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Australia - NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND VICTORIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY WESTERN AUSTRALIA TASMANIA |
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ULURU (AYERS ROCK) |
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Sitting at the heart of the continent, Uluru and Kata-Tjuta define the physical and cultural landscape of Australia. Both have been sacred to the Aborigines since time immemorial and figure prominently in their legends about the Dreaming, the time of creation. This evening you dine out on sumptuous outback fare and discover the wonders of the southern night sky. Experience stunning 360° views of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta while enjoying sunset drinks and canapés. Then feast on three delicious courses complemented with the finest Australian wines at your outdoor dining venue under the stars. |
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DAY 2: |
ULURU (AYERS ROCK) / KATA-TJUTA |
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Early this morning you experience the remarkable changing colours of the entire desert landscape and the spectacular sight of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta at dawn. Take a guided walk around the base of Uluru and see for yourself the sites which are so sacred to the Traditional Owners. A walk into the Mutitjulu waterhole offers you a unique insight into the sheer physical and spiritual enormity of Uluru. During the walk, your guide will point out cave paintings and other relevant sites important to Anangu and the early explorers. Breakfast awaits upon your return. This afternoon you enjoy a private scenic helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. From 1,000 feet you gain a completely different perspective of the vastness of the landscape and the harshness of the terrain in which the local Anangu people have lived for 40,000 years. |
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KATA-TJUTA / WALPA GORGE / KANTJU GORGE |
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Head to Kata-Tjuta (also known as the Olgas) for a sensational desert sunrise. Continue to Walpa Gorge where the natural history of Kata Tjuta is explained in great detail, learning how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created what is seen today, as well as the dynamic interaction between the stark landscape and ecology. This evening take a walk into Kantju Gorge to witness the gorge walls ablaze with the light of the setting sun. Respect is paid to local customs and the peace of Kantju Gorge remains paramount while you sip champagne and nibble on canapés. |
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DAY 4: |
ULURU (AYERS ROCK) |
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Today you are transferred to the airport to connect with your onward flight.
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