Southern Ocean to Top End by Private Jet

After a leisurely breakfast you’ll farewell Kangaroo Island, boarding your private plane and flying along the Spencer Gulf to the tuna-fishing town of Port Augusta. Here set off on a guided tour including a visit to the Wadlata Outback Centre to discover more about the history and ecology of this region. This afternoon, journey by road to the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, travelling through classic Outback landscapes. Arrive into the scenic wonder of Wilpena Pound, a natural rock amphitheatre cradled within two mountain ranges.

Stay: Two nights, Wilpena Pound, Wilpena Pound Resort

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This morning, set out on a walk to explore the incredible natural surrounds of Wilpena Pound. Look out for native wildlife as you wander among red river gums and native pines that grow throughout this spectacular 800 million-year-old landscape. At the geological site of Brachina Gorge, keep an eye out for the endangered yellow-footed rock wallaby as you traverse this quartzite-ridged gorge, which was once used as a thoroughfare for bullock teams to pull their loads. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, perhaps taking off on an optional scenic flight to see the region from the air.

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Today you’ll journey back to Port Augusta to re-board your private plane. Today’s flight to Uluru will be via the ‘scenic route’ with bird’s-eye views of Wilpena Pound, the Marree Man, Lake Eyre, and of course around Uluru itself. Your high-winged aircraft and amenable Captain will ensure everyone on board gets to enjoy the spectacular sights. After landing transfer to your luxury resort hotel, and this evening enjoy the incredible sight of the iconic landscape at sunset.

Stay: Two Nights, Ayers Rock, Sails in the Desert

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At sunrise, experience the early morning glow of the Field of Light art installation. Later on, venture deeper into Kata Tjuta National Park, seeing Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and also visiting  the Cultural Centre with time to wander through the exhibitions on show to learn more about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment. This evening there is an option to indulge in a Sounds of Silence dinner under the stars.

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Perhaps rise early again to see another stunning sunrise over Uluru. After breakfast, you’ll board the private plane for your flight to Alice Springs, with stunning aerial vistas of Kings Canyon and the surrounding Watarrka National Park. Arrive into ‘The Alice’ where you’ll set off on a guided tour that will include visits to Simpsons Gap and the Royal Flying Doctor Base.  This evening enjoy a special Outback Bush BBQ dinner and show.

Stay: Alice Springs, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

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This morning enjoy a special breakfast experience at the Alice Springs Desert Park, surrounded by the majestic Red Centre landscapes. Afterwards, board your private plane for your flight to Katherine, which will include an aerial observation of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge). Then set off on a brief town tour before boarding a boat to cruise through Nitmiluk and marvel at the network of gorges carved from centuries-old sandstone.
Reboard the aircraft for the final leg to Darwin, with spectacular aerial views of Kakadu National Park along the way. Your tour ends on arrival in Darwin

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