Itinerary
- Day 1
Darwin
You'll arrive in Darwin and jump into the Northern Territory's culture right away. Start at Aboriginal Bush Traders for a local experience where you'll taste native flavours and see Indigenous art. After that, take a walking tour through Darwin's historic spots including Parliament House, Government House, and the restored historical administration building.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Darwin)
Included Activities
- Aboriginal Bush Traders - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with native food tasting and Indigenous art exploration
- Darwin historical walking tour including Parliament House, Government House, and restored historical administration building
Landmarks Parliament House Government House - Day 2
Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Leave Darwin and head out on the Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise where you'll spot crocodiles and birdlife in the wetlands. Then it's into Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see waterfalls, rainforests, and ancient rock art. Later, check out the Murrawaddi Art Gallery to learn about Indigenous stories and artworks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise with wildlife viewing
- Kakadu National Park exploration including waterfalls, rainforests, and wetlands
- Murrawaddi Art Gallery visit with Aboriginal artworks and cultural stories
Landmarks Kakadu National Park Corroboree Billabong Murrawaddi Art Gallery 
- Day 3
Kakadu National Park
Another day in Kakadu's ancient sites starts with an optional sunrise scenic flight to see landscapes and waterways from above. Tour Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art with your Travel Director sharing stories. After lunch on your own, join the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River where Aboriginal guides talk about traditional customs and you'll see unique wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art tour with Travel Director interpretation
- Guluyambi Cultural Cruise - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on East Alligator River with local Aboriginal guides
Optional Activities
- Kakadu scenic flight at sunrise (own expense)
Landmarks Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art East Alligator River - Day 4
Kakadu National Park to Katherine
Head out from Kakadu toward Katherine with a stop in Pine Creek, a town from the 19th-century gold rush era. Walk around heritage buildings and mining sites. By evening, you'll arrive at Cicada Lodge in Nitmiluk National Park, surrounded by natural bush landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cicada Lodge)
Included Activities
- Pine Creek heritage sites and mining history exploration
Landmarks Pine Creek Nitmiluk National Park 
- Day 5
Katherine
After breakfast, head to Katherine Hot Springs for a mid-morning soak in lush surroundings. You'll have free time to explore Katherine town and grab lunch on your own. This afternoon, cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, seeing towering cliffs and ancient rock formations. Return to Cicada Lodge for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cicada Lodge)
Included Activities
- Katherine Hot Springs mid-morning soak
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge cruise - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with insights into Jawoyn people and the gorge
Landmarks Katherine Hot Springs Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge - Day 6
Nitmiluk National Park to Darwin
Breakfast before leaving Cicada Lodge, then travel to another part of Nitmiluk National Park to visit Leliyn (Edith) Falls for a refreshing swim surrounded by cascading water (seasonal). From there, head north up the Stuart Highway back to Darwin, reflecting on the cultural experiences of your Northern Territory journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Darwin)
Included Activities
- Leliyn (Edith) Falls visit with swimming opportunity (seasonal)
Landmarks Leliyn (Edith) Falls - Day 7
Darwin to Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs this morning and meet your Driver Guide who'll share perspectives on this remote town. See the region's history at the Overland Telegraph Station. Then spend time with Chef Rayleen Brown for an exclusive experience learning about Aboriginal native foods and tasting bush tucker flavours from the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)
Included Activities
- Overland Telegraph Station visit
- Chef Rayleen Brown bush tucker experience - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with native food knowledge and tasting
Landmarks Overland Telegraph Station - Day 8
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Travel from Alice Springs toward Kings Canyon, stopping at Erldunda roadhouse where the Stuart and Lasseter Highways meet. Continue to Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park with its pool, restaurant, and deluxe lodge rooms. Tonight, you'll have a five-course 'Under a Desert Moon' dinner under the stars with locally sourced produce and Australian wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Under a Desert Moon - five-course dining experience under the stars with locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kings Canyon Resort)
Included Activities
- Erldunda roadhouse stop at the 'Centre of the Centre'
- Under a Desert Moon five-course dinner with locally sourced produce and paired Australian wines
Landmarks Kings Canyon Watarrka National Park 
- Day 9
Kings Canyon to Uluru
Start with a 6km sunrise Rim Walk at Kings Canyon looking across the chasm and sandstone domes of the 'Lost City', then descend to the lush 'Garden of Eden', or take a gentler creek bed walk instead. After that, head toward Uluru with a stop at Wanmarra Community for the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience learning about the Luritja and Pertame peoples. Continue across desert landscapes to Curtin Springs Station and then Uluru, checking out the Cultural Centre for Anangu culture and creation stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk - 6km sunrise hike or gentler creek bed walk option
- Wanmarra Community Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Luritja and Pertame cultural insights, bush food and medicine
- Curtin Springs Station desert landscape crossing
- Uluru Cultural Centre visit with Anangu culture and creation stories
Optional Activities
- Exclusive Uluru Barbecue Dinner (own expense, pre-booking available)
Landmarks Kings Canyon Wanmarra Community Curtin Springs Station Uluru Uluru Cultural Centre 
- Day 10
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
You can sleep in or start early with the Sunrise Field of Light experience by artist Bruce Munro (separate cost). In the morning, head to Kata Tjuta to explore Walpa Gorge. You'll have free time for lunch. This afternoon, take a tour at the base of Uluru learning about its cultural significance as a sacred site. End the day with sunset drinks watching the Outback's colours change as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge exploration
- Uluru base tour with cultural significance insights
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Field of Light experience by artist Bruce Munro (own expense)
Landmarks Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Uluru - Day 11
Uluru to Alice Springs
Travel through the Australian Outback seeing desert landscapes, camels, and cattle with views of Atila (Mt. Conner). Stop for a break at Stuart Wells, an authentic Outback roadhouse. Before reaching Alice Springs, visit Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges to see the rugged beauty. Back at your hotel, relax before a celebratory dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)
Included Activities
- Outback landscape journey with wildlife viewing
- Stuart Wells Outback roadhouse break
- Simpsons Gap in West MacDonnell Ranges exploration
Landmarks Atila (Mt. Conner) Stuart Wells Simpsons Gap West MacDonnell Ranges - Day 12
Alice Springs
Your tour comes to an end. If you'd like, there's an optional hot air balloon ride this morning (separate cost) to see the Outback's scenic landscapes before your journey concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride (own expense) to experience Outback scenic landscapes
