Australia : Red Centre Highlighter

The seemingly-inhospitable terrain of Australia’s central desert is surprisingly full of life, scattered with deep gorges whose waterholes bring life and colour to the red rocks for which the region is renowned. The area is of great significance to the Aborigines and it is easy to see why there is such a strong spiritual connection to this awe-inspiring landscape.

Your itinerary will enable you to explore at leisure highlights such as the dome-shaped rocks of Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas) and the lush gorges of Kings Canyon, and of course the jewel in the crown, Uluru (Ayers Rock). You will have seen the image of Uluru a thousand times but nothing can prepare you for your first ‘in the flesh’ sighting of this immense icon, whose sheer size will take your breath away. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Rock at its best, at sunrise or sunset, when the red hue takes on an almost other-worldly glow.