About The Tour

Why fly from the Red Centre to the Top End, when you can drive and experience all the amazing sights along the way? We depart from Alice Springs, heading north towards Darwin on the Stuart Highway, taking in the Devils Marbles, Mataranka Thermal Springs and Nitmiluk National Park along the way. We grab a icy-cold beer and relax in the historic Daly Waters Pub, and then continue our way to Darwin.

Tour Details

Operates: Tuesday (November – April)

Tuesday & Saturday (May – October)

Departs: 6:00am

Arrives: approx. 6:00pm

Adults: $530

Child (5 -15 years): $530

This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years

$30 to hire a sleeping bag – pay on-board

Itinerary

Day One

We depart early in the morning to head along the Stuart Highway to our first destination, Karlu Karlu (Devil’s Marbles). Admire these unique rock formations in the middle of the outback as you hear about their significance to Aboriginal culture. We continue the drive through the impressive Red Centre towards the historic Banka Banka Cattle Station, where we rest overnight after a delicious meal.

Day Two

The next day we wake early to continue the journey north towards Darwin. Our first stop is the famous Daly Waters Pub – a historic stop for drovers and explorers to recuperate in earlier days. After a cold beer we continue north to our next stop – a relaxing swim at the marvellous Mataranka Thermal Springs. After a soak in the thermal springs we make our way to Katherine for our second and final night camping.

Day Three

After another early rise and a hearty breakfast we make the short drive to the Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Here you can take a dip in the watering hole and admire the large sandstone gorge that has been carved away by the Katherine River. Then it’s back in the bus for the final leg towards Darwin.

What's Included?

All meals included (2 x breakfast, 3 x lunches, 2 x dinner)
Swag camping accommodation
Camping equipment including swags (sleeping bag not included – hire available for $30)
Transport from Alice Springs to Darwin
National Park entry fees
Friendly & informative guide
Air-conditioned bus

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
A Good Rest B&B	51 Dixon St, Alice Springs	4:30am
Alice Lodge Backpackers	4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs	4:45am
Alice Motor Inn	27 Undoolya Road, East Side	4:45am
Alice on Todd	Cnr South Terrace and Strehlow Street, The Gap	4:55am
Alices Secret	6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs	4:45am
Aurora	11 Leichardt Terrace, Alice Springs	4:55am
Crown Plaza	93 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs	4:30am
Desert Palms Resort	74 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs	4:30am
Desert Rose Inn	15 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs	4:55am
Diplomat	20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs	4:50am
DoubleTree Hilton	82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs	4:30am
Elkira Court Motel	65 Bath Street, Alice Springs	4:45am
Gday Mate Tourist Park	23 Palm Circuit, Alice Springs	5:00am
Heavitree Gap Resort	Palm Circuit, Alice Sprints	5:00am
Hillsview Tourist Apartment	16 Bradshaw Dr, Alice Springs	4:45am
Jump Inn	4 Traeger Ave, The Gap	4:55am
Kathy’s Place	4 Cassia Ct, Alice Springs	4:30am
MacDonnell Range Holiday Park	3 Palm Place, Alice Springs	5:00am
Mercure Hotel	34 Stott Tce, Alice Springs	4:45am
Quest	10 South Terrace, Alice Springs	4:45am
Stuart Caravan Park	70 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs	4:30am
Swagman’s Rest	67-69 Gap Road, The Gap	4:55am
Todd Tavern	1/1 Todd Street, Alice Springs	4:45am
Vatu Sanctuary	18 Knuckey Ave, Braitling	4:55am
White Gum Motel	17 Gap Road, The Gap	4:30am
Wintersun Caravan Park	North Stuart Highway & Head Street, Alice Springs	4:30am
YHA Alice Springs	26 Parson St, Alice Springs	4:45am

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