Outback Adventure

Outback Adventure

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Outback Adventure

15 Days Starting in Adelaide, Australia and ending in Darwin, Australia

Visiting: Adelaide, Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru, Alice Springs, Katherine, Kakadu National Park, Darwin

Tour operator:

AAT Kings

Tour code:

NAADF25

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Walking

From: $6695 $5691 Operator discount: -$1004 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 04-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable "Outback Adventure" through the heart of Australia, where the rugged beauty of the land meets rich cultural heritage. This tour takes you from Adelaide to Darwin, exploring iconic sites like Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Kakadu National Parks, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Experience the thrill of the Australian outback aboard The Ghan Expedition train, and enjoy the comfort of centrally located premium hotels. Highlights include a sustainable living experience at Earth Sanctuary, viewing ancient rock art with Indigenous guides, and discovering the opal capital of Coober Pedy. With a specialist team of experienced guides, you'll delve into the history and natural wonders of the region, from the majestic Kings Canyon to the vibrant city of Darwin. This adventure promises breathtaking landscapes, cultural insights, and the chance to contribute to local conservation efforts.

Highlights

  • Go off-grid at Earth Sanctuary for a sustainable lifestyle experience with stargazing.

  • Explore 40,000-year-old rock art with an Indigenous guide from Uluru to Kakadu.

  • Discover the lunar landscape and opals of Coober Pedy.

  • Experience the vast Australian outback onboard The Ghan Expedition train.

  • Marvel at the sunrise over Uluru and explore Kata Tjuta's Walpa Gorge.

  • Visit the historic Daly Waters Pub and enjoy the thermal springs at Mataranka.

  • Cruise the Yellow Water billabong in Kakadu National Park with local guides.

  • Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Adelaide

Location: Adelaide

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Adelaide

Meals Included: Dinner

At once cultured yet cool, Adelaide attracts foodies, historians, and art aficionados in equal measure. Explore it on a city tour, before meeting a local gourmand at the legendary Central Market, before joining your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Adelaide - Flinders Ranges

Location: Flinders Ranges

Accommodation Name: Wilpena Pound Resort

One of Australia’s oldest wine regions, the Clare Valley is all rounded hills, rippling vines and native forest. It’s the postcard-perfect setting for historic Knappstein Enterprise Winery, producing sweet-scented rieslings and mineral-rich reds. Next, enjoy a visit to artist Jeff Morgan’s gallery in Hawker, gateway to the Flinders Ranges. The best is yet to come, as you arrive at Wilpena Pound Resort in the shadows of a staggering natural amphitheatre.

Day 3: Flinders Ranges - Port Augusta

Location: Flinders Ranges

Accommodation Name: Majestic Oasis Apartments

The river red gums that envelop Hills Homestead will leave you lost for words. You get here on a leisurely walk along Wilpena Creek and continue to Wangarra Hill Lookout for views over the pound’s peaks and curves. The drama is echoed as you travel to Pichi Richi Pass and the historic town of Quorn, where with a Local Guide, you'll hear the importance of this town in the ANZAC's Gallipoli Campaign, before easing into Port Augusta.

Day 4: Port Augusta - Coober Pedy

Location: Coober Pedy

Accommodation Name: Desert Cave Hotel

The main attraction in Woomera is a former rocket-testing site, today stocked with disused rockets and missiles. Speaking of space, you’ll think you’ve landed on the moon as you travel through sun-baked country to Coober Pedy, known as ‘the opal capital of the world’. Things get deep as you travel underground to visit the town’s headscratching subterranean facilities.

Day 5: Coober Pedy - Uluru

Location: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Accommodation Name: Desert Gardens

Emerge from your cave and cross the border into the Northern Territory. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has World Heritage status for a reason; under the gaze of the world’s mightiest monolith, toast the end of the day with a glass of bubbles and a camera full of sunset photos.

Day 6: Uluru Sunrise - Kata Tjuta

Location: Uluru

Accommodation Name: Desert Gardens

Pre-dawn wake-up calls are worth it when you get to enjoy a Red Centre sunrise. Marvel at the majesty of Uluru as you circumnavigate its base or join a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. This landscape takes you back to the beginning of time, a sacred place among the Anangu. More soul-salving landscapes await at Kata Tjuta, cool relief provided as you walk amid its domes to Walpa Gorge.

Day 7: Uluru - Kings Canyon

Location: Uluru

Accommodation Name: Kings Canyon Resort

Sleep in, or you might choose to rise early for Artist Bruce Munro's Field of Light (own expense) and another special sunrise over Uluru. Next chance to stretch your legs is at Kings Creek Station, the largest exporter of wild camels in Australia. All your senses will be activated at Kings Canyon, 440-million years in the making.

Day 8: Kings Canyon - Alice Springs

Location: Alice Springs

Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs

Things are bigger in the NT outback, from the cattle stations to the MacDonnell Ranges, which stretch like a caterpillar toward Alice Springs. Alice Springs makes Australian history for her 1872 Telegraph Station, one of 11 along the Overland Telegraph Line between Adelaide and Darwin.

Day 9: Alice Springs

Location: Alice Springs

Accommodation Name: Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs

Meals Included: Dinner

Aboriginal culture is strong in Alice Springs, as you’ll fast find on a tour of the Alice Springs Desert Park. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, its base a museum that goes behind the scenes of the life-saving health services delivered to people in remote realms. One of the benefits of being this far-flung is the lack of light pollution. And at Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre, this equates to epic stargazing. Your Be My Guest BBQ dinner here with the Falzon family is enlightening and uplifting - think stories of self-sufficient living and astronomy.

Day 10: Alice Springs - Tennant Creek

Location: Alice Springs

Accommodation Name: Bluestone Motor Inn

1.3 million square kilometres – that’s the eye-watering distance the School of Air’s lessons are broadcast across daily. If touring during the school term, you may be lucky enough to observe live educational sessions featuring children who otherwise may not have access to public education. Approximately an hour south of Tennant Creek is Karlu Karlu, the Devils Marbles. These boulders have formed over millions of years and continue to crack and change over time.

Day 11: Tennant Creek - Katherine

Location: Katherine

Accommodation Name: Contour Hotel Katherine

Since the 1930s, the Daly Waters Historic Pub has been dishing up schnitzels, barramundi burgers and hearty steaks. The walls are lined with treasures that passers-by leave behind. ‘Land of the Never Never’ awaits at Mataranka. Visit a replica of the Elsey Homestead, used in 1982 Aussie drama We of the Never Never. Or wander palm-lined walkways to take a dip in the region’s thermal springs.

Day 12: Katherine - Kakadu

Location: Kakadu National Park

Accommodation Name: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

The Jawoyn have called Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge home for millennia. Find out about the ancient story of the cicada, embodying the spiritual connection between the Jawoyn people and their land. Traversing across the land in into Kakadu National Park. The Yellow Water billabong cruise is a mesmerising journey through this ancient landscape, guided by knowledgeable locals

Day 13: Kakadu - Darwin

Location: Kakadu National Park

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Decisions, decisions: a morning flight over Kakadu (own expense), or a sleep in. We vote for the former before you venture toward Ubirr and its ancient Aboriginal rock art. The night is yours in steamy Darwin, where the characters are as large as the shadows cast at sunset.

Day 14: Darwin Free Time

Location: Darwin

Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

Meals Included: Dinner

Today, go your own way. That might mean signing up for optional experiences, like explorations into Litchfield National Park. This pocket of the NT is a staggering union of magnetic termite mounds and waterfalls (swimming is seasonal). Alternatively, head north to the Tiwi Islands, where you take a deep dive into Indigenous history and art with First Nations guides (both own expense). Whichever route you go, we’ll see you at the Farewell Dinner.

Day 15: Farewell From Darwin

Location: Darwin

Time to bid adieu and head home to sort through all those photos. Even better are the memories; two weeks of wild outback adventures.

What's Included

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver

    A specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver accredited with Uluru and Kakadu National Parks will accompany you.

  • Centrally located premium hotels

    Stay in centrally located premium hotels including Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Wilpena Pound Resort, Majestic Oasis Apartments, Desert Cave Hotel, Desert Gardens, Kings Canyon Resort, Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs, Bluestone Motor Inn, Contour Hotel Katherine, Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn Darwin.

  • National Park entrance fees

    Entrance fees to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kakadu National Park are included.

  • Private arrival and departure transfers

    Enjoy the convenience of private arrival and departure transfers.

  • Be My Guest dinner and stargazing

    Experience a Be My Guest dinner and stargazing at Earth Sanctuary.

  • Yellow Water billabong cruise

    A guided cruise through the Yellow Water billabong in Kakadu National Park is included.

What's Not Included

  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip

    Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.

  • Optional experiences

    Optional experiences such as the Field of Light at Uluru, flights over Kakadu, and explorations into Litchfield National Park or the Tiwi Islands are not included.

  • Personal items

    Personal items such as sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, warm layers, camera, and comfortable walking shoes are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private arrival and departure transfers, and enjoy the convenience of a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver accredited with Uluru and Kakadu National Parks.

Accommodation

Stay in centrally located premium hotels including Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Wilpena Pound Resort, Majestic Oasis Apartments, Desert Cave Hotel, Desert Gardens, Kings Canyon Resort, Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs, Bluestone Motor Inn, Contour Hotel Katherine, Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn Darwin.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of fitness level is required for the tour activities?

    The tour includes activities that require varying levels of fitness. For example, the climb to the top of Nadab Lookout at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park requires a medium level of fitness due to uneven rocky paths and steps. The Kings Canyon Rim Walk requires a high level of fitness, with a difficult 30-minute incline. However, there are alternative routes available for those who prefer less strenuous options.

  • Are flights included in the tour package?

    Flights to and from the start and end of the trip are not included in the trip price. However, return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes stays in centrally located premium hotels such as Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Wilpena Pound Resort, Majestic Oasis Apartments, Desert Cave Hotel, Desert Gardens, Kings Canyon Resort, Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs, Bluestone Motor Inn, Contour Hotel Katherine, Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn Darwin.

  • What is the role of the Travel Director and Driver during the tour?

    The tour is accompanied by a specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver who are accredited with Uluru and Kakadu National Parks. They ensure a smooth and informative experience throughout the tour.

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour offers unique experiences such as a Be My Guest dinner and stargazing at Earth Sanctuary, learning about 40,000-year-old rock art with an Indigenous guide, and exploring the opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy. Additionally, guests can enjoy a Yellow Water billabong cruise in Kakadu National Park and have the option to take a morning flight over Kakadu.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 100 years

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.

Reviews of this operator

Ann Purcell  

Well worth the money

24-Feb-2023

Absolutely wonderful trip. Tastes of southern Australia. Hotels were good quality. Sightseeing was amazing. Manuela our travel director was lovely. A great trip all round

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Lynda Whittingham  

Particularly loved QUEENSTOWN (jet boat) and plane ride over Mt Cook

18-Feb-2023

Great guide “Dexter” who was pleasant and knowledgeable, skilled and pleasant driver, Aaron, interesting activities, and comfortable hotels in good locations. I have been on organized bus trips in different countries and this company stands out. I would travel with them again. Read less

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Trusted Customer  

Milford Sound , West Coast , Queenstown, Christchurch

22-Feb-2023

The most professional tour group i have ever travelled with. Both tour director (Hope) & driver (Dave) had extensive knowledge of NZ. Highly recommended.

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Keith Jones  

Christchurch, Milford Sound and the Franz Joseph Railway journey

02-Mar-2023

Very professional service throughout. Friendly experienced tour guide imparting excellent knowledge and local anecdotes. Friendly professional driver enhanced the overall pleasure. Excellent hotels throughout the holiday.

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Allison Cooper  

Wonderful experience, highlight had to be Uluru so spiritual and beautiful

22-Feb-2023

Very professional. Excellent travel director very knowledgeable and a lovely guy. Amazing experience seeing do many great places.

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    AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

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