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Top End & Central Australia Explorer

11 days
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From Darwin to Uluru
5.0
1 traveler review
  • Iconic sandstone monolith in a desert landscape.
  • Aerial view of a city with surrounding mountainous landscape at dusk.
  • Beautiful waterfall with rocky surroundings.
  • Aerial view of a coastal city with high-rise buildings.
  • Scenic view of a canyon with a river running through it.
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  • Two balanced large boulders in a desert setting.
  • Rugged canyon landscape with a mix of greenery and red rocks.
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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

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  2. Day 2

    Darwin

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Self-exploration in Uluru
    • Extra nights (available for purchase)
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Traveler Moments

  • People standing near a helicopter on a field.
  • Two people riding a camel with desert landscape and red soil.
  • Field of illuminated red lights at night.
  • Person standing in front of a colorful light display at night.
  • Person smiling in front of desert and mountain landscape during sunset.
  • River flowing through rocky terrain with cliffs.
  • Person leaning on large rock formations.
  • Entrance sign of Kakadu National Park with trees around.
  • Person standing near a large termite mound.
  • Waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

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5.0
Overall rating based on 1 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
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  • Top End & Central Australia Explorer reviewer 1
    July 19th, 2021
    5
    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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    • River flowing through rocky terrain with cliffs.
    • Person standing near a large termite mound.
    • Two people riding a camel with desert landscape and red soil.
    • Person standing in front of a colorful light display at night.
    • Entrance sign of Kakadu National Park with trees around.
    • Person smiling in front of desert and mountain landscape during sunset.
    • People standing near a helicopter on a field.
    • Waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
    • Person leaning on large rock formations.
    • Field of illuminated red lights at night.
    Traveled in July 2021

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

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    • CosmosOperator•Written March 2023

      If you wish to include flights and transfers with us we are able to quote this for you. Where would you want to fly to and from?

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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