Red Rocket (Alice Springs to Darwin)

Tour Details

Operator

Adventure Tours Australia

Destinations

Darwin, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Kings Canyon, Kakadu National Park and Katherine Gorge

Departs From

Alice Springs

Tour Description

Day 1 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon & Uluru

We journey to Kings Canyon where we explore the spectacular North and South Walls, the 'Amphitheatre', 'Lost City' and the 'Garden of Eden'. After lunch, we travel on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for our overnight stay in our permanent campsite. (LD)
Day 2 - Uluru to Alice Springs

We start early for the Uluru sunrise. Take a base walk or choose to climb Uluru. We visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and learn about the significance of this spiritual place. After lunch, we depart for Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (BL)
Day 3 - Alice Springs to Banka Banka

We cross the Tropic of Capricorn then pull over at Ti Tree for the opportunity to purchase authentic Aboriginal art. Next stop is the Barrow Creek Pub where we view the historic Telegraph Station. Further 'up the track' we explore the Devils Marbles; precariously balanced granite boulders sacred to the traditional owners', before arriving at Banka Banka Cattle Station where we camp overnight. Weather permitting - take a dip in the picturesque waterhole. (LD)
Day 4 - Banka Banka to Katherine Gorge

We head further north to the famous outback pub at Daly Waters, the oldest pub in the Northern Territory and first international airport in Australia! After lunch we travel to Mataranka to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the crystal clear thermal springs. Late afternoon we travel towards the magnificent Katherine Gorge for our overnight camp. (BLD)
Day 5 - Katherine Gorge to Darwin

Spend half a day canoeing or cruising (at own expense) the spectacular gorge. There is also the chance for a scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) to appreciate the vastness of the gorge system. After lunch we head into Darwin via Edith Falls and Adelaide River. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (BL)
Day 6 - Darwin to Kakadu

We view wildife at the pristine Mary River Wetlands on a crocodile & wildlife cruise. After lunch, we visit Bowali Visitor Centre and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Ubirr Rock. Overnight camp in Kakadu National Park. (LD)
Day 7 - Kakadu to Darwin

Our first stop is the awesome Jim Jim Falls located deep within striking escarpment country, where we walk to the base of the fall. After lunch, we head to Twin Falls where we join a National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge to the waterfall where you can relax on the sandy bank, before travelling back to Darwin. (BL)