Adventure Tours » 5 Day Darwin to Alice Springs including Uluru

Adventure Tours » 5 Day Darwin to Alice Springs including Uluru

Explore the Top End, admiring the changes in the landscape and remoteness on this stretch of highway; we stop at small outback towns, water holes, and strange rock formations (Devil’s Marbles) before reaching Alice Springs. Set off again to see the highlights of the Red Centre – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon.

HIGHLIGHTS [PDASU5]

INCLUDED
The experienced tour guide, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, 4 nights camping fees & equipment, and one night’s dorm accommodation in Alice Springs.

TO BRING
Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), swimming gear, hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $30).

Please Note:
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00 pm the day before travel. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal & extreme weather conditions, Traditional Owner and national park requirements.

Tour Icons
Moderate Fitness	Maximum 24 people	2 Nights Camping 1 Night Dorm Share	15kg luggage	Tour also runs in reverse (ASDU5)

ITINERARY [DASU5]

Day 1 :: Darwin to Katherine Gorge
We depart from Darwin early, and we make our way to Nitmiluk National Park: the home of the magnificent Katherine Gorge. Here you will have the chance to take an optional cruise through the first 2 gorges (own expense and seasonal). If you are not interested in the cruise, you also have the option of canoeing through the first gorge (own expense and seasonal), or taking a guided walk to Baruwei lookout; you can get a nice postcard shot of the gorge and learn about this stunning area and its significance to the local Jawoyn Aboriginal people. Once we finish exploring the gorge we continue our journey south, arriving in time for dinner and a beer at the historic Daly Waters Hotel: the territory’s oldest pub (own expense). The journey down towards Alice Springs continues overnight.

Day 2:: Alice Springs
In the early hours of the morning, we make a stop at Tennant Creek so that you can stretch your legs and grab some refreshments before we continue on to Alice Springs. There is also one last photo stop as we cross the tropic of Capricorn. We arrive at our final destination around 8 am. You have the rest of the day free to explore the heart of the Red Centre.

Day 3 :: Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru
You stop by the Outback Camel Farm where you can choose to ride atop one of these desert giants (at your own expense). From here it’s off to Uluru (Ayers Rock), and a bite to eat. Kata Tjuta will fascinate you, and you will discover some of the secrets of this ancient landform on the Valley of the Winds hike. You’ll be mesmerised as the desert sun sets over Uluru, and as the night grows darker, curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) under millions of stars. (LD)

Day 4 :: Uluru to Kings Canyon
It’s an early start this morning, but you’ll be rewarded with a glorious Uluru sunrise. Stretch your legs with a walk around Uluru’s base, or climb to the top if you choose. You’ll deepen your understanding of the land and its stories at the Cultural Centre. After lunch, you travel to the permanent campsite at Kings Canyon. You’ll fall asleep contented with a delicious camp oven dinner filling your stomach. (BLD)

Day 5 :: Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Get your hiking shoes on today as you head out to explore the impressive formations which make up Kings Canyon. You’ll be left breathless by the sheer beauty of the canyon as you trek through the Amphitheatre, the Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden, and the North and South Walls. Lunch is a welcome prospect before you make the way back to Alice Springs. (BL)