Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Darwin, Australia
Ends
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, Australia
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Highlights
Uluru: Chill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.
Uluru: Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list.
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.
Uluru: Does it get any better than a 'Big Brekkie' cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.
Uluru: Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
Alice Springs: Off we soar to our next destination.
Darwin: We’ll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions.
Kakadu National Park: Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Pudakul. Meet a local family in their home and learn about the significance of the Didgeridoo.
Kakadu National Park: 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!
Kakadu National Park: See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes.
Kakadu National Park: Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
Katherine: Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss!
Litchfield National Park: One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls.
Litchfield National Park: Check out this weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park.
Kings Canyon: Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.
Alice Springs: Off we soar to our next destination.
Darwin: We’ll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions.
Kakadu National Park: Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Pudakul. Meet a local family in their home and learn about the significance of the Didgeridoo.
Kakadu National Park: 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!
Kakadu National Park: See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes.
Kakadu National Park: Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
Katherine: Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss!
Litchfield National Park: One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls.
Litchfield National Park: Check out this weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park.
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Meals
Dinner (x2)Breakfast (x7)
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Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
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My Outback Adventure was awesome. My trip manager, the drivers we had in both sections and my fellow travellers were so nice and easy to get along with. The trip lets you learn more about Australian history, takes you to places you may not go normally and it was loads of fun! It was great that as an Australian I could still do a contiki trip!
Itinerary
The heart of Australia’s Red Centre beats loud and proud on the "Australia: Outback Adventure" tour, a 9-day journey from Darwin to the legendary Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park. Tailored for young adults with a spirit of adventure, this national parks tour combines the mystical beauty of Uluru with the wilds of Kakadu, ancient rainforests, and the dramatic expanse of the Northern Territory. Marvel at towering boulders, observe crocodiles and kangaroos in their natural habitats, and hike through lunar-like landscapes. With accommodation, transport, and meals included, the unique highlight is the chance to experience the world’s oldest living culture in some of its most spectacular settings—delivering an unforgettable outback trip for those eager to connect with Australia’s rugged soul.
day 1 - Uluru
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.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Uluru
Accommodation:Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
day 2 - Uluru
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.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Uluru
Accommodation:Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
day 3 - Uluru (Including Kings Canyon)
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.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Uluru, Kings Canyon, Uluru
Accommodation:Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)
day 4 - Uluru to Darwin via Alice Springs
Rise and shine folks. Today well start with an early breakfast and then make our merry way towards Darwin. First stop, Alice Springs! After taking the coach to Alice Springs, well 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.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Uluru, Alice Springs, Darwin
Accommodation:The Leea Resort Darwin (or similar)
day 5 - Darwin to Kakadu National Park
This morning, we'll take a city tour on the coach andhead 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.
Location Visited:Darwin, Kakadu National Park
Accommodation:Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)
day 6 - Kakadu National Park
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.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Kakadu National Park
Accommodation:Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)
day 7 - Kakadu National Park to Katherine Gorge
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.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Kakadu National Park, Katherine
Accommodation:Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar)
day 8 - Katherine Gorge to Darwin via Litchfield National Park
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.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Katherine, Litchfield National Park, Darwin
Accommodation:The Leea Resort Darwin (or similar)
day 9 - Darwin
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...
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Darwin
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