Northern Territory Encompassed Northbound ex Yulara

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Small Group Tour
Meet two very different faces of Australia – the vast, dust-cloaked expanses of the Red Centre and lush wetlands of the Top End – on a one-week journey up through the guts of the Northern Territory. Kicking off the journey in Yulara, tread a trail between the striped rock domes of Kata Tjuta (finishing off with a 1,000 Star Dinner), catch an Uluru sunrise and...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get back to basics with this classic nine day overland adventure. Camp in premenant campsites with furnishings including proper beds, cooling fans and electricity.
    • Fly into Yulara the day the trip starts instead of Alice Springs the day prior and save a days travel
    • Fly from Alice Springs to Darwin instead of 24 hours on a bus, on an included flight
    • Enjoy twin share motel accommodation in Alice Springs and Darwin
    • Enjoy fully catered evening meals during your 3 nights in Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine
    • See the highlights and national parks of Australia's Northern Territory in rugged, authentic style
    • Enjoy the flexibility of a private vehicle, the local knowledge of a passionate guide and the magic of camping under the great southern sky
    • Get up early and see the sun rise over Uluru
    • Learn about the ancient culture and traditions of the Limilngan-Wulna people as they invite you into their community with a traditional 'Welcome to Country'
    • The Mary River Wetlands feature a wealth of wildlife, including the highest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the southern hemisphere. Get up close to the snappy beasts on a billabong cruise

What's this trip about?

    Meet two very different faces of Australia – the vast, dust-cloaked expanses of the Red Centre and lush wetlands of the Top End – on a one-week journey up through the guts of the Northern Territory. Kicking off the journey in Yulara, tread a trail between the striped rock domes of Kata Tjuta (finishing off with a 1,000 Star Dinner), catch an Uluru sunrise and enter a Garden of Eden in Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park). Then fly north to Darwin and enjoy three days exploring the waterfalls of Kakadu, monsoon rainforests of Litchfield and wildlife-rich Mary River Wetlands.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range8 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityYulara
End CityDarwin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Australia

Attractions

  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Activities

  • Culture
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Uluru sunset drinks
    • 1000 Star Dinner
    • Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Fee
    • Uluru Cultural Centre
    • Mala cultural interpretative walk
    • Uluru Base Walk
    • Kings Canyon Rim Walk
    • Western MacDonnell Ranges
    • Litchfield National Park
    • Mary River cruise
    • Kakadu National Park Fee
    • Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
    • Ubirr Rock
    • Top Didj Indigenous Experience

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Itinerary

Day 1: Yulara and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
After you land in this Red Centre of the country, it’s on to the boulder-strewn landscape of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Wandering through the site’s gullies and crevices, you’ll learn a little about the area’s geological and ecological significance from your guide. Make bac...
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise
There’s no better way to start today than an early morning walk around the world’s biggest rock. With the cool night air still lingering and day-trippers not yet arrived, this is Uluru at its most atmospheric. It might be hard to believe when gazing up this 600 million-y...
Day 3: Kings Canyon rim walk
While Kings Canyon is only one of the many attractions within Watarrka National Park, Kings is so impressive that more people know it than the park. After a quick breakfast, we’ll venture into the canyon and start the Rim Walk. Beginning in the vast natural Amphitheatre ...
Day 4: Western MacDonnell Ranges
Watch the Australian wilds waking up on a morning drive in The West MacDonnell Ranges. We’ll follow the Waterhole trail through Ormiston Pound to Ormiston Gorge – a tranquil little rock pool surrounded by ochre-coloured rock walls and white-trunked eucalypts. Black-foote...
Day 5: Flight Travel Day Alice Springs to Darwin
Today, skip the 1,500km of driving which is about 24 hours by road, and fly from Alice Springs to Darwin with Qantas Airways. Qantas was Australia's first commercial airline, and stands for "Queensland and Northern Territory Ariel Services" and is now one of the world's ...
Day 6: Darwin to Mary River, via Litchfield National Park
This morning, we'll pick you up from out the front of the Melaleuca at 6:50 am. Flush with waterfalls, swimming holes and some pretty gigantic termite mounds, Litchfield National Park encapsulates all that’s wonderful about the Top End. We’ll start off here checking out ...
Day 7: Kakadu National Park: Ubirr & Barramundi Gorge
In giving Kakadu National Park World Heritage-listing, UNESCO described it as a ‘living cultural landscape with exceptional natural and cultural values’. Indigenous people have lived here for more than 50,000 years, to which the ancient rock paintings of Ubirr can attest...
Day 8: Kakadu to Katherine
Given that Kakadu covers approximately the same amount of land as Slovenia, the sky’s a pretty good place to see it all from. This morning you’ll have the option of taking a scenic flight over the billabongs, bushlands and floodplains that make up this ruggedly beautiful...
Day 9: Katherine Gorge to Darwin
Back in the day (ok, it was 23 million years ago), the Katherine River flowed all the way from Arnhem Land to the Timor Sea. These days, the waters have subsided significantly: the Katherine River now flows along hemmed in on both sides by cliffs 70 meters high. It’s the...

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$347
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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Dec 2019

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definitely made my Christmas unforgettable!

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Meals Included

6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Age Requirements
8 years and up
Additional Information
  • This is a an Original style trip, covering the highlights of Australia's Northern Territory at a slightly slower pace
  • You'll spend some nights of the trip sleeping in outback camping grounds. While tents are comfortable facilities can be basic, this is all part of the adventure. You'll also need to pitch in with preparing breakfast and lunch meals. This is part of the experience of travelling in a group.
  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to truly enjoy the surrounding nature. Some hikes are longer and more challenging than others. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
  • Temperatures in the Top End be extreme. During the day the weather can be hot (and the Australian sun is strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so ensure you have base layers and warm clothing.
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