Australia & New Zealand Adventure Holidays

13 days , from CAIRNS to ALICE SPRINGS
Tour code: NXX
Destination: Central Australia
Departure Months: Nov - Feb

XPOSE YOURSELF!!
  • Luxury sailing cruise on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Abundant wildlife in Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks
  • Darwin & Alice Springs nightlife



TOUR OVERVIEW

Come and journey from the sapphire blue oceans of the Great Barrier Reef into the harsh outback and savannah plains of the Northern Territory. Travel through the tropical wetlands of World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park to the desert landscape of Alice Springs in the summer. One van. One leader. Many adventures!


WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Services of a professional tour leader
  • All transportation by private adventure vehicle
  • All 12 nights budget lodging
  • Full day cruise to Outer Barrier Reef (snorkelling included)
  • Entry fees and hiking at World Heritage Kakadu National Park
  • Ubirr and Nourlangie Aboriginal art sites
  • Sunset or dawn photos at the Devils Marbles
  • Mataranka Hot Springs
  • Katherine Gorge Cruise
  • Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
  • Admission to all National Parks and Aboriginal Sites as per itinerary
  • Plus heaps more!


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (Paid Locally)

  • Kakadu Flight AU$130+
  • Scuba Diving AU$90
  • Fishing trip AU$130
  • Didgeridoo Making AU$260
  • Scenic Flights AU$45+


FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as road conditions, weather, local restrictions and group input may vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the help of your tour leader and fellow trekkers you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!

  • Days: 1 Cairns and Great Barrier Reef

Come board our multi-million dollar sailing boat for a full day on the Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel amongst the coral, marvel at the multitude of colour as fish parade in front of you. Wander on the sand atoll or try scuba diving (no experience needed) all in the same day! Don't worry; we will supply a mouth-watering tropical lunch to keep your energy up.
Accommodation: 2 nights budget lodging



  • Days: 2-4 Charters Tower, Mount Isa and Three Ways

We then travel west over the Great Dividing Range, passing through small outback towns like Julia Creek and Cloncurry. Travel through some vastly changing landscapes en route to the mining town of Mt Isa. Depart Queensland through Camooweal and into the exciting Northern Territory to see just how flat this remarkable country is.
Accommodation: 3 nights budget lodging



  • Days: 5-6 Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) and Litchfield National Park

Visit the historic Daly Waters Pub for a refreshing drink and take a dip in the turquoise waters of Mataranka's thermal pool, nestled amongst tall shady palms. Heading north, join us on a cruise down the river between the ancient cliff walls of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge). Finish the day with a swim at Edith Falls. A popular place for Darwin locals to cool down during the summer months is Litchfield National Park. Spring fed crystal clear waterfalls and plunge pools await you in this natural playground. Have your photo taken next to a giant termite mound three times your size!
Accommodation: 2 nights budget lodging



  • Days: 7-8 Darwin

Take a few days out in the tropical city of Darwin to catch up with the outside world. Explore the town; take an open-top bus tour of the city, check out the local pubs, bars and nightclubs or just chill out by the pool.
Accommodation: 2 nights budget lodging



  • Days: 9 Kakadu National Park

All refreshed? Back on the road as we head to the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park, one of Australia's most beautiful wilderness areas. Join us as we explore Nourlangie and Ubirr Rock to see Aboriginal art thousands of years old. See the abundant bird life of the flood plains and maybe spot saltwater crocodiles, snakes, dingos and other wildlife on the world famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise.
Accommodation: 1 night budget lodging



  • Days: 10-11 Katherine and Wauchope

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 and some stunning photographic opportunities.
Accommodation: 2 nights budget lodging



  • Days: 12-13 Alice Springs

Next is Alice Springs. "The Alice" is home to some of the world's best hot air ballooning. Maybe visit the Desert Park, go shopping or just hang out at the pool. There's the chance to hit the town in the evening for a meal out and maybe one of the local clubs or bars. Join us and our indigenous guides on an extended Aboriginal cultural day. Learn a bit about the culture before we go "walkabout" looking for traditional foods and medicines in the bush. You will come away with a different view of the traditional owners of this vast land down under.
Accommodation: 1 night budget lodging

Tour ends at approx 18:00 hrs in Alice Springs on day 13.



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Adventure Travel Facts

DEPARTURE MONTHS

Nov - Feb

GROUP SIZE

14

ACCOMMODATION

Lodging

AGE RANGE

18+

LOCAL PAYMENTS

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