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Red Centre Self-Drive Red Centre Discovery Self-Drive 4 Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) from £217 West Macdonnell National Park Alice Springs Kings Canyon Kata Tjuta Uluru (Ayers Rock) Northern Territory Day 1: Alice Springs Collect your car in Alice Springs and spend the rest of the day exploring this beautiful part of the Australian Outback. Alice Springs is a hive of activity so why not visit the Old Telegraph Station, the Aviation Museum and the original Royal Flying Doctor Service? Standard: Aurora Alice Springs Superior: Voyages Alice Springs Resort Boutique: Voyages Alice Springs Resort (Deluxe River Gum) Day 2: Alice Springs ­ Kings Canyon (476km/296miles) Take the Stuart Highway south to the Ayers Rock turn-off and then turn west, passing en route the Henbury Meteorite craters, formed around 4,700 years ago. Take a walk to the rim of the canyon and gaze 300 metres down to the valley floor. The soaring sandstone walls frame the `Garden of Eden', a unique waterhole surrounded by palms and ferns. You'll not want to forget your camera! Standard: Voyages Kings Canyon Resort (Standard Room) Superior: Voyages Kings Canyon Resort (Deluxe Room) Boutique: Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge (Luxury Tented Cabin) Day 3: Kings Canyon ­ Uluru (Ayers Rock) (318km/198miles) Travel via the Lasseter Highway to the spectacular region of Yulara, home to the world's greatest monolith, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). On arrival, check in to your chosen hotel for an overnight stay. This afternoon learn of the region's history, the unique flora and fauna, how the earth created such remarkable landmarks and how Aboriginal communities have lived and thrived in the region for thousands of years. Later, take a trip to see the sun setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Standard: Voyages Outback Pioneer Superior: Voyages Sails in the Desert (Standard) Boutique: Voyages Sails in the Desert (Deluxe Spa) Day 4: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Morning at leisure. You may wish to rise and experience the beautiful sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) or take a walk into the majestic Olga Gorge. Drop your car off at the airport today by the same time as it was picked up on Day one to avoid any additional charges. Please note that during the wet season (Nov-Apr) adverse weather conditions and flash flooding may occur. We recommend 4WD hire during this time. South Australia Tour Prices Prices per person twin share, in £'s from Tour Code Accommodation Grade Red Centre Discovery AL2ABS Standard AL2AET Superior AL2AEQ Boutique Car Grade B - Compact E - Full Size E - Full Size 01Jan08-31Mar08 217 289 RQ 01Apr08-28Jun08 281 354 418 29Jun08-29Nov08 324 395 443 30Nov08-31Mar09 281 354 418 For price inclusions/exclusions see pages 16 & 17. Prices for single rooms & for 3 or 4 adults sharing a car are on request. Minimum stays & supplements apply during special events & peak holiday periods, please call for details. RQ = on request. Territory Discovery Self-Drive 8 Day Darwin to Uluru (Ayers Rock) from £597 Darwin Pine Creek Katherine Kakadu NP Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) NP Stua ighw rt H ay Northern Territory Tennant Creek Ti Tree Alice Springs Day 1: Darwin ­ Kakadu National Park (270km/168miles) Collect your car and travel east towards Kakadu National Park before arriving at your hotel for your two night stay. Standard: Aurora Kakadu Superior: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn Day 2: Kakadu National Park Full day in Kakadu. This morning a 1.5hr cruise on Yellow Waters is included. Later, explore Kakadu, and visit Nourlangie and Ubirr Rock. Day 3: Kakadu ­ Katherine (336km/210miles) Today, travel via Pine Creek to Katherine. A two hour cruise of Katherine Gorge is included. Standard: Pine Tree Motel Superior: All Seasons Katherine Day 4: Katherine ­ Tennant Creek (648km/405miles) It's a long drive to Tennant Creek today, so we recommend an early start. Standard: Eldorado Motor Lodge Superior: Blue Stone Inn Day 5: Tennant Creek ­ Alice Springs (530km/331miles) En route to Alice Springs, pause to see the unusual and fascinating rock formations of the Devils Marbles. Standard: Novotel Outback Alice Springs Superior: Voyages Alice Springs Resort Day 6: Alice Springs ­ Uluru (Ayers Rock) (456km/283miles) This morning explore Alice Springs and visit Anzac Hill and the Old Telegraph Station before heading to the world's greatest monolith, Uluru (Ayers Rock). On arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay, and this evening enjoy the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock) sunset. Standard: Voyages Outback Pioneer Hotel Superior: Voyages Sails in the Desert Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) Full day at leisure to explore. Visit The Olgas and take a walk through the Valley of the Winds. Day 8: Uluru (Ayers Rock) A morning at leisure. Perhaps experience sunrise over Mt Olga/ Kata Tjuta Ayers Rock/ Uluru Ayers Rock before your departure. Please note your car is booked until tomorrow, so can be dropped off late afternoon if necessary. Tour Prices Prices per person twin share, in £'s from Tour Code Accommodation Grade D02AKS Standard D02AWT Superior Car Grade K - 4WD W - 4WD 01Jan08-31Mar08 597 688 01Apr08-30May08 655 772 31May08-24Jun08 678 805 25Jun08-30Oct08 724 847 31Oct08-30Nov08 692 812 01Dec08-31Mar09 637 746 For price inclusions/exclusions see pages 16 & 17. Prices for single rooms & for 3 or 4 adults sharing a car are on request. Minimum stays & supplements apply during special events & peak holiday periods, please call for details. Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions. 111