Itinerary
- Day 1
Darwin
You'll arrive in Darwin ready to jump into your Northern Territory adventure. Head to Aboriginal Bush Traders first to try native foods and check out indigenous art, then take a walking tour through Darwin's center. You'll pass Parliament House, Government House, and various historical sites that show the city's past and character.
Included Activities
- Native flavour tasting at Aboriginal Bush Traders
- Indigenous art exploration at Aboriginal Bush Traders
- Walking tour of Darwin including Parliament House, Government House, and historical administration building
Landmarks Parliament House Government House Aboriginal Bush Traders - Day 2
Darwin to Kakadu National Park
After leaving Darwin, you're heading into the NT's natural and cultural highlights. Cruise through Corroboree Billabong Wetland where you'll spot crocodiles and different birds, then visit Kakadu National Park and Murrawaddi Art Gallery to see indigenous work. Later that evening, you'll have a degustation dinner with wine pairings at the Mercure Crocodile Hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Degustation dinner with wine pairings at Mercure Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise
- Kakadu National Park exploration
- Murrawaddi Art Gallery visit
- Degustation dinner with wine pairings at Mercure Crocodile Hotel
Landmarks Corroboree Billabong Kakadu National Park Murrawaddi Art Gallery 
- Day 3
Kakadu National Park
You've got options this morning. If you want, there's a scenic sunrise flight available (at your own cost), or you can skip ahead to exploring Burrungkuy Rock Art with Aboriginal guides who'll explain the cultural significance. After lunch during your free time, you'll take the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River with local Aboriginal guides.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art with Aboriginal guides
- Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on East Alligator River with Aboriginal guides
Optional Activities
- Kakadu scenic sunrise flight (own expense)
Landmarks Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art East Alligator River - Day 4
Kakadu National Park to Katherine
This morning you'll travel to Katherine and meet the Curtin family for a private welcome. You'll experience authentic Outback life at Katherine Outback Experience, learning about working dogs and horse training. By evening, you'll settle into Cicada Lodge, an eco-friendly property in Nitmiluk National Park, where you'll have dinner surrounded by the bush.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at Cicada Lodge)
Included Activities
- Meet and greet with Curtin family
- Katherine Outback Experience
- Dinner at Cicada Lodge
Landmarks Nitmiluk National Park 
- Day 5
Katherine
You'll start with a relaxed breakfast before heading to Katherine Hot Springs for a soak in the thermal waters. There's free time for lunch in Katherine town, then you'll cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge and see the towering cliffs. Before returning to the lodge, you'll have a sunset dinner cruise along the gorge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast), Dinner (Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nitmiluk Gorge)
Included Activities
- Katherine Hot Springs mid-morning soak
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge cruise
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on Nitmiluk Gorge
Landmarks Katherine Hot Springs Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge - Day 6
Katherine to Darwin
After breakfast, you'll leave Cicada Lodge for your final adventure. Visit Leliyn Falls in Nitmiluk National Park for a swim and to walk around the natural landscape, then head back along the Stuart Highway toward Darwin.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leliyn (Edith) Falls visit with optional seasonal swim
Landmarks Leliyn (Edith) Falls 
- Day 7
Darwin to Alice Springs
You'll fly into Alice Springs and get oriented with your Journey Director. Check out the history at Overland Telegraph Station, then join an exclusive aboriginal bush tucker experience with Rayleen Brown to learn about native foods. The day wraps up with a Welcome Reception at Tali Restaurant showcasing local cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception at Tali Restaurant with local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Overland Telegraph Station visit
- Aboriginal bush tucker experience with Rayleen Brown
- Welcome Reception at Tali Restaurant with local cuisine
Landmarks Overland Telegraph Station - Day 8
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Today you're traveling via 4WD along the rugged Giles Track, crossing dry riverbeds and outback terrain all the way to Kings Canyon Resort. As the sun sets, you'll have a Local Dining Experience 'Under a Desert Moon' with a degustation menu and wine pairings while listening to the Outback's sounds under the Southern Hemisphere stars.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local Dining Experience 'Under a Desert Moon' with degustation menu and matching wines)
Included Activities
- 4WD Giles Track journey
- Local Dining Experience 'Under a Desert Moon' with degustation menu and matching wines at Kings Canyon Resort
Landmarks Kings Canyon 
- Day 9
Kings Canyon to Uluru
Start early with either the 6km Rim Walk at sunrise passing sandstone domes and the 'Lost City' to reach the 'Garden of Eden', or choose a gentler creek bed walk. Later, visit Wanmarra Community for the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience learning Luritja and Pertame spirituality. You'll have lunch at Curtin Springs Station, then reach Uluru to explore the Cultural Centre and have dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Curtin Springs Station), Dinner (Dinner at Ilkari Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk (6km sunrise) or canyon creek bed walk
- Wanmarra Community visit
- Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
- Uluru Cultural Centre exploration
- Dinner at Ilkari Restaurant
Landmarks Kings Canyon Curtin Springs Station Uluru Uluru Cultural Centre 
- Day 10
Uluru
Your morning starts with the Field of Light art installation by Bruce Munro at sunrise, then you'll return for breakfast. In the morning you'll explore Kata Tjuta's Walpa Gorge and see the landscapes. After lunch during your free time, you'll tour the base of Uluru and learn about its cultural significance. The day ends with sunset drinks watching Uluru's colors shift.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise Field of Light by Bruce Munro
- Kata Tjuta - Walpa Gorge exploration
- Uluru base tour with cultural significance
- Sunset drinks at Uluru
Landmarks Sunrise Field of Light Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Uluru - Day 11
Uluru to Alice Springs
You'll travel across outback landscapes today, stopping at Stuart Wells roadhouse along the Stuart Highway. Check out Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges to see the rugged terrain. As evening comes, you'll head into the East MacDonnell Ranges for an open-air bush BBQ Celebration Dinner where a bush balladeer shares outback stories under the Milky Way.
- Meals
- Dinner (Open-air bush BBQ Celebration Dinner with bush balladeer entertainment)
Included Activities
- Stuart Wells stop at classic outback roadhouse
- Simpsons Gap exploration in West MacDonnell Ranges
- Open-air bush BBQ Celebration Dinner in East MacDonnell Ranges with bush balladeer entertainment
Landmarks Stuart Wells Simpsons Gap West MacDonnell Ranges East MacDonnell Ranges - Day 12
Alice Springs Departure
Your trip concludes after breakfast. If you'd like, there's an optional hot air balloon ride over the outback scenery available (at your own cost) before you head to the airport for departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over outback landscapes (own expense)
