Territory Explorer & The Kimberley

21 Day Itinerary Uluru > Broome

Day 01 Uluru t

Welcome to the very heart of Australia. Begin your discovery of the Red Centre this afternoon with a visit to the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Your Special Stay for two nights is at Sails in the Desert.

Meals: D

Day 02

Uluru fe

Freechoice: See the sun rise over Uluru followed by a walking tour or join a dot painting workshop. Alternatively, explore the desert on a camel ride or trek around Uluru’s base. Later, discover the ancient mysteries of Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge.

Optional flight

View Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure).

Enrich

Tonight, enjoy a unique dining experience set amidst the ‘Field of Light’. With Uluru as a back drop, you’ll enjoy canapés and authentic Australian cuisine.

Meals: B.D

Day 03

Uluru > Kings Canyon

Travel to the rugged Kings Canyon. Walk along the canyon floor for a relaxed walk.

Optional flight

Take the opportunity to gaze in wonder at this amazing canyon from the air on a scenic flight (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure).

Your overnight stay is at the Kings Canyon Resort.

Meals: B.D

Day 04

Kings Canyon >

Alice Springs

Enjoy a tour of Alice Springs, including a visit to the legendary Royal Flying Doctor Service. Dinner tonight is served outdoors and is an outback bush BBQ with bush damper cooking and entertainment by a bush balladeer. Your two night stay in Alice Springs is at the Doubletree by Hilton.

Meals: B.D

Day 05

Alice Springs f

Freechoice: Journey by 4WD along a riverbed to the oasis of Palm Valley via Hermannsburg historic precinct. Alternatively, experience the grandeur of the West McDonnell Ranges.

Meals: B.D

Day 06

Alice Springs >

The Ghan t

Visit Anzac Hill before your Aboriginal Cultural Tour at the Alice Springs Desert Park and the School of Air. All aboard for our overnight Special Stay in the comfort of Gold Service on the famous Ghan train.

Meals: B.D

Day 07

The Ghan >

Darwin

On arrival in Katherine, gain an insight into the culture of the traditional owners of Nitmiluk National Park, the Jawoyn people, or enjoy a cruise through Katherine Gorge. Rejoin The Ghan for your trip to Darwin where your four night stay will be at the Hilton Darwin.

Meals: B

Day 08

Darwin f

Freechoice: Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to the ‘jumping crocodiles’ or visit Litchfield National Park. Alternatively, take the hopon-hop-off bus around town or take a tour of the WWII Bombing of Darwin. Enjoy dinner at your hotel tonight.

Meals: B.D

Day 09

Darwin

Relax and enjoy your surroundings before dinner.

Meals: B.D

Day 10

Darwin f

Freechoice: Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to the ‘jumping crocodiles’ or take a day trip to Litchfield National Park. Alternatively, enjoy a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour, take the hop-on-hop-off bus around town or the WWII Bombing of Darwin tour.

Meals: B

Day 11

Darwin > Kakadu

National Park

Travel to World Heritagelisted Kakadu National Park. Visit Nourlangie Rock and marvel at the ancient Aboriginal rock art. Visit Bowali Visitors Centre for a greater understanding of the area before cruising on the Yellow Water Billabong, spotting crocodiles and bird life. Tonight’s stay is at the crocodile-shaped Kakadu Crocodile Hotel.

Meals: B.D

Day 12

Kakadu

National Park > Katherine e

Optional flight

Opt to view Kakadu’s lush wetlands and stark escarpments from the air (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure).

Discover the World Heritagelisted Kakadu National Park and be amazed by the wildlife and Aboriginal art. Tonight, your stay is at the Contour Hotel Katherine.

Enrich

Your dinner cruise through Katherine Gorge will transport you into the spiritual world of the Jawoyn people.

Meals: B.D

Day 13

Katherine >

Kununurra

Journey to Western Australia and let the vast expanse of the Kimberley slowly reveal itself. Visit Lake Argyle, the largest lake in the Southern Hemisphere. This afternoon, take a breathtaking cruise on the Ord River. Marvel at the vast variety of birdlife, immense gorge walls and river scenery. Arrive at The Kimberley Grande or similar for your two night stay.

Meals: B.D

Day 14

Kununurra e

Optional flight

Opt for a flight over the Bungle Bungles and a chance to see the orange and black stripes of these massive sandstone structures (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

Enrich

Learn about Miriuwung country around Kununurra with our local Indigenous guide.

Enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of Hoochery Distillery,

Meals: B.D

Day 15

Kununurra > El Questro t

Travel along the Gibb River Road to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park. Set in the untamed Kimberley landscape, El Questro began life as a working cattle station. Enjoy a two night Special Stay in deluxe tented cabins at Emma Gorge.

Meals: B.D

Optional El Questro Homestead upgrade

Take the opportunity to upgrade your stay to the deluxe El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat perched atop the magnificent Chamberlain gorge (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure and will substitute accommodation and touring activities).

Day 16

El Questro fs

Freechoice: Choose to take a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge or a culture and history tour of El Questro, learning about traditional medicines, hunting techniques and the use of fire.

Sunset Drinks

Relax over evening drinks at the airstrip while capturing stunning views of the sunset over the Cockburn Ranges.

Meals: B.D

Day 17

El Questro –Halls Creek

Admire the striking colours of the massive Carr Boyd Ranges as you travel the Great Northern Highway to Halls Creek. Visit a local Indigenous gallery. Stay tonight at the Halls Creek Motel or similar.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 18

Day 20

Broome f

Freechoice: Choose between a tour on a Harley-Davidson™ Trike or riding camels along famous Cable Beach. Alternatively, enjoy a cultural Broome tour or visit Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Enjoy sunset at Cable Beach.

Meals: B.D

Optional flight

Take an opportunity to fly in a seaplane and experience the Horizontal Falls on an exhilarating ride (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure and will replace Scenic Freechoice touring).

Day 21

Broome

Time to say goodbye.

Meals: B

Halls

Creek > Fitzroy Crossing

Visit China Wall, a natural white stone wall that looks like the Great Wall of China. This afternoon, cruise the Fitzroy River through the exquisite Geikie Gorge. Your overnight stay is at the Fitzroy River Lodge.

Meals: B.D

Day 19

Fitzroy Crossing > Broome e

Enrich

Meet a traditional land owner and hear his stories.

Your two night stay is at the Kimberley Sands Resort.

Meals: B

Handcrafted inclusions:

Fully escorted small group land journey

4 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

1 Scenic Sunset Drinks event s

Your choice of 21 Scenic Freechoice activities f

3 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

38 meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 1 lunches (L) and 17 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

Departure Dates

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to pages 88-91 or scenic.ca/terms-and-conditions. Deposit