Adelaide to Darwin Tour
Tour Duration
9 Day
Depart From
Adelaide
Arriving To
Darwin
AUD$1,450
AUD$1,450
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.
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!
Adult: $1450
Child: $1450 (minimum age 8 years)
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
This package is suitable for travellers aged 18 – 60 years old. We do not recommend this tour for travellers over 60 years, however contact us if you consider yourself young at heart and still wish to join the tour. Minimum age for participation is 8 years, but please consider whether this style of travel is appropriate for your child.
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 the first five nights and $30 for the second leg (paid in cash on the morning of the tour before each departure).
Available only for the Adelaide – Alice Springs leg
Double/Twin – $900 per room (minimum of 2 passengers)
Single – $695
Day 1: Cabin with en-suite bathroom
Day 2: Private room with en-suite bathroom
Day 3: Safari tent and linen
Days 4 & 5: Dome tent, single swag and sleeping bag
Please note: accommodation upgrades must be booked and paid for at the time of booking. Please contact us to check availability.
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.
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
The first day of your Adelaide to Darwin Tour will start off travelling 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: Dormitory Accommodation
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
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 three is a big day, travelling 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
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
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 campground.
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
Our day sixth of our Adelaide to Darwin Tour will take you to experience a marvellous sunrise over Kata Tjuta. We visit Kata Tjuta to walk 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
Depending on your travel date, you may have some free days in Alice Springs between the two tour legs. Explore the town or check out our one day tour to the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Alice Springs
Meals: Not included
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
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
The last day of your journey from Adelaide to Darwin, starts off early travelling 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 need to end here, check out our tours from Darwin to Kakadu.
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 |
1 Day
AUD$299
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AUD$115
3 Days
AUD$610
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