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6 Day Darwin to Alice Springs incl Uluru - Darwin to Alice Springs Tour
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The 6 Day Darwin to Alice Springs incl Uluru tour has plently of adventure and it is a perfect backpacker tour departing from Darwin in Northern Territory. This tour enables you to experience some of Northern Territory, Australia and just some of the wonderful features which our country has to offer.
An an option, you can also choose to join another tour to participate in, when this tour finishes in Alice Springs. You are then offered additional discounted tours which not only expands your backpacking adventure in Australia, but also saves you more money to explore more.
| Tour Code: | ATPB2 |
| Tour Package Cost : | View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 AU$895 Local Payment: AU$25 National Park Entry Fee Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Darwin Departs Darwin accommodation 6:30am 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 Apr - Jun: Mon Wed Thu Fri Sun July: Daily Aug - Sep: Mon Wed Thu Fri Sun Oct - Mar: Mon Wed Fri |
| Tour Finishes: | Alice Springs Once you have arrived in Alice Springs, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Alice Springs. |
| Max People: | 24 persons on this tour. |
| What to Bring: | Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), swimming gear, hat & sunscreen, water bottle, towel & toiletries, torch, warm clothing in winter month, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15) |
| Vehicles Used:: | Toyota Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats) or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus (max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned vehicle. |
| Hikes Involved:: | Hikes up to 6-8kms per day |
| Tour Accommodation: | Permanent Campsites - have permanently erected tents, permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. Hostel Accommodation - Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities. Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Alice Springs. |
| What's Included: | Experienced guides, all meals as indicated, accomodation transfers, camping fees & equipment. |
| Meals Included: | All meals included in this tour are indicated at the end of each day B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |
| Places of Interest: | During this tour, you will visit the following areas: Katherine Gorge, Mataranka Springs, Devils Marbles, Tennant Creek, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Kings Canyon, Aboriginal Culture. |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Alice Springs to Darwin. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour Day 1 - Darwin to Katherine Gorge
After departing Darwin, we take a look at the Adelaide River WWII War Cemetery before spending the afternoon either canoeing or cruising (at own expense) the striking Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge. We stay overnight in our permanent campsite. (LD)Tour Day 2 - Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek
Relax in Mataranka’s crystal clear thermal pools then experience the famous Outback pub at Daly Waters,the oldest in the Northern Territory. After lunch, we travel south to Tennant Creek for our overnight camp at Juno Horse Farm. (BLD)Tour Day 3 - Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
This morning we visit th epicturesque Mary Ann Dam in the Honeymoon Ranges before exploring the mysterious foundations of the Devils Marbles. We continue on to Alice Springs for our overnight dorm accommodation (upgrade to motel accommodation is available at own expense). (BL)Tour Day 4 - Alice Springs to Uluru
We call in at the Outback Camel Farm, where you have the chance to go for a camel ride(at own expense), before continuing on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) while enjoying the sights of the ancient Hugh and Finke River systems and Mt Connor along the way. After lunch, we set off to hike the spectacular Valley of the Winds in Kata Tjuta (Olgas) then return to watch the sun set over Uluru with a glass of sparkling wine. Curl up for the night in the tents at our permanent camp site or view the brilliance of the outback night sky while sleeping in an authentic Aussie bedroll (swag). (LD)Tour Day 5 - Uluru to Kings Canyon
It’s an early start for one of the highlights of the tour; the Uluru sunrise. Enjoy a walk around the base exploring the mysterious rock formations and Aboriginal art sites or choose to climb Uluru. We visit the Cultural Centre and enjoy lunch before heading to Kings Canyon for our overnight camp. (BLD)Tour Day 6 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Climb and explore spectacular Kings Canyon, view the ;Amphitheatre;The Lost City & the picturesque Garden of Eden; and the breathtaking North and South Walls. After lunch, we return to Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way. (BL)Tour completes in Alice Springs
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