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Included Highlights

• Join guided tours of the Adelaide Central Market and the fascinating town of Quorn
• Explore Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre in the ancient Flinders Ranges National Park, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
• Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre in the Flinders Ranges
• Learn about living underground and how to mine for opals at iconic Coober Pedy
• Witness an unforgettable sunset at Uluru, complete with sparkling wine
• On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – Discover a maze of waterways on a cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and learn about the Jawoyn people, the owners of the gorge
• Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
• Includes three UNESCO sites of Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Watarrka National Parks
• Discover stories of Indigenous culture
• Marvel at natural wonders like Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), Mataranka Thermal Springs, and Kings Canyon
• Visit the Ubirr Rock Art Site

Fitness Requirements

Medium level of Fitness Required for the Wilpena Pound hike. This 6km hike to the Homestead will be suitable for most guests however the track has uneven surfaces and is rocky in places. Retractable hiking poles may be useful. A shuttle bus is available (at own cost) to transfer guests to the start of the 3 km return track.

High level of fitness required for the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. This 6km hike will not be suitable for all guests. The first 30-minute incline is considered “Difficult”. The Tour Director will offer guest an easier alternative along the creek walk for those that are unable.

Medium Level of Fitness Required for the climb to the top of Nadab Lookout at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park will not be suitable for all guests. To get to the lookout guests are required to scale up uneven rocky paths and steps to get to the lookout. There is an alternate route on a fairly flat gravel path for those unable climb to the top so they will not miss out on Rock Art.

Flight Information

Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Adelaide Airport
Day 15: Flights to depart anytime from Darwin Airport

Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request.

Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Warm layers in cooler months
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• Water bottle
• Camera