Navigator:
Tours > Northern Territory > Tours Departing Darwin
18 Day Darwin to Melbourne Tour - Darwin to Melbourne Tour
Tour Reservations: Within Australia 1800 170 100 Freecall or
International Callers +61 2 9505 8555 - 7 days per week
The 18 Day Darwin to Melbourne Tour 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 Melbourne. 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: | ATPBTASAM |
| 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$2195 Local Payment: AU$25 National Park Entry Fee+ AU$12.50 Twin Falls Boat transfer (seasonal) Upgrade Accommodation: 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 7 nights Motel (incl Opal Inn, Coober Pedy) Double/Twin share per person AU$465 Triple share per person AU$295 Single AU$1110 7 nights Motel (incl 4 star Desert Cave, Coober Pedy) Double/Twin share per person AU$525 Triple share per person AU$345 Single AU$1230 Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Darwin Departs from Darwin accommodation 6:30am 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 All Year: Tue Fri Sun |
| Tour Finishes: | Melbourne Once you have arrived in Melbourne, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Melbourne. |
| Max People: | 16/24 persons on this tour. |
| What to Bring: | Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, 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: | 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 Melbourne. |
| What's Included: | Experienced guides, all meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, camping fees & equipment, Opal Mine tour, Grampians NP entry fee, entry to Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, hostel dorm accommodation where stated. |
| 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: Kakadu National Park, Mary River Wetlands, Litchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge, Mataranka Springs, Devils Marbles, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Uluru (Ayers Rock), Coober Pedy, Parachilna, Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, Bells Beach, Otway Fly Tree Top Walk, Great Ocean Road, Warnambool, Grampians NP |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Melbourne to Darwin. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour Day 1 - Darwin to Mary River
A refreshing start to your day: the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, followed by the spectacular Mary River Wetlands. Birds aren't the only wildlife abundant around here; keep your eyes out for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge is where we'll stay tonight. (LD)Tour Day 2 - Mary River to Kakadu
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, our first stop this morning. Clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over the Nardab floodplain. Next it's on to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp within Kakadu National Park. (BLD)Tour Day 3 - Kakadu to Darwin
Get ready for some 4WD action today on our way to Jim Jim Falls! Once we get there, we'll hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Feel the beauty of the stunning gorge and powerful falls from the National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience. The impressive scenery will continue to amaze you as we journey back to Darwin in the afternoon. Overnight accommodation included. (BL)Tour Day 4 - Darwin to Katherine Gorge
Leaving Darwin, we stop for a break at Adelaide River on the way to Katherine. We spend the whole afternoon at the majestic Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), which is part of the Nitmiluk National Park. Experience the striking beauty while canoeing or cruising (at own expense) through the gorge itself. Tonight we stay at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge. (LD)Tour Day 5 - Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek
Not far to the south is Mataranka, where you can revive in a sparkling thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical forest. Next stop is the iconic Daly Waters outback hotel, the Territory's oldest pub. Nearby lies Australia's first international airport, but you won't get a flight back home from here these days! After lunch, we continue south to Tennant Creek where we camp overnight at Juno Horse Farm. (BLD)Tour Day 6 - Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
This morning we check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles, which balance precariously on their rocky perch. From here we stop in at Barrow Creek Pub, home to the historic Telegraph Station catch a glimpse of what Outback telecommunication used to be like! A visit to Ti Tree gives you the chance to buy original works of art by Indigenous artists, before crossing over the Tropic of Capricorn to arrive in Alice Springs late in the afternoon. Overnight accommodation included. (BL)Tour Day 7 - Alice Springs
A FREE day to explore the sights of Alice Springs. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (No meals)Tour Day 8 - Alice Springs
FREE DAY to explore the sights of Alice Springs (all activities at own expense). Overnight dorm accommodation included. (No meals)Tour Day 9 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Journey deep into the remote Red Centre as we head towards Kings Canyon. There's a lot to explore here and we check out the Ampitheatre, Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the sheer outcrops of the North and South Walls. After a bite to eat, we'll pass Mt Connor and Curtin Springs cattle station on the way to Uluru. Tonight, you'll be glad to curl up in your swag (Aussie bedroll) after dinner as millions of stars fill the sky. (LD)Tour Day 10 - Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Sunrise over Uluru is magical! It's an early start to catch it. While the mornings fresh (and your legs are too!) take a walk around Uluru's base or climb to the top if you choose however, the Anangu traditional owners prefer it if you don't. Gain a further insight into the land, its stories and the people who inhabit it at the Cultural Centre, where you'll also have the opportunity to invest in original arts and crafts by Indigenous artists. After refuelling with some lunch, we head to fascinating Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) to discover the secrets of this ancient landform and their spiritual significance to the Anangu. A glass of Australia sparkling wine is perfect while the desert sun sets over Uluru. Dinner is a traditional camp oven cook-up back at our permanent camp. (BLD)Tour Day 11 - Uluru to Coober Pedy
We get away early this morning as we cross the Northern Territory/South Australian border on the way to Coober Pedy. Time to go underground! Learn about this unique place with a mine tour, including an opal cutting demonstration. If we've got time, try your luck at noodling for opals yourself! Tonight we sleep in an underground bunkhouse. (BL)Tour Day 12 - Coober Pedy to Rawnsley Park
Today we keep heading south along the Stuart Highway, travelling past the rocket-launching town Woomera on the way to lunch at Port Augusta. We reach Rawnsley Park, a sheep station set against the spectacular range of Wilpena Pound in the late afternoon and spend the night here in bunkhouse accommodation. (BLD)Tour Day 13 - Wilpena Pound to Parachilna
Challenge yourself this morning as we get an early start to tackle Mount Ohlssen-Bagge, where sweeping views of Wilpena Pound, the Flinders Ranges, the desert and Lake Torrens will be spread out before you. You'll be ready for some lunch before we drive through the stunning Parachilna Gorge (weather permitting) on our way to Parachilna. Get ready for tonight's BBQ dinner it doesn't get more Aussie than this! We stay in dorm accommodation in Parachilna. (BLD)Tour Day 14 - Parachilna to Adelaide
Check out some interesting Aboriginal rock art this morning with a short walk to Yourambulla Caves, before lunch in the quaint historic railway town, Quorn. Ruggedly beautiful Alligator Gorge, renowned for its distinct flora and fauna, is a great place to stretch your legs on an interpretive walk (seasonal). From here, our journey continues through the picturesque Clare Valley before arriving in Adelaide. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (BL)Tour Day 15 - Free day in Adelaide
A free day to explore the sights of Adelaide. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (Meals at own expense)Tour Day 16 - Adelaide to Grampians NP
Travelling through the picturesque Adelaide Hills, we cross Australia's king of rivers, the mighty Murray, and pass through some little South Australian country towns on our way to the Grampians National Park. Get your legs working this afternoon with hikes at Hollow Mountain and the amazing MacKenzie Falls. We'll be rewarded with breathtaking sunset views from The Balconies and Reeds Lookout before we settle in at our overnight Grampians accommodation. (D)Tour Day 17 - Grampians NP via the Great Ocean Rd to Princetown
Hiking to the Pinnacle is a challenge, but on the way you'll experience breathtaking views of the national park. Next we head south to the coast and Warrnambool, where you'll have the chance to spot whales (seasonal). There's a lot to explore along the famous Great Ocean Road, renowned for its beauty. Discover the Bay of Islands, Bay of Martyrs, London Bridge and Lock Ard Gorge before sunset over the Twelve Apostles gorgeous! Stay overnight in the coastal township of Princetown. (BD)Tour Day 18 - Princetown to Melbourne
Climb down the Gibson Steps to the beach to get a different angle of the Twelve Apostles, and then we'll spend some time at the Otway Fly, a 25 metre high elevated tree top walk. Continuing on, we pass through the magnificent cool temperate rainforests of the Otway National Park. We'll stop for lunch (own expense) at the coastal town of Apollo Bay. Hugging the coastline, we pass through Lorne, before our next stop where we'll search for koalas. We'll check out the world famous Bells Beach before taking a shopping break at the surfing town Torquay, home of surf labels Quiksilver and Rip Curl. With some bargains in your bags, we make our way into Melbourne and arrive in the early evening. (B)Tour completes in Melbourne
Travel Insurance in Australia:
Oz Backpacker Tours Australia highly recommends that travellers intending to backpack in Australia for their holidays or any where else in the world should have travel insurance. Underwritten by Allianz, World Nomads offers low cost backpacker travel insurance in over 44 countries. With genuine 24/7 assistance anywhere on the planet provided by Mondial Assistance, the world's largest travel insurance and assistance company, and online claims and extensions from anywhere in the world while you are still away, World Nomads offers some of the best travel insurance in the world today. Your can purchase your travel insurance online by selecting the travel insurance option below.
Contact Information:
   |
Backpacker Tours Departing from other locations