9D Outback Adventure from Sydney to the Red Centre

HIGHLIGHTS

Return economy class airfare with airport taxes & fuel charges

Accommodation, meals & transfers as per the itinerary

Licensed tour guide & driver

Sightseeing & admission fees as per itinerary

Complimentary basic travel insurance plan for Singapore citizens / residents / employment pass holders

ITINERAY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - SYDNEY

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Sydney.

DAY 2: SYDNEY

Highlights:

Chinatown, St Mary’s Cathedral, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Sydney Harbour, Paddy’s Markets at Haymarket

Upon arrival, embark on Sydney city sightseeing tour and drive past Chinatown, St Mary’s Cathedral, Darling Harbour, and Kings Cross. See the famous sails of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Make a stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a superb bird’s eye view of the magnificent Sydney Harbour. Afterwards, explore Paddy’s Markets at Haymarket, Sydney's largest markets offering an eclectic array of stalls featuring food, fashion, gifts, and gadgets, all within an authentic market ambience.

DAY 3: SYDNEY

After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. You may join an optional tour to Blue Mountain to enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the densely forested Jamison Valley and see the giant sandstone pillars known as The Three Sisters.

DAY 4: SYDNEY - YULARA

Highlights:

Maruku Dot Painting

This morning, depart Sydney for Yulara by a domestic flight where the famous Uluru/Ayers Rock is located. On arrival, head to join Maruku’s local Anangu artists for a fun introduction to the unique desert art form - Dot Painting.

DAY 5: YULARA

Highlights:

Mala Walk, Kantju Gorge, Uluru-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre, Field of Light

After breakfast, embark on the Mala Walk, a gentle 2km stroll suitable for all ages. Through the trail, you will learn about the area's Dreamtime stories and view ancient rock art sites like the Mala and Kantju Gorge. Enjoy stunning views of Uluru's unique features along the trail. Later in the afternoon, stop at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre, an enriching gateway to the heart of Indigenous Australian culture. Here, you will find a comprehensive and respectful introduction to the traditions and stories of the Anangu people. Engage with local artists, participate in cultural workshops, and appreciate the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous heritage. In the evening, experience the Sounds of Silence dinner amid Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park's breathtaking landscape. As night falls, listen to our resident star guide decipher the southern night sky. Later, wander through the Field of Light art installation, mesmerized by its colorful display beneath the stars.

DAY 6: YULARA

Highlights:

Kata Tjuta, Kata Tjuṯa Dunes Viewing Area, Walpa Gorge

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive out to Kata Tjuta. First, head to Kata Tjuṯa Dunes Viewing Area. Get the full panorama on the 600m walk to the dune viewing area. Later, travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta and continue to the base of Walpa Gorge through a 1-hour walking trail. Spend time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through it follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. In the afternoon, learn about Australian and local bush tucker and how for many millennia local Indigenous groups would hunt, gather, and prepare these bush foods.

DAY 7: YULARA

Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can explore the desert landscape surrounding Uluru on a camel tour on your own expense. Alternatively, you can experience Uluru and Kata Tjuta from a bird's-eye view with a scenic helicopter flight. Fly over these iconic landmarks and marvel at their grandeur from above. For a more adventurous experience, you can head to Kings Canyon and explore key landmarks such as the Lost City and the Amphitheatre. Depending on your fitness level, you can choose either Kings Creek Walk or Rim Walk.

DAY 8: YULARA - SYDNEY

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. Overnight at Sydney.

DAY 9: SYDNEY - SINGAPORE

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home.