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Northern Territory Dreaming (Small Group, 2026/2027)

12 days
From Darwin to Alice Springs
4.3
116 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Darwin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Darwin)

    Included Activities

    • Aboriginal Bush Traders - tasting of native flavours and Indigenous art exploration
    • Walking tour of Darwin's historic landmarks - Parliament House, Government House, historical administration building
    Landmarks
    Parliament House
    Government House
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  2. Day 2

    Darwin to Kakadu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise - spotting crocodiles and birdlife
    • Kakadu National Park exploration - waterfalls, rainforests, wetlands, wildlife
    • Murrawaddi Art Gallery visit - Indigenous artworks and traditional stories
    Landmarks
    Corroboree Billabong
    Kakadu National Park
    Murrawaddi Art Gallery
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Kakadu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art tour with Driver Guide
    • Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on East Alligator River with Aboriginal guides - wildlife and traditional customs insights

    Optional Activities

    • Kakadu scenic flight at sunrise (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art
    East Alligator River
  4. Day 4

    Kakadu to Katherine

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cicada Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Pine Creek heritage exploration - bush buildings and mining sites from gold rush era
    Landmarks
    Pine Creek
    Nitmiluk National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Katherine

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cicada Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Katherine Hot Springs - refreshing mid-morning soak
    • Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge - cliffs and ancient rock formations
    Landmarks
    Katherine Hot Springs
    Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
  6. Day 6

    Katherine to Darwin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Darwin)

    Included Activities

    • Leliyn (Edith) Falls visit - swim in cascading waterfalls and natural pools (seasonal)
    Landmarks
    Leliyn (Edith) Falls
  7. Day 7

    Darwin to Alice Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Overland Telegraph Station visit - regional history
    • Chef Rayleen Brown experience - Aboriginal native foods knowledge and bush tucker tasting
    Landmarks
    Overland Telegraph Station
  8. Day 8

    Alice Springs to Kings Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Under a Desert Moon - five-course dinner under the stars with locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Canyon Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Erldunda roadhouse stop - 'Centre of the Centre' at junction of Stuart and Lasseter Highways
    Landmarks
    Watarrka National Park
    Erldunda
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Kings Canyon - Uluru

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 6km sunrise Rim Walk at Kings Canyon past sandstone domes of 'Lost City' and down to 'Garden of Eden'
    • Canyon creek bed walk following Luritja people's footsteps
    • Visit to Wanmarra Community at Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
    • Learn about Luritja and Pertame peoples' spiritual connection to the land
    • Discover bush food and medicine used for spirituality and healing
    • Journey across desert landscapes to Curtin Springs Station
    • Explore Uluru Cultural Centre
    • Learn about Anangu culture and creation stories of Uluru
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Uluru
    Uluru Cultural Centre
    Curtin Springs Station
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  10. Day 10

    Uluru - Kata Tjuta

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kata Tjuta
    • Wander through Walpa Gorge
    • Tour at the base of Uluru learning cultural significance of the sacred site
    • Sunset drinks at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Field of Light experience by artist Bruce Munro (own expense)
    • Uluru Barbecue Dinner (own expense, requires pre-booking)
    Landmarks
    Kata Tjuta
    Walpa Gorge
    Uluru
    Field of Light
  11. Day 11

    Uluru to Alice Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Outback travel - desert landscapes, wildlife spotting (camels, cattle, Atila/Mt. Conner)
    • Stuart Wells roadhouse break - authentic Outback experience
    • Simpsons Gap exploration in West MacDonnell Ranges
    Landmarks
    Atila (Mt. Conner)
    Stuart Wells
    Simpsons Gap
    West MacDonnell Ranges
  12. Day 12

    Alice Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride over Outback landscapes (own expense)

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
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Response rate
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Reviews from other tours by AAT Kings

  • LuAnn
    February 22nd, 2026
    What an experience! Dave was the ultimate host and guide.
  • DARREN
    January 21st, 2026
    Very professional trip; great locations for the stay-overs and plenty of variety. Special mention deserved for our...
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  • Rhonda
    September 14th, 2025
    This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything...
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Tour ID: 320226

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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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