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Follow the trail and embark on a self-drive holiday that will create memories to last a lifetime.

You’ll experience some of the best Australian outback destinations against iconic NT backdrops, in this 14-day itinerary on sealed roads, with some optional four-wheel driving adventures.

Day 1: Arrive in Uluru

Flying into Uluru Airport, you’ll have spectacular views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. At only 3 to 4 hours from most capital cities, it’s closer than you think! Dine under the stars in the evening and listen as your hosts unlock the secrets of the stars. You can also peer through the telescope for a closer look at the night sky.

Day 2: Uluru

Make an early start to view the Field of Light art installation as the sun rises on Uluru. For an unforgettable experience, hop on a camel ride and enjoy spectacular views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta at sunset.

Day 3: Uluru to Kings Canyon (300km)

One of the great ways to explore Uluru is to cycle around the base and discover the desert landscape up close. When you’ve finished exploring the region, take the easy drive on sealed roads to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park.

Day 4: Kings Canyon to Alice Springs (330km)

Conquer the 6km Kings Canyon Rim Walk in Watarrka National Park and be rewarded with stunning views of the desert surrounds and the surprise of a beautiful, lush waterhole. Head to Alice Springs via the scenic four-wheel drive route and explore the waterholes of the West MacDonnell Ranges.

Day 5: Alice Springs

There’s no better way to start the day in Alice Springs than with a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. That evening, join an expert guide on a nocturnal tour of Alice Springs Desert Park and spot amazing rare wildlife such as the mala and bilby.

Day 6: Alice Springs

Alice Springs is an ideal playground for all! You can pet a python at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre; learn about Australian pioneer history at Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air and create memories that’ll last a lifetime with a camping trip under the stars.

Day 7: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek (500km)

Four and a half hours drive north of Alice Springs is Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles, gigantic boulders scattered across a wide valley. Travel 100km to Tennant Creek and relive the gold rush years on a mine tour at Battery Hill Mining Centre.

Day 8: Tennant Creek to Daly Waters (400km)

There’s a surprising amount to do in Tennant Creek. Saddle up for a bush tucker trail ride or learn about local Aboriginal culture at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art Centre. 4 hours north is the historic Daly Waters Pub, where you can play a game of bowls… in the main street!

Day 9: Daly Waters to Katherine (275km)

Just a 2-hour drive from Daly Waters are the crystal-clear thermal pools of Mataranka. The pandanus-lined pools show that the tropics aren’t far away. After an hour’s drive you’ll be in Katherine, in time for Marksie’s Stockman’s Camp Tucker Night for dinner.

Day 10: Katherine to Cooinda, Kakadu National Park (250km)

There are so many ways to enjoy Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge); by river cruise, canoe, bush walk or by helicopter. The kids will love the Aboriginal painting workshop at Top Didj, before a 3-hour drive to the next exciting destination, Cooinda in Kakadu.

Day 11: Kakadu National Park

Don’t miss a Yellow Water Billabong cruise to see spectacular wildlife and dramatic scenery. Learn about the local Aboriginal culture with a hands-on tour with local guides, or a free ranger-guided walk through the rock art galleries of Nourlangie or Ubirr.

Day 12: Cooinda, Kakadu to Darwin (300km)

Wave goodbye to Kakadu and hop back in the car towards Darwin, stopping for a wildlife cruise to see huge saltwater crocodiles jump for food on the Adelaide River.

Day 13 & 14: Darwin

The kids will love exploring the great Top End landscape, including the crystal clear waterholes and waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, only 1.5 hours south of Darwin. Time your visit to include a magical sunset at the Asian-inspired Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

There are many ways to get up close to wildlife in Darwin with crocodile and wildlife attractions nearby. Discover why the Top End is renowned for its world-class fishing with an extended fishing charter, or a half-day Darwin Harbour fishing trip.

Start in Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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Day 1  

  • Sounds of Silence

    Sounds of Silence

    Yulara
    Tour

    Entered into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours.

  • Stay:

    Uluru accommodation

    Uluru accommodation

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    Campeggio Ayers Rock

    Yulara

    Campeggio Ayers Rock

    <span>AU</span>$30 – $195

    L'albergo del cammello perduto

    Yulara

    L'albergo del cammello perduto

    <span>AU</span>$330 – $360

    Hotel Giardini del Deserto

    Yulara

    Hotel Giardini del Deserto

    <span>AU</span>$420 – $600

    Longitudine 131°

    Yulara

    Longitudine 131°

    <span>AU</span>$4,200 – $8,200

    Appartamenti Emu Walk

    Yulara

    Appartamenti Emu Walk

    <span>AU</span>$575 – $750

Day 2  

Day 3  

Day 4  

  • Parco nazionale Watarrka (Kings Canyon)

    Il Parco Nazionale di Watarrka ospita il Kings Canyon, con le sue pareti di arenaria alte 300 metri, sentieri escursionistici, piante relitte e pozze d'acqua semi-permanenti.

  • Tjoritja / Parco nazionale di West MacDonnell

    Il Parco Nazionale di Tjoritja/West MacDonnell si estende per 161 km a ovest di Alice Springs.

  • Stay:

    Alice Springs accommodation

    Alice Springs accommodation

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    Un buon riposo B e B

    Alice Springs

    Un buon riposo B e B

    <span>AU</span>$250 – $360

    Loggia di Cavenagh

    Alice Springs

    Loggia di Cavenagh

    <span>AU</span>$160 – $180

    Diplomatico Hotel Alice Springs

    Alice Springs

    Diplomatico Hotel Alice Springs

    <span>AU</span>$89 – $249

    Ricerca Alice Springs

    Alice Springs

    Ricerca Alice Springs

    <span>AU</span>$185 – $525

    Renner Springs Desert Inn

    Alice Springs

    Renner Springs Desert Inn

    <span>AU</span>$125 – $205

    Soggiorna all'Alice Springs Hotel

    Alice Springs

    Soggiorna all'Alice Springs Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$149 – $300

    Wanngardi Caravan Park

    Alice Springs

    Wanngardi Caravan Park

    <span>AU</span>$25 – $40

    Parco delle roulotte del patrimonio

    Alice Springs

    Parco delle roulotte del patrimonio

    <span>AU</span>$35 – $200

    Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters

    Alice Springs

    Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters

    <span>AU</span>$150 – $450

    Sturt Desert Pea House

    Alice Springs

    Sturt Desert Pea House

    <span>AU</span>$680 – $1,200

    Parco turistico di Alice Springs

    Alice Springs

    Parco turistico di Alice Springs

    <span>AU</span>$40 – $250

    Cabina Wintersun e parcheggio per roulotte

    Alice Springs

    Cabina Wintersun e parcheggio per roulotte

    <span>AU</span>$48 – $195

    Ritiri Ilparpa

    Alice Springs

    Ritiri Ilparpa

    <span>AU</span>$290 – $500

    G'day Mate Tourist Park

    Alice Springs

    G'day Mate Tourist Park

    <span>AU</span>$38 – $145

    DoubleTree dell'Hilton Alice Springs

    Alice Springs

    DoubleTree dell'Hilton Alice Springs

    <span>AU</span>$119 – $399

    Zaino in spalla dell'Alice Lodge

    Alice Springs

    Zaino in spalla dell'Alice Lodge

    <span>AU</span>$40 – $109

    Parchi di scoperta – Alice Springs

    Alice Springs

    Parchi di scoperta – Alice Springs

    <span>AU</span>$39 – $350

    Palme del deserto Alice Springs

    Alice Springs

    Palme del deserto Alice Springs

    <span>AU</span>$180 – $350

Day 5  

Day 6  

Day 7  

Day 8  

  • Centro artistico e culturale di Nyinkka Nyunyu

    Nyinkka Nyunyu (pronunciato ny-ink-a ny-oo ny-oo) è un affascinante centro d'arte/galleria e museo culturale che offre ai visitatori l'opportunità di immergersi nella cultura locale Warumungu, per conoscere la vita, la storia e il territorio degli aborigeni nella regione di Tennant Creek.

  • Stay:

    Tennant Creek accommodation

    Tennant Creek accommodation

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    Safari Lodge Motel

    Tennant Creek

    Safari Lodge Motel

    <span>AU</span>$195 – $260

    Parco delle roulotte dell'entroterra

    Tennant Creek

    Parco delle roulotte dell'entroterra

    <span>AU</span>$55 – $210

Day 9  

  • Mataranka

    Mataranka

    Mataranka
    Destination

    Visita la piccola città pastorale di Mataranka, resa famosa dal romanzo Noi del Mai Mai e rinomata per la sua piscina termale dal fondo sabbioso.

  • Caterina

    Caterina

    Katherine
    Destination

    Dove l'Outback incontra i tropici, Katherine è la porta d'accesso alla spettacolare Katherine Gorge e al Nitmiluk National Park.

  • Stay:

    Katherine accommodation

    Katherine accommodation

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    Knotts Crossing Resort

    Katherine

    Knotts Crossing Resort

    <span>AU</span>$65 – $300

    Contorno Hotel Katherine

    Katherine

    Contorno Hotel Katherine

    <span>AU</span>$200 – $300

    Manbulloo Homestead Caravan Park

    Katherine

    Manbulloo Homestead Caravan Park

    <span>AU</span>$35 – $250

    Villaggio turistico Riverview

    Katherine

    Villaggio turistico Riverview

    <span>AU</span>$35 – $175

    Villaggio Vittoria

    Katherine

    Villaggio Vittoria

    <span>AU</span>$242 – $352

    Rifugio Cicala

    Nitmiluk National Park

    Rifugio Cicala

    <span>AU</span>$499 – $849

    Cabine Nitmiluk

    Nitmiluk National Park

    Cabine Nitmiluk

    <span>AU</span>$229 – $499

    Gorge View Bush Retreat

    Nitmiluk National Park

    Gorge View Bush Retreat

    <span>AU</span>$50 – $450

    Katherine Farmstay

    Katherine

    Katherine Farmstay

    <span>AU</span>$46 – $58

    Parchi di scoperta – Katherine

    Katherine

    Parchi di scoperta – Katherine

    <span>AU</span>$40 – $195

    Nitmiluk Caravan Park/Campeggio

    Nitmiluk National Park

    Nitmiluk Caravan Park/Campeggio

    <span>AU</span>$20 – $99

    Agriturismo Caterina

    Katherine

    Agriturismo Caterina

    <span>AU</span>$30 – $40

    Discovery Parks - Fiume Katherine

    Katherine

    Discovery Parks - Fiume Katherine

    <span>AU</span>$41 – $345

Day 10  

Day 11  

  • Crociere sulle acque gialle

    Crociere sulle acque gialle

    Cooinda
    Tour operator

    Yellow Water Billabong, la zona umida più famosa di Kakadu, si trova alla fine del Jim Jim Creek, un affluente del fiume South Alligator.

  • Sito di arte rupestre di Burrungkuy (Nourlangie).

    Le pareti del sito di arte rupestre Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), nel Parco Nazionale Kakadu, dichiarato Patrimonio dell'Umanità, sono servite da riparo e tela per migliaia di anni.

  • Ubirr

    Ubirr

    Kakadu National Park
    See & do

    Ubirr è una delle due gallerie di arte rupestre aborigena più famose del Parco Nazionale Kakadu.

  • Stay:

    Kakadu accommodation

    Kakadu accommodation

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    Campeggio e parco roulotte Aurora Kakadu Lodge

    Kakadu National Park

    Campeggio e parco roulotte Aurora Kakadu Lodge

    <span>AU</span>$20 – $458

    Il campeggio e il parco per roulotte di Ngurrungurrudjba (acqua gialla).

    Kakadu National Park

    Il campeggio e il parco per roulotte di Ngurrungurrudjba (acqua gialla).

    <span>AU</span>$29 – $129

    Rifugio nella savana di Kakadu

    Kakadu National Park

    Rifugio nella savana di Kakadu

    <span>AU</span>$500 – $600

    Anbinik Kakadu Resort

    Kakadu National Park

    Anbinik Kakadu Resort

    <span>AU</span>$62 – $370

    Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

    Cooinda

    Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $1,699

    Hotel Mercure Kakadu Crocodile

    Kakadu National Park

    Hotel Mercure Kakadu Crocodile

    <span>AU</span>$185 – $685

Day 12  

  • A woman watching a crocodile getting fed from a boat on adelaide river

    Darwin crocodile cruises

    Darwin & Surrounds
    Tour

    Join a cruise on the scenic Adelaide River and see powerful saltwater crocodiles propel themselves high out of the water to snatch their prey.

  • Stay:

    Darwin accommodation

    Darwin accommodation

    View 44 options

    Frontier Hotel Darwin

    Darwin City

    Frontier Hotel Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$105 – $320

    Darwin City Hotel

    Darwin City

    Darwin City Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$100 – $450

    Lee Point Village Resort

    Darwin

    Lee Point Village Resort

    <span>AU</span>$35 – $120

    Appartamenti per soggiorni brevi sul lungomare di Darwin

    Darwin City

    Appartamenti per soggiorni brevi sul lungomare di Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$385 – $1,500

    Il Darwin dell'eredità

    Darwin City

    Il Darwin dell'eredità

    <span>AU</span>$80 – $300

    Hotel Ibis Darwin Airport

    Darwin

    Hotel Ibis Darwin Airport

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $249

    Lungomare di Adina Darwin

    Darwin City

    Lungomare di Adina Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$110 – $600

    Rydges Darwin centrale

    Darwin City

    Rydges Darwin centrale

    <span>AU</span>$99 – $350

    Ricorso del casinò della spiaggia di Mindil

    Darwin City

    Ricorso del casinò della spiaggia di Mindil

    <span>AU</span>$185 – $1,030

    Villa Marina Darwin

    Darwin City

    Villa Marina Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$799 – $1,500

    Parco vacanze BIG4 Hidden Valley

    Darwin

    Parco vacanze BIG4 Hidden Valley

    <span>AU</span>$45 – $416

    Appartamenti City Gardens

    Darwin City

    Appartamenti City Gardens

    <span>AU</span>$160 – $400

    Argus Apartments Darwin

    Darwin City

    Argus Apartments Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$150 – $1,800

    Argus Hotel Darwin

    Darwin City

    Argus Hotel Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$80 – $750

    Giovani viaggiatori con lo zaino in spalla

    Darwin City

    Giovani viaggiatori con lo zaino in spalla

    <span>AU</span>$50 – $150

    Magnum Serviced Apartments

    Darwin City

    Magnum Serviced Apartments

    <span>AU</span>$150 – $1,000

    Mantra sull'Esplanade

    Darwin City

    Mantra sull'Esplanade

    <span>AU</span>$159 – $739

    Pandana Mantra

    Darwin City

    Pandana Mantra

    <span>AU</span>$149 – $589

    Novotel Aeroporto Darwin

    Darwin

    Novotel Aeroporto Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$99 – $349

    Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

    Darwin City

    Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$179 – $490

    Area per camper nel giardino antistante la casa di Taryn - a pochi passi dalla spiaggia.

    Darwin

    Area per camper nel giardino antistante la casa di Taryn - a pochi passi dalla spiaggia.

    <span>AU</span>$72

    Resort della baia di Cullen

    Darwin City

    Resort della baia di Cullen

    <span>AU</span>$159 – $700

    Parchi di scoperta – Darwin

    Darwin

    Parchi di scoperta – Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$30 – $250

    DoubleTree dell'Hilton Esplanade Darwin

    Darwin City

    DoubleTree dell'Hilton Esplanade Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$105 – $959

    Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

    Darwin City

    Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$109 – $679

    Comfort Inn Darwin

    Darwin City

    Comfort Inn Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$90 – $300

    Resort della città delle palme

    Darwin City

    Resort della città delle palme

    <span>AU</span>$225 – $690

    Cortile del Marriott Darwin

    Darwin City

    Cortile del Marriott Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$100 – $409

    Novotel Darwin CBD

    Darwin City

    Novotel Darwin CBD

    <span>AU</span>$134 – $499

    Club Tropical Resort Darwin

    Darwin

    Club Tropical Resort Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $499

    Ramada Suites Quartiere Zen

    Darwin City

    Ramada Suites Quartiere Zen

    <span>AU</span>$140 – $450

    Un ultimo drink al Cavenagh

    Darwin City

    Un ultimo drink al Cavenagh

    <span>AU</span>$95 – $499

    Atmosfera Hotel Darwin Waterfront

    Darwin City

    Atmosfera Hotel Darwin Waterfront

    <span>AU</span>$110 – $250

    H sul Mitchell Apartment Hotel

    Darwin City

    H sul Mitchell Apartment Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$109 – $1,100

    Metro Advance Apartments e Hotel Darwin

    Darwin City

    Metro Advance Apartments e Hotel Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$99 – $599

    Mercure Aeroporto Darwin Resort

    Darwin

    Mercure Aeroporto Darwin Resort

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $299

Day 13  

  • Cascate Wangi

    Cascate Wangi

    Litchfield National Park
    See & do

    Le cascate di Wangi sono l'attrazione più conosciuta e una delle più popolari del Parco Nazionale di Litchfield, un parco rinomato per la sua facile accessibilità e la sua straordinaria bellezza naturale.

  • Buley Rockhole

    Buley Rockhole

    Litchfield National Park
    See & do

    Concedetevi una nuotata rinfrescante nelle piscine naturali di Buley Rockhole.

  • Stay:

    Darwin accommodation

    Darwin accommodation

    View 44 options

    Frontier Hotel Darwin

    Darwin City

    Frontier Hotel Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$105 – $320

    Darwin City Hotel

    Darwin City

    Darwin City Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$100 – $450

    Lee Point Village Resort

    Darwin

    Lee Point Village Resort

    <span>AU</span>$35 – $120

    Appartamenti per soggiorni brevi sul lungomare di Darwin

    Darwin City

    Appartamenti per soggiorni brevi sul lungomare di Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$385 – $1,500

    Il Darwin dell'eredità

    Darwin City

    Il Darwin dell'eredità

    <span>AU</span>$80 – $300

    Hotel Ibis Darwin Airport

    Darwin

    Hotel Ibis Darwin Airport

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $249

    Lungomare di Adina Darwin

    Darwin City

    Lungomare di Adina Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$110 – $600

    Rydges Darwin centrale

    Darwin City

    Rydges Darwin centrale

    <span>AU</span>$99 – $350

    Ricorso del casinò della spiaggia di Mindil

    Darwin City

    Ricorso del casinò della spiaggia di Mindil

    <span>AU</span>$185 – $1,030

    Villa Marina Darwin

    Darwin City

    Villa Marina Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$799 – $1,500

    Parco vacanze BIG4 Hidden Valley

    Darwin

    Parco vacanze BIG4 Hidden Valley

    <span>AU</span>$45 – $416

    Appartamenti City Gardens

    Darwin City

    Appartamenti City Gardens

    <span>AU</span>$160 – $400

    Argus Apartments Darwin

    Darwin City

    Argus Apartments Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$150 – $1,800

    Argus Hotel Darwin

    Darwin City

    Argus Hotel Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$80 – $750

    Giovani viaggiatori con lo zaino in spalla

    Darwin City

    Giovani viaggiatori con lo zaino in spalla

    <span>AU</span>$50 – $150

    Magnum Serviced Apartments

    Darwin City

    Magnum Serviced Apartments

    <span>AU</span>$150 – $1,000

    Mantra sull'Esplanade

    Darwin City

    Mantra sull'Esplanade

    <span>AU</span>$159 – $739

    Pandana Mantra

    Darwin City

    Pandana Mantra

    <span>AU</span>$149 – $589

    Novotel Aeroporto Darwin

    Darwin

    Novotel Aeroporto Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$99 – $349

    Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

    Darwin City

    Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$179 – $490

    Area per camper nel giardino antistante la casa di Taryn - a pochi passi dalla spiaggia.

    Darwin

    Area per camper nel giardino antistante la casa di Taryn - a pochi passi dalla spiaggia.

    <span>AU</span>$72

    Resort della baia di Cullen

    Darwin City

    Resort della baia di Cullen

    <span>AU</span>$159 – $700

    Parchi di scoperta – Darwin

    Darwin

    Parchi di scoperta – Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$30 – $250

    DoubleTree dell'Hilton Esplanade Darwin

    Darwin City

    DoubleTree dell'Hilton Esplanade Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$105 – $959

    Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

    Darwin City

    Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$109 – $679

    Comfort Inn Darwin

    Darwin City

    Comfort Inn Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$90 – $300

    Resort della città delle palme

    Darwin City

    Resort della città delle palme

    <span>AU</span>$225 – $690

    Cortile del Marriott Darwin

    Darwin City

    Cortile del Marriott Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$100 – $409

    Novotel Darwin CBD

    Darwin City

    Novotel Darwin CBD

    <span>AU</span>$134 – $499

    Club Tropical Resort Darwin

    Darwin

    Club Tropical Resort Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $499

    Ramada Suites Quartiere Zen

    Darwin City

    Ramada Suites Quartiere Zen

    <span>AU</span>$140 – $450

    Un ultimo drink al Cavenagh

    Darwin City

    Un ultimo drink al Cavenagh

    <span>AU</span>$95 – $499

    Atmosfera Hotel Darwin Waterfront

    Darwin City

    Atmosfera Hotel Darwin Waterfront

    <span>AU</span>$110 – $250

    H sul Mitchell Apartment Hotel

    Darwin City

    H sul Mitchell Apartment Hotel

    <span>AU</span>$109 – $1,100

    Metro Advance Apartments e Hotel Darwin

    Darwin City

    Metro Advance Apartments e Hotel Darwin

    <span>AU</span>$99 – $599

    Mercure Aeroporto Darwin Resort

    Darwin

    Mercure Aeroporto Darwin Resort

    <span>AU</span>$129 – $299

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