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Day 1 - UK to Sydney

Fly from London to Sydney, arriving the next day.

Days 2-5 - Sydney

On arrival make your way to your chosen hotel, for a three night stay - we have a range of hotels to choose from, and your length of stay in Sydney is flexible. Spend the next few days exploring Sydney - be sure to catch a ferry across Sydney Harbour for a spectacular view of the city (ferries leave regularly from Circular Quay, buy a ticket from a machine at the wharf).

Day 6 - Sydney to Ayers Rock

Make your way back to Sydney airport for your flight to Ayers Rock, in the heart of Australia. On arrival, collect your car at the depot for your short drive to your resort. Check in to your chosen hotel for a two night stay.

Day 76 - Ayers Rock

Spend the day exploring the extraordinary Ayers Rock area - the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has the world-renowned Ayers Rock - Uluru - at its heart, while the Olgas - Kata Tjuta - may be less well-known but are just as mesmerising.

Day 8 - Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon

Today drive through the heart of Australia's Red Centre from Ayers Rock to the Kings Canyon (approx 235 km / 4 hours 30 mins). Take the Lasseter Highway and allow a stop at the Mount Conner lookout (many visitors coming from the other direction mistake Mount Conner for Ayers Rock itself!) And on along Luritja Road to Kings Canyon. This is one of the most spectacular sights in Australia, a huge chasm in Watarrka National Park, and the 2km Kings Creek Walk will give you a great introduction to the area. On arrival check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

We’d suggest an early start to walk the 6km Kings Canyon Walk, but be aware of soaring temperatures and allow 4 hours. It’s then a long drive (approx 475 km / hours) back along Luritja Road and the Lasseter Highway to Erlundam, and up the Stuart Highway in to Alice Springs. It’s worth noting that alternative routes are only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. On arrival in to Alice Springs check in to your hotel for a two night stay.

Day 10 - Alice Springs

Spend today exploring Alice Springs, or simply relaxing at your hotel. Climb Anzac Hill for great views - particularly at sunrise and sunset - or spend a few hours at the Araluen Cultural Precinct, the town’s cultural hub.

Day 11 - Alice Springs to Cairns

Drive to Alice Springs airport, drop off your car and check in for your flight to Cairns. On arrival on the Queensland Coast make your way to your chosen hotel for a five night stay - we have a range of hotel options to choose from, in Cairns itself and also in the beach resorts close by such as Palm Cove and Trinity Beach.

Days 12-15 - Cairns

Spend the next few days exploring Cairns, and the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is one of the best places from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef, and we’d thoroughly recommend a day trip with Quicksilver to their platform at the Agincourt Reef - perfect for everyone from experienced divers to complete beginners (you don’t even have to get your feet wet to see the underwater world!)

Day 16 - Return

Make your way to Cairns airport for your return flight to the UK, arriving the next day.

Red Centre Fly-Drive Holiday

Discover the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, with a short fly-drive itinerary taking you from Ayers Rock via the stunning Kings Canyon to Alice Springs - 700 km of the Australian Outback at its best.

Red Centre fly-drive itinerary ideas

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2022 fly-drive package holidays to Australia Prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, accommodation and car hire, and are subject to availability.

Flights from Heathrow - other departure airports also available, call for details. Holiday ref T0917W.