Central to South Explorer

Departures & Pricing

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Arrive Adelaide

   Be met on arrival in Adelaide and transfer to your hotel. This evening, a relaxed dinner provides the perfect opportunity for you to meet your fellow travellers.

2. 2

   Clare Valley

   Leave Adelaide today and journey through the wine-growing district of the Clare Valley. Enjoy lunch at the Watervale Hotel, showcasing the locally grown produce. Continue to Wilpena Pound National Park. Set amongst river red gums and native pines, Wilpena Pound Resort is the perfect base for exploring Wilpena Pound National Park.

   Signature Experience – Dine at the Watervale Hotel

   Visit the highly acclaimed Watervale Hotel for a delightful meal featuring local produce from the hotel’s organic, bio-dynamic farm in the Clare Valley.

3. 3

   Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

   This morning is yours to explore at leisure. Perhaps take a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound to gain a true appreciation of this natural wonder (own expense). After lunch, embark on a guided walk to explore the incredible natural surrounds of Wilpena Pound. This evening, enjoy dinner back at your resort.

4. 4

   Wilpena Pound, Arkaroola

   Explore Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, a cultural, historical and geological wonder renowned for its spectacular 800-million-year-old landscapes. Follow in the footsteps of Douglas Mawson as you spend the morning in the geological site of Brachina Gorge. Keep an eye out for the endangered yellow-footed rock-wallaby as you explore the quartzite-ridged gorge, which was once used as a thoroughfare where bullock teams pulled their loads. Arrive later at Arkaroola in the heart of the Gammon Ranges National Park.

5. 5

   Arkaroola, Marree

   Climb aboard your purpose-built, open-top 4WD vehicle for an exhilarating guided tour of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Experienced guides share their knowledge of Arkaroola's 1.6 billion-year geological history, as they navigate the rugged terrain of the famous Ridgetop Track. Travelling through the oldest parts of the Flinders Ranges, explore the ancient granite mountains and hillsides covered in endemic plants. Stop at lookouts offering breathtaking vistas of the ranges, and witness the spectacular 1,000-metre deep Yudnamutana Gorge. Continue to Marree and check-in to your hotel.

6. 6

   Marree, Birdsville

   Fly from Marree to Birdsville where you will enjoy lunch at the Birdsville Hotel before setting out on a guided discovery of the town.

   Signature Experience – Birdsville Scenic Flight

   Embark on a scenic flight to Birdsville. Witness the ever-changing landscape, where ancient river systems carve their way through the rugged terrain, and where the colours of the desert shift with the light of the setting sun.

7. 7

   Birdsville, Williams Creek, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Oodnadatta Track

   Fly from Birdsville to Williams Creek, where you will board an included scenic flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre to gain a bird’s-eye view of this natural wonder. Keep an eye out for wildlife including the Lake Eyre dragon, as well as a variety of birdlife including corellas and wild emerald budgerigars. Soar over an incredible area where, prior to entering Lake Eyre, the Warburton Creek opens up to a plain that resembles a birdlife filled playground when the area has seen recent flooding. From here you will gain an appreciation of how it cuts an amazing track though the Simpson Desert all the way from Queensland. Afterwards, set off along the Oodnadatta Track and pass the Dingo Fence, a 5,614-kilometre fence built during the 1880s to keep dingoes and wild dogs out of lands where sheep and cattle grazed. Arrive in the outback town of Coober Pedy and check in to your hotel. To avoid the heat, much of the town has been built underground, including your unique hotel.

   Signature Experience – Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Scenic Flight

   Board an included scenic flight over Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre to gain a bird’s-eye view of this natural wonder. Keep an eye out for wildlife including the Lake Eyre dragon, as well as a variety of birdlife.

   Signature Experience – Travel the Oodnadatta Track

   Embark on an unforgettable journey along the legendary Oodnadatta Track, where every turn reveals a new chapter of Australia's rich history and stunning landscapes.

8. 8

   Coober Pedy

   Today will be spent exploring Coober Pedy in greater depth. Most of the world’s opal comes from this tiny desert town, and you'll learn about how they are mined during a visit the Umoona Opal Mine. Explore the mine and get an insight into Indigenous and European settlement in the area. Return to your hotel for dinner this evening.

9. 9

   Coober Pedy, Uluru

   Travel to the heart of Australia’s Red Centre today, stopping en route to explore the fascinating underground town of Coober Pedy, renowned as the opal capital of the world. On a guided tour, discover the town’s unique subterranean lifestyle, where homes, churches, and even hotels are carved into the earth to escape the desert heat.

   Continue to Uluru, where the afternoon is yours to relax and take in the breathtaking desert landscapes. Perhaps unwind by your resort’s pool or admit unique Indigenous art at the Mulgara Gallery. This evening, indulge in a sumptuous buffet dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.

10. 10

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    At sunrise, embark on a base tour of Uluru, hearing stories from the Dreamtime while you explore this icon. Afterwards, visit the Cultural Centre and wander through the exhibitions on show to learn more about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment. This evening, enjoy a special Signature Experience.

    Signature Experience – Sounds of Silence Dinner

    Indulge in a Sounds of Silence dinner under the stars. Savour a glass of sparkling before helping yourself to a ‘bush tucker’ inspired buffet accompanied by the music of a didgeridoo. At the same time, immerse yourself in the spectacular Field of Light art installation.

11. 11

    Depart Uluru

    After breakfast, farewell your new-found friends and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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