DAY 1: MELBOURNE - BAROSSA VALLEY (D)

Board your airconditioned safari coach at your appointed pickup spot and travel the Western Highway skirting the edge of the picturesque Grampians. Cross the border into South Australia, passing through Tailent Bend and Murray Bridge.

Overnight: Barossa Valley - Camping

DAY 2: BAROSSA VALLEY - COOBER PEDY (BLD)

Travel through the Barossa Valley on your way to Port Augusta at the top of Spencer Gulf. All roads and rail from north, east and west intersect here. Enter the outback today passing vast gibber plains and salt pans on our way to the opal mining centre, Coober Pedy. After dinner, time to see an opal polishing and cutting demonstration. Tonight sleep underground like the locals do.

Overnight: Coober Pedy - Accommodation

DAY 3: COOBER PEDY - ALICE SPRINGS (BLD)

Our local guide boards the coach for a town tour visiting an underground mine, church and house. Travel north crossing the border into the Northern Territory through the cattle stations of Victory Downs and Mt Cavenagh. Continue onto the heart of the outback - Alice Springs stopping off at Noel Fullerton's Camel Farm for a ride of a lifetime (optional).

Overnight: Heavitree Gap Resort - Camping

DAY 4: ALICE SPRINGS - FREE AFTERNOON (B)

For those interested maybe go hot air ballooning at sunrise (optional). After breakfast enjoy a town tour of the Alice including the Royal Flying Doctor Base, Old Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill Lookout. A free afternoon for private sightseeing or relax at the resort. Dress up this evening for dinner in town and possibly try the famous 'Drovers Blowout' at the Overlanders Steakhouse.

Overnight: As above

DAY 5: WEST MACDONNELL RANGES - KINGS CANYON (BLD)

A short drive out Larapinta Drive to visit the beautiful West Mac Donnells. The scenery is where Albert Namatjira, the famous Aboriginal painter chose to depict his many works of art. Highlights include: Twin Ghost Gums, the Rock Wallaby Colony in Simpson's Gap, John Flynn Memorial, Lasseter's Grave and Standley Chasm. Continue through the picturesque ranges along the Mereenic Loop Road to your overnight stop on a station property. (Subject to road conditions).

Overnight: Kings Creek Station - Camping

DAY 6: KINGS CANYON - AYERS ROCK (BLD)

On with the walking shoes to climb into the unique and beautiful Kings Canyon. Marvel at the beauty of the Canyon itself, the Lost City and the Garden of Eden. Travel through stands of desert oak trees on Angus Downs Station before catching your first glimpse of the three great tors - Artulla, Uluru and Katatjitta - better known as Mt Conner, Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Watch the changing colours of the rock at sunset.

Overnight: Yulara Campground - Camping

DAY 7: AYERS ROCK AND THE OLGAS (BLD)

For the energetic, this morning is your opportunity to make the climb to the summit of the rock. After enjoying the view from the top, time spent with a base tour including Maggie Springs. Spend time in Yulara at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre then visit the Olgas to view the enchanting 'Valley of the Winds'. (Optional scenic flights available).

Overnight: Yulara Campground - Camping

DAY 8: AYERS ROCK - MARLA - COOBER PEDY (BLD)

Sadly depart Yulara passing through Curtain Springs and Mt Ebenezer Stations. Heading south cross the border back into South Australia and see the unique outback Oodnadatta Track roadsign at Marla. Enjoy a true outback bush camp with campfire, billy tea and damper tonight or continue to Coober Pedy for overnight in a real bed.

Overnight: Coober Pedy - Accommodated

DAY 9: WOOMERA - PORT AUGUSTA - ADELAIDE (BLD)

After an early breakfast head south down the Stuart Highway stopping off at Woomera Rocket Range township before leaving the outback behind us as we approach Port Augusta. Continue further down the highway to Adelaide for out last night together. Bunkhouse accommodation tonight.

Overnight: Adelaide - Accommodated

DAY 10: ADELAIDE - MELBOURNE (B)

After your hearty breakfast we travel home, arriving in Melbourne at approximately 6.30pm.

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