Travel the land 'Down Under'. Sleep under the stars in a bush camp, take a hot air balloon ride, then grab a cold beer with all your new friends at one of the oldest Territory pubs. Gorgeous gorges & national parks leave you breathless as you get to know the backyard of Australia, plus Darwin offers the draw of the big city with shopping & nightlife not to be missed.
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Day 1
Alice Springs
Meet your Contiki crew and go on a tour of the Outback’s unofficial capital, ’The Alice’, famous for its remote location, its Aussie characters & its reputation as the national hub for Aboriginal art.
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Day 2
Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Jump start the day by learning about surviving in the bush with our included Aboriginal 'Bushtucker' tour. Our expert Aboriginal Guide will fill you in on the dos and don’ts of life in the bush, and you’ll even get to taste insects and plants if you’re adventurous.
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Day 3
Kings Creek Station to Uluru
Today we make tracks to Ulu?u!
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Day 4
Uluru
Start off the morning nice and early and watch the sun rise over this iconic natural wonder from the viewing area.
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Day 5
Uluru to Alice Springs
It’s an easy-going start to the day today. Your Tour Manager will cook up a storm for breakfast, so load up on bacon & eggs!
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Day 6
Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
Get above it all in an optional hot air balloon ride over the red MacDonnell Ranges at dawn this morning. Enjoy a bird’s eye view over these stunning, massive rock formations.
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Day 7
Tennant Creek to Katherine
Heading north, we stop by Renner Springs, which serves as a border between the lush tropics of the north and the red desert of Australia’s centre.
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Day 8
Katherine to Kakadu National Park
Kick start the day with a hike, walk or take our optional cruise through the gorgeous Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. This National Park serves up vivid orange cliffs and rock formations that have been carved out by the river over hundreds’ of years. Keep an eye open for fresh water crocs and learn about local wildlife and folklore from our Local Guide.
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Day 9
Kakadu National Park
We spend the day exploring some of this 20,000 sq km World Heritage-listed site. It’s packed with swamps, rainforest, wetlands, woodlands, plants, insects and 75 different types of reptiles.
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Day 10
Kakadu National Park to Darwin
This morning, our included boat cruise takes us out to spot some crocs & native birdlife
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Day 11
Darwin
Today, we head to stunning Litchfield National Park. We stop by the termite mounds, a local natural curiosity, which are up to 4 metres high and are literally magnetic – your Tour Manager will fill you in on the details.
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10 nights multi-share accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge, 1 night in an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’
14 meals: 10 breakfasts & 4 dinners
An experienced and professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
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10 nights multi-share accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge, 1 night in an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’
14 meals: 10 breakfasts & 4 dinners
An experienced and professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
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Alice Springs
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Alice Springs
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Alice Springs
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Alice Springs
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Alice Springs
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Kings Canyon
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Kings Creek Station
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Kings Creek Station
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Kings Creek Station
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Uluru
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Uluru
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Uluru
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Uluru
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Uluru
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Uluru
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Uluru
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Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer
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Devils Marbles
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Tennant Creek
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Wycliffe Well
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Daly Waters
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Mataranka
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Mataranka
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Katherine
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Katherine
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Kakadu National Park
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Kakadu National Park
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Kakadu National Park
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Kakadu National Park
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Darwin
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Darwin
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Litchfield National Park
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Litchfield National Park
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