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Sit back and relax as we take you on a journey from the Red Heart of the outback to the stunning tropical scenery of the Top End!
Marvel in wonder as you see world renowned sites such as Uluru, Kings Canyon, Karlu Karlu (The Devil’s Marbles) and Litchfield National Park.
The Awesome Territory Adventure will be a trip that you will remeber for a lifetime.
Day 1: Uluru Cultural Centre, Walk
and Sunset Viewing –
Explore indigenous history, art, and culture at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural
Centre. Enjoy the Mutujulu Walk around Uluru’s base and watch the sunset with
snacks and drinks. BBQ dinner and stay at Yulara Resort.
Day 2: Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Karrke and
Kings Canyon –
Observe sunrise at Kata-Tjuta (the Olgas), then visit Kings Canyon for the
Karrke Cultural talk. Walk through Kings Canyon Gorge and view the Light Towers
installation by Bruce Munroe. BBQ Dinner and stay at Kings Canyon Resort.
Day 3: Kings Canyon, West MacDonnell
Ranges – Walk the
Kings Canyon rim (3.5 hours) through the Lost City and Garden of Eden. Lunch at
Kings Canyon Resort, then drive the Mereenie Loop to Ormiston Gorge. Walk through
the breathtaking walls of Standley Chasm before dining at Alice Springs Brewery
and stay the night at Discovery Parks.
Day 4: Big Man Walk, Devil’s Marbles,
Mine and Museum –
View the sunrise at Anzac Hill and visit the Telegraph Station Historical
Reserve to understand how and why the first Europeans settled in the Red
Centre. Travel north to Aileron for the ‘Big Man Walk’ and take a photo at
Karlu Karlu (Devil’s Marbles). Continue to Tennant Creek for lunch at Maryanne
Dam. Visit the Old Timers Mine and Museum before heading to Banka Banka or
Renner Springs Station for dinner under the stars in the heart of cattle
country.
Day 5: Daly Waters Pub and Mataranka
Hot Springs – Wake
to the sounds of an outback dawn, then head north for lunch at Daly Waters Pub.
Continue to Mataranka and indulge in the mineral-rich thermal pools at the Hot
Springs before dining at Mataranka Homestead Tavern.
Day 6: Katherine Gorge and Thermal
Pools – After
breakfast, head to Katherine for a eye opening boat tour of the Katherine Gorge
and the Cutta Cutta Caves. Have a picnic lunch, unwind at Katherine Thermal
Springs, then spend the night at a nearby caravan park with a BBQ dinner and
drinks.
Day 7: Adelaide River Cruise,
Litchfield and Darwin –
Watch ‘Jumping Crocs’ on the Iconic Adelaide River Queen boat tour. Enjoy a
stroll and swim at the picturesque Litchfield National Park’s waterfalls. Have
a Ploughman’s lunch before heading to Darwin. Explore museums or attractions of
your choosing. End the day with our “Last Supper” on the Darwin Wharf at
sunset. Drop-off at your chosen accommodation. Next-day transfers to the
airport, rail terminal, or around Darwin.
What should bring?
* Booking Confirmation
* A solid water bottle (1 Litre minimum)
* Non-slip walking shoes
* Hat (Broad brimmed offers the best protection)
* Sunglasses
* Sunscreen
* Camera / Selfie stick / Drone (note: some locations do not allow the use of drones without a permit organised prior)
* Casual / Comfortable Clothing
* Swimming Gear – Bathers / Trunks / Bikini / Towel
* Cash if you wish to purchase paintings from local indigenous artists
* Travel blanket and or pillow
* Most importantly – A sense of Adventure
