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Alice to Darwin 11 Day

  • $1,595.00
  • Local Payment
  • $62.50

  • - Obligation Free
Tour from Alice Springs to Darwin. Highlights of your adventure include :- guided walk around Uluru finishing with a spectacular sunset.

Day 1 - Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta and Uluru
Ride a camel this morning at the Outback Camel Farm (own expense) and then continue on through the remote outback of the Red Centre to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Visit the Cultural Centre for a greater insight into Aboriginal beliefs with the opportunity to purchase art and crafts, before setting out on a guided 9.4km Uluru base walk, exploring the mysterious formations and Aboriginal art sites. We finish in time to watch the desert sun set over this awesome monolith. After dinner, curl up under the outback stars at our permanent campsite. (LD)

Day 2 - Uluru to Kings Canyon
It's an early start for one of the highlights of the tour - the Uluru sunrise. Relax in the pre-dawn stillness and watch the changing light on the desert or you can choose to climb the Rock. We hike the spectacular Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta (Olgas) before continuing on to Kings Canyon for our overnight camp and a great camp oven dinner. (BLD)

Day 3 - Kings Canyon to Palm Valley
Climb and explore Kings Canyon checking out the impressive formations of the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City', picturesque 'Garden of Eden' and the breathtaking North and South Walls. After lunch, we view the spectacular scenery along the Mereenie Loop Track, call in at Hermannsburg Aboriginal Community and 4WD along the track of the ancient Finke River. We pass the home of the renowned Aboriginal painter, Albert Namitjira before arriving at Palm Valley at our overnight semi-permanent camp. (BLD)

Day 4 - Palm Valley to Glen Helen Gorge
We explore Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge, site of an in-land sea in prehistoric times and home to one of the rarest trees in the world, the tropical palm Livistonia Mariae. Then we head off down the Track viewing Gosse Bluff, a meteorite crater some believe is over 130 million year old before continuing on to beautiful Glen Helen Gorge where we spend the night in our semi-permanent camp. (BLD)

Day 5 - Western MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs
Explore Glen Helen Gorge, enjoy a hike around spectacular Ormiston Gorge then relax with a swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole (time permitting). Savour the rugged scenery of the Western MacDonnell Ranges on our journey back to Alice Springs. (BL)

Day 6 - Alice Springs to Banka Banka
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn, see the amazing Devils Marbles, visit an Aboriginal art gallery, stop for a swim (summer only) at picturesque Mary Ann Dam then pass through Tennant Creek as we head to historic Banka Banka Cattle Station for dinner and overnight camp. (LD)

Day 7 - Banka Banka to Katherine Gorge
Call in at the most famous outback pub at Daly Waters, have a swim in Mataranka Thermal Springs, then head to the magnificent Katherine Gorge for overnight camp. (BLD)

Day 8 - Katherine Gorge to Darwin
Spend half a day at the spectacular Katherine Gorge (canoe, cruise or helicopter ride at own expense) before heading to Darwin via Edith Falls and Adelaide River. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (BL)

Day 9 - Darwin to Mary River
See the falls of Litchfield National Park then head to the Mary River Wetlands for an afternoon wildlife cruise. Enjoy dinner and overnight camp at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge. (LD)

Day 10 - Mary River to Kakadu
We call in at Mamukala Wetlands then 4WD into the awesome Jim Jim Falls before heading to Twin Falls where we join a National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience through the gorge to the waterfall. We drive on to Kakadu for dinner and overnight camp. (BLD)

Day 11 - Kakadu to Darwin
Our first stop is Ubirr to discover ancient Aboriginal rock art then head to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where we do some hiking and enjoy a refreshing dip in the plunge pools before returning to Darwin. (BL)

 

 

Trip Highlights

  • Uluru and Kata Tjutu
  • Explore Kings Canyon
  • Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge
  • Gosse Bluff
  • Glen Helen Gorge
  • Ormiston Gorge
  • Ellery Creek Big Hole
  • Western McDonald Ranges
  • Devils Marbles
  • Tennant Creek
  • Banka Banka Cattle Station
  • Mataranka Thermal Springs
  • Katherine Gorge
  • Mamukala Wetlands
  • Jim Jim Falls

Trip Information

Starts In: Alice Springs
Ends In: Darwin
Duration: 11 Days.
Departs: Alice Springs
Group Size: 24
Transport: Coach
Accommodation: Hostel
Activity: Outback Adventure
Ages: 8+

Alice to Darwin 11 Day


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Darwin is a vibrant city with an average year round temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. The weather is balmy from May to October, and sultry from November to April. This city comes alive at night with the excitement of the hotels and nightclubs with DJs and live music. The Northern Territory is renowned for its fabulous foods – Asian cuisine, buffalo, kangaroo, mud crabs, crocodile and barramundi. Choose to eat on the wharf overlooking the sea, or enjoy the pleasure of outdoor dining with harbour views. . From Darwin access the national parks, indigenous culture, brilliant sunsets, incredible sights and world class fishing. Visit Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks . Kakadu is Australia 's biggest national park and is 250 km from Darwin .