About the Tour

3 Day Alice Springs to Darwin 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: Monday (late April – September)

Departs: 5:00am

Returns: 5:00pm

Available Fares

Quantity from: $769

Important Information

Please note: this tour is suitable for travellers aged 18 – 49 years old

Itinerary

3 Day Alice Springs to Darwin Tour 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 to Tenant Creek, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch (own cost).

After lunch, we will continue making our way north. Dinner will be at the famous Daly Waters Pub. Here, you will enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by live music.

Meal(s) included: Dinner

Day Two

The next day we wake early to continue the journey north towards Darwin. After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a dip in the Mataranka Hot Springs. The next stop is Bitter Springs, which has a thermal stream perfect for a relaxing float.

We’ll stop for lunch (own cost) in Katherine before heading to Edith Falls for the rest of the afternoon. The falls are located in Nitmiluk National Park, which has heaps of great hikes and swimming spots.

Day two will conclude in Adelaide River. We’ll enjoy another delicious pub meal and spend the evening in this charming town.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day Three

After another early rise and a hearty breakfast we make the short drive to Litchfield National Park. Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, and Buley Rockhole provide fantastic spots for a refreshing dip. We’ll visit the Magnetic and Cathedral Termite mounds before jumping back on the bus for the final leg towards Darwin.

Meal(s) included: Breakfast

What's Included?

Meals - 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts. All other meals are at own cost (we recommend you to purchase your grocery before leaving Alice Springs as shops along the way can be expensive)
Air-conditioned bus
Dorm style accommodation
National Park fees
Friendly and experienced guide
Alice Springs pickup and drop off

Pickup Locations

Location	Address	Time
Alice Lodge	4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Aurora Alice Springs Hotel	11 Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Desert Palms Resort	74 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Desert Rose Inn	15 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Diplomat	20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs	82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Elkira Court Motel	65 Bath Street, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Haven	3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Ibis Styles Alice Springs	10 Gap Road, Alice Springs	05:00 AM
Jump Inn	4 Traeger Ave, The Gap	05:00 AM
YHA Alice Springs	26 Parsons St, Alice Springs	05:00 AM