Central Australian Discovery

Arrive into Adelaide airport, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers and your Driver and Tour Director as you enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. Stay: Adelaide, The Playford Hotel (D)

• Visit the highly acclaimed Watervale Hotel for a delightful meal featuring local produce from their organic, bio-dynamic farm in the Clare Valley.

Today you will have a full day to explore the incredible Flinders Ranges National Park. Spend some time in the geological site of Brachina Gorge. Keep an eye out for the endangered Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby as you traverse the gorge's layers, dating back some 130 million years. After lunch, the afternoon is at your leisure to further explore, or perhaps enjoy some time to relax. You may also wish to take a fantastic optional scenic flight (own expense) or walk into Wilpena Pound. This evening, enjoy dinner back at your resort. (B/L/D)

This morning farewell the Flinders Ranges. Stop for lunch at Parachilna's famous Prairie Hotel, a family-owned pub that was first licensed in 1876. Later, arrive at Marree and stay at your historic hotel that dates back to 1883. Stay: Marree Hotel (B/L/D)

• Drive to the edge of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and look out to the seemingly endless salt flats.
• Embark on an unforgettable journey along the legendary Oodnadatta Track, where every turn reveals a new chapter of Australia's rich history and stunning landscapes. Traverse rugged terrain and ancient pathways, immersing yourself in the heart of the Outback's rugged beauty.

Make your way to the Umoona Opal Mine, where you will watch an informative award-winning documentary presented in an underground theatre. You will learn about the different types and quality of opals, as well as visiting a mine that was worked in the 1920s. Farewell South Australia; and cross the border into the Northern Territory.

Later arrive at Uluru. In the heart of the Red Centre, the luxury of Sails in the Desert complements the surrounding natural beauty. This evening, enjoy dinner at your resort. Stay Two Nights: Uluru, Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort (B/L/D)

• Tonight, indulge in the Sounds of Silence dinner under the stars. Savour a glass of sparkling as the sun goes down, then help yourself to a ‘bush tucker' buffet accompanied by the music of a didgeridoo.

• Light-Towers, located at Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon, presents an enchanting fusion of sound and light crafted by renowned British artist Bruce Munro. Widely celebrated for his iconic Field of Light at Uluru, Munro's latest creation brings its magical illumination to Kings Canyon.

• Journey into the heart of pristine Watarrka National Park and embark on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk.

Head to Simpsons Gap, just one of the scenic areas that pierce the West MacDonnell Ranges. This sacred area is an important spiritual site to the Arrarnta Aboriginal people, where several dreamtime stories have said to take place. The area also contains one of the most prominent waterholes in the region. Here, be sure to keep an eye out for Black-footed Rock-wallabies.

Continue to the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, a vast and spectacular section of the ranges. This is an outstanding example of ancient landscapes shaped over time by climatic elements. Here, cool scenic gorges are important refuges for a collection of plants and animals from the harsh elements, many of which are found only here. (B/L/D)

Today, make your way to Tennant Creek. Along the way, stop at Karlu Karlu – Devils Marbles. A living cultural landscape, be in awe as the golden sunlight shines upon these giant granite boulders. Geologically, the marbles were formed from an upsurge of molten rock that cooled and became solid beneath a layer of sandstone. Over time water infiltrated the cracks of these solid structures, breaking down the sandstone, and then the granite.

As a result, rounded granite boulders perched on top of each other have been revealed. Karlu Karlu is also recognised as of great cultural importance, with nearly the entire Reserve a registered sacred site, with many stories and traditions associated to this area. Arrive at Barkly Homestead and enjoy dinner. Stay: Tennant Creek, Barkly Homestead (B/L/D)

• Enjoy a scenic flight over the unique rock formations of the Lost City. A series of sandstone outcrops, the Lost City evokes the remains of an ancient civilisation.

Departing from Lorella Springs after breakfast, embark on a picturesque journey towards Katherine, enjoying the diverse landscapes along the way. With a packed lunch in hand, relish in the freedom of the open road as you make your way to your destination. Upon reaching Katherine, settle into your hotel and take some time to unwind from the day's travels. Later, indulge in a delightful dinner at the hotel restaurant. Stay: Contour Hotel, Katherine (B/L/D)

• Board a cruise through Katherine Gorge and marvel at the network of gorges carved from centuries-old sandstone.

Your amazing adventure draws to a close. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Darwin airport for your onward flight. (B)