3 Day Alice Springs to Darwin Safari

Travel from the Red Centre up to the Top End admiring the changes in the landscape and remoteness on this stretch of highway; stopping at small outback towns, water holes including Katherine Gorge and strange rock formations (Devils Marbles) before arriving in Darwin

Tour Highlights

Mataranka Thermal pools
Mataranka Thermal Pools

Swim and relax in the hot pools.

Daly Waters Pub
Daly Waters Pub

Have a drink at this historic outback pub.

Katherine Gorge Canoeing
Katherine Gorge canoeing

Take this popular optional activity.

Devils Marbles
Devil's Marbles

Be amazed by strange rock formations.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Alice Springs to Banka

We pass by the Tropic of Capricorn then stop at the Barrow Creek Pub. Precariously balanced on their rocky perch are the Devils Marbles, a site sacred to its traditional owners. Last stop for today is our camp at Banka Banka Cattle Station and if the weather’s good, you can take a dip in the pretty waterhole. (LD)

Day 2 – Banka Banka to Katherine Gorge

No visit to the Top End would be complete without a visit to the famed Daly Waters pub, a quintessential outback roadhouse and ‘watering hole’ for travellers from far and wide. Mataranka lies in the heart of the ‘never-never’, and you’ll feel a million miles from anywhere as you soak in the steamy thermal springs. As the day draws to a close, we reach our overnight camp at stunning Katherine Gorge. (BLD)

Day 3 – Katherine Gorge to Darwin

The gorge is all yours this morning, with a half day to spend canoeing or cruising (at own expense & seasonal) the spectacular waters. Want to see more? Jump aboard a helicopter flight (at own expense) which will take you high above the vast gorge system. We’ll head to Darwin after a stop at idyllic Edith Falls. (BL)

Note: Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements.

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