Itinerary

Day 1 : Darwin to Kakadu National Park

Pre-tour dorm accommodation included.

We travel west into Woolna Country where we receive a unique welcome from the Traditional Owners of the land, known as the ‘Cul Cul’ or ‘Welcome to Country’. Experience the local Aboriginal culture including cooking bush tucker, playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving and spear throwing. Later, spot crocodiles (and other wild creatures!) on a cruise along the fresh waters of the Mary River Wetlands. After lunch, discover more about the land and its stories at the Bowali Visitor Centre. The whole of Kakadu is spread out before you at Ubirr Rock, where we spend the afternoon. Tonight we camp within Kakadu National Park. (LD)

Day 2 : Kakadu to Darwin

Jim Jim Falls is our first stop today, and it’s a stunner! You’ll feel a bit dwarfed by the towering cliffs as we hike to the base of the falls. By now you’ve probably worked up an appetite for some lunch! This afternoon the spectacular gorge of Twin Falls is experienced onboard a National Park operated boat and along the boardwalk. Unwind for a bit on the sandy banks before we trek back to Darwin.(BL)

Overnight dorm accommodation included.

Day 3 : Darwin to Katherine Gorge

We travel to Katherine and spend the whole afternoon at the majestic Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), which is part of the Nitmiluk National Park. Experience the striking beauty while canoeing or cruising (at own expense and seasonal) through the gorge itself. Want to see more? Jump aboard a helicopter flight (at own expense) which will take you high above the vast gorge system. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge. (LD)

Day 4 : Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek

Not far to the south is Mataranka, where you can revive in a sparkling thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical forest. Next stop is the iconic Daly Waters outback hotel, the Territory’s oldest pub. Nearby lies Australia’s first international airport, but you won’t get a flight back home from here these days! After lunch, we continue south to Tennant Creek where we camp overnight at Juno Horse Farm. (BLD)

Day 5 : Tennant Creek to Alice Springs

This morning we check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles, which balance precariously on their rocky perch. From here we stop in at Barrow Creek Pub, home to the historic Telegraph Station – catch a glimpse of what Outback telecommunication used to be like! We cross over the Tropic of Capricorn, before arriving early evening into Alice Springs. (BL)

Overnight dorm accommodation included.

Day 6 : Alice Springs – Kings Canyon – Uluru

Kick off your Red Centre adventure with a drive through James and Waterhouse Ranges and the ancient Hugh and Finke river systems on the way to Kings Canyon. There’s a bit of exploring to do here: the monumental North and South Walls, the Amphitheatre, the Lost City and the lush, inviting Garden of Eden. From here we head to another ancient landform, Uluru (Ayers Rock) where we stay overnight in our private campsite at the Ayers Rock Resort. (LD)

Day 7 : Uluru to Alice Springs

Sunrise at Uluru is worth the early start! Take a stroll part way around the base (unguided), and discover mystifying rock formations and Aboriginal art sites. Be fascinated by the red domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) as you get up close to this ancient mystical landform. We head back to Alice Springs after lunch, watching through the window as the rugged desert scenery passes by. Passengers may leave the tour at Ayers Rock Resort. (BL)

Day 1-3 Tropical Summer Itinerary* (DEC-MAY)

Day 1 : Darwin to Mary River & Kakadu National Park

• Adelaide River Crocodile Cruise
• Bowali Visitor Centre
• Nourlangie Rock
• Permanent Camp (LD)

Day 2 : Kakadu National Park

• Gubara or Motor Car Falls
• Ubirr Rock or Nanguluwar Art Site (BLD)

Day 3 : Kakadu to Darwin

• Kurrundie Falls
• Motorcar Falls
• Gunlom
• Moline Rockhole (BL)

Note: This package is made up of three individual tours; therefore you may travel with a different guide and passengers during each section. Tropical Summer Program applies December to May. The ‘Rim Walk’ at Kings Canyon may be substituted with the ‘Creek Walk’ when temperatures are extreme. *Tour is operated as a code-share with Wilderness 4WD Adventures Dec-Mar.