Northern Territory Explorer (Base Tour, 2025/2026, Best Buys)

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From Darwin to Uluru

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AAT Kings
Group tour
All ages welcome. Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
Partially guided (in English)
Help with getting around, plus guides for key activities.
Ancient Wonders (low intensity)
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Darwin
Darwin
Meals
Dinner (Drinks and dinner with Driver Guide and fellow adventure-seekers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront)
Optional Activities
- Explore Darwin at own pace
- Visit local attractions and neighborhoods
Day 2
Darwin
Darwin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront)
Included Activities
- Darwin city tour
- Visit East Point Military Reserve
- Visit Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Optional Activities
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market (200+ stalls)
Landmarks
East Point Military Reserve
Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
Day 3
Kakadu
Kakadu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Pudakul Indigenous cultural experience on Aboriginal-owned land (Limilngan-Wulna)
- Explore Kakadu National Park
Landmarks
Adelaide River Flood Plains
Kakadu National Park
Day 4
Kakadu
Kakadu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ancient Aboriginal rock art viewing
- Yellow Water Billabong cruise
Optional Activities
- Morning scenic flight over Kakadu National Park
Landmarks
Yellow Water Billabong
Day 5
Katherine
Katherine
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Knotts Crossing Resort)
Included Activities
- Explore Nitmiluk National Park
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge cruise
Landmarks
Nitmiluk National Park
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
Day 6
Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Bluestone Motor Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Elsey Homestead
- Mataranka thermal hot springs soak
Optional Activities
- Visit Daly Waters Pub
Landmarks
Elsey Homestead
Mataranka Thermal Hot Springs
Daly Waters Pub
Day 7
Alice Springs
Alice Springs
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs)
Included Activities
- Visit Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Conservation Reserve
- Climb Anzac Hill, Alice Springs
Landmarks
Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)
Anzac Hill
East MacDonnell Ranges
West MacDonnell Ranges
Day 8
Alice Springs
Alice Springs
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs)
Included Activities
- Alice Springs Desert Park with Indigenous guide
- Visit Telegraph Station
- Visit School of the Air
Landmarks
Alice Springs Desert Park
Telegraph Station
School of the Air
Day 9
Uluru
Uluru
Meals
Dinner (Sunset drinks and light refreshments overlooking Uluru)
Accommodation
Hotel (Outback Hotel & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Uluru sunset experience with sparkling wine and light refreshments
- Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Optional Activities
- Exclusive Barbecue Dinner under the stars
Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Day 10
Uluru
Uluru
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Outback Hotel & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Uluru sunrise viewing
- Uluru base tour and exploration
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight around Uluru
Landmarks
Uluru
Day 11
Uluru to Ayers Rock
Uluru to Ayers Rock
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Field of Light art installation by Bruce Munro
Landmarks
Field of Light

Landmarks
East Point Military Reserve
Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility

Landmarks
Adelaide River Flood Plains
Kakadu National Park

Landmarks
Yellow Water Billabong

Landmarks
Nitmiluk National Park
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

Landmarks
Elsey Homestead
Mataranka Thermal Hot Springs
Daly Waters Pub

Landmarks
Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)
Anzac Hill
East MacDonnell Ranges
West MacDonnell Ranges

Landmarks
Alice Springs Desert Park
Telegraph Station
School of the Air

Landmarks
Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Landmarks
Uluru

Landmarks
Field of Light

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Knotts Crossing Resort
Hotel
day 5
Bluestone Motor Inn
Hotel
day 6
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Outback Hotel & Lodge
Hotel
Days 9, 10

All accommodations are subject to change

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3.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.4

Sandra3.0•July 2022
Booked through Touradar and no passenger information was sent across to AATKING. tour director Christin, and driver,...
Booked through Touradar and no passenger information was sent across to AATKING. tour director Christin, and driver, Tom were amazing.their knowledge and information was extraordinary. The itinerary was good.but too much time was allocated in Darwin, which is not necessary. The places we went to were spectacular, will not see that again. Some extras were already booked out or not available ( due to covid recovery)which was not told to customers prior to starting trip. Companies are strict with their COVID requirements which is great, but once on trip and we have covid positive passengers, more compuslory rulings are needed and be enforced. the guidelines did not protect non covid passengers from the spread of covid on the bus. Most people were over 60yr, fully vacced, have pre exsisting cond and so, AATKING needs to address the safety and protection of all their passengers. AATKING T & C need re-addressing. im grateful that i did not get COVID on the trip, but tested positive when home. not impressed.Show more
Traveled in June 2022

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