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The rugged Aussie Outback has never been so accessible.
Embark on a nine-day Northern Territory adventure from Alice Springs to Darwin, showcasing the region’s biggest and best drawcards. Check out Uluru at a stunning sunrise, wander through the mighty canyons of Kata Tjuta and soak up all the views from Kings Canyon. After an included flight to Darwin, continue onwards to enjoy exclusive access to Arnhem Land and get a taste of the tropics in Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, as well as the awesome Katherine Gorge. This fast-paced adventure will take you to the real Australia, giving you a deeper understanding of First Nations cultures and an appreciation of northern Australia’s rugged natural beauty.
- Start
- Alice Springs, Australia
- Finish
- Darwin, Australia
- Destinations
- Northern Territory, Uluru, Outback, Kakadu
- Style
- Basix
- Theme
- Explorer
- Code
- POBUA
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 24
Why you'll love this trip
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See rocky red cliffs, monsoon forests, plunging waterfalls and some of the Top End’s best landscapes with visits to Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield national parks.
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Learn about the cultural importance of these spectacular landscapes through the eyes of experienced and knowledgeable leaders, including a local Bininj Guluyambi guide.
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Sleep under the stars in an Aussie swag in the Red Centre, and witness the changing dawn colours of Uluru on an unforgettable sunrise viewing and breakfast with your small group.
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With a local group leader, they’ll know all of the most scenic trails to hike and the best waterholes for swimming. Kings Canyon? Jim Jim Falls? Bluey Rockholes? They’ve got you covered.
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Skip over 1500 kilometres – almost 24 hours – of straight driving between Alice Springs and Darwin and fly with Qantas between your Red Centre and Top End adventures.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a basic trip, covering the highlights of Australia's Red Centre and Top End in a short amount of time.
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You'll spend some nights of the trip sleeping in outback camping grounds. While conditions can be basic and facilities are minimal, this is all part of the adventure. You'll also need to pitch in with preparing meals and cleaning. This is part of the experience of travelling in a group.
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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.
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This trip uses multishare hostel accommodation that may be in mixed-gender dorm rooms.
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Temperatures in the Red Centre and Top End can 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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The Top End & Kakadu portion of this trip has a strict luggage limit of 10 kg. Excess luggage can not be carried however, it can be stored at Darwin accommodation.
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Itinerary
Included Activities
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru sunset drinks
- Uluru Cultural Centre
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
You must be packed and ready to go from the Alice Springs joining point at 5.45 am this morning. Please see the ‘Joining point’ section of the Essential Trip Information for details.Total driving time today is about 5.5 hours (approximately 450 km)
Total walking time will be approximately 2–3 hours, depending on which option you choose in the afternoon.
Included Activities
- Valley of the Winds walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 4 hours (approximately 300 km).Total walking time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Total driving time today is around 6 hours (approximately 500 km).Total walking time is approximately 3 hours.
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
You’ll be issued your flight boarding passes a couple of weeks prior to departure; however please check your flight details with your booking agent, as well as your group leader in Alice Springs. On arrival in Darwin, please look for the Darwin City airport shuttle to transfer you to The Cavenagh at 12 Cavenagh St, Darwin.Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
- Mawurndaddja rock art and occupation complex
Meals Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time: about six hours (approximately 350 km)Total walking time: about one and a half hours (including stops for informative talks)
Accommodation
- Camping (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Jim Jim Falls Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time: about 4 hours (approximately 120 km)Total walking time: about 2.5
Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time: about 5.5 hours (approximately 340 km)Total walking time: about 1.5 hours
Accommodation
- Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Edith Falls
Optional Activities
- Katherine Gorge Scenic Cruise - AUD95
- Katherine Gorge Canoe from - AUD82
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total driving time: about 4.5 hours (approximately 350 km)Total walking time: about 3.5 hours
Included Activities
- Buley Rockholes
- Florence Falls
- Litchfield National Park
- Wangi Falls
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Litchfield National Park occasionally closes attractions if they are considered unsafe to access. If Florence Falls, Wangi Falls or Bluey Rockholes are closed, activities will be substituted. Please see our 'Climate and seasonal information’ section in the ‘Essential trip information’ for more.Total driving time: about 3.5 hours (approximately 250 km)
Total walking time: about 1 hour
Meals
6 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinnersTransport
All Terrain vehicle, Private vehicleAccommodation
Camping (with shared facilities) (1 night), Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights), Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (3 nights), Hostel (2 nights)Included activities
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru sunset drinks
- Uluru Cultural Centre
- Valley of the Winds walk
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
- Mawurndaddja rock art and occupation complex
- Jim Jim Falls Walk
- Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
- Edith Falls
- Buley Rockholes
- Florence Falls
- Litchfield National Park
- Wangi Falls
Dates & availability
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Uluru and Arnhem Land Camping Adventure trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. Tour commences in Alice Springs on Day 1 at 6:05am and finishes in Darwin on Day 9 at approximately 6 pm. Onward travel should be booked the following day (many flights also leave Darwin quite late in the evening)
2. For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
3. The Top End & Kakadu portion of this trip has a strict luggage limit of 10 kg. Excess luggage can not be carried however, it can be stored at Darwin accommodation.
4. This trip requires a sleeping bag
5. This is a combination trip, made up of two of our most popular trips.

Essential trip information
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