Discover the Australian Outback on a journey from Adelaide , through the Red Centre to Darwin in the Top End . You ’ ll witness the stunning beauty of Australia ’ s vast and varied landscapes including the rugged Flinders Ranges , ancient Uluru and Kata Tjuta and the lush wetlands of Kakadu National Park .
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along the Overland Telegraph Line that stretched 3,000km to relay messages between Adelaide and Darwin . It later served as a school for Aboriginal children and was known as ‘ The Bungalow ’. Top off the day at Anzac Hill for panoramic views over Alice Springs . Hotel : Chifley Alice Springs Resort , 2 nights . B
Day 9 : Aboriginal Culture
Learn about the life and survival of the Arrernte People , including the search for water and bush food , from a local Aboriginal guide at Alice Springs Desert Park . Visit the Nocturnal House and enjoy a captivating Birds of Prey presentation . Continue to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and learn how the facility brings first class health services to people living in the bush . Join Joe , Dan , Tommy and Ben Falzon for a home cooked gourmet Be My Guest BBQ dinner at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre . Share stories of ecology , culture and astronomy with the Falzon family and they may even lead you in a sing-a-long , accompanied by the didgeridoo and guitar . It will be a night to remember ! B BG
Day 10 : Alice Springs – Tennant Creek Your first stop is the School of the Air . Witness a live class room lesson broadcast over 1.3 million square kilometers , to children living in remote locations who would otherwise have no access to public education . Later , travel north towards Tennant Creek stopping at interesting Wycliffe Well on the way to visit Karlu Karlu ( Devils Marbles ). You ’ ll have plenty of time to walk around the precariously balanced boulders .
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End the day at Tennant Creek , an old gold mining town along the Stuart Highway . Hotel : Bluestone Motor Inn , Tennant Creek . B DW
Day 11 : Tennant Creek – Katherine Today you ’ ll travel north and visit eccentric Daly Waters Historic Pub for a refreshing ale at lunchtime . Continue to Mataranka , ‘ Land of the Never Never ’. At Mataranka you can visit a replica of the original Elsey Homestead , used in the filming of ‘ We of the Never Never ’, an autobiographical film about Jeannie Gunn ’ s life in the Outback . Or , you may take the palm lined walkway for a swim in the famous thermal springs – a bit of a must do ! Travel on to Katherine for the night . Hotel : Paraway Motel , Katherine . B DW
Day 12 : Katherine – Kakadu Join your local guide on a serene early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park . Discover the cultural significance of this ancient waterway to the traditional landowners , the Jawoyn , and keep an eye out for the resident crocodiles . Continue to Kakadu National Park via Pine Creek . We recommend treating yourself to a mango smoothie along the way ! Travel deep into Kakadu for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong . You should see a stunning variety of birdlife such as sea eagles , brolgas and with any luck , fascinating little kingfishers . You ’ ll also see feared estuarine crocodiles basking in the muddy shallows . This afternoon you ’ ll have the opportunity to take an optional flight over Kakadu and Arnhem Land . Hotel : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel , Jabiru . B DW
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Day 13 : Kakadu – Darwin This morning visit Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years . Climb to the top of this rocky outcrop for spectacular views over the flood plains and escarpment country . You may recognize the location from the famous Australian film , Crocodile Dundee ! This afternoon on arrival in Darwin , you can choose from a range of Included Choice sightseeing experiences . You could take the opportunity to visit the colorful Mindil Beach Sunset Market , where we ’ ll treat you to dinner and a spectacular sunset over the Timor Sea , or visit Crocosaurus Cove at your leisure or even sit back and relax at Darwin ’ s famous Deckchair Cinema . Hotel : Mantra on the Esplanade , Darwin , 2 nights . B
Day 14 : Litchfield National Park Today travel to Litchfield National Park . You ’ ll stop at the amazing Termite Mounds and then Florence Falls to view the famous plunge pool from a high vantage point . Venture on to tropical Wangi Falls for a relaxing swim in the large crystal clear waterhole before heading back to Darwin . This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner on board a Darwin Harbour Cruise . Enjoy a delicious buffet meal as you watch the sun set over Darwin and the surrounding area – it ’ s time to celebrate your Northern Territory outback adventure . B FD
Day 15 : Farewell from Darwin Bid your fellow travelers goodbye when your incredible vacation concludes after breakfast . You ’ ll be transferred to Darwin Airport for your onward flight . B
15 days from
USD 5095 CAD 6350
Per Person Twin Share Land Only
Adelaide to Darwin
15 days Code : NAAD All dates are Definite Departures
USD 5095 | CAD 6350 Per Person Twin Share
USD 1345 | CAD 1675 Single Supplement Option
2017
Start
End Apr 23 May 07 May 23 Jun 06
USD 5295 | CAD 6595 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1535 | CAD 1905 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 13 |
Jun 27 |
Jul |
04 |
Jul |
18 |
Jul 25 |
Aug 08 |
Aug 22 |
Sep 05 |
Sep 12 |
Sep 26 |
Sep 19 |
Oct 03 |
Ayers Rock to Darwin
Note : Itinerary , departure dates & prices may change from 01 / 04 / 18 . For additional departure dates visit : aatkings . com / naad or nuad
Flight information
USD 5250 | CAD 6525 Per Person Twin Share
USD 1370 | CAD 1700 Single Supplement Option
2018
Start
End Apr 03 Apr 17 Apr 24 May 08 May 22 Jun 05
USD 5475 | CAD 6795 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1555 | CAD 1935 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 12 |
Jun 26 |
Jul |
03 |
Jul |
17 |
Jul 24 |
Aug 07 |
Aug 21 |
Sep 04 |
Sep 11 |
Sep 25 |
Sep 18 |
Oct 02 |
11 days Code : NUAD All dates are Definite Departures
USD 3795 | CAD 4725 Per Person Twin Share
USD 940 | CAD 1165 Single Supplement Option
2017
Start
End Apr 27 May 07 May 27 Jun 06
USD 4075 | CAD 5075 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1125 | CAD 1400 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 17 |
Jun 27 |
Jul |
08 |
Jul |
18 |
Jul 29 |
Aug 08 |
Aug 26 |
Sep 05 |
Sep 16 |
Sep 26 |
Sep 23 |
Oct 03 |
USD 3925 | CAD 4875 Per Person Twin Share
USD 950 | CAD 1185 Single Supplement Option
2018
Start
End Apr 07 Apr 17 Apr 28 May 08 May 26 Jun 05
USD 4195 | CAD 5195 |
Per Person Twin Share |
USD 1140 | CAD 1420 |
Single Supplement Option |
Jun 16 |
Jun 26 |
Jul |
07 |
Jul |
17 |
Jul 28 |
Aug 07 |
Aug 25 |
Sep 04 |
Sep 15 |
Sep 25 |
Sep 22 |
Oct 02 |
Ways to Save
Early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD530 | CAD660 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD395 | CAD495 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD265 | CAD330
Kings Club early payment discount Pay by 14 Apr 2017 Save up to USD795 | CAD990 Pay by 2 Jun 2017 Save up to USD660 | CAD825 Pay by 31 Jul 2017 Save up to USD530 | CAD660
Young traveler Triple share Kings Club
Save up to USD530 | CAD660 Save up to USD265 | CAD330 Save up to USD265 | CAD330
All savings are per person . For discounts see page 19 .
Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Adelaide Airport ( NAAD )
Day 5 – Flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Ayers Rock Airport ( NUAD )
Day 15 – Flights to depart anytime from Darwin Airport ( NAAD , NUAD )
Airfares are not included in the prices above .