Day 1 Mon: Sydney – Griffith (D)
Depart Sydney and travel along the Hume Highway to Griffith. Enjoy a welcome drink this evening with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Accommodation: 1 night Griffith Motor Inn, Griffith

Day 2 Tue: Griffith - Adelaide (B,D)
Today we head towards Adelaide, travelling along the mighty Murray River. We cross the South Australian border and travel through the vineyards and orchards of the Riverland District to Adelaide.
Accommodation: 1 night Stamford Plaza, Adelaide

Day 3 Wed: Adelaide – Flinders Ranges (B,D)
Enjoy a city tour before making our way north to sample some local wines at Sevenhill Cellars. Later, we visit historic Quorn, before travelling through the picturesque Flinders Ranges and into Wilpena Pound.
Accommodation: 1 night Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges

Day 4 Thur: Flinders Ranges (B,D)
Morning free at leisure. This afternoon travel through Pitchi Richi Pass to Port Augusta and visit the Wadlata Outback Centre. Accommodation: 1 night Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta.

Day 5 Fri: Coober Pedy (B,D)
Today we travel to isolated Coober Pedy, the opal capital. Visit an underground church and home.
Accommodation: Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy

Day 6 Sat: Coober Pedy – Uluru (Ayers Rock) (B)
Cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This evening enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles as you watch sunset over Uluru. Accommodation: 2 nights Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock

Day 7 Sun: Uluru – Kata Tjuta (Olgas) (B,HD)
Enjoy a guided walk into Mutitjulu Waterhole and stop at the informative Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.You may wish to join a local Aboriginal guide for the famous Liru Walk through bushland. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and walk into Walpa Gorge. Enjoy sunset with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a delicious BBQ dinner under the stars.

Day 8 Mon: Kings Canyon (B,D)
Travel to Kings Canyon today. Choose between an energetic guided climb to the Canyon rim or alternatively explore the boulder-strewn Canyon floor, an easier walk.
Accommodation: 1 night Kings Canyon Resort

Day 9 Tue: Alice Springs (B,D)
Leaving Watarrka National Park behind, we travel to Alice Springs. Orientation tour including a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air and the Telegraph Station.
Accommodation: 2 nights Alice Springs Resort

Day 10 Wed: Alice Springs Desert Park (B)
This morning spend time with a local Aboriginal guide on a Desert Discovery Tour. This afternoon we travel to Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap and the Alice Springs Desert Park to see unique Australian animals.

Day 11 Thur: Alice Springs – Tennant Creek (B,HD)
Travelling north we arrive at Karlwekarlwe (Devils Marbles). Continue to Tennant Creek and join a guided tour of the historic Battery Hill. Visit an underground mine before enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner. Accommodation: 1 night Eldorado Inn, Tennant Creek

Day 12 Fri: Mataranka Springs – Katherine (B,D)
Visit the historic Daly Waters Hotel, before continuing into 'Never Never' country. Stop at the tropical oasis of Mataranka for a relaxing dip in the thermal springs or stroll through the Elsey Homestead replica. Accommodation: 1 night Paraway Hotel, Katherine

Day 13 Sat: Katherine Gorge – Kakadu (B,D)
We join our local guide on an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and then continue deep into Kakadu National Park. Join an afternoon cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong to see a variety of bird life and with luck, the feared estuarine crocodile. Accommodation: 1 night Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru

Day 14 Sun: Kakadu National Park – Darwin (B,D)
Travel to Ubirr and climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for rewarding views. We stop at Bowali Visitor Centre in Kakadu. This afternoon travel to Darwin and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this tropical city on arrival. Accommodation: 2 nights Saville Park Suites, Darwin

Day 15 Mon: Litchfield National Park (B)
This morning we take a tour to Litchfield National Park to see the beautiful Florence Falls and the mysterious Magnetic Termite Mounds. Overnight in Darwin.

Day 16 Tue: Depart Darwin (B)
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight.