Adventure Tours 12 day 'Territory in Depth' - Darwin to Alice Springs

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Tour code: PB12DA Price does not include National Park fees of $62.50 which are payable on the morning of departure (includes $25 entry into Kakadu National Park, $25 entry to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park and $12.50 Twin Falls boat transfer – seasonal). Tour departs: 100% Adventure Shop at 6.30am, Shop 2/ 52 Mitchell St, Darwin, or hotel pick up times will be confirmed at time of confirmation 01Apr-28Jun: Mon Wed Thu Sat Sun 29Jun-29Jul: Daily 30Jul-28Sep: Mon Wed Thu Sat Sun 29Sep-31Mar: Mon Thu Sat Min people: 4 Max people: 16/24 Finishes: Alice Springs accommodation on day 12 ITINERARY: Day 1 - Darwin to Mary River A refreshing start to your day checking out the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park. Travel west into Woolna Country and receive a Cul Cul or unique welcome to country by the traditional owners of the land the Limilngan – Wulna people. Experience the local Aboriginal Culture, cooking your own bush tucker, playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving and spear throwing. To finish the day we head to the spectacular Mary River Wetlands, where birds aren’t the only wildlife abundant around here keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is where we’ll stay tonight. (LD) Day 2 - Mary River to Kakadu Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our first stop this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it’s on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within Kakadu NP. (BLD) Day 3 - Kakadu to Darwin Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim Falls! Once we get there, we’ll hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the afternoon. Overnight motel accommodation included. (BL) Day 4 – Darwin Enjoy a FREE day to relax and explore Darwin. Overnight motel accommodation included. (Meals at own expense) Day 5 – Darwin to Katherine Gorge Leaving Darwin, we stop for a break at Adelaide River on the way to Katherine. We spend the whole afternoon at the majestic Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), which is part of the Nitmiluk National Park. Experience the striking beauty while canoeing or cruising (at own expense & seasonal) through the gorge itself.Tonight we stay at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge. (LD) Day 6 – Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek Not far to the south is Mataranka, where you can revive in a sparkling thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical forest. Next stop is the iconic Daly Waters outback hotel, the Territory’s oldest pub. Nearby lies Australia’s first international airport, but you won’t get a flight back home from here these days! After lunch, we continue south to Tennant Creek where we camp overnight at Juno Horse Farm. (BLD) Day 7 – Tennant Creek to Alice Springs This morning we check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles, which balance precariously on their rocky perch. From here we stop in at Barrow Creek Pub, home to the historic Telegraph Station – catch a glimpse of what Outback telecommunication used to be like! We cross over the Tropic of Capricorn, before arriving early evening into Alice Springs (BL). Overnight Motel accommodation included. Day 8 – Alice Springs Enjoy a FREE day to relax and explore Alice Springs. Overnight motel accommodation included. (Meals at own expense) Day 9 – Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta & Uluru Welcome to the Outback! Our first stop is the Outback Camel Farm where you can see the world from the top of a camel if you choose to take a ride (at own expense). Next it’s to Uluru, in the heart of the Red Centre. After lunch, we explore fascinating Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) on a guided interpretive walk through the Valley of the Winds. We make it back to camp in time for an enthralling desert sunset over Uluru. After dinner, curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) and watch the stars come out to play in the darkening sky. (LD) Day 10 – Uluru to Kings Canyon Sunrise over Uluru is magical! It’s an early start to catch it. While the morning’s fresh (and your legs are too!) enjoy an un unguided walk around the base of Uluru. Gain a further insight into the land, its stories and the people who inhabit it at the Cultural Centre, where you’ll also have the opportunity to invest in original arts and crafts by Indigenous artists. We’ll have some lunch before heading over to Kings Canyon where we camp for the night. (BLD) Day 11 – Kings Canyon to Glen Helen There’s a lot to explore at Kings Canyon and we check out the Amphitheatre, Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the sheer outcrops of the North and South walls. After lunch, we travel along the well-known Mereenie Loop Track (also called the Red Centre Way) where we check out the 140 million year old meteorite crater, Gosse Bluff. We pass by the home of acclaimed Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira and visit the Hermannsburg Historical Precinct, which was established in 1877 by Lutheran missionaries who travelled by foot from the Barossa Valley. We spend the night nestled in the western end of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. (BLD) Day 12 – Glen Helen to Alice Springs Discover the spectacular geological features of Ormiston Gorge, before we jump back into the vehicle for some 4WD action through the ancient track of the Finke River. Today we have a chance to explore Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge, which was once a prehistoric inland sea. Keep your eyes out for the Livistonia Mariae, a tropical palm and one of the rarest trees in the world. The spectacular Western MacDonnell Ranges will continue to impress you all the way back to Alice Springs. (BL) BRING: Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, water bottle, towel & toiletries, torch, warm clothing in winter, insect repellent, camera, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $20). INCLUDED: Experienced tour guide, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, entry fee to Hermannsburg Cultural Precinct, permanent campsites including twin share tents, 4 nights budget motel accommodation, camping fees & equipment NOTE: • Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. • National Park fees of $62.50 are payable on the morning of departure (includes $25 entry into Kakadu National Park, $25 entry to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park and $12.50 Twin Falls boat transfer – seasonal). • Package includes 7 nts twin share camping, and 4 nts budget ensuite accommodation. • Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure by phone on 1300 654 604 • A STRICT luggage limit of 10KG luggage limit applies on Kakadu Safaris, a 15KG applies Alice Springs – Darwin. • B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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