11 Day Outback Safari Tour

• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes
• Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
• Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Ayers Rock Airport
• Day 11 – flights to depart anytime from Darwin Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included
• Low level of fitness required.
• A high level of fitness is required for the Kings Canyon Rim walk. Other options available to those with lower fitness levels.

• 1 Day 1: Welcome to Uluru

  Today is one of colours. The ochre soil spiked with cycads as your plane comes into land. The endless blue sky, from horizon to infinity. The russet hues of Uluru that appears on just about every Australian postcard… And that’s all before enchanting hour. Uluru has been home to the Anangu for millennia. You will discover their connection to the land when you arrive in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park at sunset watching the shifting colours transform the desert. Not ready to return to your hotel yet? Ask us about pre-booking our exclusive Uluru Barbecue Dinner for tonight, an Optional Experience*.

  Accommodation: Desert Gardens
• 2 Day 2: Uluru Sunrise - Kata Tjuta

  Discover Australia’s wilderness through your bucket list visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You’ll encounter the iconic Uluru, half a billion years old, standing 348 metres high and taller than the Eiffel Tower. If you’re looking for a reason to roll out of bed before dawn, make it an Uluru sunrise. Every time you see Uluru, it feels and looks different, and being up with the birds certainly is worth the effort. Rising early will keep you cool when you explore the base of Uluru, the world’s largest monolith. Dive even deeper into First Nations traditions at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Then, travel to Kata Tjuta’s to wander through its Jurassic domed rock formations into Walpa Gorge, between two of the tallest domes. Return to the resort, where this afternoon is yours to spend as you wish.

  Accommodation: Desert Gardens

  Meals: Breakfast
• 3 Day 3: Uluru - Kings Canyon

  Witness a breathtaking glimpse of the Optional Experience* Field of Light before dawn, where 50,000 glowing bulbs transform the desert landscape into a mesmerising spectacle. It’s an unforgettable way to begin your day, energised by the exhibition as well as the sunrise, seeing Uluru from another viewpoint. Among Australia’s record-breaking rock formations, few are as striking as Atila (Mt. Conner), its flat-topped silhouette is impossible to forget. Pause at Kings Creek Station, Australia’s largest wild camel exporter, where camel burgers make for a unique outback lunch. Afterwards, continue to Kings Canyon Resort in Watarrka National Park.

  Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort

  Meals: Breakfast
• 4 Day 4: Kings Canyon - Alice Springs

  This morning, set out on the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon Rim Walk, exploring a 440-million-year-old landscape of towering sandstone domes, sculpted plateaus and hidden rock pools, where sheer cliffs and ancient formations reveal the immense scale and story of the Red Centre. Continue through the vast Northern Territory Outback, passing remote cattle stations and the striking MacDonnell Ranges as they rise and fall on the journey towards Alice Springs. On arrival, visit the School of the Air, a remarkable lifeline for remote students delivering education across 1.3 million square kilometres, where you may observe live lessons and gain insight into life and learning in Australia’s most isolated communities today.

  Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

  Meals: Breakfast
• 5 Day 5: Alice Springs Sightseeing

  Start your day with a scenic drive to the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges. Marvel at the rugged beauty and unique rock formations as you explore Simpsons Gap, a picturesque gorge with towering cliffs and a secluded waterhole. Return to Alice Springs for a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre, where you’ll learn about the incredible medical services provided to remote Australian communities. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. Unwind by the hotel pool, soaking up the sun, or take the opportunity to discover more of Alice Springs at your own pace. Whether you choose to explore local shops, visit art galleries, or simply relax, this day offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

  Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

  Meals: Breakfast
• 6 Day 6: Alice Springs - Tennant Creek

  Depart Alice Springs and take in sweeping views from Anzac Hill, revealing the vast landscapes that have inspired generations of local artists. Visit the historic Telegraph Station, established in 1872 as part of the Overland Telegraph Line connecting Adelaide and Darwin across 3,200 kilometres. Continue north to Karlu Karlu, where enormous, rounded boulders rise from the earth, shaped over millions of years and holding deep cultural significance for Traditional Owners. Wander among these striking formations before travelling on to Tennant Creek, a town rich in gold mining history and outback character, where stories of the region’s pioneering past come to life.

  Accommodation: Bluestone Motor Inn

  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• 7 Day 7: Tennant Creek - Katherine

  Since the 1930s, the Daly Waters Pub has been a beloved Outback institution, serving up schnitzels, barramundi burgers, and hearty steaks. Its walls tell stories, adorned with quirky keepsakes left behind by travellers, from bras to boots. What will you add to the collection? Next, the Land of the Never Never awaits in Mataranka, where you can visit a replica of the Elsey Homestead, featured in the 1982 film We of the Never Never. Or take a peaceful stroll through palm-lined walkways and indulge in a soak at steamy thermal springs, the perfect remedy for weary limbs, before arriving in Katherine.

  Accommodation: Contour Hotel Katherine

  Meals: Breakfast
• 8 Day 8: Katherine - Kakadu National Park

  Explore the natural beauty of Nitmiluk National Park on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience cruising along Nitmiluk Gorge. You’ll wind through this gorge carved through ancient sandstone alongside steep cliff walls, watching for lush rainforest gullies in giant cracks, and maybe a freshwater crocodile or two on the banks. The Jawoyn people have called Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge home for millennia, their deep connection to Country reflected in the ancient tale of the cicada, symbolising their spiritual bond with the land. Journey into Kakadu National Park, where the Yellow Water Billabong cruise unveils untouched wetlands bursting with diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Glide through this tranquil landscape, spotting crocodiles basking in the sun and lush vegetation such as water lilies – a bushtucker food, as you’ll discover from your expert local guide. Keep your eyes peeled for sea eagles, brolgas, and kingfishers, their striking colours adding to the magic of the Top End – an unforgettable immersion into Australia’s wild beauty, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

  Accommodation: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

  Meals: Breakfast
• 9 Day 9: Kakadu National Park - Darwin

  The vast beauty of Kakadu is best admired from above. Take an Optional Experience* morning flight for sweeping views of this immense wilderness, gaining insight into its Indigenous significance. Back on solid ground, uncover the Aboriginal art of Ubirr, where ancient rock galleries tell stories of the land’s deep cultural heritage. Climb to the top for panoramic vistas across floodplains and escarpments – a backdrop made famous in Crocodile Dundee. As night falls, Darwin’s tropical energy takes over. Begin at the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, where a fusion of global flavours awaits, setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening.

  Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

  Meals: Breakfast
• 10 Day 10: Darwin Free Time

  Your final full day in the Northern Territory is fittingly warm and tropical – embrace the relaxed rhythm of the Top End. Spend the morning your way, whether it’s sleeping in before indulging in a tropical breakfast or setting off on an Optional Experience*. Perhaps explore Litchfield National Park, a spectacular blend of magnetic termite mounds, cascading waterfalls, and refreshing waterholes (seasonal swimming). Alternatively, venture to the Tiwi Islands, where First Nations guides offer deep insights into Indigenous history and art. No matter how you spend the day, gather in the evening for a memorable dinner, celebrating the incredible experiences shared along the journey.

  Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• 11 Day 11: Farewell from Darwin

  It’s time to say farewell and head home, sorting through snapshots of an unforgettable journey. But the best souvenirs? The lasting memories of 11 days immersed in the untamed Northern Territory Outback experiences.

  Meals: Breakfast

Fitness Requirements

• Kakadu – Nadab Lookout – Medium Level of Fitness Required.
  The climb to the top of Nadab Lookout at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park will not be suitable for all guests. To get to the lookout guests are required to scale up uneven rocky paths and steps to get to the lookout. There is an alternate route on a fairly flat gravel path for those unable climb to the top so they will not miss out on Rock Art.
• Kings Canyon Rim Walk – High level of fitness required.
  This 6km hike will not be suitable for all guests. The first 30-minute incline is considered “Difficult”. The Tour Director will offer guest an easier alternative along the creek walk for those that are unable.

** Itinerary subject to change