Outback Adventure

Overview

Discover the legendary Australian outback on a fascinating northbound journey from Adelaide, through the Red Centre and onto tropical Darwin in the Top End. The stunning beauty of Australia’s vast and varied landscapes including the rugged Flinders Ranges, ancient Uluru and Kata Tjuta and the lush wetlands of Kakadu National Park will provide memories to last a lifetime.

Journey On tour notes
This 15 day tour is perfect if you want to see the best of Australia’s icons and like to tour with others.
AAT Kings offers an immersive tour taking you from Adelaide, through the Red Centre of Australia and ending in Darwin. This tour will allow you to add on pre or post tour extensions such as the Murray Princess cruise, a Barossa Tour or perhaps a Kimberley Cruise.

Journey Highlights

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15 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Adelaide

On arrival today, explore the major sights of this picturesque city. Later, join a local food expert for a guided tour of the vibrant 140-year-old Adelaide Central Market where you’ll meet the traders and sample some local culinary delights. Relax this evening at a Welcome Reception at Luna10 Bar, and dinner at Koomo Restaurant and Bar with your Travel Director and fellow travellers.

Meals Included: Dinner
Stay: Crown Plaza Adelaide

Day 2 - Adelaide to Wilpena Pound

Today, drive through the rolling hills of the Clare Valley for a wine-tasting at the historic Knappstein Enterprise Winery before stopping at the township of Clare for lunch. This afternoon your journey continues to Hawker, home of the Jeff Morgan Gallery where you’ll get to meet Jeff and experience his spectacular 30 metre panoramic painting of the Flinders Ranges! Your last stop for the day is at Wilpena Pound Resort, nestled in the shadows of this remarkable natural amphitheatre.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner with wine
Stay: Wilpena Pound Resort

Day 3 - Wilpena Pound to Port Augusta

Take a walk with your Travel Director to the faithfully-restored Hills Homestead and Wangarra Lookout, which affords panoramic views over Wilpena Pound. Journey through the historic town of Quorn to Port Augusta. Visit Wadlata Outback Centre before dining at a local restaurant.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner with wine
Stay: Majestic Oasis Apartments

Day 4 - Port Augusta to Coober Pedy

Visit a former rocket-testing site at Woomera before travelling through salt-lake country to isolated Coober Pedy, regarded by many as the opal capital of the world. View an opal demonstration with a local expert, who’ll then lead you through some of the town’s iconic underground buildings.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner with wine
Stay: Desert Cave Hotel

Day 5 - Coober Pedy to Uluru

Cross the border into the Northern Territory and continue to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Sparkling wine is served this evening as you witness the sunset over Australia’s most renowned natural landmark.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights

Day 6 - Uluru Sunrise to Kata Tjuta

Rise early to experience a majestic Uluru sunrise. After a tour of the base of Uluru, take a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole where your Travel Director will explain the significance of the ancient Aboriginal rock paintings you’ll encounter. This afternoon’s journey takes you to Kata Tjuta, thirty-six magnificent domes of red-hued sedimentary rock.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Uluru to Kings Canyon

Consider an optional experience and rise early to visit the soul-stirring art installation in the desert, the Field of Light, 50,000 frosted glass spheres of light in colours of ochre, deep violet, blue and white. Travel through a stark red desert landscape to awe-inspiring Kings Canyon. The 6-kilometre walk around the rim of the canyon will reward you with marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. A shorter, more relaxed walk takes you along the sandy creek bed, and leads to a lookout point affording excellent views of the towering canyon walls.

Meals Included: Hotel: Breakfast and Dinner with wine
Stay: Kings Canyon Resort

Day 8 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Travelling past vast cattle properties, you’ll develop a true appreciation for the magnitude of the Australian outback. On arrival in Alice Springs visit the historic Telegraph Station and learn how it relayed message between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years.

Meals Included: Breakfast Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Stay: Mercure Alice Springs Resort, 2 nights

Day 9 - Alice Springs

Join a local Aboriginal guide at Alice Springs Desert Park to learn about the culture and traditions of the Arrernte People. Then visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This evening, join the Falzon family at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre for a Be My Guest barbecue dinner. Hear from brothers, Tom and Danny, about the sustainable lifestyle they have established.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Be My Guest dinner

Day 10 - Alice Springs to Tennant Creek

Visit the legendary School of the Air, then travel north, stopping at Wycliffe Well, where you need to keep your eye out for a UFO! Your next stop is just as intriguing – Karlu Karlu, an outcrop of precariously-balanced granite boulders. You’ll stay tonight in the former gold-mining town of Tennant Creek.

Meals Included: Hotel: Breakfast and dinner with wine
Stay: Bluestone Motor Inn

Day 11 - Tennant Creek to Katherine

Call in to the quirky Daly Waters Pub before continuing to Mataranka, where a swim in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the thermal springs is a must-do. Journey on to Katherine.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner wine
Stay: Paraway Motel

Day 12 - Katherine to Kakadu National Park

Travel to Nitmiluk National Park and take a tranquil cruise along the spectacular Katherine Gorge. Then journey deep into Kakadu for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, famed for its birdlife and estuarine crocodiles.

Meals Included: Breakfast with dinner and wine
Stay: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru

Day 13 - Kakadu to Darwin

Visit Ubirr, one of Kakadu’s renowned Aboriginal rock art sites, then walk to nearby Nadab Lookout, for views over the surrounding wetlands. After an orientation on arrival in Darwin, the evening is free for you to explore.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay: DoubleTree by Hilton, 2 nights

Day 14 - Litchfield National Park

Travel to Litchfield National Park, pausing to examine the park’s amazing termite mounds. Stop to view Florence Falls, then venture on to Wangi Falls to swim in the large waterhole before heading back to Darwin. Join your Travel Director for a Darwin Harbour Farewell Dinner Cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Farewell dinner

Day 15 - Farewell from Darwin

Bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.

Tour Inclusions

Tour Dates & Prices

Departure Date

Return Date

Price From

07/06/2022

21/06/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

21/06/2022

05/07/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

05/07/2022

19/07/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

19/07/2022

02/08/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

02/08/2022

16/08/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

16/08/2022

30/08/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

30/08/2022

13/09/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

13/09/2022

27/09/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

27/09/2022

11/10/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single - FULLY BOOKED

Terms and Conditions

AAT KINGS Refund Guarantee means land only bookings are fully-flexible and may be cancelled or changed without penalty up to 30 days prior to departure, Should any booked trip be suspended, guests may elect to receive a future travel credit or refund. Where a refund is requested, these will be refunded within 60 days of request. Offer not applicable to single supplement fees and refund guarantee will not apply to third-party bookings such as airfares.

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Outback Adventure

Overview

Journey Highlights

Gallery

15 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Adelaide

Day 2 - Adelaide to Wilpena Pound

Day 3 - Wilpena Pound to Port Augusta

Day 4 - Port Augusta to Coober Pedy

Day 5 - Coober Pedy to Uluru

Day 6 - Uluru Sunrise to Kata Tjuta

Day 7 - Uluru to Kings Canyon

Day 8 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Day 9 - Alice Springs

Day 10 - Alice Springs to Tennant Creek

Day 11 - Tennant Creek to Katherine

Day 12 - Katherine to Kakadu National Park

Day 13 - Kakadu to Darwin

Day 14 - Litchfield National Park

Day 15 - Farewell from Darwin

Tour Inclusions

Tour Dates & Prices

Departure Date

Return Date

Price From

07/06/2022

21/06/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

21/06/2022

05/07/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

05/07/2022

19/07/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

19/07/2022

02/08/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

02/08/2022

16/08/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

16/08/2022

30/08/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

30/08/2022

13/09/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

13/09/2022

27/09/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single

27/09/2022

11/10/2022

$8,140 per person twin share / $10,413 per person single - FULLY BOOKED

Terms and Conditions

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