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Uluru
Inspiring Australia
13 DAYS
CAIRNS
SYDNEY IJFLY
Cairns Alice Springs Kings Canyon Uluru Sydney Blue Mountains Hunter Valley
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the tropical rainforests and reefs of north Queensland to the
spiritual Red Centre and iconic harbor city of Sydney. This Inspiring Journey will delight your every sense
as you encounter ancient cultures, indulge in delicious cuisine, and experience exquisite natural locations
that are simply out of this world.
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Welcome to Cairns
• Hike to the top of Kings Canyon A warm welcome to the gateway city
of Tropical North Queensland, the
launchpad for your epic adventure,
from north to south, through the
untamed wilderness of the outback.
You’ll have time to relax before
meeting your Journey Director this
afternoon at a Welcome Reception
with drinks and canapés, and later dine
overlooking the glimmering waters
of the Coral Sea. Hotel: Alamanda
Palm Cove, Cairns, 3 nights. DW
• The 36 mystical domes of Kata Tjuta Day 2 Daintree National Park
Discover
• The World Heritage listed Blue Mountains
• Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
• Spectacular Sydney Harbour and beaches
• The spectacular Great Barrier Reef on a cruise
Explore
Immerse
• Enjoy an Indigenous experience in
the Daintree Rainforest
• Sail a yacht on Sydney Harbour
• Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
Relax
• Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine
• Taste your way through the Hunter Valley
Explore the symbiotic relationship
between the local Kuku Yalanji people
and the ancient landscapes of the
Daintree as you join your Aboriginal
guide on an exclusive cultural
experience into the rainforest. Discover
the fascinating traditions, bush diet and
traditional medicines of the Kuku Yalanji,
and learn how to hunt for elusive mud
crabs before enjoying lunch under a
leafy canopy of mahogany and oak. B L
Day 3 Great Barrier Reef
Discover an underwater wonderland
today as you board a Quicksilver
wave-piercing catamaran for your
cruise to Agincourt Reef, at the edge
of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel
past iridescent coral formations and
colorful marine-life. Relax up on deck
surrounded by the vivid blue of the
Coral Sea, bask in the golden Australian
sunshine and enjoy a tropical lunch on
board before returning to Palm Cove. B L
Day 4 Cairns – Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs this morning and
spend some time at the School of the
Air and Royal Flying Doctor Service,
learning how these vital institutions
provide a lifeline to remote Australian
communities. This evening, join
your Alice Springs family hosts for
a Local Dining Experience barbecue
dinner around a campfire, as the Milky
Way lights up the sky. Hotel: Crowne
Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters. B LD
Day 5 Alice Springs –
Kings Canyon
This morning’s journey takes you
through the West MacDonnell Ranges
and along the 4WD Mereenie Loop
Road. Take a walk through Angkerle
(Standley Chasm) and continue to your
destination, Kings Canyon, where you
can stroll along the shady creek bed at
the foot of the towering sandstone cliffs
of the canyon. Hotel: Kings Canyon
Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms. B L DW
Day 6 Kings Canyon – Uluru
Rise with the birds and embark on the
exhilarating 6km Rim Walk around
the canyon, passing the intriguing
domes of the Lost City. Next stop
is the Curtin Springs Station cattle
property, where you’ll learn about