From cosmopolitan Sydney we fly into the 'Red Centre' and embark on a rugged adventure, journeying from Uluru/Ayers Rock in the south to Kakadu National Park in Australia's 'Top End'. Full of highlights and getting well off the beaten track, this camping trip will leave lifelong memories of some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world.
Sydney & Uluru/Ayers Rock
After a day in vibrant, confident Sydney we fly across the vast Outback to Uluru/Ayers Rock. From here we take an awesome array of natural wonders: the red domes of Kata Tjuta/The Olgas, the 'amphitheatre' at Kings Canyon, plus of course the imposing majesty of Uluru/Ayers Rock.
Devil's Marbles & Katherine Gorge
Heading north we come to the Devil's Marbles, where erosion has created enormous spherical granite boulders - the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent, according to aboriginal legend. Then we drive on to Katherine, where we can explore the dramatic gorge on foot or by boat.
Aboriginal Art at Kakadu National Park
In Kakadu, famous for its wildlife and aboriginal rock paintings, we learn about the extraordinary culture of Australia's first inhabitants at Nourlangie, and take a boat trip on the Yellow Water Billabong, home to the native crocodile. Finally we travel via Litchfield National Park to Darwin where the tour ends. See red route on map.
Itinerary:
1 Join Sydney. 2 Fly to Uluru/Ayers Rock. 3 At Uluru/Ayers Rock, optional walks, drive and hike at Kata Tjuta/The Olgas. 4 Drive to Kings Canyon. 5 Drive to Alice Springs. 6 In Alice Springs; visit and walk in West MacDonnell Ranges. 7 Drive to Devil's Marbles. 8 Continue to Daly Waters. 9 To Katherine Gorge, walks. 10 & 11 To Kakadu NP; walks, Yellow Water Billabong boat trip, aboriginal art. 12 To Litchfield NP. 13 To Darwin. 14 End Darwin.
Accommodation: 12nts camping, 2nts hotels; no meals, a food kitty system is used for camp food.
Transport: Bus/On foot/ Kakadu Boat trip/Flight as Itinerary (note: international flight airport transfers in Sydney & Darwin not included).
Comment: Combining Sydney with the Outback, we discover highlights such as Uluru/Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta/the Olgas and Kakadu National Park. Bring a sleeping bag, a sense of adventure and be prepared for some rough roads in the Outback.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader/driver and some local guides.
Trip Reference: OA
