Ancient

DAY 6 | KINGS CREEK STATION - ULURU | 1 NIGHT

This morning we have a chance to explore the area surrounding Kings Creek Station. Learn about the culture of the Lurit­ja and Per­tame (South­ern Aran­da) people on the Karrke Cultural Tour, as our guides share cul­tur­al knowl­edge on bush tuck­er and bush med­i­cines used for spir­i­tu­al and heal­ing. We also have a chance to visit Watarrka National Park, home to the mighty Kings Canyon; a majestic destination featuring 300 metre high sandstone walls and palm-filled crevices.  After a morning of exploring we make our way towards the Red Centre – Uluru. Get set for an evening of delight at the breath taking Sounds of Silence dinner. Admire the ever changing colour of the rock as the sun sets upon it. Indulging in canapés and sparkling wine overlooking spectacular Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, this evening will be one to remember.

Accommodation:  Sails in the Desert, Uluru

Flight times:  30 mins  Flying from Kings Creek Station to Ayers Rock Airport – Uluru (30mins).

DAY 7 | ULURU - WILLIAM CREEK | 1 NIGHT

With Uluru basking in the light as a new day begins, experience the sunrise with a guided drive around the base of the rock. Our guide will show us the area and the Mutijulu Waterhole, Rock Art and Cultural Centre. We then make our way into South Australia, as we set course for the remote Outback town of William Creek. Our flight path takes us to the north of the Great Victorian Desert and over some of Australia’s most remote towns. This evening we enjoy true Outback hospitality with drinks and dinner at the authentic bush pub, The William Creek Hotel. This pub, on the famous Oodnadatta Track, is loved by travellers from all around the world.

Accommodation: The William Creek Hotel

Flight times:  2h45  Flying from Ayers Rock Airport to William Creek (2h45) – possible refuel at Cadney Homestead.

DAY 8 | WILLIAM CREEK - ARKAROOLA | 1 NIGHT

Enjoy more mesmerising images as we fly over Lake Eyre and The Marree Man as we make our way towards the Flinders Ranges. This remarkable landscape is made up of ancient hills dramatically sculpted through seismic activity, accompanied by scattered watering holes. We land at Balcanoona Airstrip and then make our way to the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary.

Accommodation: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Flight times:  1h20 Flying from William Creek to Balcanoona Airstrip near Arkaroola (1h20).

DAY 9 | ARKAROOLA - MUNGO | 1 NIGHT

Awaken to the peace and serenity surrounding us at the Wilderness lodge. Our local guide will take us through some of the most spectacularly rugged country on earth and share their knowledge of Arkaroola’s 1,600 million year geological history on the ‘Ridgetop Tour’. We then make our way to Mungo National Park via Broken Hill. Our flight path takes us over Lake Frome, a dessert-like melange of gold earth and swirling white salt pans, an amazing sight from above. This evening, our local guide at Mungo National Park will take us on a sunset tour walking the iconic Walls of China, where scientists have discovered artefacts dating back over 50,000 years.

Accommodation: Mungo Lodge

Flight times:  1h55 – 2 flights  Flying from Balcanoona to Broken Hill to fuel and have lunch (1h) then Mungo (55min).

DAY 10 | MUNGO - SYDNEY

Back on board our aircraft we make our way east bound towards Sydney. We will stop briefly in Griffith on our journey back to Bankstown for a quick refuel. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery from this vantage point as we take you home.

Flight times: 3hrs – 2 flights  Flying from Mungo to Griffith to fuel (1h10) to Bankstown (1h50).

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