Fish Hook Pass Darwin to Melbourne

Check out Darwin and experience a guided 2 Day 4WD Kakadu Safari. Take off south to Alice Springs and then see the sunset at Uluru, and visit Kings Canyon and the Olgas. Keep going south to Coober Pedy, a town where people live underground, and explore the Flinders Ranges. Finish off with the Victa/ sector from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Grampians and Great Ocean Road.

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Darwin to Kakadu
Spot crocs (and other wild creatures!) on a cruise along the fresh waters of the Mary River Wetlands. After lunch, discover more about the land and its stories at the Bowali Visitor Centre. The whole of Kakadu is spread out before you at Ubirr Rock, where we spend the afternoon. Tonight we camp in Kakadu National Park.

Kakadu to Darwin
Jim Jim Falls is our first stop today, and it’s a stunner! You’ll feel a bit dwarfed by the towering cliffs as we hike to the base of the falls. By now you’ve probably worked up an appetite for some lunch! This afternoon the spectacular gorge of Twin Falls is experienced onboard a National Park operated boat and along the boardwalk. Unwind for a bit on the sandy banks before we trek back to Darwin.

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). 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.

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. After lunch, we continue south to Tennant Creek where we camp overnight at Juno Horse Farm.

Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
This morning we check out the sacred site of the Devils Marbles, which balance precariously on their rocky perch. 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.

Alice Springs to Kings Canyon & Uluru
Journey deep into the remote Red Centre as we head towards Kings Canyon. There’s lots to explore here, and we check out the Amphitheatre, 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 after dinner as millions of stars fill the sky.

Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Sunrise over UIuru is magical! It’s an early start to catch it. Take a walk around Uluru’s base, or climb to the top if you choose. (Anangu traditional owners prefer it if you don’t.) Gain a further insight into the land at the Cultural Centre. After lunch, we head to fascinating Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) to hike the Valley of the Winds. A sparkling glass of wine is perfect while the desert sun sets over Uluru. Dinner is a traditional camp oven cook-up back at camp.

Uluru to Coober Pedy
We get away early this morning as we cross the NT/SA 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.

Coober Pedy to Rawnsley Park
We keep heading south along the Stuart Highway, past the turn-off to ‘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.

Wilpena Pound to Parachilna
Challenge yourself this morning as we get an early start to tackle Mt Ohlssen-Bagge, where sweeping views spread out before you. You’ll be ready for lunch before we drive through the stunning Parachilna Gorge (weather permitting) on our way to Parachilna. Get ready for tonight’s BBQ – it doesn’t get more Aussie than this! We stay in dorm accommodation in Parachilna.

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.

Adelaide to Grampians NP
Through the picturesque Adelaide Hills, we cross the mighty Murray River and pass through some little SA country towns on our way to the Grampians NP. 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. We spend the night in the heart of the Grampians, Halls Gap.

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 lots to explore along the famous Great Ocean Road, renowned for its beauty. There’s lots to discover before sunset over the Twelve Apostles – gorgeous! Stay overnight in the coastal township of Princetown.

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 at the coastal town of Apollo Bay. Hugging the coastline, we pass through Lorne, before our next stop where we’ll search for koalas. Check out world famous Bells Beach before a shopping break at surfing town Torquay, home of surf labels Quiksilver and Rip Curl. With some bargains in your bags, we arrive in Melbourne in the early evening.