Check out Darwin and experience a guided 2 Day 4WD Kakadu Safari. Take off south to Alice Springs and experience a 2 Day guided Red Centre Safari. make your own way to Cairns by either flying or travelling overland. Take in the wicked East Coast route head south out of Cairns go barefoot bowling, stay at an Aussie cattle station, cruise through Byron Bay, enjoy a surf lesson and more before getting to Sydney. Experience a Blue Mountains day trip
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
After a refreshment break at Adelaide River we head to Katherine, home to the majestic Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge situated in the Nitmiluk National Park where we spend the entire afternoon either canoeing or cruising (at own expense) the striking gorge. Dinner and overnight stay is at our permanent camp near Katherine Gorge.
Katherine Gorge to Tennant Creek
A short distance south, relax in a crystal clear thermal pool surrounded by lush tropical forest at Mataranka. Next we visit the famous outback pub at Daly Waters, the oldest in the Northern Territory and first international airport in Australia! After lunch, we travel south to Tennant Creek for our overnight camp at Juno Horse Farm.
Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
This morning we check out the Devils Marbles; precariously balanced granite boulders sacred to the traditional owners’ then stop in at the Barrow Creek Pub to view the historic Telegraph Station. A little further down the ‘track’ we take a break at Ti Tree, for an opportunity to purchase authentic Aboriginal art. We then cross the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive into Alice Springs late in the afternoon.
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon and Uluru
We journey to Kings Canyon where we explore the spectacular North and South Walls, the ‘Amphitheatre’, ‘Lost City’ and the ‘Garden of Eden’. After lunch, we travel on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for our overnight stay in our private campsite.
Uluru to Alice Springs
It’s an early start for one of the highlights of the tour - the Uluru sunrise. Enjoy a walk around the base exploring the mysterious rock formations and Aboriginal art sites while watching the changing light on the desert or you can choose to climb Uluru. We visit the red domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and learn about the significance of this spiritual place. After lunch, we depart for Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way.
make your own way to Cairns. Fly or travel overland between Alice Springs and Cairns at own expense
Cairns to Mission Beach
East Coast, here we come… We head to Mission Beach, where the rainforest meets the sea. This is one great place to stay over. If you’re lucky you’ll get to see a Cassowary, these are big birds with attitude.
Mission Beach to Townsville
(with optional Magnetic Island)
Next stop: city of Townsville for Magnetic Island. Stay aboard or jump bus for 2 or 3 days, take the ferry and relax, try sea kayaking, go for a walk… it’s chilled out here. Magnetic Island is the sunniest spot on the QLD coast. (More than 320 sunny days a year!) You’ll think you’ve landed in paradise. Get out for some hikes or try and spot koalas in their natural habitat.
Townsville to Airlie Beach
We make our evening arrival into Airlie Beach, access point for the Whitsunday Islands and a not-to-be-missed 2 or 3 day sailing trip (optional) followed by the traditional night on the town. This is Airlie Beach after all.
Airlie Beach to Sarina
There’s a few kilometers to cover after Airlie Beach before we get to Sarina Bowling Club. Here we’re invited to play bare-foot lawn bowls.
Sarina to Kroombit
Now we go inland, almost into the Outback, to our cattle station overnight at Kroombit. There’s a local payment to cover bush dinner, bunk accomm and brekkie. Don’t go to bed before getting bucked off the mechanical bull!
Kroombit to Hervey Bay
We don’t leave the station until the goats are rounded up by horseback (own expense), then be part of a real-life mini-rodeo which is loads of laughs. Stay behind for more or get back on the bus to Hervey Bay, an access point to the amazing Fraser Island. Along the way, eyeball the grand old architecture of Maryborough.
Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beach
We branch off to Rainbow Beach, which has awesome coloured sands (hence the name) and guided walks are possible. You can do Fraser Island trips from here with a 10 minute ferry onto the Island. At Rainbow Beach there’s a huge range of adventure activities on offer, from hang-gliding, shark diving to sea-kayaking with dolphins.
Rainbow Beach to Noosa
We take a few back roads and onto the highway and it’s not long before we turn for the Sunshine Coast and stop in the yuppie holiday spot Noosa.
Noosa to Brisbane
Heading out of Noosa, stay awake for interesting information from your driver-guide and gaze out the glass to the east for views of the Glasshouse Mountains, remnants of volcanoes from a long time ago. After a while, we turn into Brisbane. Brissie is Oz’s #3 city. Get off the bus. Stay a night. Stay longer.
Brisbane to Gold Coast
We hit the highway and it’s a short hop to The Gold Coast... 40 kms of golden sands, a land of theme parks, cheap rent luxury high-rise apartments, beautiful people, tanned wrinklies, nearby Hinterlands and great sushi bars. Try it for yourself and see…
Gold Coast to Byron Bay
It’s a short stage today. Head into Byron Bay, great beach, cool vibe, interesting locals. We’re sure you’ll love it so much you’ll get off and stay longer. Enjoy! Take a cheap day tour to Nimbin, town of happy hippies (optional).
Byron Bay to Surf Camp
This leg only takes a few hours. We take the coast road through Lennox Head to Ballina. Then it’s onto the Pacific Highway before we pull up at Mojo’s Surf’s cool Surf Camp.
Surf Camp to Sydney
We get up early to get some wave action with your included surf lesson. The Mojo Surf crew will have you standing up in no time. Stay longer if you reckon surfing’s your thing! After that there’s lots of bush, cool tunes and sometimes a bus-stop before we reach Sydney.
+ Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney
We head out of Sydney past the Sydney Olympic site to our first stop where we view wild Eastern Grey Kangaroos in native bush habitat. These 'roos are pretty big and you can get up close and personal.
We do a 2-3 hour loop walk near Wentworth Falls to see this waterfall, lookout points and surround. You will walk through changing vegetation, hanging swamps, and under rock ledges giving you an overview of the dramatic Blue Mountains environment.
Lunch is included - you'll eat a nutritious lunch, everything from fruit, sandwiches, salads & more.
After lunch, we walk down the historic Furber Stairs into Jamison Valley through lush rainforest, past picturesque Katoomba Falls and view the incredible 3 Sisters rock formations.
From the bottom of the Jamison Valley, board the Scenic Railway (fare included), the steepest railway in the world and ride up to the valley rim.
For those staying longer we’ll drop you off in Katoomba at the award-winning YHA @ 5.00pm and pick up others. The YHA is an impressive heritage building and you can experience some local nightlife in this historic town.
We cruise back into Sydney after an action packed day and drop you off at 7.00pm (approx.) at the Oz Experience office where we picked you up.
