Northern Territory Explorer
Northern Territory Explorer
Northern Territory Explorer
11 Days Starting in Darwin and ending in Uluru
Visiting: Darwin, East Point, MAGNT (Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory), Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Kakadu, Adelaide River Flood Plains, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Billabong, Nitmiluk National Park, Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Elsey Homestead, Mataranka Thermal Pool and Rainbow Springs, Daly Waters Pub, Alice Springs, Stuart Highway, Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), Anzac Hill, East MacDonnell Ranges, West MacDonnell Ranges, West Macs, Alice Springs Desert Park, Telegraph Station, Katherine School of the Air, Uluru
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NDAU24
Physical rating:
Low level of fitness required
Interests:
Cultural, Eco Conscious, History, Photography, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
From:
$4645
$3751 (USD)
Operator discount: -$697
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$197
-19%
Tour Overview
It’s hard to comprehend how vast (and diverse) the Northern Territory is until you’ve cruised through its gorges, discovered wonderment in national parks, eased into thermal springs and discovered ancient Aboriginal history. This epic Northern Territory tour from Darwin takes in sights from Uluru to Kakadu, Alice Springs to Katherine Gorge. Expect cruises, sunrises and sunsets, Aboriginal rock art, classic outback pubs – and a few surprises.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Darwin
Location: Darwin
Accommodation Name: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Get to know the steamy NT capital at your own pace – you’ll fast find that the characters here are almost as colourful as the sunsets. You’ll enjoy the latter over drinks and nibbles with your Travel Director and fellow adventure-seekers. A tasty entrée to your 11-day odyssey.
Day 2 : Darwin
Location: Darwin, East Point, MAGNT (Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory), Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Accommodation Name: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Today is about getting your Darwin bearings on a city tour revealing the events that have shaped the city over the decades, from wars to natural disasters. You’ll be a Darwin expert after visiting attractions like East Point Military Reserve and the MAGNT (Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory). The afternoon is at your leisure. If you’re at a loss for ideas, we can point you in the direction of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility, perhaps, or the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, loaded with 200+ stalls. Grab a bite and watch the day end with your feet in the sand.
Day 3 : Darwin - Kakadu
Location: Darwin, Kakadu, Adelaide River Flood Plains
Accommodation Name: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Aboriginal culture is strong in this part of Australia, and its kept alive by Traditional Landowners on this morning’s tour. 100% Aboriginal owned and operated family business, Pudakul offers cultural and nature-based cultural experiences from the Adelaide River Flood Plains on Aboriginal owned land Limilngan-Wulna. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, dive deep into First Nations heritage, highlighting art, music and bush tucker. Your next deep dive is into the heart of Kakadu, a World Heritage listed national park that is one of Australia’s most important living ecosystems.
Day 4 : Kakadu National Park
Location: Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Billabong
Accommodation Name: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Kakadu is vast, spanning almost 20,000 square kilometres. The best way to gain appreciation for just how immense it really is from the air on an optional (but highly recommended) morning flight. Now that you have your bearings, take to the land to discover ancient Aboriginal rock art and cruise the wildlife-packed Yellow Water Billabong to search for enormous saltwater crocs – your eagle-eyed guide knows where to look. End your Kakadu tour on a high, watching the sun set over floodplains.
Day 5 : Kakadu - Katherine
Location: Kakadu, Nitmiluk National Park, Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
Accommodation Name: Contour Hotel Katherine
From one glorious national park to another… today’s backdrop is the end-of-Earth escarpments of Nitmiluk National Park, carved by rivers millions of years ago. Cruising through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge is a humbling experience even before you know the region’s history. Small wonder freshwater crocs and all manner of birds call the cavern home.
Day 6 : Katherine - Tennant Creek
Location: Katherine, Tennant Creek, Elsey Homestead, Mataranka Thermal Pool and Rainbow Springs, Daly Waters Pub
Accommodation Name: Bluestone Motor Inn
If the Elsey Homestead looks familiar, that’s because it starred in the 1982 Aussie drama We of the Never Never. Today it’s better known for its Mataranka thermal hot springs. Pop on your swimsuit and have a soothing soak, the magical setting surrounded by palms. The only thing more refreshing is a cold beverage at the Daly Waters Pub, self-declared as Australia’s ‘original outback pub’. You can imagine the kind of swagger the locals bring. Visitors are encouraged to leave their mark as well; a memento, perhaps, or autograph on the walls.
Day 7 : Tennant Creek - Alice Springs
Location: Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Stuart Highway, Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), Anzac Hill, East MacDonnell Ranges, West MacDonnell Ranges
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs
The Stuart Highway is long (2,700 kilometres), very straight and very flat. Which makes the appearance of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) on the horizon all the more dramatic. These massive granite boulders pock the countryside. But they’re not just a pretty sight – they’re a sacred place for the Aboriginal community, created by the fossilised eggs of the Rainbow Serpent. Get the lay of the land atop Alice Springs’ Anzac Hill. From this vantage, the East and West MacDonnell Ranges appear to stretch to the horizon.
Day 8 : Alice Springs
Location: Alice Springs, West Macs, Alice Springs Desert Park, Telegraph Station, Katherine School of the Air
Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs
Sleep in, take to the skies in a hot-air balloon as the desert awakens, explore the West Macs on a guided tour or visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. It's home to a vast range of plants and wildlife native to the area. You can really experience the beauty and diversity of this incredible landscape. The Arrernte people, traditional owners of the park, are also on hand to share their local wisdom and knowledge. this morning is yours to spend as you choose. Save some energy for this afternoon’s visit to the historic Telegraph Station – the reason the town was formed – and School of the Air, to gain an insight into outback and remote learning.
Day 9 : Alice Springs - Uluru
Location: Alice Springs, Uluru
Accommodation Name: Outback Hotel & Lodge
From the moment you wake up until the last of day disappears, spiritual Aboriginal culture is all around on today’s Northern Territory tour. Get set to be in awe over Dreamtime stories about the creation of Uluru, the world’s largest monolith. It’s particularly pretty at sunset when the fading rays change the desert’s colour with every sip of your sparkling wine.
Day 10 : Uluru
Location: Uluru
Accommodation Name: Outback Hotel & Lodge
There aren’t many things worth getting up in the dark for. Sunrise over Uluru is one. It’s a magical time of day, the shifting light casting the countryside aglow. Exploring the base of ‘the Rock’ on an Uluru tour, you’ll begin to understand why this part of the country is so special to the Anangu people, who have called the region home for millennia. Go at your own pace this afternoon. We wouldn’t blame you for taking a dip in the resort pool to cool off. But if you want to see the monolith in another different light, opt to chopper around it on a scenic helicopter flight. Either way, you’ll have plenty of stories to tell over your Farewell Dinner.
Day 11 : Farewell From Uluru
Location: Uluru
Another reason to rise early: to catch the (optional) Field of Light art installation by artist Bruce Munro that blankets the desert floor. Your spirit will glow just as brightly as you bid farewell to this epic Northern Territory tour.
What's Included
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Travel Director and Driver
Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver that are accredited with Kakadu & Uluru National Parks
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Kakadu & Uluru National Park
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Accommodation
Centrally located premium hotels
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National Park Entrance Fees
Kakadu & Uluru National Park entrance fees
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Dining
10 Full Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 1 Farewell Dinner
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights are not included in the holiday price
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Airport Transfers
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Contour Hotel Katherine, Bluestone Motor Inn, Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs, Outback Hotel & Lodge.
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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