12 Day "Territory in Depth" - Alice Springs < > Darwin
The 12 day Alice Springs to Darwin package has the best of what the Red Centre and Top End has to offer. It includes the 4 Day 4WD Red Centre Safari, 3 day Alice to Darwin and 3 Day 4WD Kakadu/Litchfield Safari with a free day in Alice Springs and in Darwin (accommodation included).
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| TOUR CODE: PB12AD HIGHLIGHTS :: WILDLIFE CROCODILE CRUISE :: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK :: SUNSET AND SUNRISE AT ULURU :: EXCLUSIVE CAMPSITES ITINERARY Day 1: Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta and Uluru Welcome to the Outback! Our first stop is the Outback Camel Farm where you can see the world from the top of a camel if you choose to take a ride (at own expense). Next it's to Uluru, in the heart of the Red Centre. After lunch, we explore fascinating Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) on a guided interpretive walk through the Valley of the Winds. We make it back to camp in time for an enthralling desert sunset over Uluru. After dinner, curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) and watch the stars come out to play in the darkening sky. (LD) Day 2: Uluru to Kings Canyon Sunrise over UIuru is magical! It's an early start to catch it. While the morning's fresh (and your legs are too!) take a walk around Uluru's base, or climb to the top if you choose however, the Anangu traditional owners prefer it if you don't. Gain a further insight into the land, its stories and the people who inhabit it at the Cultural Centre, where you'll also have the opportunity to invest in original arts and crafts by Indigenous artists. We'll have some lunch before heading over to Kings Canyon. Tonight's dinner is cooked in a camp oven and the result is delicious! We spend the night at our permanent campsite at Kings Canyon Resort. (BLD) Day 3: Kings Canyon to Glen Helen There's a lot to explore at Kings Canyon and we check out the Amphitheatre, Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the sheer outcrops of the North and South walls. After lunch, we travel along the well-known Mereenie Loop Track (also called the Red Centre Way) where we check out the 140 million year old meteorite crater, Gosse Bluff. We pass by the home of acclaimed Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira as we travel towards Glen Helen, where we spend the night in our permanent campsite nestled in the western end of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (BLD) Day 4: Glen Helen to Alice Springs Discover the spectacular geological features of Ormiston Gorge, before we jump back into the vehicle for some 4WD action through the ancient track of the Finke River. Most of today is spent at Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge, exploring what was once a prehistoric inland sea. Keep your eyes out for the Livistonia Mariae, a tropical palm and one of the rarest trees in the world. The spectacular Western MacDonnell Ranges will continue to impress you all the way back to Alice Springs. (BL) |
Day 5: Alice Springs Relax and explore Alice Springs Overnight motel accommodation included. (Meals at own expense) Day 6: Alice Springs to Banka Banka We pass by south of the equator (otherwise known as the Tropic of Capricorn) before stopping at Ti Tree for the chance to buy original works of art by Indigenous artists. Learn about the early struggles of bush telecommunications at Barrow Creek's historic Telegraph Station it'll make your mobile phone seem like the space age! 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 7: 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. The tiny town is also home to Australia's first international airport (but you wouldn't guess it!). 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 8: Katherine Gorge to Darwin The gorge is all yours this morning, with a half day to spend canoeing or cruising (at own expense) 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 bite to eat, with stops at idyllic Edith Falls and the croc-filled Adelaide River (both a town and a river). (BL) Day 9: Darwin. Relax and explore Darwin Overnight motel accommodation included. (Meals at own expense) Day 10: Darwin to Mary River A refreshing start to your day: the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, followed by the spectacular Mary River Wetlands. Birds aren't the only wildlife abundant around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is where we'll stay tonight. (LD) Day 11: Mary River to Kakadu Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our first stop this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it's on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within Kakadu NP. (BLD) Day 12: Kakadu to Darwin Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim Falls! Once we get there, we'll hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the afternoon. (BL) |
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| Twin - Adult $1757.50 ($AUD) Child $1417.50 ($AUD) Triple - Adult $1661.50 ($AUD) Child -N/S ($AUD) Single - Adult $2042.50 ($AUD) Child -N/S ($AUD) Valid between 01/04/11 - 31/03/12 + park entry fee + fuel levy  DEPARTS Alice Springsaccommodation 6.30am 1APR - 27JUN Tue Thu Sat 28JUN - 31JUL Tue Wed Thu Sat Sun 01AUG - 30OCT Tue Thu Sat Sun 31OCT - 31MAR Tue Thu Sat TOUR OPERATES IN REVERSE Click here to visit the page MAX PEOPLE - 16/24 Valid till 31 March 2012 |
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Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. | |
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16, 17 or 20 forward facing seats, air-conditioned vehicle Maximum 24 front facing seats, air-conditioned vehicle |
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Permanently erected tents (multi-share), permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities |
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| Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00pm the day before travel. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal & extreme weather conditions, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Luggage limit of 15 kg applies - backpack or soft bag. | ||
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