Australia: Outback Adventure

Australia: Outback Adventure

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Australia: Outback Adventure

9 Days Starting in Uluru, Australia and ending in Darwin, Australia

Visiting: Uluru, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

OAUDD24

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2900 $2644 Operator discount: -$256

NB: Prices correct on 13-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Australia with the "Australia: Outback Adventure" tour. This immersive experience takes you from the iconic Uluru to the vibrant city of Darwin, offering a blend of natural wonders and cultural insights. Witness the sunrise over Uluru, explore the majestic Kings Canyon, and enjoy a Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station. Discover the rich Aboriginal culture at Kakadu National Park, where you'll meet local Indigenous people and learn about their traditions. The tour includes guided hikes, city tours, and visits to stunning national parks like Litchfield and Katherine Gorge. With comfortable accommodations and meals provided, this adventure promises breathtaking landscapes, cultural enrichment, and unforgettable memories. Optional activities such as scenic flights and cruises offer additional ways to experience the beauty of the Northern Territory. Join us for an adventure that truly makes travel matter.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Kakadu National Park with a local family and learn about the Didgeridoo.

  • Witness the sunrise over the majestic Uluru and explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, including a hike to the Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds.

  • Enjoy a Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station before embarking on a guided hike around Kings Canyon, including the Garden of Eden.

  • Take a city tour of Darwin and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Kakadu National Park, including a sunset viewing at Ubirr lookout.

  • Visit Edith Falls and explore the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Katherine Gorge, with opportunities to see ancient Aboriginal rock art.

  • Discover the natural wonders of Litchfield National Park, including the famous Florence Falls and enormous termite mounds, with a chance to swim in crystal clear waters.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Uluru

Location: Uluru

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to your outback adventure! Today in Uluru, you'll have the option to see the spectacular Field of Lights. Afterwards, we'll settle in to our accommodation and get some sleep, ready for a full day of exploration in the morning.

Day 2: Uluru

Location: Uluru

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

It's time to explore the majesty of Uluru. And what better way to start the day than witnessing the rock bathed in the golden glow of sunrise? A sacred site for the local aboriginal tribe, this imposing rock is actually a staggering 700 million years old. We'll then get right into the heart of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with a hike to the Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds, where boulders bigger than skyscrapers dominate the landscape. This afternoon you'll have a chance to try out your skills with a optional Segway tour.

Day 3: Uluru (Including Kings Canyon)

Location: Uluru

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Grab your sneakers, camera and your sense of adventure - it's time for a day trip! Our first stop is an included Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station, then we're ready to go. Your guided hike around the imposing King's Canyon awaits. Wonder at the lunar-like landscape as you hike through the canyon and take respite from the sun in the shady space at the bottom of the climb, The Garden of Eden.  It's as idyllic and mythical as it sounds and is home to its own unique ecosystem in this barren landscape. Finish the day off with a glass of bubbles in hand and the sunset casting a glow over the Outback's most picturesque backdrop, there's no better way to spend your final evening in Uluru.

Day 4: Uluru To Darwin Via Alice Springs

Location: Darwin

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rise and shine folks. Today we’ll start with an early breakfast and then make our merry way towards Darwin. First stop, Alice Springs! After taking the coach to Alice Springs, we’ll hop onto an included flight to Darwin. And welcome to Darwin (Garramilla) – home to brilliant beaches and the gateway to Kakadu National Park. Get some rest tonight, a full day of adventures awaits us in the morning.

Day 5: Darwin To Kakadu National Park

Location: Darwin

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)

This morning, we'll take a city tour on the coach and head to Kakadu National Park. It's time to get to grips with the breathtaking landscapes of Kakadu National Park. We'll kick things off by meeting some local Indigenous people at their business, Pudakul. We'll be taken on an immersive cultural tour where we'll have the chance to learn and understand the local customs and traditions of the Aboriginal people of the region. It's an experience not to be missed. Fully immersed in these timeless lands we'll take a hike up to Ubirr lookout, to catch a stunning sunset over the Nadab floodplain before enjoying a free evening to chill out at our accommodation.

Day 6: Kakadu National Park

Location: Kakadu National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cameras at the ready! We have all day today to explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding National Park. You'll have the option to see the unique terrain of the Northern Territory from the sky, gliding over the strikingly different landscapes on a scenic flight. You can then opt into a Sunset Yellow Waters cruise this evening, while learning why this region is so important to the local Aboriginal people.

Day 7: Kakadu National Park To Katherine Gorge

Location: Katherine Gorge

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

More natural beauty in store today, as we start with a visit to Edith Falls before we head to the otherworldly Katherine Gorge. Welcome to the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Katherine Gorge. We'll have the opportunity to take a cruise and explore the world famous National Park, spotting waterfalls, ancient aboriginal rock art and of course the incredible gorge itself.

Day 8: Katherine Gorge To Darwin Via Litchfield National Park

Location: Darwin

Accommodation: Resort

Accommodation Name: Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our time in Katherine comes to an end today, but the departure is easier knowing we're headed for another natural wonder... Arriving in Litchfield National Park, we'll check out the enormous termite mounds and famous Florence Falls, two waterfalls pouring over a wide plateau into into deep, picture-perfect water holes. Grab your swimmers to take a heavenly dip in the crystal clear waters. Our final night. Time to make even more memories with your Contiki crew.

Day 9: Darwin

Location: Darwin

Meals Included: Breakfast

And after 24 magical, majestic, mythical days, our trip ends today after breakfast. It's been amazing, we've learnt things about ourselves, about the world and about each other... and something tells us this won't be the last time we see each other...

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation at Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar), Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar), Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar), and Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar).

  • Meals

    Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner on various days as specified in the itinerary.

  • Guided Hikes

    Guided hikes in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, and other locations.

  • Cultural Tour

    An immersive cultural tour with local Indigenous people at Pudakul.

  • City Tour

    City tour of Darwin.

  • National Park Visits

    Visits to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Katherine Gorge.

  • Sunset Viewing

    Sunset viewing at Ubirr lookout in Kakadu National Park.

  • Big BBQ Brekkie

    Included Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station.

  • Flight

    Included flight from Alice Springs to Darwin.

What's Not Included

Optional activities such as the Field of Lights experience, dot painting workshop, Segway tour, scenic flight over Northern Territory, and Sunset Yellow Waters cruise.

Dining Summary

  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

Active

  • Kakadu National Park: Climb to the top and be rewarded with a sunset to rival the African savannas. You’ll half-expect a lion to walk into the frame!
  • Kata Tjuta: Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
  • Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.

Culture

  • Darwin: We’ll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions.
  • Kakadu National Park: See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes.
  • Kakadu National Park: Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
  • Uluru: Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list.
  • Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
  • Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.

FAQs

  • Sydney: Why does the itinerary use dual-names for locations (ie. Warrane/Sydney)? Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. Dual-naming reflects that, as we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect Indigenous custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

Foodie

  • Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.

Included Experience

  • Darwin: We’ll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions.
  • Kakadu National Park: Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Pudakul. Meet a local family in their home and learn about the significance of the Didgeridoo.
  • Kakadu National Park: Climb to the top and be rewarded with a sunset to rival the African savannas. You’ll half-expect a lion to walk into the frame!
  • Kakadu National Park: See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes.
  • Kakadu National Park: Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
  • Katherine: Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss!
  • Litchfield National Park: One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls.
  • Litchfield National Park: Check out this weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park.
  • Uluru: Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list.
  • Kata Tjuta: Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
  • Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.
  • Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
  • Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
  • Alice Springs: Off we soar to our next destination.
  • Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.

Nature

  • Katherine: Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss!
  • Litchfield National Park: One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls.
  • Litchfield National Park: Check out this weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park.

Accommodation

Stay at a variety of comfortable accommodations including Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge, Travelodge Resort Darwin, Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, and Contour Hotel Katherine, ensuring a restful experience throughout your adventure.

Check out our Q&As

  • What cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes an immersive cultural tour with local Indigenous people at Pudakul, where you will learn about Aboriginal customs and traditions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to see Aboriginal art at Kakadu National Park, including some that has been around for 20,000 years.

  • Are there any flights included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a flight from Alice Springs to Darwin.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation during the tour includes a coach for city tours and transfers, as well as an included flight from Alice Springs to Darwin.

  • What kind of meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour provides meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner on various days as specified in the itinerary. There is also a special Big BBQ Brekkie included at Kings Creek Station.

  • What are some of the natural attractions visited on this tour?

    The tour visits several natural attractions including Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon, Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, and Katherine Gorge. You will also have the opportunity to see the sunrise over Uluru and enjoy a sunset at Ubirr lookout in Kakadu National Park.

  • What optional activities are available during the tour?

    Optional activities during the tour include the Field of Lights experience, a dot painting workshop, a Segway tour, a scenic flight over the Northern Territory, and a Sunset Yellow Waters cruise.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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Trusted Customer  

First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Trusted Customer  

Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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