Australia: Outback Adventure

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The Australian outback has to be experienced to be believed. This is home to the world's oldest living culture, to skyscraper-sized boulders, scores of crocodiles & kangaroos, ancient rainforest, and the giant red monolith that is Uluru. You'll see it all from Uluru to Darwin in 9 incredible days, with time for sunset hikes, natural wonders, and lunar lan...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    The Australian outback has to be experienced to be believed. This is home to the world's oldest living culture, to skyscraper-sized boulders, scores of crocodiles & kangaroos, ancient rainforest, and the giant red monolith that is Uluru. You'll see it all from Uluru to Darwin in 9 incredible days, with time for sunset hikes, natural wonders, and lunar landscapes along the way.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityUluru
End CityDarwin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Uluru

Welcome to your outback adventure! Today in Uluru, you'll have the option to see the spectacular Field of Lights. Afterwards, we'll settle in to our accommodation and get some sleep, ready for a full day of exploration in the morning.

Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Dinner

Day 2: Uluru

It's time to explore the majesty of Uluru. And what better way to start the day than witnessing the rock bathed in the golden glow of sunrise? A sacred site for the local aboriginal tribe, this imposing rock is actually a staggering 700 million years old. We'll then g...

Day 3: Uluru (Including Kings Canyon)

Grab your sneakers, camera and your sense of adventure - it's time for a day trip! Our first stop is an included Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station, then we're ready to go. Your guided hike around the imposing King's Canyon awaits. Wonder at the lunar-like lands...

Day 4: Uluru to Darwin via Alice Springs

Rise and shine folks. Today we’ll start with an early breakfast and then make our merry way towards Darwin. First stop, Alice Springs! After taking the coach to Alice Springs, we’ll hop onto an included flight to Darwin. And welcome to Darwin (Garramilla) – home to ...

Day 5: Darwin to Kakadu National Park

This morning, we'll take a city tour on the coach and head to Kakadu National Park. It's time to get to grips with the breathtaking landscapes of Kakadu National Park. We'll kick things off by meeting some local Indigenous people at their business, Pudakul. We'll b...

Day 6: Kakadu National Park

Cameras at the ready! We have all day today to explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding National Park. You'll have the option to see the unique terrain of the Northern Territory from the sky, gliding over the strikingly different landscapes on a scenic fligh...

Day 7: Kakadu National Park to Katherine Gorge

More natural beauty in store today, as we start with a visit to Edith Falls before we head to the otherworldly Katherine Gorge. Welcome to the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Katherine Gorge. We'll have the opportunity to take a cruise and explore the world famo...

Day 8: Katherine Gorge to Darwin via Litchfield National Park

Our time in Katherine comes to an end today, but the departure is easier knowing we're headed for another natural wonder... Arriving in Litchfield National Park, we'll check out the enormous termite mounds and famous Florence Falls, two waterfalls pouring over a wi...

Day 9: Darwin

And after 24 magical, majestic, mythical days, our trip ends today after breakfast. It's been amazing, we've learnt things about ourselves, about the world and about each other... and something tells us this won't be the last time we see each other...

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,644
Price per day$294
Last Updated: 1/23/2025
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Finish Date
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Availability
14 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
$2,644
$2,941
28 Apr 2025
06 May 2025
$2,971
$3,340
09 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025
$2,935
$3,304
07 Jul 2025
15 Jul 2025
$3,043
$3,412
04 Aug 2025
12 Aug 2025
$3,043
$3,412
01 Sep 2025
09 Sep 2025
$3,007
$3,322
13 Oct 2025
21 Oct 2025
$2,836
$3,151
17 Nov 2025
25 Nov 2025
$2,836
$3,151
15 Dec 2025
23 Dec 2025
$2,836
$3,151
15 Jan 2026
23 Jan 2026
$2,973
$3,306

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
  • Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar)
  • Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)
  • Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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Trip ID
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