Tour Details - a. 10 Day Top End and Centre Classic Sights (Bgt); 12/13

Day 1. Darwin
Be welcomed at Darwin Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2. World Heritage Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Cruise, Nourlangie Rock
Travel into Kakadu National Park and visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Join a guided cruise on the wetlands of Yellow Water, keeping an eye out for birds and other wildlife. After lunch visit Nourlangie Rock to view galleries of Aboriginal art.

Day 3. Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Travel through Adelaide River, stopping at the War Cemetery. Continue to Pine Creek. Head into Nitmiluk National Park for a cruise through Katherine Gorge. As you glide along the tranquil waters, your guide will explain the significance of the gorge for the local Aboriginal people and detail the flora and fauna found in this region. Enjoy lunch before visiting beautiful Leliyn. There is time for a refreshing swim (conditions permitting) in the rock pool at the foot of the falls.

Day 4. Litchfield National Park, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls
Tour into the picturesque Litchfield National Park, a stunning region of pristine Top End wilderness. Climb the rocky Tabletop Range where dry woodlands and forests dominate the sandstone plateau. Stop to view intriguing magnetic termite mounds en route to the striking double waterfall that forms Florence Falls. Visit Tolmer Falls to see the water tumbling over two high escarpments. Stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to stunning Wangi Falls where there’s time for a swim (conditions permitting) or a nature walk to the top of the falls.

Day 5. Darwin, Ayers Rock Resort
Enjoy some free time to explore tropical Darwin before transferring to the airport for your flight to Ayers Rock (travel from Darwin to Ayers Rock Airport is at your own expense). Be welcomed on arrival at Ayers Rock Airport and transferred to Ayers Rock Resort. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or undertake optional activities of your choice.

Day 6. Uluru (Ayers Rock) Sunrise, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Mala Walk, Sunset Drinks
Rise early and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee while watching Uluru at sunrise. Travel to the 36 rocky domes of Kata Tjuta. Follow the dry creek bed into Walpa (Olga) Gorge on a guided walk. This afternoon visit the Cultural Centre. Walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. Join the guided Mala Walk. See Aboriginal rock art and caves and visit Kantju Gorge. Late in the afternoon, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you take in an Uluru sunset. Tonight you might like to enjoy the Uluru Aussie Barbecue (additional charge).

Day 7. Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park
There is time this morning to take part in optional activities before departing Ayers Rock Resort. Travel through desert landscapes to Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park.

Day 8. Kings Canyon Guided Walk, Alice Springs
This morning choose from two walks through majestic Kings Canyon. Take a guided walk around the rim of the canyon, enjoying panoramic views of the towering orange walls. This walk will also take you through the formation of the Lost City and down to the Garden of Eden waterhole. Or, join an easier nature walk deep into the canyon. This afternoon, depart for Alice Springs, stopping en route at Kings Creek Station.

Day 9. West MacDonnell Ranges, Town Tour
Travel through the rugged mountain ranges of West MacDonnell National Park. Stop at magnificent Simpsons Gap and striking Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Return to Alice Springs and take a tour of this unique outback township. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and the Old Telegraph Station. Admire views from atop Anzac Hill of the Todd River, the MacDonnell Ranges and the town of Alice Springs.

Day 10. Alice Springs
This morning is at leisure before you transfer to the airport or railway station.