Highlights of the Northern Territory Itinerary

Welcome to Alice Springs, the vibrant heart of Australia’s Red Centre. Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and begin exploring this fascinating outback town, rich in Aboriginal culture, pioneering history, and stunning desert landscapes. 

Alice Springs Desert Park Entry
Surrounded by the rugged MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is known for its unique wildlife, ancient waterholes, and colourful scenery. This evening, experience the desert after dark on a guided nocturnal tour at the Alice Springs Desert Park. Equipped with head torches, follow an expert guide through the Mulga Walk to spot rare native animals, including bilbies, mala, and echidnas, in their natural habitat.

Accommodation: Alice Springs - 2 Nights

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Central Australia’s Red Centre on an unforgettable full-day journey through the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges. 

Departing from Alice Springs, this immersive day tour explores spectacular natural and cultural landmarks including John Flynn’s Grave, Simpsons Gap, and the vibrant Ochre Pits. Enjoy a relaxed sit-down lunch at Ormiston Gorge, surrounded by towering red cliffs and a permanent waterhole, with free time to walk or simply take in the scenery. On the return journey, stop at Ellery Creek Big Hole, where guests can cool off in the warmer months. This immersive tour showcases the very best of the outback’s landscapes, stories, and spirit in one remarkable day.

Included Meals: Morning Tea, Lunch

Travel to the West MacDonell Ranges and explore at your leisure. The East and West MacDonnell Ranges stretch out for hundreds of kilometres on both sides of Alice Springs. 

The traditional owners of the Alice Springs area, the Arrernte people who believe giant caterpillars called the Yeperenye became the Ranges - they entered this world through one of the dramatic gaps in the escarpments of the area. Simpsons Gap sports a permanent pool and rock wallabies live in the gap's rocky ridges. Standley Chasm lights up in fiery colours reflected by the overhead sun at midday. Picturesque swimming holes such as Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge and Redbank Gorge offer refreshing relief on a scorching day.  Continue on to Kings Creek Station for a unique bush camp overnight stay.

Included Meals: Dinner Pack

Approximate Distance: 295 km | 183 miles   Total Driving Time: 3 hours 30 mins

Accommodation: Kings Creek Station - 2 Nights

Today is dedicated to experiencing the spectacular landscapes of Kings Canyon from both the air and the ground. 

Begin with a scenic helicopter flight over the ancient 440-million-year-old canyon, soaring above dramatic sandstone formations, the George Gill Range, Petermann Pound, and remote desert country rarely seen by visitors. Keep watch for wild camels and brumbies roaming the outback below. As evening approaches, enjoy the enchanting Light Towers experience, where canapés and drinks accompany sunset views before 69 illuminated towers transform the desert. Wander among the glowing installation and conclude the evening at Luritja Lookout beneath the outback sky.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Pack

Today you will travel to Yulara. Yulara is a town in the Southern Region of the Northern Territory, it lies as an unincorporated enclave within MacDonnell Region. Uluru / Ayers Rock is Australia's most recognisable natural icon.

Field of Light Star Pass
This evening you have a Star Pass, as darkness falls and Uluru is thrown into silhouette, Field of Light illuminates. As far as the eye can see gentle rhythms of colour light up the desert. The critically acclaimed Field of Light Uluru by the internationally celebrated artist Bruce is Munro is his largest work to date. Overwhelming in size, covering more than seven football fields, it invites immersion in its fantasy garden of 50,000 spindles of light, the stems breathing and swaying through a sympathetic desert spectrum of ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Approximate Distance: 290 km | 180 miles   Total Driving Time: 3 hours 15 mins

Accommodation: Yulara - 2 Nights

As you start your sunrise trek around the 12 kilometre base trail of Uluru you will embrace the culture, geology and environment that is the essence of this amazing monolith. 

Along the trail you will witness sunrise, visit waterholes and the rock art sites of the ancients and learn of Uluru's cultural significance to the Anangu (local Aboriginal) people.

At the Sounds of Silence experience you can dine under the canopy of the desert night, while your very own storyteller shares tales as told in the stars. Your journey begins on a lone sand dune. Here you enjoy sparkling wine and a selection of delectable canapés. Dining under the sparkling outback sky as the sun sets, you feast on a BBQ buffet of authentic Australian delicacies complemented by some of Australia's quality wines.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, visit the remarkable Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas, one of the Red Centre’s most impressive natural wonders.

Rising dramatically from the desert landscape, these ancient domed rock formations create a striking contrast against the vast outback scenery, with the tallest peak standing even higher than Uluru. Take time to appreciate the scale, beauty, and cultural significance of this sacred site before beginning your journey back to Alice Springs. As you travel through the heart of Central Australia, enjoy the ever-changing desert landscapes and reflect on the unforgettable experiences and iconic landmarks of the region.

Approximate Distance: 550 km | 342 miles   Total Driving Time: 6 hours

Accommodation: Alice Springs - 1 Night

Return your rental vehicle at Alice Springs Airport and board your flight to Darwin where you will collect your next vehicle. Darwin is nearer to Singapore than it is to Sydney, which gives you an idea of the sheer size of Australia. 

This multicultural, fast-developing city has a chilled-out feel and a beautiful climate. After settling in you could relax and see a movie at the outdoor Deckchair Cinema, feed the crocs at Crocosaurus Cove, catch sunset over the Timor Sea, or try street food at the Mindil Beach Markets. You'll feel like a laid-back local in no time.

Accommodation: Darwin - 2 Nights

Litchfield National Park. Known for its cascading waterfalls, natural spas, and whirlpools, Litchfield National Park is the ideal place for a refreshing swim.

Litchfield is also famous for its bizarre landscape of giant termite mounds. Standing up to two metres tall, they are astounding feats of architecture not to be missed.

Approximate Distance: 115 km | 71 miles Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins (each way)

Journey onward to the wildlife-rich wetlands of Kakadu National Park, a remarkable landscape where ancient culture and natural beauty come together. 

Learn about Aboriginal heritage from Traditional Owners and view rock art sites that date back up to 20,000 years. The park is home to around one third of Australia’s bird species, with vast wetlands attracting millions of migratory birds each year.

This evening, experience a serene cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, where towering cliffs and cascading waters set the scene for a candlelit three-course dinner. Enjoy local produce, sparkling wine, and cultural storytelling in a truly unforgettable setting.

Included Meals: Dinner

Approximate Distance: 345 km | 214 miles   Total Driving Time: 3 hours 45 mins

Accommodation: Nitmiluk National Park - 2 Nights 

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Nitmiluk National Park on a scenic flight that reveals the full scale of its ancient gorge system. Follow the Katherine River as it winds through 13 sandstone gorges carved over millions of years, with cliffs rising more than 70 metres above the water. This remarkable landscape holds deep cultural significance for the Jawoyn people, the Traditional Owners of the land.

Continue your journey to Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park, a unique limestone reserve home to rare bats, diverse birdlife, and one of Australia’s few tropical cave systems of scientific importance.

Kakadu National Park is renowned for the richness of its Aboriginal cultural sites. It covers an area of 19,804 square kilometres. Aboriginal people have occupied the Kakadu area continuously for at least 40 000 years. 

There are more than 5000 cave paintings and rock carvings illustrating Aboriginal culture over thousands of years. Kakadu is a magnificent area with many different landforms and habitats. There are over 60 species of mammals and a great many reptiles including goannas, frill-necked lizards and the frightening saltwater crocodile. 

Approximate Distance: 260 km | 161 miles   Total Driving Time: 2 hours 45 mins

Accommodation: Kakadu - 2 Nights

Visit fascinating Ubirr with its superb Aboriginal rock art dating back over 20,000 years. Then, climb to the top of the rocky outcrop for majestic views over the floodplains and escarpment country. 

Most of the x-ray paintings in this gallery are from the freshwater period, within the last 1,500 years. They show the abundant foods available in the area round Ubirr, including fish, waterfowl, mussels, wallabies, goanna, echidnas and yams. The main gallery has fascinating examples of contact art. A white fella shown wearing a shirt, boots and with his hands in his pockets was probably an early buffalo hunter painted in the 1880s.

Darwin is a relaxed tropical capital with a laid-back, rural feel, shaped by its coastal setting and close proximity to Asia. Lush greenery, palms, and fragrant frangipanis fill the city, while markets, galleries, beaches, and historic sites reflect its easygoing charm. It is also the gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks.

End your day aboard the Charles Darwin sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour, where you enjoy two hours of uninterrupted views as the skyline glows in golden light. A Territory-style buffet dinner showcases fresh local produce, complemented by drinks available for purchase, creating a memorable Top End evening on the water.

Included Meals: Dinner

Approximate Distance: 305 km | 190 miles   Total Driving Time: 3 hours 15 mins

Accommodation: Darwin - 2 Nights

Embark on an unforgettable Top End adventure with an all-inclusive tour that offers a day of breathtaking experiences.

Begin with a spectacular helicopter flight, soaring over stunning floodplains and taking in the region's incredible natural beauty. Next, feel the thrill of an airboat ride through winding channels and lush rainforest, where you'll have the chance to spot crocodiles, an array of birdlife, and even buffalo in their natural habitat. Unwind with a peaceful billabong cruise and savor a delicious lunch on a comfortable pontoon surrounded by serene waters. The adventure concludes with an up-close encounter as you witness a thrilling crocodile feeding, featuring one of the giant rescue crocs personally captured by Wild Territory's renowned Matt Wright. This is a day filled with excitement, relaxation and unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Included Meals: Lunch

After the most amazing trip, return your rental vehicle at Darwin Airport today prior to boarding your onward flight. We know you will enjoy your holiday and our promise to you is to make your travels through Australia as hassle-free and hospitable as possible.