• Join a food expert at Adelaide Central Market

• Wine tasting in the Clare Valley

• Explore Wilpena Pound

• Discover opals at Coober Pedy

• Sparkling wine while watching the magnificent Uluru sunset

• Explore Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas )

• Learn about indigenous culture in the Red Centre

• Climb Kings Canyon

• Meet the Falzon family at Earth Sanctuary for a Be My Guest dinner

• Discover the Devils Marbles

• Enjoy a refreshing ale at Daly Waters Historic Pub

• Swim at Mataranka Thermal Springs

• Cruise on Katherine Gorge & discover ancient rock art

• Discover wildlife on the Yellow Water Billabong

• View the rock art galleries of Ubirr in Kakadu

• Swim beneath Litchfield ’ s pristine waterfalls

• Enjoy a Darwin Harbour dinner cruise

• Included Choice Experiences in Darwin

• Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Yellow Water Billabong

Dining

• Full buffet breakfasts ( 14 ) B

• Be My Guest dinner ( 1 ) BG

• Dinners with wine ( 8 ) DW

• Farewell dinner ( 1 ) FD

Day 1 : Welcome to Adelaide You ’ ll be transferred from Adelaide Airport to your hotel by private car . This afternoon explore the sights of the historic ‘ city of churches ’ then join a local food expert for a guided tour of 140 year old Adelaide Central Market . Enjoy the hustle and bustle , sample the culinary delights , meet the traders and share the history and secrets of the colorful marketplace . Relax with your Travel Director and fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner at La Boca Bar and Grill . Hotel : Stamford Plaza , Adelaide . DW

Day 2 : Adelaide – Flinders Ranges Travel to the beautiful Clare Valley for a wine tasting at the Jesuit owned Sevenhill Cellars , the oldest existing winery in the region . Take a stroll through the vines before stopping in Clare at lunchtime . Later , travel through the Flinders Ranges to Wilpena Pound , a remarkable natural amphitheater covering nearly 8,000 hectares . Pass the intriguing ruins of deserted pastoral leases and keep an eye out for mobs of emus on the plains as dusk draws near . Hotel : Wilpena Pound Resort , Flinders Ranges . B DW

Day 3 : Flinders Ranges – Port Augusta Take a spectacular walk with your Travel Director to Hills Homestead and Wangarra Lookout for incredible views of Wilpena Pound . You ’ ll likely see wild emus and kangaroos grazing along the riverbank . Journey through Pitchi Richi Pass and historic Quorn on your way to Port Augusta . Visit Wadlata Outback Center then venture to Cena on Chapel for a delicious dinner . Hotel : Majestic Oasis Apartments , Port Augusta . B DW

Day 4 : Port Augusta – Coober Pedy Visit Woomera , then travel through salt lake country watching as the landscape changes near isolated Coober Pedy , Australia ’ s opal capital ! Visit an underground church and home with a local guide and view an opal demonstration . Tonight enjoy dinner at Umbertos Restaurant . Hotel : Desert Cave Hotel , Coober Pedy . B DW

Day 5 : Coober Pedy – Ayers Rock Cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park . Enter the dual World Heritage listed National Park to enjoy nibbles and sparkling wine at the Uluru sunset viewing area , ‘ Sunset Strip ’. As the sun sets over the western horizon , the evening sky brings out the many shades of color for which Uluru is renowned . Guests join this afternoon in Ayers Rock ( Code : NUAD ). Hotel : Desert Gardens Hotel , Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights . B

Day 6 : Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas ) See the Red Centre set alight by the morning ’ s first rays of sunlight . After sunrise tour the base of Uluru . You may like to take a self-guided stroll around the 11km base of ‘ The Rock ’ or enjoy a guided walk with your Travel Director to Mutitjulu Waterhole . You ’ ll view Aboriginal rock paintings as your Travel Director interprets their meaning and significance . Visit Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where there is time to purchase some locally made Aboriginal art and learn more about the Western Desert region . This afternoon visit the spectacular domes of Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas ) and walk through Walpa Gorge , following the natural creek bed between two of the main domes . Take in a magnificent outback sunset at Kata Tjuta while you enjoy sparkling wine and nibbles . B

Day 7 : Ayers Rock – Kings Canyon Travel to Kings Canyon Resort . On the way , marvel at Atila ( Mt . Conner ), the ‘ forgotten wonder of Central Australia ’ and stop for a lunch break at Kings Creek Station . Originally vacant crown land , the station now runs cattle and is the largest exporter of wild camels in Australia . Learn the intriguing story of owners , Ian and Lynn Conway , and their dedication to Aboriginal children in the region ’ s remote communities . Why not taste one of their famous camel burgers for lunch ? You don ’ t want to miss out ! Now get ready for spectacular sightseeing . You ’ re off on a 6km rim walk exploration of Kings Canyon , which will reward you with marvelous views of Watarrka National Park . An easier walk along the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed is also available . Hotel : Kings Canyon Resort . B DW

Day 8 : Kings Canyon – Alice Springs Today we journey to Alice Springs . Travel across vast cattle properties and get a feel for just how expansive the outback is . In Alice Springs visit the historic Telegraph Station , established in 1872 . It first served for 60 years as one of 12 stations

Adelaide Central Market