Territory Discovery
From the Red Centre to the Top End , discover the highlights , contrasts and spectacular scenery that the Territory has to offer . Journey from the red heart of the Northern Territory to where the outback meets the tropics , Katherine , before continuing to the tropical north of Darwin .
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11 days / 10 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Day 1 : Uluru Enjoy a relaxing start to the day before heading to see a stunning Uluru sunset .
Darwin
Cutta Cutta Caves
Kakadu National Park
Katherine
Day 2 : Uluru Take a walk around the base of Uluru or explore the domes of Kata Tjuta .
Day 3-4 : Uluru – Alice Springs ( 463km ) Travel back in time as you stroll around the heritage walk . Enjoy the historical sites including Panorama Guth Art Gallery .
Day 5-6 : Alice Springs – Tennant Creek ( 508km ) En route to Tennant Creek , stop at the Karlu Karlu ( Devils Marbles ). Visit the Tennant Creek Battery which is still in working order .
Day 7-8 : Tennant Creek – Katherine ( 675km ) Start early for the drive from Tennant Creek to Katherine . On the way stop in at the Cutta Cutta Caves , keep an eye out for the orange horseshoe bat which is a rare and endangered species . Enjoy a cruise along Katherine Gorge .
Day 9-10 : Katherine – Kakadu National Park ( 152km ) This morning stop in at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre before continuing onto Kakadu National Park . Cruise Yellow Water Billabong . Continue to Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock and view Aboriginal rock art .
Day 11 : Kakadu National Park – Darwin ( 151km ) Visit Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre , then journey to Darwin .
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Uluru
Tennant Creek
Karlu Karlu ( Devils Marbles )
Alice Springs
Highlights worth seeing along the way
QUEENSLAND
Karlu Karlu ( Devils Marbles ) – Lose yourself in the surreal collection of huge boulders some standing up to six metres .
Kangaroo Sanctuary – Feed and hold the baby kangaroos at this unique rescue centre in Alice Springs .
Alice Springs Desert Park – Spend a few hours enjoying the scenery and animals . Don ’ t miss the bird show at 10am , comes highly recommended .
Tennant Creek Telegraph Station – A well preserved piece of history , showing how hard life was back in the day . You are able to walk around the inside and outside of most buildings .
Lake Mary Ann – After a long drive this is a great place to relax and have a picnic or BBQ with the family while passing through Tennant Creek .
Kelly ’ s Ranch , Tennant Creek – See the desert on horseback and learn about bush tucker from your local guide Jerry .
Rental Car : Hertz ( Group C ) from $ 119 per day
Our favourite places to stay :
• Chifley Alice Springs Resort
• Bluestone Motor Inn , Tennant Creek
• Aurora Kakadu
Watch the animals come to life at night on the Nocturnal tour at Alice Springs Desert Park . Encounter rare and endangered animals you wouldn ’ t normally see in the day time
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The price guide shown is per car hire based on 11 day hire rate . Price does not include one-way fees . Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date .
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