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6 Day Darwin to Alice Springs incl Kakadu - Darwin to Alice Springs Tour
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The 6 Day Darwin to Alice Springs incl Kakadu 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: | ATPB2M |
| 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$12.50 Twin Falls Boat Transfer (seasonal) Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Darwin Departs Darwin accommodation 6.00am 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 01 Apr - 28 Jun: Mon Tue Thu Fri Sun 29 Jun - 28 Jul: Daily 29 Jul - 27 Oct: Mon Tue Thu Fri Sun 28 Sep - 31 Mar: Tue Fri Sun |
| 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: | 16/24 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) 15kg luggage limit |
| Vehicles Used:: | 4WD Mitsubishi or Isuzu - 16, 17 or 20 seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle. 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: | Hostel Accommodation - Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities Permanent Campsites - have permanently erected tents, permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. 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: Litchfield NP, Mary River, Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim & Twin Falls, Katherine Gorge, Mataranka Springs, Daly Waters, Tennant Creek, Devils Marbles. |
| Notes: | Itinerary may vary according to seasonal conditions. This tour is made up of 2 individual tours; therefore you may travel with a different guide and passengers during each section. This tour also operates in reverse from Alice Springs to Darwin. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour Day 1 - Darwin to Mary River
See the falls of Litchfield National Park before arriving at the Mary River Wetlands. This afternoon look for ‘crocs’ and other wildlife on our private river cruise. Arrive at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge for dinner and overnight camp. (LD)Tour Day 2 - Mary River to Kakadu
We call in at Mamukala Wetlands then head to the awesome Jim Jim Falls to take a walk to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Here we join a National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge to the waterfall where you can relax on the sandy bank. We drive on to Kakadu for dinner and our overnight camp. (BLD)Tour Day 3 - Kakadu to Darwin
Our first stop is Ubirr where we discover ancient Aboriginal rock art. We continue our journey to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where we do some hiking and enjoy a refreshing dip in the plunge pools. We then return to Darwin, enjoying the impressive scenery along the way. (BL) Overnight dorm accommodation included.Tour Day 4 - 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 5 - 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 6 - Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
This morning we visit the picturesque Mary Ann Dam in the Honeymoon Ranges before exploring the mysterious foundations of the Devils Marbles. We then continue on to Alice Springs.(BL)Tour completes in Alice Springs
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