Join APT's Private Plane in Sydney and fly to Broken Hill, where the dreams of forebears were made in the mines. Fly over the spectacular inland sea of Lake Eyre as you make your way to the Birdsville Hotel for lunch. Picnic beside Simpson's Gap in the striking MacDonnell Ranges. Visit Ayers Rock (Uluru) and the magnificent Olgas (Kata Tjuta). Spend two nights in Broome beside Cable Beach. Fly to Western Australia's Kimberley region over Mitchell Falls, Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles.

Day 1. Sydney, Broken Hill

Depart Sydney aboard your Private Plane, flying across the spectacular Blue Mountains to Australia’s largest inland city, Broken Hill. Venture underground at one of Broken Hill’s former mines, see the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base and visit a gallery featuring the work of the Brushmen of the Bush, a group of outback painters. Stay: Broken Hill, Old Willyama Motor Inn (includes lunch and dinner)

Day 2. Broken Hill, Lake Eyre, Birdsville, Alice Springs

Fly over Lake Eyre and see the depiction of the Marree Man. Arrive in Birdsville and enjoy an outback lunch and town tour. Fly to Alice Springs and choose from a selection of restaurants at our Dine Around Dinner. Stay: Alice Springs (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3. Alice Springs,Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Visit the Alice Springs Desert Park and stroll through the different desert habitats. Then travel to Simpson’s Gap, a striking gorge in the MacDonnell Ranges, for a picnic lunch. Join a scenic flight over the MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru. Tonight you can choose to dine at the hotel, or join the Sounds of Silence dinner. Stay: Uluru, Sails in the Desert Resort (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4. Ayers Rock (Uluru), Broome

Tour the base of Uluru, then continue to the Olgas, a magnificent cluster of 36 rocky domes that dominate the skyline. Then fly to Broome. Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5. Broome

Relax by the beach, or head out pearl shopping. Then take in the sights of Broome, including Chinatown and the Japanese Cemetery. Watch the sun set on Cable Beach and enjoy a Dine Around Dinner. (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6. Broome, El Questro

Fly to Kununurra today and travel by road to El Questro Station and Emma Gorge.  Then return to Kununurra.  Stay: Kununurra, Kimberly Grand (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7. Bungle Bungle Range

On a smaller aircraft, fly over the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungle Range and land in the national park where you will stay stay for the night.  Stay Purnululu National Park, Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge.  (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8. Bungle Bungles, Lake Argyle, Darwin

A scenic flight takes you back to Kununurra. Travel to Lake Argyle and enjoy a cruise on the Ord River, to Argyle Dam. Back in Kununurra, rejoin your Private Plane and fly to Darwin. Tonight enjoy a Darwin Dine Around Dinner.  Three Night Stay: Darwin, Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 9 and 10. Darwin and the Top End

Enjoy two full days to enjoy the sights of Darwin and the Top End, with a range of complimentary sightseeing tours to choose from. Perhaps explore Kakadu National Park; journey out to Litchfield National Park; visit Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls; tour the sights of Darwin; or join a sunset cruise on Darwin’s historic harbour. On both evenings enjoy Dine Around Dinners, with a wide selection of restaurants to choose from. (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11. Darwin, Horn Island, Thursday Island

Fly to Horn Island in Torres Strait, then cruise to Thursday Island and tour the town. Please note that tonight’s accommodation in the Torres Strait is relatively basic. Two Night Stay: Thursday Island (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12. Cape York

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip to Cape York, then take a short walk to the northernmost tip of Australia. The relics of the historic town of Somerset are nearby. (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13. Horn Island, Cooktown

Join a World War II tour of the sights of Horn Island. Then fly to Cooktown. Stay: Cooktown, Sovereign Resort Hotel (includes breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14. Cooktown, Cairns

Explore Cooktown this morning, visiting the Chinese cemetery and the statue of Captain Cook. This afternoon enjoy a festive farewell flight to Cairns. (includes breakfast and lunch)

This Australian air tour uses a privately hired Dash 8 aircraft which is fully air-conditioned with LCD screens and a maximum of 34 guests.  

There are other escorted tours available, please ask your consultant for a brochure and more details.