Red Rocket Darwin to Alice
Top End
The Top End Red Rocket Darwin to Alice Tour's itinerary is:
Overnight Pre Tour
Pre-tour overnight dorm accommodation in Darwin included.
Day 1 - Darwin to Kakadu
Spot crocodiles (and other wild creatures!) on a cruise along the fresh waters of the Mary River Wetlands. After lunch, discover more about the land and its stories at the Bowali Visitor Centre. The whole of Kakadu is spread out before you at Ubirr Rock, where we spend the afternoon. Tonight we camp in Kakadu National Park. (LD).
Day 2 - Kakadu to Darwin
Jim Jim Falls is our first stop today, and it’s a stunner! You’ll feel a bit dwarfed by the towering cliffs as we hike to the base of the falls. By now you’ve probably worked up an appetite for some lunch! This afternoon the spectacular gorge of Twin Falls is experienced onboard a National Park operated boat and along the boardwalk. Unwind for a bit on the sandy banks before we trek back to Darwin. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (BL)
Day 3 - Darwin to Katherine Gorge
Leaving Darwin, we stop for a break at Adelaide River on the way to Katherine. We spend the whole afternoon at the majestic Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), which is part of the Nitmiluk National Park. Experience the striking beauty while canoeing or cruising (at own expense) through the gorge itself. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge. (LD).
Day 4 - Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek
Not far to the south is Mataranka, where you can revive in a sparkling thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical forest. Next stop is the iconic Daly Waters outback hotel, the Territory’s oldest pub. Nearby lies Australia’s first international airport, but you won’t get a flight back home from here these days! After lunch, we continue south to Tennant Creek where we camp overnight at Juno Horse Farm. (BLD).
Day 5 - Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
This morning we check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles, which balance precariously on their rocky perch. From here we stop in at Barrow Creek Pub, home to the historic Telegraph Station - catch a glimpse of what Outback telecommunication used to be like! A visit to Ti Tree gives you the chance to buy original works of art by Indigenous artists, before crossing over the Tropic of Capricorn to arrive in Alice Springs late in the afternoon. (BL).
Day 6 - Alice Springs - Kings Canyon - Uluru
Kick off your Red Centre adventure with a drive through James and Waterhouse Ranges and the ancient Hugh and Finke river systems on the way to Kings Canyon. There’s a bit of exploring to do here: the monumental North and South Walls, the Amphitheatre, the Lost City and the lush, inviting Garden of Eden. From here we head to another ancient landform, Uluru (Ayers Rock) where we stay overnight in our private campsite. (LD)
Day 7 - Uluru to Alice Springs
Sunrise at UIuru is worth the early start! Take a stroll part way around the base and discover mystifying rock formations and Aboriginal art sites, or climb Uluru if you choose. Be fascinated by the red domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and their spiritual signifi cance to the Anangu people. We head back to Alice Springs after lunch, watching through the window as the rugged desert scenery passes by. Passengers may leave the tour at Ayers Rock Resort. (BL).
About Top End
The Top End, home to Kakadu National Park (the third largest park in the world) is one of Australia’s gems but little known by many international travellers. Boasting some of the country’s most impressive landscapes with dramatic waterfalls framed by rugged escarpments and the scenic gorge system of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) as well as a rich Aboriginal history and a unique collection of birds and wildlife. Choose from a selection of coach touring and four-wheel driving experiences to explore this territory.
