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Top End & Central Australia Explorer

11 days
From Darwin to Uluru
5.0
1 traveler review

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Darwin

    You'll arrive in the Northern Territory and check into your hotel whenever works best. Aim to land by 4pm so you can catch the welcome meeting and have a drink with the group to kick things off.

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  2. Day 2

    Darwin

    After an orientation tour through Darwin's main spots, you're heading down the Adelaide River for a jumping croc cruise where you'll see crocodiles in the wild. Back in Darwin by afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to walk around, shop, or grab dinner based on what your tour director recommends.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Darwin
    • Jumping Croc Cruise on Adelaide River

    Optional Activities

    • Additional sightseeing
    • Shopping
    • Dining options
    Landmarks
    Adelaide River
  3. Day 3

    Kakadu National Park

    Start at the Warradjan Cultural Centre to learn about the aboriginal people and their 50,000-year history. Then cruise Yellow Water Billabong's waterways looking for water buffalo, crocodiles, and bird species. The afternoon is free, so you could do an optional helicopter flight or relax at the resort. Dinner tonight features local food including barramundi.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring local delicacies and bush food including Barramundi)

    Included Activities

    • Warradjan Cultural Centre visit
    • Yellow Water Billabong cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over the park
    • Resort pool relaxation
    Landmarks
    Warradjan Cultural Centre
    Yellow Water Billabong
    Kakadu National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Katherine

    Head to Nitmiluk National Park and walk to Edith Falls for a swim. From there, continue to Katherine and cruise through Katherine Gorge to see the dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and wildlife like cockatoos and eagles while learning about indigenous history. Evening is at leisure.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nitmiluk National Park visit
    • Walk to Edith Falls
    • Katherine Gorge cruise
    Landmarks
    Nitmiluk National Park
    Edith Falls
    Katherine Gorge
  5. Day 5

    Tennant Creek

    Start your day at Mataranka Thermal Springs to soak in this tropical oasis. Then stop at the historic Daly Waters Pub for a drink and to check out the treasures left by visitors from all over. After that, head to Tennant Creek, the Northern Territory's 'Heart of Gold'. The evening is free.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mataranka Thermal Springs visit
    • Daly Waters Pub stop
    Landmarks
    Mataranka Thermal Springs
    Daly Waters Pub
  6. Day 6

    Alice Springs

    You'll see the Devils Marbles, massive 6-meter granite boulders formed over millions of years. Take a short walk and hear the aboriginal mythology about the Rainbow Serpent. Before reaching your hotel, stop at Alice Springs Brewing Co to try some local craft beer. Evening is at leisure.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Devils Marbles visit and walk
    • Alice Springs Brewing Co brewery stop
    Landmarks
    Devils Marbles
    Alice Springs Brewing Co
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  7. Day 7

    Alice Springs

    Visit Standley Chasm with a local indigenous guide to learn its geological and cultural significance. Walk through the Gap of Water, a striking rock formation. Next, check out the Royal Flying Doctor Service to understand how they provide medical care to the remote Outback. The rest of the day is free to bike, browse galleries and shops, try the casino, or relax by the pool.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Standley Chasm visit with Local Indigenous Guide
    • Gap of Water walk
    • Royal Flying Doctor Service visit

    Optional Activities

    • Bike hire and self-exploration
    • Local art galleries and shops
    • Casino
    • Resort pool
    Landmarks
    Standley Chasm
    Royal Flying Doctor Service
  8. Day 8

    Kings Canyon

    Travel to Kings Canyon and have a relaxed lunch. Then lace up your boots for the Kings Canyon Creek Walk. Other walks and scenic helicopter tours are available if you prefer. This evening, have a drink while watching the sunset.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kings Canyon Creek Walk
    • Sunset viewing with drinks

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative walks
    • Scenic helicopter tours
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
  9. Day 9

    Uluru

    Get up early for the Kings Canyon Rim Walk with views of the Garden of Eden, Priscilla's Crack, and the Lost City domes. Later, head to Uluru for a locally guided tour at the rock's base and visit Mutitjulu Waterhole to see aboriginal rock paintings. This evening, watch the Uluru sunset with some nibbles and drinks.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kings Canyon Rim Walk
    • Uluru base tour with local guide
    • Mutitjulu Waterhole visit
    • Uluru sunset viewing with nibbles and drinks
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon Rim Walk
    Garden of Eden
    Priscilla's Crack
    The Lost City
    Uluru
    Mutitjulu Waterhole
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  10. Day 10

    Uluru

    Rise early if you want to catch the sunrise over Uluru. Later, walk at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological formation of 36 domes. The afternoon is free with optional helicopter flights, bush food experiences, or walking tours available. This evening, join your tour director for a farewell dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) walk
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Uluru
    • Scenic helicopter flight
    • Bush food experience
    • Walking tour
    Landmarks
    Uluru
    Kata Tjuta
  11. Day 11

    Uluru

    Your trip ends after breakfast this morning. If you want to stay longer, you can extend your time in Uluru and explore on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Self-exploration in Uluru
    • Extra nights (available for purchase)
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  • Top End & Central Australia Explorer reviewer 1
    · July 19th, 2021
    It was a wonderful adventure in the NT. Tour guide Mel was lovely…friendly and informative. Bus driver Chris was great.
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    Asked on March 9th, 2023

    How do we get back to some form of civilisation after the tour ends in Uluru?

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