Best of the Northern Territory

From Darwin to Uluru – Discover Kakadu, Katherine, Alice Springs & Australia's Red Centre

Duration

(11 Days / 10 Nights)

Price

$5,672

PEOPLE GOING

125+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Welcome to Darwin

    Arrive in Darwin. Spend the day at leisure exploring the tropical capital before meeting your Driver Guide and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

    Enjoy a relaxing sunset over Darwin.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 15 km / 25 mins.

    Overnight in Darwin.

  2. Day 2
    Darwin Sightseeing & Free Time

    Breakfast at hotel. City tour covering WWII and Cyclone Tracy history, visiting East Point Military Reserve and MAGNT.

    Afternoon free for Mindil Beach Sunset Market or RFDS.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 20 km / 30 mins.

    Overnight in Darwin.

  3. Day 3
    Darwin to Kakadu National Park

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Kakadu National Park. Join a Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tour for storytelling, bush tucker, and music.

    Continue to hotel.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 250 km / 2.5 hours.

    Overnight in Kakadu.

  4. Day 4
    Kakadu National Park

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art and embark on a Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to spot crocs and birdlife.

    Optional scenic flight available.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 150 km / 2 hours.

    Overnight in Kakadu.

  5. Day 5
    Kakadu to Katherine

    Breakfast at hotel. Travel to Nitmiluk National Park for a Katherine Gorge cruise learning Jawoyn heritage (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®).

    Drive onward to Katherine for resort stay.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 310 km / 3.5 hours.

    Overnight in Katherine.

  6. Day 6
    Katherine to Tennant Creek

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive south through the outback, stopping for a swim at Mataranka Thermal Springs and a visit to Daly Waters Historic Pub.

    Arrive in Tennant Creek.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 670 km / 7 hours.

    Overnight in Tennant Creek.

  7. Day 7
    Tennant Creek to Alice Springs

    Breakfast at hotel. Travel Stuart Highway stopping at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) granite formations.

    Arrive in Alice Springs for Anzac Hill views over MacDonnell Ranges.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 510 km / 5.5 hours.

    Overnight in Alice Springs.

  8. Day 8
    Alice Springs Sightseeing

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit School of the Air and Telegraph Station.

    Drive into West MacDonnell Ranges to explore dramatic Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap cliffs, and wildlife.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 120 km / 1.5 hours.

    Overnight in Alice Springs.

  9. Day 9
    Alice Springs to Uluru

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive Red Centre to Uluru for a base tour learning Anangu heritage.

    Watch Uluru sunset with sparkling wine. Optional barbecue dinner available.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 470 km / 5.5 hours.

    Overnight in Uluru.

  10. Day 10
    Uluru at Leisure

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day free at resort for bush food demos, GoCA gallery, or optional scenic flight.

    Join fellow travellers for an evening farewell dinner.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 0 km / 0 hours.

    Overnight in Uluru.

  11. Day 11
    Farewell from Uluru

    Breakfast at hotel. Optional Field of Light Sunrise Experience before tour ends.

    Bid farewell to fellow travellers as your Northern Territory adventure concludes.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 10 km / 15 mins.

    Safe travels home!

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Darwin and enjoy free time to explore the city.
    • Meet your Driver Guide and fellow travellers.
    • Enjoy a welcome dinner overlooking Darwin’s famous sunset.
    • Prepare for your Northern Territory adventure.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights in Darwin 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Kakadu National Park 4 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Katherine 4 Star Resort with breakfast.
  • 1 night in Tennant Creek 4 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Alice Springs 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Uluru 4 Star Hotel with breakfast.

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Coach & Transfers:

  • Arrival transfer in Darwin.
  • Air-conditioned coach transportation throughout the tour.
  • Services of a professional Driver Guide.
  • National park entry fees and sightseeing as per itinerary.

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Welcome Dinner in Darwin.
  • Guided sightseeing tour of Darwin.
  • Visit East Point Military Reserve.
  • Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT).
  • Aboriginal cultural experience at Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience).
  • Explore World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
  • Visit ancient Aboriginal rock art sites.
  • Cruise Yellow Water Billabong (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience).
  • Cruise Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience).
  • Visit Mataranka Thermal Springs.
  • Stop at Daly Waters Historic Pub.
  • Explore Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles).
  • Visit Anzac Hill Lookout.
  • Tour the Alice Springs School of the Air.
  • Visit Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
  • Explore Standley Chasm.
  • Visit Simpsons Gap.
  • Guided tour around the base of Uluru.
  • Uluru Sunset experience with sparkling wine.
  • Farewell Dinner at Uluru.

 

Meals:

  • 10 cooked breakfasts
  • 3 dinners

 

Additional:

  • Ultimate Documentation Pack
  • Extensive optional activities available throughout the tour.

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