning we join a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. We should see a variety of bird life and with luck we may also see the feared estuarine crocodile basking in the muddy shallows. We pass through the town of Pine Creek en route to Katherine.
Hotel: Knotts Crossing Resort Motel, Katherine. BD

Day 4 Sun: Tennant Creek
A special highlight this morning is our breakfast cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Following the cruise we head to Mataranka, where you will have time for a dip in the Thermal Springs. Later we'll have the opportunity to mix with the locals at the historic Daly Creek Hotel.
Hotel: Bluestone Motor Inn, Tennant Creek. HB D

Day 5 Mon: Alice Springs
This morning we join a local guide for a tour of the historic Battery Hill Precinct. Continuing south we arrive at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). There is time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders. We continue to Alice Springs for the evening.
Hotel: All Seasons Oasis, Alice Springs, 2 nights. BD

Day 6 Tue: Alice Springs 'Free Time'
You have the day free to relax or explore Alice Springs. You may wish to join an optional 4WD tour to Palm Valley or perhaps visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. Your Tour Director has all the details. B

Day 7 Wed: Kings Canyon
See the sights of Alice Springs , including the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. We stop for panoramic views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill. This afternoon we leave Alice Springs and travel to Kings Canyon.
Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort, Kings Canyon. BD

Day 8 Thu: Uluru (Ayers Rock)
For the energetic a guided climb to the rim of Kings Canyons will be rewarded with magnificent views of Watarrka National Park. Alternatively, you may prefer to explore the boulder-strewn Canyon floor, an easier walk. On arrival at Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park we visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) with time for a walk. This evening enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset at Uluru.
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. B

Day 9 Fri: Coober Pedy
This morning you may wish to rise early to join a tour to view sunrise at Uluru.
We leave the Northern Territory this morning and travel to Coober Pedy, the remote South Australian town best known for its opals and underground homes.
Hotel: Opal Inn, Coober Pedy. BD

Day 10 Sat: Port Augusta
We start the day with a tour that includes a visit to an underground church and home, as well as an introduction to Opals. We continue our journey south. We travel to Woomera en route to Port Augusta, situated on the quiet waterways at the head of the Spencer Gulf.
Hotel: Acacia Ridge Motor Inn, Port Augusta. BD

Day 11 Sun: Adelaide
We'll have time this morning to explore the Wadlata Outback Centre before continuing on to Adelaide , 'the City of Churches'.
Hotel: Grand Chifley, Adelaide. B

Day 12 Mon: Adelaide
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport to connect with your onward flight. B