Alice and Kakadu Australia
Tours
18 - 35 Year Old Singles, College Students and Young Professionals
Overview
It's time for Vegemite and kangaroos mate!
Australia's Northern Territory offers spectacular scenery, picturesque plateaus, wondrous wildlife, fabulous
flights over waterfalls, and we even toss in a bit of culture with a visit to the N.T. Museum in the historic
city of Darwin. From Aboriginal art to a Territorial banquet and a visit to the Territory's oldest watering
holes, we'll see it all and call it a day with a stop off at Devil's Marbles. Not enough? Check out the
Territory and Outback - double the days, double your pleasure with the sights and sounds of Down
Under.
Itinerary
Day 1 and
2 Depart for
Australia
Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.
Day
3 Arrive Darwin
Check into your Darwin Quality Frontier Hotel after 2:00pm, the rest of the afternoon is free
for you to explore. Hotel
Day
4 Darwin and Litchfield National
Park
Welcome to the Northern Territory - Contiki Style!!! What a way to start with our first day at
Litchfield National Park. It is 650 square kilometres (255 square miles) of top end treasure, enclosing some
spectacular scenery including an ancient sandstone plateau and picturesque Florence Falls where you will have
the opportunity for a swim. Then it's back to Darwin as we discover the Darwin nightlife! Hotel
Day 5
Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Today you'll discover the amazing history of Darwin with a visit to the Northern Territory
Museum and a driving tour of the city, before heading out to the world famous Kakadu National Park. Hotel
(B,D)
Day 6 KakaduNational
Park
Rise early and you have the chance to see the wonders of Kakadu from the air. This scenic
flight will leave you breathless and it's not the altitude. You really will understand why this is a world
heritage region. Then on to Nourlangie Rock, famous for its Aboriginal art. View the wetlands and spend the
afternoon on a wildlife cruise. Hotel (B)
Day
7 Kakadu National Park to
Katherine
You will be able to appreciate the vast changes in scenery today as we head south out of
Kakadu. We'll stop for a swim at either Gunlom or Edith Falls. Then get ready to experience the enormity of
Nitmiluk National Park and the Katherine River Gorge system with an optional gorge cruise, bush walk or canoe
trip. Hotel (B)
Day 8
Katherine to Tennant Creek
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal waters of Mataranka Thermal Pools or take a look at the
Elsey Homestead. Onwards to one of the Territory's oldest watering holes for lunch before arriving in the
true outback town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D)
Day
9 Tennant Creek to Alice
Springs
Firstly visit the Devils Marbles, then on to Wycliffe Well and Ti Tree. Later cross the Tropic
of Capricorn and say final farewells to your fellow travellers as your tour ends on arrival in Alice Springs.
(B)
Dates & Prices
| Available Definite Departure |
18 Mar 2012 |
26 Mar 2012 |
$1398 |
| Available Definite Departure |
15 Apr 2012 |
23 Apr 2012 |
$1398 |
| Available |
10 Jun 2012 |
18 Jun 2012 |
$1398 |
| Available Definite Departure |
08 Jul 2012 |
16 Jul 2012 |
$1378 |
| Available |
05 Aug 2012 |
13 Aug 2012 |
$1378 |
| Available |
02 Sep 2012 |
10 Sep 2012 |
$1378 |
| Available |
30 Sep 2012 |
08 Oct 2012 |
$1378 |
| Available |
28 Oct 2012 |
05 Nov 2012 |
$1348 |
| Available |
25 Nov 2012 |
03 Dec 2012 |
$1348 |
| Available |
23 Dec 2012 |
31 Dec 2012 |
$1348 |
| Available |
20 Jan 2013 |
28 Jan 2013 |
$1348 |
| Available |
17 Feb 2013 |
25 Feb 2013 |
$1348 |
| Available |
17 Mar 2013 |
25 Mar 2013 |
$1348 |
*Prices are not guaranteed until time
of booking
Important Trip Details
- Tour starts in Darwin and ends in Alice Springs
- Depart 7:30am and finish 2pm
- Prices are based Twin room
- Single supplement available
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on request
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Only a $200 deposit required to
book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days please
pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
848-7477.
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour
price!
Included
- Darwin: City sightseeing tour; See the harbour & East Point Military Reserve; Visit
the Darwin Museum to see the Cyclone Tracy display
- Litchfield National Park: See the termite mounds; See the rainforests & sandstone
formations; Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
- Kakadu National Park: Stay in Kakadu National Park; Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art;
Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre; Cruise to see crocodiles & native bird
life
- Katherine: Visit Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls and wildlife
- Mataranka: Swim in the thermal pools; Visit Elsey, the historic "We of the Never Never"
homestead
- Daly Waters: Visit the famous Outback pub
- Tennant Creek: Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush
- Devil's Marbles: Visit the rock formation
- Wycliffe Well: Visit the town known for its UFO sightings
- Ti Tree: Visit the Red Sands Art Gallery to see Aboriginal art &
didgeridoos
Accommodations
- 6 nights twin share accommodation
- Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary
- Free ‘Travellers Guide’ information book
Optional Excursions
Group photograph
- A great souvenir of your trip and an excellent way to remember the new friends you have
made on tour.
Kakadu National Park
- Kakadu Scenic Flight
- The best way to appreciate the features of the Arnhem escarpment and the environment that
is so special for the Northern Territory Aboriginals is by air. Fly over the vast contrasting landscape
of this inspiring World Heritage National Park and keep your eyes open for crocodiles and wild
horses.
Katherine
- Katherine Gorge Cruise
- What better way to experience the beauty of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge than by a cruise? Travel
past the sheer walls carved from centuries of erosion. See freshwater crocodiles basking in the sun and
hear the tales of the gorge from a local expert guide.
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