12 Day Darwin to Adelaide Explorer
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- Get acquainted with Darwin's lively city vibe
- Receive a traditional 'cul cul' welcome from the Limilngan-Wulna people
- Knock back a frosty pint at the Daly Waters Hotel
- Learn about the sacred significance Uluru holds to the local Mala people
- Discover Australia's own Lost City in Kings Canyon
- Spend a night underground in Coober Pedy
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Welcome to Darwin, the Northern Territory’s balmy, laidback, slightly kooky capital city. Trade the urban heat for the cool swimming holes of Litchfield National Park. Get a special welcome to the Wulna Country from the Limilngan-Wulna people, and gain an insight into...
Put the 4x4 through its paces on the way to Jim Jim Falls. Often raging; sometimes a mere trickle, the falls are an epic feature of the landscape. Hike to the base before continuing to Twin Falls, where the Kakadu National Park operates a boat and boardwalk adventure...
Hike through Ubirr and see ancient indigenous rock art that dates back almost 1,500 years. Clamber up a rocky escarpment for astonishing views across the Nardab Floodplain and East Alligator River, then cool off with a splash in the plunge pools of Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) before returning to Darwin.
Enjoy a free day becoming familiarised with Darwin's endearingly eccentric city scene.
Drive into Nitmiluk National Park. Enjoy a quick dip in Edith Falls before arriving in Katherine Gorge. Hear about the region's cultural significance to the local Jawoyn Aboriginal people, then tuck into classic outback pub fare in Daly Waters.
Explore the sacred site of Karlu Karlu (Devil's Marbles), then head across the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive in Alice Springs.
Flanked by rugged hills and spindly ridges, Alice Springs is the archetypal gateway to Central Australia’s vast Outback. Hike past the Valley of the Winds’ gargantuan rock formations, then be treated to a mesmerising Uluru sunset.
Admire the morning colours that break over the world’s biggest rock face, then venture in for a closer look. Join a local Aboriginal guide on a cultural walk to learn more about the sacred importance of this hallowed site.
Although the hike may be a little challenging at times, the sights to be savoured at Kings Canyon are magnificent. Admire the Garden of Eden oasis before returning for another relaxing evening gathered around a campfire.
Visit the opal-mining town of Coober Pedy, descend into one of its mine and see how the locals have accommodated to a life lived underground.
Take in the vast expanses of the Central Australian wilderness on the drive to Quorn, travelling the Stuart Highway and stopping at expansive salt lakes along the way.
Lace up the hiking boots for a short trek up to the summit of Dutchman's Stern. With 360-degree panoramic views, you'll be looking out over Quorn, Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges. Wind through the gorgeous Clare Valley – famous for its rieslings – on the final leg to Adelaide.
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