About The Tour

Travel from Adelaide at the bottom of South Australia to Darwin in the Top End by cutting right through the middle of Australia’s Outback on our Adelaide to Darwin Tour. View firsthand the Southern Flinders Ranges and be rewarded with the awe-inspiring sunset over Uluru. The tour will take you on a transcontinental journey to uncover many iconic highlights including Flinders Ranges, Kings Canyon, Devils Marbles and Mataranka Thermal Springs - just to name a few. Your accommodation is mostly camping underneath the stars inside a swag, with some nights sleeping in a dormitory accommodation.

Tour Details

This Adelaide to Darwin tour is the perfect choice when booking your next adventure in Australia. Our Adelaide to Darwin tour is divided into sections, giving you the opportunity to spend more time in Alice Springs before heading onto the next leg of the journey. This means you have more time to explore new places or simply hop on board the next leg of your tour to Darwin. When booking this overland online, just select the dates that best suit you. Your accommodation is included whilst on tour to Darwin, but we leave the accommodation between the tours completely up to you. You can take a break from swag camping and splurge on a fancy hotel or even go glamping – the choice is yours!

Adelaide to Alice Springs Tour

Operates: Tuesday & Saturday (April – November) & Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (November – April)

Departs Adelaide: 6:30am

Arrives on Alice Springs: approximately 6:30pm

Alice Springs to Darwin Tour

Operates: Tuesday (November – April)

Tuesday & Saturday (May – October)

Departs Alice Springs: 6:00am

Arrives Darwin: approximately 6:00pm

Additional Information

This this package is suitable for those 18 – 60 year old. We do not recommend this tour for travelers over 60 years, however contact us if you consider yourself young at heart and still wish to join the tour.

Some hikes involve steep climbs in extreme heat during summer. A reasonable level of fitness is therefore required for this tour.

Sleeping bags can be hired for $50 (paid in cash on the morning of the tour before departure).

Accommodation Upgrades

Double/Twin – $800 per room (minimum of 2 passengers)
Single – $695

Night 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8: single swag and sleeping bag

Night 2: Underground bunkhouse accommodation

Night 6: You will need to book your own accommodation in Alice Springs

Please note: accommodation upgrades must be booked and paid for at the time of booking. Please contact us to check availability.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, 1 litre water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing (including a rain jacket and a long sleeved cotton shirt), swimmers, towel hat and sleeping bag.

Itinerary

Join us on an epic journey from the glorious city of Adelaide and uncover the pit-stops along the way to Darwin in Australia’s Top End.

This Adelaide to Darwin Overland Tour combines our 6 Days Adelaide to Alice Springs with Uluru and 3 Day Alice Springs to Darwin

Tour Highlights

Visits to the majestic Watarrka National Park
Visits to Mataranka Thermal Springs and Edith Falls
Visit the historic Daly Waters Pub
Experience the magic of Uluru at sunset
Meet baby kangaroos at Josephine’s Kangaroo Orphanage
Spend a night sleeping underground in Coober Pedy
View the giant granite Karlu Karlu

Day 1: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges

The first day of your Adelaide to Darwin Tour will start off traveling through the green hills of the Clare Valley wine region. Shortly after arriving in the outback region of the Flinders Ranges, enjoy a nice stroll through the Alligator Gorge. While there you will see an array of wildflowers surrounding the region. At night, settle in your swag in the very heart of the Flinders Ranges.

Accommodation: Swag Camping (summer) / Dormitory Accommodation (winter)

Meals included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy

We kick start our morning early to uncover the Opal City of the World, Coober Pedy. You will discover the ever-changing landscapes and the abundance of wildlife such as kangaroos, emus and eagles. We’ll take you on a guided tour to the Opal Mine and Museum to learn about the significant history and culture behind this unique underground city. Next, we will take you on an eye-opening journey to meet the injured and rescued Australian kangaroos and baby joeys at Josephine’s Kangaroo Orphanage. You’ll be entertained by the stories about their unique personalities and histories. Tonight, we sleep in an underground bunkhouse – just like the locals!

Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Kings Canyon

Day three is a big day, traveling along the Stuart Highway with several pit stops along the way. In the evening we arrive at the breathtaking Watarrka National Park, also known as the Kings Canyon, where we will set up for camp.

Accommodation: Swag camping

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Kings Canyon and Uluru

Start your morning with an early breakfast as we start our journey to explore Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) and be amazed by the sandstone walls and plateau of rocky domes. The 3 – 4 hour King Canyon Rim Walk is one of Australia’s most magnificent walks, and you will be rewarded with the breathtaking scenery of the Garden of Eden and the marvellous birds eye view of the Watarrka National Park. Following a well-deserved lunch, we make our way to Uluru. At Uluru, we’ll learn about the cultural and significant history of the local Indigenous population. In the evening, observe the sky change colours before your very eyes as the sun sets over Uluru.

Accommodation: Swag Camping

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Uluru

Wake early to embark on a 3 ½ hour walk around the base of Uluru. As we hike through the acacia woodlands and grassy clay pans, you’ll get the chance to spot some amazing wildlife. Be astounded by the geological wonders of the Rock and immerse yourself in the culture and history of the local Aborigines. Finish the day with optional activities around Uluru or simply enjoy relaxing in the camp ground.

Accommodation: Swag Camping

Optional activities: Camel Safaris, Helicopter Flights, Segway Tours and Skydiving at Uluru.

These upgrades are available for purchase from the driver on the morning of your tour, and cannot be pre-booked

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Kata Tjuta to Alice Springs

Our day sixth of our Adelaide to Darwin Tour will take you to experience a marvellous sunrise over Kata Tjuta. We will journey to visit the Valley of the Winds with its ancient rock formation and breathtaking views. A well deserved lunch is served as we hit the road to Alice Springs.

Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Alice Springs.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7: Alice Springs to Banka Banka Station

We start our morning bright and early to depart Alice Springs and journey along the Stuart Highway to our first stop for the day, the impressive granite boulders of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). Learn about the ancient Dreamtime stories of the area and take in the picturesque ancient landscape. The journey continues to the historic Banka Banka Cattle Station where we will be camping for the night.

Accommodation: Swag camping

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Banka Banka Station to Katherine

After another early wake up, we enjoy a delicious breakfast before making our way to the famous Daly Waters Pub. This location is historically known as a popular stop for drovers and explorers many years ago. After an ice-cold beer we then journey on to the Mataranka Hot Springs. Take a long soak in these thermal waters before we continue on to Katherine for our second and final night.

Accommodation: Swag camping

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Alice Springs to Darwin

The last day of your journey from Adelaide to Darwin, starts off early traveling north, to enjoy a relaxing swim in the Katherine Gorge at Nitmiluk National Park. Admire how the powerful Katherine river has sculpted the enormous gorge before we make tracks and arrive in Darwin to conclude this adventure-filled tour.

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Your Adelaide to Darwin journey doesn’t end here, check out our tours from Darwin to Kakadu.

What's Included?

Meals as indicated
Accommodation (Dormitory accommodation – 2 nights and swag camping – 5 nights)
National Park included
Air-conditioned transport
Guided tour of the Opal Mine and Museum
Visit to Josephine’s Kangaroo Orphanage

Pickup Locations

Adelaide to Alice Springs Pickup List

Location	Address	Time
Adelaide Paringa	15 Hindley St, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Backpackers & Travellers Inn	268 Hindley St, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Backpackers Inn	112 Carrington St, Adelaide	6:45am
Adelaide Central Bus Station	85 Franklin St, Adelaide	6:30am
Adelaide Paringa	15 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Rivera Hotel	31-34 North Terrace, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Rockford	164 Hindley St, Adelaide	6:55am
Adelaide Travelers Inn	220 Hutt Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Adina Apartment Hotel	2 Flinders St, Adelaide	6:30am
Ambassador Hotel Adelaide	107 King William St, Adelaide	6:55am
Backpack Oz and the Guest House	144 Wakefield St, Adelaide	6:45am
Breakfree Directors Studios	259 Gouger St, Adelaide	6:30am
Breakfree on Hindley	255 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
Bus Stop 5	O’Connell Street, West Side (Opposite Quality Hotel Old Adelaide)	6:55am
Bus Stop W2	Pulteney Street (Hindmarsh Square)	6:45am
Bus Stop Z1	King William Street Western Side	6:55am
Chifley on Sout Terrace	226 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
Cnr Brougham Place and O’Connell Street	Cnr Brougham Place and O’Connell Street (Western Side)	6:55am
Coopers Alehouse	316 Pulteney Street, Adelaide	7:30am
Gilbert St Hotel	88 Gilbert Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Grand Chancellor on Hindley	65 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
Hostel 109	109 Carrington Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Hotel Metropolitan	46 Grote Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Majestic Minima Hotel	146 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide	7:00am
Mantra on Frome	88 Frome Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Nth Tce	125 North Terrace, Adelaide	6:55am
My Place & Adelaide Backpackers	257 Waymount Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Princess Lodge Motel	73 Lefevre Terrace, North Adelaide	7:00am
Rydges Southpark Hotel	1 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
Sage Hotel	208 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
Shingos	118 Carrington Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Stamford Plaza	150 North Terrace, Adelaide	6:55am
Sunny Backpackers	139 Franklin Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Tequila Sunrise	123 Waymouth Street, Adelaide	6:30am
Tattersals Hotel	17 Hindley Street, Adelaide	6:55am
The Chifley on South Tce	226 South Terrace, Adelaide	6:45am
The Old Exchange & Producers Bar	235 Grenfell Street, Adelaide	6:45am
Umoona Opal Mine and Bunkhouse	14 Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy	1:00pm
YHA Hostel	135 Waymount Street, Adelaide	6:30am

Alice Springs to Darwin Pickup List

Location	Address	Time
A Good Rest B&B	51 Dixon St, Alice Springs	5:45am
Alice Lodge Backpackers	4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs	6:00am
Alice Motor Inn	27 Undoolya Road, East Side	6:00am
Alice on Todd	Cnr South Terrace and Strehlow Street, The Gap	6:10am
Alices Secret	6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs	6:00am
Aurora	11 Leichardt Terrace, Alice Springs	5:00am
Crown Plaza	93 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs	5:45am
Desert Palms Resort	74 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs	5:45am
Desert Rose Inn	15 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs	6:00am
Diplomat	20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs	6:00am
DoubleTree Hilton	82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs	5:45am
Elkira Court Motel	65 Bath Street, Alice Springs	6:00am
Gday Mate Tourist Park	23 Palm Circuit, Alice Springs	6:15am
Heavitree Gap Resort	Palm Circuit, Alice Sprints	5:00am
Hillsview Tourist Apartment	16 Bradshaw Dr, Alice Springs	6:00am
Jump Inn	4 Traeger Ave, The Gap	6:10am
Kathy’s Place	4 Cassia Ct, Alice Springs	5:45am
MacDonnell Range Holiday Park	3 Palm Place, Alice Springs	6:15am
Mercure Hotel	34 Stott Tce, Alice Springs	6:00am
Nthaba Cottage	83 Cromwell Drive, Alice Springs	5:45am
Quest	10 South Terrace, Alice Springs	6:10am
St Phillip Roundabout	Schwarz Crescent, Alice Springs	6:10am
Stuart Caravan Park	70 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs	5:45am
Swagman’s Rest	67-69 Gap Road, The Gap	6:10am
Todd Tavern	1/1 Todd Street, Alice Springs	6:00am
White Gum Motel	17 Gap Road, The Gap	5:45am
Wintersun Caravan Park	North Stuart Highway & Head Street, Alice Springs	5:45am
YHA Alice Springs	26 Parson St, Alice Springs	6:00am

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