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Mixed
Affordable
18-35 Years
25
Fully Guided
OAUH
Itinerary
Welcome to your outback adventure! Today in Uluru, you'll have the option to see the spectacular Field of Lights.
Afterwards, we'll settle in to our accommodation and get some sleep, ready for a full day of exploration in the morning. (D) Stay: Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
It's time to explore the majesty of Uluru. And what better way to start the day than witnessing the rock bathed in the golden glow of sunrise? A sacred site for the local aboriginal tribe, this imposing rock is actually a staggering 700 million years old. We'll then get right into the heart of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with a hike to the Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds, where boulders bigger than skyscrapers dominate the landscape.
This afternoon you'll have a chance to try out your skills with an optional Segway tour. (B)
Grab your sneakers, camera and your sense of adventure - it's time for a day trip! Our first stop is an included Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station, then we're ready to go. Your guided hike around the imposing King's Canyon awaits. Wonder at the lunar-like landscape as you hike through the canyon and take respite from the sun in the shady space at the bottom of the climb, The Garden of Eden. It's as idyllic and mythical as it sounds and is home to its own unique ecosystem in this barren landscape.
Finish the day off with a glass of bubbles in hand and the sunset casting a glow over the Outback's most picturesque backdrop, there's no better way to spend your final evening in Uluru. (B)
Rise and shine folks. Today we'll start with an early breakfast and then make our merry way towards Darwin. First stop, Alice Springs! After taking the coach to Alice Springs, we'll hop onto an included flight to Darwin. And welcome to Darwin (Garramilla) – home to brilliant beaches and the gateway to Kakadu National Park. Get some rest tonight, a full day of adventures awaits us in the morning. (B) Stay: The Leea Resort Darwin (or similar)
This morning, we'll take a city tour on the coach and head to Kakadu National Park. It's time to get to grips with the breathtaking landscapes of Kakadu National Park.
We'll kick things off by meeting some local Indigenous people at their business, Pudakul. We'll be taken on an immersive cultural tour where we'll have the chance to learn and understand the local customs and traditions of the Aboriginal people of the region. It's an experience not to be missed. Fully immersed in these timeless lands we'll take a hike up to Ubirr lookout, to catch a stunning sunset over the Nadab floodplain before enjoying a free evening to chill out at our accommodation. Stay: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)
Cameras at the ready! We have all day today to explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding National Park. You'll have the option to see the unique terrain of the Northern Territory from the sky, gliding over the strikingly different landscapes on a scenic flight. You can then opt into a Sunset Yellow Waters cruise this evening, while learning why this region is so important to the local Aboriginal people. (B)
More natural beauty in store today, as we start with a visit to Edith Falls before we head to the otherworldly Katherine Gorge.
Welcome to the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Katherine Gorge. We'll have the opportunity to take a cruise and explore the world famous National Park, spotting waterfalls, ancient aboriginal rock art and of course the incredible gorge itself. (B/D) Stay: Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar)
Our time in Katherine comes to an end today, but the departure is easier knowing we're headed for another natural wonder... Arriving in Litchfield National Park, we'll check out the enormous termite mounds and famous Florence Falls, two waterfalls pouring over a wide plateau into into deep, picture-perfect water holes. Grab your swimmers to take a heavenly dip in the crystal clear waters. Our final night. Time to make even more memories with your Contiki crew. (B) Stay: The Leea Resort Darwin (or similar)
And after 24 magical, majestic, mythical days, our trip ends today after breakfast. It's been amazing, we've learnt things about ourselves, about the world and about each other... and something tells us this won't be the last time we see each other... (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Uluru Arrival Dinner – Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.
- Watch the Sunrise at Uluru – Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone's #lifegoals list.
- Hike Kata Tjuta – Walk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
- Have a Barbie for Breakfast – Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.
- Toast Uluru at Sundown – Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you'll replay in your mind forever.
- Hike to the Garden of Eden – Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
- Included Flight Alice Springs to Darwin – Off we soar to our next destination.
- Discover Darwin – We'll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions.
- Try Spear Throwing and Bush Medicine (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) – Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Pudakul. Meet a local family in their home and learn about the significance of the Didgeridoo.
- Hike Ubirr Lookout (Seasonal) – Climb to the top and be rewarded with a sunset to rival the African savannas. You'll half-expect a lion to walk into the frame!
- Soak up some Culture at Warradjan – See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes.
- Admire Prehistoric Rock Art – Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
- Bathe in Nature at Edith Falls (Seasonal) – Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss!
- Shower in a Waterfall – One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls.
- See Magnetic Termite Mounds – Check out this weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park.
- 7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
- 5 nights in Hotels, 3 nights in Lodge
- Expert Trip Manager, Trip Driver
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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