Day 1 Darwin to Mary River

View the amazing waterfalls of Litchfield National Park.

See the spectacular Mary River Wetlands as you cruise around on a private boat ride.

Look out for birds and swimming crocodiles!

Overnight: Camping at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge
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Day 2 Mary River to Kakadu

Learn of the ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr.

Climb to the top of a gravel lookout for wonderful views over the Nardab floodplain.

Enjoy an invigorating swim in the plunge pools after a hike to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). Spend the night camping in the fantastic Kakadu National Park.

Overnight: Camping at Kakadu
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Day 3 Kakadu to Darwin

Experience some thrilling 4WD action as you journey to Jim Jim Falls

Hike to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls.Enjoy the impressive scenery at the remarkable gorge and observe the powerful falls as you tour on the National Park operated boat and boardwalk

Overnight: Overnight dorm accommodation
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Day 4 Darwin

Explore Darwin at your own pace.

Perhaps visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and learn about the ferocious Cyclone Tracey that shattered Darwin in 1974. The museum is also home to Aboriginal, Southeast Asian and Oceanic art.

Journey to the Darwin Crocodile Farm, where 10,000 crocodiles are housed. Walk amongst safe platforms to watch the crocodiles being fed. Birdwatchers will also enjoy the numerous native birds here.

Overnight: Overnight motel

Day 5 Darwin to Katherine Gorge

Spend the day having fun in the beautiful Katherine Gorge.

Canoe or cruise the sparkling waters, or get the best view from a helicopter flight over the gorges (all at own expense).

Be surrounded by beautiful nature as you camp near Katherine Gorge.

Overnight: Camping near Katherine Gorge
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Day 6 Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek

Enjoy a refreshing drink at the well-known Daly Waters Pub, an outback roadhouse and watering hole for travellers from far and wide.

Feel a million miles from anywhere as you explore the peaceful town of Mataranka and immerse yourself in the steamy thermal springs, surrounded by lush tropical forest.

See where Australias first international airport used to lie.

Overnight: Camping overnight at Juno Horse Farm.
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Day 7 Tennant Creek to Alice Springs

See the unsteadily balanced Devils Marbles, a sacred site to its traditional owners.

Learn about the early hardships of bush telecommunications at Barrow Creeks historic Telegraph Station.

Passing the Tropic of Capricorn, stop at Ti Tree for the chance to buy original works of art by Indigenous artists.

Overnight: Overnight motel
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Day 8 Alice Springs

Explore Alice Springs at your own pace.

Enjoy the year round blue skies and stunning landscapes. Perhaps take a bike ride to the West MacDonnell Ranges for a great photo opportunity.

You may want to visit the Alice Springs Reptile Centre (own expense) where you can see venomous snakes as well as goannas and frill necked lizards.

Overnight: Overnight motel accommodation

Day 9 Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta and Uluru

Have the chance to get up close with camels at the Outback Camel Farm where you can choose to ride one of these amazing giants (own expense).

Enjoy a Valley of the Winds hike, as you pass amazing scenery at Kata Tjuta and discover secrets of the historic landform.

Arrive at Uluru and witness a fascinating sunset before curling up in your sleeping bag under a sky filled with sparkling stars.

Overnight: Camping at Uluru
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Day 10 Uluru to Kings Canyon

Wake early to see the beautiful sunrise over Uluru.

Enjoy a walk around Uluru's base, or climb to the top if you prefer. Have an understanding of the land and its stories at the Cultural Centre.

Feast on a tasty camp oven dinner.

Overnight: Camping at Kings Canyon
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Day 11 Kings Canyon to Glen Helen

Take a hike to the outstanding Kings Canyon rock formations

Walk through the Amphitheatre, the Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the North and South Walls and be mesmerised by the enormity and beautifulness of this amazing landform.

Travel along the Mereenie Loop Track (also called the Red Centre Way) where you will check out the 140 million year old meteorite crater, Gosse Bluff.

Journey past the home of the highly praised Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira, and travel towards Glen Helen.

Overnight: Camping in the Western end of the MacDonnell Ranges.
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Day 12 Glen Helen to Alice Springs

Experience the stunning Ormiston Gorge before doing some exciting 4WD action through the Finke River.

Discover Palm Valley and Cycad Gorge, once a prehistoric inland sea.

Witness one of the rarest trees in the world, the Livistonia Mariae.

The magnificent Western MacDonnell Ranges will continue to amaze you all the way back to Alice Springs.

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