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5-13 day Small 5-13
Grou p Jou
day Smallrn eys Journeys
Group
Northern
Territory
Dreaming
Be immersed into the very heartland of
Australia and experience its most sacred
landscapes, bountiful National Parks and
thundering waterfalls. Discover the Top
End’s striking landscape then journey to
the magical Red Centre, seeing iconic
Uluru, the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta,
and windswept Walpa Gorge.
10 DAYS • Darwin • Mary River
• Kakadu National Park • Katherine Gorge Under a Desert Moon
• Litchfield National Park • Alice Springs Under the canopy of the southern night sky, enjoy an evening Under
a Desert Moon, sharing a menu of delicious food paired with wines.
• West MacDonnell Ranges • Kings Canyon
• Kata Tjuta • Uluru
safari tents to really connect with your destination nestled deep in the
Immerse bush. Join your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and
canapés, followed by dinner.
Learn the fine art of 'rarrk' painting and Wildman Wilderness Lodge
discover the ancient Aboriginal art galleries of Lunch, dinner with wine
Kakadu National Park.
Day 2: Mary River – Kakadu
Indulge Wake up to the evocative sounds of the floodplains. Now you’ll journey into
Unwind on an indulgent Katherine Gorge the tropical depths of iconic World Heritage and Ramsar listed Kakadu
dinner cruise and dine at the award-winning National Park. Join your Journey Director on a walk at Kakadu’s stunning
Cicada Lodge. Ubirr, where you’ll see ancient rock art, and remarkable views over the
surrounding wetlands and escarpments from Nadab lookout. The Yellow
Water Billabong cruise will be a highlight of your day. Keep a look out for
Explore a myriad of bird species, spot estuarine crocodiles and enjoy the stunning
billabong and floodplains system.
Enter Walpa Gorge, an ancient temple crafted
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru
by nature, and keep an eye out for crocodiles
Breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine
on the Yellow Water Billabong.
Day 3: Kakadu – Katherine
Relax
Venture to Nourlangie to admire the ancient Dreamtime art of the
Unwind in your Deluxe Spa Room at Kings Bininj and Mungguy people. Hear from your Journey Director a detailed
Canyon Resort, and stay in the heart of interpretation of the art and the rich Aboriginal culture as you explore the
Nitmiluk at eco-friendly Cicada Lodge. various outdoor ‘galleries’, dating back 20,000 years. Continue driving
through the ancient lands of Kakadu to the town of Katherine and further
on into Nitmiluk National Park. This evening indulge in five-star luxury at
Cicada Lodge, a stunning eco-lodge surrounded by nature.
As this journey departs from Mantra on the Esplanade
Darwin at 7.30am, accommodation will need to be pre- Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National Park, 2 nights
booked for the previous night. Breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine
Day 1: Darwin – Mary River Day 4: Katherine Gorge
Your epic Top End adventure begins in the tropical northern This morning meet Dalabon didgeridoo expert Manuel Pamkal and share
city of Darwin. Join your Journey Director and board your in his passion for the rich traditional culture into which he was born. Hear
bespoke 4WD vehicle to experience stunning Litchfield about life in the bush and experience first-hand the fine art of rarrk (cross-
National Park before embarking on a cross-country journey hatch) painting. Later, board a special dinner cruise on Katherine Gorge
along the rugged Marrakai Track (seasonally accessible) to and learn about the history and culture of the local Jawoyn people.
the Mary River Wetlands. Tonight, stay in private, permanent Breakfast, lunch, Local Dining Experience
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Alice Springs Departures
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Director will share with you their take on what life is like in such an Jun 10 Jun 19
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Day 6: Darwin
isolated – Alice
town as Alice Springs
Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Jun
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Station, site of the first European settlement in the town. Then the Jul
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22 Sep
Aug 25
19 Sep
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After a morning flight to Alice Springs your Central Australia Journey Jul
May 22
27 Jul
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05 Oct
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stunning landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges take centre
Director will share with you their take on what life is like in such an Jun 10 Jun 19 Sep 16 Sep 25
stage, as you embark on a walk through Simpsons Gap. This evening,
isolated town as Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Jun available
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Station, site of the first European settlement in the town. Then the
barbecue dinner around a campfire, as the Milky Way lights up the sky. Jul 22
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barbecue dinner around a campfire, as the Milky Way lights up the sky. Single traveller must pay the single price.
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Breakfast, Local Dining Experience
Now we’re off the beaten track exploring the 4WD Giles Track, • Small group (22 guests max)
crossing dry river beds and outback landscapes to Kings Canyon
Day 7: Alice Springs •Inclusions
21+ Unforgettable experiences
Resort. Another unique–Local
KingsDining
CanyonExperience, Under a Desert
Moon, awaits you this evening. The flickering glow of the fire is the • 23 included meals
Now we’re off the beaten track exploring the 4WD Giles Track, • Small group (22 guests max)
perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine and canapés followed by • 9 Nights premium accommodation
crossing dry river beds and outback landscapes to Kings Canyon • 21+ Unforgettable experiences
dinner, prepared from fresh produce and ingredients unique to the
Resort. Another unique Local Dining Experience, Under a Desert
Australian outback. • 23 included meals
Moon, awaits you this evening. The flickering glow of the fire is the MNCR: Darwin to Uluru
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perfect Canyon Resort, to
Deluxe Spa Room
sparkling wine and canapés followed by • 9 Nights premium accommodation
Flights are not included in holiday price.
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Experience
Flight Information:
Australian outback.
MNCR:
Day prior –Darwin to Uluru
flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport
DayKings
8: Kings Canyon
Canyon Resort,–Deluxe
Uluru Spa Room Day 10
Flights are not included in holidayfrom
– flights to depart anytime Ayers Rock Airport
price.
Breakfast, lunch, Local Dining Experience
Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you Internal-holiday
Flight Information: flight required to be purchased in order
embark on a six-kilometre rim walk past the domed ‘Lost City’ and to
Dayfulfil
priorthe– itinerary:
flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport
Dayluscious
the 8: Kings Canyon
‘Garden – Uluru
of Eden’. If you’d prefer a more relaxed walk you Day
Day 610––Darwin
flightstotoAlice Springs
depart anytime from Ayers Rock Airport
can opt to set off on a two-kilometre stroll along the boulder-strewn For Smart Ways to Save, see AATtoKings side page
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Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you Internal-holiday flight required be purchased
canyon creek bed that leads to impressive views of the canyon rim. to fulfil the itinerary:
embark on a six-kilometre rim walk past the domed ‘Lost City’ and
Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture on a visit to the Wanmarra Day 6 – Darwin to Alice Springs
the luscious ‘Garden of Eden’. If you’d prefer a more relaxed walk you
Aboriginal Community and learn about the Luritja and Pertame
can opt to set off on a two-kilometre stroll along the boulder-strewn For Smart Ways to Save, see AAT Kings side page 7.
people’s spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and
canyon creek bed that leads to impressive views of the canyon rim.
medicine used for spirituality and healing. Leaving Kings Canyon
Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture on a visit to the Wanmarra
behind travel across desert landscapes to Kings Creek Station, a vast
Aboriginal Community and learn about the Luritja and Pertame Mary
farming property, for lunch. Afterwards, arrive at Ayers Rock Resort, Darwin Jabiru
people’s spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and 1 River
your launchpad to Australia’s heart, in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Kakadu
medicine used for spirituality and healing. Leaving Kings Canyon 1 1 National Park
Park. This evening, watch as the outback sun bids a fiery farewell, the
behind travel across desert landscapes to Kings Creek Station, a vast Wangi
perfect backdrop for sparkling sundowners at Uluru. Mary Nourlangie
farming property, for lunch. Afterwards, arrive at Ayers Rock Resort, Darwin
Falls Jabiru
River Yellow
Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers RockinResort, 2 nights 1 Water Billabong
your launchpad to Australia’s heart, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Kakadu
1 1 National Park
Park. This evening,
Breakfast, lunchwatch as the outback sun bids a fiery farewell, the Litchfield 2 Cicada Lodge
perfect backdrop for sparkling sundowners at Uluru. Wangi
National Park Nourlangie
Falls Katherine
Yellow Water Billabong
DaySails
9: Uluru
in the & KataHotel,
Desert TjutaAyers Rock Resort, 2 nights
Breakfast, lunch Litchfield 2 Cicada Lodge
Observe the shifting lights of the impressive Field of Light art
National Park
installation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Katherine
Day 9:Then
Uluru. Uluru & Kata
you’re off toTjuta
explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
and learn about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers
Observe the shifting lights of the impressive Field of Light art
have with the land. Skirt the red walls of Uluru, hear timeless stories,
installation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across
view spectacular rock art, and visit the culturally significant Mutitjulu
Uluru. Then you’re off to explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
Waterhole. Experience the magnificence of the 36 red conglomerate
and learn about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers
rock domes that form Kata Tjuta and join your Journey Director for
have with the land. Skirt the red walls of Uluru, hear timeless stories,
a guided walk through the immense Walpa Gorge. This evening, join
view spectacular rock art, and visit the culturally significant Mutitjulu
your fellow travellers for a Celebration Dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.
Waterhole. Experience the magnificence of the 36 red conglomerate
rockBreakfast,
domes thatCelebration
form KataDinner
Tjuta and join your Journey Director for West MacDonnell Alice
a guided walk through the immense Walpa Gorge. This evening, join Ranges Springs
your 10:
Day fellow travellers
Farewell for aUluru
from Celebration Dinner at Ilkari Restaurant. 1
Breakfast, Celebration Dinner
This morning after breakfast your Inspiring Journey comes to an end 1 Kings Canyon
West MacDonnell Alice Start
Ayers Rock Ranges Springs
and you’ll be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight. Resort Finish
Day 10: Farewell from Uluru 2
1 Overnight
Breakfast Sightseeing
Uluru–Kata Tjuta
This morning after breakfast your Inspiring Journey comes to an end 1 Kings Canyon
National Park Start
Coach
Ayers Rock
and you’ll be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight. Kata Tjuta Uluru
Resort Finish
Flight
Overnight
Breakfast 2
Uluru–Kata Tjuta Sightseeing
National Park Coach
Kata Tjuta Uluru Flight
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