Day 1: Welcome to Ayers Rock

On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this afternoon and travel to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. Enter the dual World Heritage listed National Park and toast the beginning of your holiday at a welcome reception, as you watch the spectacular Uluru sunset with nibbles and sparkling wine. As the sun sets over the western horizon, the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned. Don't forget your camera!

Day 2: Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)

Travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area, Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, to see the Red Centre set alight by the first rays of the sun. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the colours of Uluru gradually change with the sun rising over the horizon. Tour the base of Uluru where you will be introduced to the natural and cultural landscapes of this remarkable region. You may like to take a self-guided stroll around the 11km base of 'The Rock' or enjoy a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, where you'll view Aboriginal rock paintings as your Travel Director interprets their significance. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you'll have time to purchase some locally made Aboriginal art or crafts and learn a little more about the Western Desert region. This afternoon visit the dramatic domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and walk through Walpa Gorge. The walking trail through the gorge follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest dome. Afterwards, take in a magnificent outback sunset at Kata Tjuta with sparkling wine and nibbles.

Travel to Kings Canyon Resort. On the way marvel at Atila (Mt. Conner), the 'forgotten wonder of Central Australia' and stop for a lunch break at Kings Creek Station. Originally vacant crown land, the station now runs cattle and is the largest exporter of wild camels in Australia. Learn the intriguing story of owners, Ian and Lynn Conway, and their dedication to Aboriginal children in the region's remote communities. Why not taste one of their famous camel burgers for lunch, you don't want to miss out! Now get ready for spectacular sightseeing. You're off on a 6km rim walk exploration of Kings Canyon, which will reward you with marvellous views of Watarrka National Park where you'll be able to see as far as the horizon. An easier walk along the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed is also available.

Day 4: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs

Today we journey to Alice Springs. Travel across vast cattle properties and get a real feel for just how expansive the Outback is. In Alice Springs visit the historic Telegraph Station established in 1872. It first served for 60 years as one of 12 stations positioned along the Overland Telegraph Line that stretched 3,000km to relay messages between Adelaide and Darwin. It later served as a school for Aboriginal children and was known as 'The Bungalow'. Top off the day at Anzac Hill for panoramic views over Alice Springs.

Day 5: Aboriginal Culture

Learn about the life and survival of the Arrernte People, including their search for water and bush food, from a local Aboriginal guide at Alice Springs Desert Park. Visit the Nocturnal House and enjoy an exciting Birds of Prey presentation. Continue to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and learn how the facility brings first class health services to people living in the bush. Join Joe, Dan, Tommy and Ben Falzon for a home cooked gourmet Be My Guest BBQ dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. Share stories of ecology, culture and astronomy with the Falzon family and they may even lead you in a sing-a-long, accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar. It will be a night to remember!

Your first stop is the School of the Air. Witness a live class room lesson broadcast over 1.3 million square kilometres, to children living in remote locations who would otherwise have no access to public education. Later, travel north towards Tennant Creek stopping at the interesting township of Wycliffe Well on the way to visit Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), where you'll have time to walk around these precariously balanced boulders. End the day at Tennant Creek, an old gold mining town along the Stuart Highway.

Today you'll travel north and visit the eccentric Daly Waters Historic Pub for a refreshing ale at lunchtime. Continue to Mataranka, 'Land of the Never Never'. At Mataranka you can visit the replica of the original Elsey Homestead, used in the filming of 'We of the Never Never', an autobiographical film about Jeannie Gunn's life in the outback. Or, you may take the palm lined walkway for a swim in the famous thermal springs – a bit of a must do! Travel on to Katherine for the night.

Join your local guide on a serene early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Discover the cultural significance of this ancient waterway to the traditional landowners, the Jawoyn, and keep an eye out for the resident crocodiles. Continue to Kakadu National Park via Pine Creek. We recommend treating yourself to a mango smoothie along the way! Travel deep into Kakadu for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. You should see a stunning variety of birdlife such as sea eagles, brolgas and with any luck, fascinating little kingfishers. You'll also see feared estuarine crocodiles basking in the muddy shallows. This afternoon you'll have the opportunity to take an optional flight over Kakadu and Arnhem Land.

Day 9: Kakadu – Darwin

This morning visit Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. Climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for spectacular views over the flood plains and escarpment country. You may recognise the location from the famous Australian film, Crocodile Dundee! This afternoon on arrival in Darwin, you can choose from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences. You could take the opportunity to visit the colourful Mindil Beach Sunset Market, where we'll treat you to dinner and a spectacular sunset over the Timor Sea, or visit Crocosaurus Cove at your leisure or even sit back and relax at Darwin’s famous Deckchair Cinema.

Day 10: Litchfield National Park

Today travel to Litchfield National Park. Stop at the amazing Termite Mounds and then Florence Falls to view the famous plunge pool from a high vantage point. Venture on to tropical Wangi Falls for a relaxing swim in the crystal clear waterhole before heading back to Darwin. This evening join your Travel Director for a farewell dinner on board a Darwin Harbour Cruise. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal as you watch the sun set over Darwin and surrounds – it’s time to celebrate your Northern Territory outback safari.

Your holiday concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight.