Australia – Red Centre, Reef and Rainforest

Sydney, Ayers Rock, Darwin and The Great Barrier Reef | 21 days

Sydney is the ideal starting point for this exclusive and iconic journey. Spend some time at complete leisure, taking in the sights and sounds of this magical city. Your stay at Sails in the Desert gives you all the opportunities to witness the vastness and cultural richness of Red Centre. The Top End of the Northern Territory is a spectacular area rich in Aboriginal culture and home to huge quantities of wildlife and prolific birdlife. There are thousands of square kilometres of national parks, World Heritage wetlands, remote cattle stations and sheer wilderness criss-crossed by huge rivers, rugged gorges and expansive valleys.

Tackle two of the Top End‘s most colourful experiences on an adventurous journey hosted by locals who love their corner of the country. Bullo River Station (open March to October) is a working cattle station where the Ranacher family will introduce you to their remote world of bull catchers, helicopter fishing and School of the Air. Fly to Kakadu National Park where a local guide will collect you for two days of Aboriginal art and culture among the stunning escarpment scenery. You will spend the last days of your journey in Port Douglas – a well known, up-market resort town offering an array of galleries and restaurants and touring options, including Great Barrier Reef cruising, jungle surfing, river snorkelling, river cruises and wildlife sanctuaries. The best time for this itinerary is May to September.

Day 1: Fly London to Australia

Day 2: In flight

Day 3: Arrive Sydney

Day 4: Full day private tour of Sydney with lunch

Day 5-6: Explore Sydney at your own pace

Day 7: Fly Sydney to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Evening sunset tour of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) including champagne, soft drinks and nibbles

Day 8: Early morning Ayers Rock tour

Day 9: Fly Ayers Rock to Darwin and take charter flight to Bullo River Station

Day 10-11: Two days on the homestead including fishing, station activities, gorge cruises, Aboriginal art sites

Day 12: Charter flight to Jabiru, two night camping safari in Kakadu National Park

Day 13: Camping safari – Kakadu National Park

Day 14: Late evening return to Darwin

Day 15: Fly Darwin to Cairns, and drive to Port Douglas

Day 16: Great Barrier Reef cruise

Day 17: Full day safari to Cape Tribulation

Day 18: Free day

Day 19: Fly from Cairns to Sydney

Day 20: Fly Sydney to London

Day 21: Arrive London

Guide price £8,420 per person

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