Travel the land 'Down Under'. Sleep under the stars in a bush camp, take a hot air balloon ride, then grab a cold beer with all your new friends at one of the oldest Territory pubs. Gorgeous gorges & national parks leave you breathless as you get to know the backyard of Australia, plus Darwin offers the draw of the big city with shopping & nightlife not to be missed.
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Day 1
Darwin
Meet up with your fellow travellers and Contiki team before heading out to stunning Litchfield National Park. On the way, we stop by the termite mounds, a local natural curiosity. These mounds are up to 4 metres (13ft) high and are literally magnetic – your Tour Manager will fill you in on the details.
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Day 2
Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Today, we hit the Darwin Museum and find out about the past of the Northern Territory’s capital.
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Day 3
Kakadu National Park
We spend the day exploring some of this 20,000 sq km World Heritage-listed site. It’s packed with swamps, rainforest, wetlands, woodlands, plants, insects and 75 different types of reptiles.
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Day 4
Kakadu National Park to Katherine
Kick start the day by cooling off in the swimming hole at Edith Falls, deep in the heart of the national park.
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Day 5
Katherine to Tennant Creek
This morning, we pull into Mataranka Thermal Springs where you can have a swim in the thermal pools at a bush resort, where the mineral waters are a comfortable 34°C/93°F.
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Day 6
Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
As we leave the site of Australia's last gold rush, we're on to Karlu Karlu (the Devils Marbles). This afternoon we arrive in Alice Springs for a visit to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre where you hear about some of Australia’s the unique outback reptiles, and if you're brave enough, hold a python!
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Day 7
Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Jump start the day by learning about surviving in the bush with our included Aboriginal 'Bushtucker' tour. Our expert Aboriginal Guide will fill you in on the dos and don’ts of life in the bush, and you’ll even get to taste insects and plants if you’re adventurous.
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Day 8
Kings Creek Station to Uluru
Today we make tracks to Ulu?u!
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Day 9
Uluru
Start off the morning nice and early and watch the sun rise over this iconic natural wonder from the viewing area.
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Day 10
Uluru to Alice Springs
It’s an easy-going start to the day today. Your Tour Manager will cook up a storm for breakfast, so load up on bacon & eggs!
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Day 11
Alice Springs
Start your last day on tour with an unforgettable experience. Get above it all in an optional hot air balloon ride over the red MacDonnell Ranges at dawn. Enjoy a bird’s eye view over these stunning, massive rock formations.
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10 nights multi-share accommodation: 7 nights in hotels, 2 nights in a lodge, 1 night in an outback bush camp in a comfy Aussie ‘swag’
14 meals: 10 breakfasts & 4 dinners
An experienced and professional Tour Manager & Driver team
Modern, air-conditioned coach with powerpoints for charging
Sightseeing tours of all major cities
National Park fees, local taxes & service charges
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Visit a traditional Outback Roadhouse
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