(3 nights Sydney, 2 nights Ayers Rock, 2 nights Alice Springs, 1 night The Ghan, 3 nights Adelaide)
- 1 Night Kangaroo Island
- City and Beaches Tour, Captain Cook Lunch Cruise
- Full Day Blue Mountains 4WD Tour
- Afternoon Ayers Rock & Olgas Tour
- Ayers Rock Sunrise Climb & Base Tour
- Sounds of Silence Dinner
- Full Day Alice Springs Experience Tour
- Premium Barossa Valley Tour
- Overnight Kangaroo Island Tour inc. return airfares.
Airfare sectors
The following airfare sectors need to be added to this itinerary: Sydney to Ayers Rock and Ayers Rock to Alice Springs. Please book in conjunction with your international ticket to obtain an international visitors discount fare which represents a 30% saving on domestic flights. Or visit the following websites:
Qantas Airlines
Virgin Blue
Jetstar
Departures
- Tuesday and Friday year round.
Tour cost
As there are many different seasons, depending on your date of travel, we have created hyperlinks to the relevant hotel pages so you can create your own costing and see complete information. If you have any queries or prefer one of our consultants to price your itinerary for you click here and we can provide an exact costing for your approval. Just quote the package name, advise your commencement date and number of adults/children.
Tour Code: AP519
Park Regis Hotel Sydney (Sydney) - 3 night stay, Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge (Ayers Rock) - 2 night stay, Desert Palms Resort (Alice Springs) - 2 night stay, The Chifley on South Terrace Adelaide (Adelaide) - 3 night stay, 1 night Kangaroo Island included as part of the tour (accommodation dependent on availability).
4 Star Category:
Travelodge Wynyard (Sydney) - 3 night stay, Desert Gardens Hotel (Ayers Rock) - 2 night stay, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs (Alice Springs) - 2 night stay, Stamford Plaza Adelaide - 3 night stay, 1 night Kangaroo Island included as part of the tour (accommodation dependent on availability).
5 Star Category:
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney (Sydney) - 3 night stay, Sails in the Desert (Ayers Rock) - 2 night stay, Alice Springs Resort (Alice Springs) - 2 night stay, The Sebel Playford Adelaide (Adelaide) - 3 night stay, 1 night Kangaroo Island included as part of the tour (accommodation dependent on availability).
3 Star
Oaks Goldsbrough Sydney
4 Star
Oaks Maestri Sydney
5 Star
Quay West Suites Sydney
Adelaide
3 Star
Breakfree on Hindley
4 Star
The Oaks Horizons
5 Star
Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury
Upon arrival in Sydney, transfer by your own arrangements to your hotel (as chosen). The rest of the day is at leisure.
DAY 2 Sydney in a Day, Captain Cook Lunch Cruise (ID: 01831)
This morning you will be collected from your hotel. Todays highlights include:
- Travel via The Rocks and across the Harbour Bridge.
- See the well known surf beaches of Dee Why, Curl Curl, Queenscliff and Manly.
- Travel to Arabanoo Lookout for views of the entrance to Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean.
- Argyle Cut, the Argyle Tavern
- Cadman's Cottage, the oldest house in Australia.
- Sydney Harbour cruise with lunch. Travel through the commercial area of Sydney on the way to Hyde Park, The Domain, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
- On to Rushcutters Bay and The Gap for spectacular views. See historic Macquarie Lighthouse, the first in Australia, and stop at the famous Bondi Beach. Wind back to Sydney via Paddington.
DAY 3 1 Day Blue Mountains 4WD Wildlife Discovery (ID: 01818)
You will be collected from your hotel by 4WD. Todays highlights include:
- Koala wildlife reserve where you will see Dingoes, Wombats, Kangaroos and Koalas.
- Richmond and Windsor townships.
- Morning tea 'out in the bush'.
- Bilpin, 'Land of the Mountain Apple'.
- Lunch at the Imperial Hotel at Mt Victoria.
- Grose Valley.
- 'Rhododendron' township of Blackheath and Katoomba home of the famous 3 Sisters.
- Blue Mountains National Park to spot wild kangaroos in the forest.
- Transfer back to your hotel
DAY 4 - SYDNEY/AYERS ROCK (FLIGHT) Kata Tjuta Olga Gorge Walk & Ayers Rock Sunset Tour (ID: 02376)
This morning transfer by your own arrangements to the airport for your morning flight to Ayers Rock (flight needs to arrive prior to 1300hrs to connect with afternoon touring). The afternoon highlights include:
- Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Spend time exploring the gorge. In the late afternoon, we arrive at the sunset viewing area to witness and photograph the striking colour changes that can take place on Uluru (Ayers Rock). Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. You will be transferred back to your chosen hotel.
DAY 5 Ayers Rock Sunrise, Climb & Base tour (ID: 02385) & Sounds of Silence (ID: 22338)
You will be met at your hotel early. Todays highlights include:
- Sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock).
- Optional climb
- Walking tour of Mutjtjulu Waterhole
- You will be returned to your hotel in time for lunch (not included).
- Afternoon at leisure. We highly recommend an optional scenic flight over the Olgas and Ayers Rock.
- This evening is the renowned Sounds of Silence Dinner (inc. hotel
transfers)
DAY 6 - AYERS ROCK/ALICE SPRINGS (FLIGHT)
You will be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to Alice Springs. Upon arrival transfer by your own arrangements to your chosen hotel. This afternoon is at leisure. This evening why not try the popular and unusual Camel to Dinner experience .
DAY 7 Half Day The Alice Experience (ID: 02363)
You will be met at your hotel. Todays highlights include:
- Telegraph Station
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Anzac Hill.
- Transfer back to your hotel.
DAY 8 The Ghan Train Journey: Alice Springs - Adelaide (ID: 10039)
- Free morning in Alice Springs then board The Ghan at 1300hrs
- The 908 mile (1,555km), 20 hour journey travels from Alice Springs in the heart of Outback wilderness to Adelaide in South Australia.
- This world-famous train will transport you with all the air conditioned comfort
and style of a fine hotel.
- Choose from First, Holiday or Coach class.
DAY 9 - THE GHAN/ADELAIDE
- Continue your memorable journey through the outback and arrive in Adelaide at approx. 1200hrs (midday).
- Transfer by your own arrangements to your chosen hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
DAY 10 Barossa Valley Wine Tour (ID: 23429)
- Scenery of Mt Lofty Ranges
- Visit Cleland Wildlife Park.
- German settlement of Hahndorf.
- Lunch at a Barossa Valley winery with lunch.
DAY 11 Kangaroo Island Overnight (ID: 01899)
- Early flight from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island.
- Join a luxury 4WD for your full day personalised touring including a barbeque lunch with South Australian wines.
- After the tour transfer to Wanderer's Rest (or similar) where you can relax & enjoy dinner, bed & breakfast.
DAY 12 - KANGAROO ISLAND/ADELAIDE
- After breakfast enjoy another day of touring on Kangaroo Island before departing on the afternoon flight back to Adelaide.
- Overnight at chosen hotel.
DAY 13 - DEPARTURE
- This morning is at leisure until you transfer by your own arrangements to your next destination.