Flexible Itineraries
The itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating
a typical itinerary & series of activities. While
our intention is to adhere to the published day by day
route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation
and available activities may vary due to group input,
weather, road conditions & local restrictions. Early
or late season treks can be affected by extreme weather.
Tour Description
Start the tour with a day on our luxury sailing boat
to the Outer Barrier Reef. Try scuba diving (no experience
needed) and snorkelling among the coral in the clear waters.
A great start to the tour and a day you will remember
for the rest of your life! Then travel up and over the
Great Dividing Range, passing through small towns like
Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet. Meet Russell in Mt Surprise
and interact in his unique reptile show.
We travel through some vastly changing
landscape en route to Cloncurry where we can do a tour
of the "Flying Doctor Museum". Passing through
the mining town of Mt Isa, we depart Queensland through
Camooweal and into the exciting Northern Territory. Today
you can see just how flat this remarkable country is.
We camp on the banks of a river near Cape Crawford. A
good opportunity to have a damper cooked in the coals
of the fire.
Meet the locals at the renowned Daly
Waters Pub for a refreshing drink, then take a refreshing
dip in the turquoise waters of Mataranka's thermal pool,
nestled amongst tall shady palms. Heading North, maybe
take a cruise up two of the spectacular gorge systems
of Katherine Gorge. Then head further north to the see
the famous magnetic termite mounds in Litchfield National
Park.
We camp next to waterfalls in Litchfield
National Park this evening. There is time for a morning
swim at Florence Falls before arriving this afternoon
back to civilisation in Darwin with a real bed in the
multi million-dollar YHA. We normally go out for a meal
and perhaps a fling at a nightclub for those in a party
mood. Then a free day to take in the sights of this frontier
city. See the museums, the historic early settlement,
take a trip on the "Tour Tub!", an open top
bus trip of the city or just chill out by the pool.
A chance for last minute shopping before
we head out on the road to the "World Heritage Listed"
Kakadu National Park, one of Australia’s most beautiful
areas of wilderness. Come and explore Nourlangie Rock
to see Aboriginal rock art thousands of years old before
watching the sunset where the aborigines have lived for
over 40,000 years or take a criuse on the Yellow Water
Billabong where you can spot the many crocodiles, birds,
snakes, dingos and more that are abundant in Kakadu. Maybe
take a swim at Barramundi Gorge before heading out of
Kakadu to camp on an Aboriginal buffalo station, Manyallaluk.
We join the locals to try some "Bush
Tucker", and learn how to throw a spear or even "make
fire". Find out how the aboriginals existed for thousands
of years in harmony with their surroundings. The aborigines
themselves teach the ancient skills. Also a great opportunity
to purchase didgeridoos, paintings & woven baskets
from the people who make them. We have time for another
relaxing swim at Mataranka Hot Springs after setting up
camp.
The road south leads us past the Daly
Waters Pub again. Visit the gold mining town of Tennant
Creek before arriving at the eerie Devils Marbles in time
for sunset. There are several short hikes around the area
& some stunning photographs to be taken. The next
day we travel through the Western MacDonnell ranges, where
you can see Simpson's Gap, the Ochre Pits or even hike
around Ormiston Gorge. We continue to Alice Springs and
set up camp before heading out on the town for a meal
& some nightlife. Why not eat out in one of the great
restaurants or maybe have pizza?
We head to Kings Canyon to marvel at
the sheer canyon walls and hit the rim trail for a hike
over the Lost City and the Garden of Eden before arriving
at our final camp at Ayers Rock Resort. Plenty of time
this evening for that world famous picture of Uluru (Ayers
Rock) at sunset.
Next day we’ll take you on a guided
walk around the base of one of the worlds' largest monoliths
and reveal some of the Aboriginal legends that abound
in this World Heritage Area. Then explore Kata Juta (The
Olgas) before viewing the sunset over these surreal domes.
We will have one last early morning visit and photo stop
at Uluru before returning to Alice Springs where we will
say a goodbye to newfound friends.
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