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Wednesday Depart from Darwin
1000hrs. Travel in Gold Kangaroo comfort on the famous
Ghan train for Darwin to Alice Springs, with a
short stop in Katherine with the opportunity for an
optional off-train tour of Katherine Gorge.
Thursday Arrive 0910hrs into Alice
Springs. Make your own way to the Crowne Plaza Hotel
for your overnight stay.
Friday Depart Alice Springs and travel
through rugged Outback landscapes by the West MacDonnell
Ranges. This ancient, twisted
range is thought to be the oldest in Australia, and one
of the oldest still standing anywhere in the world.
Continue through the red sands, stopping to view the
intriguing flat-topped Mt Conner before arriving at
Ayers Rock Resort. Early in the afternoon, join a tour
to the 36 giant rocky domes of Kata Tjuta. Walk into
Olga Gorge and keep an eye out for ancient petroglyphs
(stone carvings) in the rock floor. As the sun starts to
sink in the desert sky, enjoy a complimentary glass of
wine and watch the play of light and colour as the
golden rays of the setting sun strike Uluru.
Saturday Rise early and enjoy a cup of
tea or coffee as the days first light strikes Uluru.
With the sun still climbing, take a guided walk to
Mutitjulu waterhole. See cave paintings and hear the
legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). Tour the
base of Uluru before
joining your guide and learn about the geology and flora
of the region on the Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge
before visiting the Cultural
Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative to see
Aboriginal artists at work. Depart Ayers Rock for the
return journey to Alice Springs, arriving around 6.30pm.
Overnight Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Sunday Morning at leisure in Alice
Springs, before making your own way to the station for a
1515hrs departure. Travel through the outback of the
Northern Territory into South Australia, watching the
change of scenery.
Monday Arrive into Adelaide at 1310hrs
and make your own way to the Rendezvous Allegra Hotel
for your overnight stay in Adelaide.
| Price in £ per person, based on twin share | from £1279 |
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