About The Tour
Travel from the Top End of Australia right down to the bottom, through the spectacular Red Centre and arriving in the magnificent city of Adelaide on our Darwin to Adelaide Tour. On the way you will take in iconic landmarks, stunning scenery and breathtaking sunsets!
We leave from Darwin and travel through the Red Centre, visiting Mataranka Hot Springs to enjoy a dip in the sandy-bottomed thermal pool on our way to Alice Springs. Visit unique rock formations including the granite boulders of the Devils Marbles, Kata-Tjuta and of course the famous Uluru, before crossing the border to South Australia. Making our way through South Australia we’ll visit Flinders Ranges and Eyre Peninsular before arriving in the vibrant city of Adelaide. Accommodation for our Darwin to Adelaide Overland is mostly camping under the star-studded desert sky in swags and with dormitory accommodation in Daly Waters and Coober Pedy.
Tour Details
Our Darwin to Adelaide Overland tour will offer you the best flexibility for your next adventure. Our Darwin to Adelaide tour is split into bite-sized journeys, so you can enjoy spending little or more time in Alice Springs on the way. This means you can relax an extra couple of days, explore new destinations or just head straight onto your next journey to Adelaide. Just select the dates of each journey when making the booking. Your accommodation is included on each part of the tour, however we leave the accommodation in between the tours completely up to you!
Darwin to Alice Springs Tour Details
Operates: Saturdays (November – April)
Tuesday & Saturday (May – October)
Departs Darwin: 6:00am
Arrives Alice Springs: 6:00pm
Alice Springs to Adelaide Tour Details
Operates: Wednesday & Sunday (April- November) & Wednesday, Friday & Sunday (December- March)
Departs Alice Springs: 6:30am
Arrives Adelaide: 6:30pm
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 $30 the first two nights and $50 for the second leg (paid in cash on the morning of the tour before each departure).
Accommodation Upgrades
Double/Twin – $800 per room (minimum of 2 passengers)
Single – $695
Night 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 8 : Single swag and sleeping bag
Night 3: You will need to book your own accommodation in Alice Springs
Night 7: Underground bunkhouse accommodation
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
Jump aboard our Darwin to Adelaide Overland Tour to explore Australia’s stunning central region. Discover prominent landmarks including Karlu Karlu, Uluru, Mataranka Thermal Springs, Coober Pedy and the magnificent Flinders Ranges.
The Darwin to Adelaide tour includes our 3 Day Darwin to Alice Springs Tour and 6 Day Alice Springs to Adelaide with Uluru, giving you the best package to experience Australia’s rugged outback!
Tour Highlights
- Guided tour of the Opal Mine and Museum
- Learn about the local Aboriginal history and culture
- Explore Canyon Rim Walk
- Kata Tjuta Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Experience the magic of Uluru at sunset
- Visits to Josephine’s Orphanage
Day 1: Darwin to Mataranka
We kick start our Darwin to Adelaide tour by heading down the Stuart Highway, cutting through the middle of the Red Centre. We stop off to enjoy the Katherine Gorge of Nitmiluk National Park to spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming in the Katherine River. We then continue onto Mataranka where we will spend our first night.
Accommodation: Swag camping
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Manaranka to Banka Banka Station
Wake early to enjoy a hearty breakfast before we make our way to the Mataranka Hot Springs, where you will have the chance to relax and soak in these thermal springs. After a therapeutic break we will continue on to the famous Daly Waters Pub. After a cold drink we continue to Banka Banka Station where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: Swag camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Banka Banka Station to Alice Springs
Starting our morning we begin the journey towards Alice Springs, we will stop by to discover the iconic Karlu Karlu also known as the Devils Marbles. The gigantic granite boulders are a site of unforgettable natural beauty! Shortly after, we will be arriving in Alice Springs.
Accommodation: Not included. Please arrange your own accommodation in Alice Springs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 4: Alice Springs to Uluru
Departing Alice Springs, we take you on a journey to the rugged Australian Outback and Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. Have your camera’s ready to snap pictures at the breathtaking sights of Uluru! A visit to the Uluru Kata Tjuta Aboriginal Cultural Centre will fill you in on the fascinating history of the region’s indigenous heritage, before we take a relaxing stroll around the base of. To end your day, view the breathtaking sunset overlookin Uluru before nestling inside your swag under the stars.
Accommodation: Swag camping
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Uluru
Day 4 we start our morning early with breakfast before our journey to Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, to witness the awe-inspiring sunrise. Nothing will prepare you for the views you will see of the incredible formation of Kata Tjuta, and its rugged and wild landscapes. To end our day, we’ll head to the campground at Kings Canyon!
Accommodation: Swag camping
Optional activities: Helicopter flights, Segway tour, camel safari and skydiving in Uluru.
Please note the above tours will need to be booked on the day and cannot be pre-booked.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Uluru and Kings Canyon
After an early breakfast, we journey to Watarrka National Park, also known as Kings Canyon. Be sure to have your cameras ready to capture the astonishing views and soaring sandstone walls of Kings Canyon. The Canyon Rim Walk takes 3-4 hours to explore the spectacular Garden of Eden and witness the vast sandstone landscapes with many of its surreal gorges that are unlike anywhere else in the country. Learn about the significant history as you stroll through the rising sandstones.
Accommodation: Swag camping
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Kings Canyon to Coober Pedy
We start bright and early to journey to the Opal Capital of the World, Coober Pedy and breathe in the incredible vast changing landscape of this region. Get the opportunity to explore the Opal Mine and Museum where you can learn about the fascinating history of this unique town. We visit Josephine’s Kangaroo Orphanage, to meet some of the rescued kangaroos and baby joeys or maybe even buy a piece of Aboriginal art or didgeridoo to take home with you. To end the day, we experience how the locals sleep and curl up inside our underground bunkhouse!
Accommodation: Underground Bunkhouse Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Flinders Ranges
Getting up bright and early we venture further south into the rugged and rocky gorges of the Flinders Ranges. On the way, we’ll get the opportunity to view the salt water lakes in Pimba before arriving in Wilmington to settle inside our swags amongst the red gum trees.
Accommodation: Swag camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
Before your Darwin to Adelaide Tour ends, we go for a stroll to see the magnificent Alligator Gorge, which is overflowing with wild flowers and array of unique wildlife. If you’re lucky enough, you might even get a chance to get a close encounter some wild wallabies or kangaroos. Before traveling along the last leg to Adelaide, we enjoy our last lunch together as a group.
Your journey to Adelaide, doesn’t have to end here though! You can check out our amazing day tours from Adelaide to see the spectacular Kangaroo Island and lush vineyards of the Barossa Valley.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Pickup Locations
Darwin to Alice Springs Pickup List
| Location |
Address |
Time |
| Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront |
7 Kitchener Dve, Darwin |
6:25am |
| Air Raid City Lodge |
36 Cavenagh Street, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Argus Apartments |
6 Cardona Court, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Ashton Lodge |
48 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
6:40am |
| Chilli’s Backpackers |
69 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
6:40am |
| Coles Express Service Station |
425 Stuart Highway |
7:30am |
| Culleen Bay Apartments |
26-32 Marina Blvd, Darwin |
6:15am |
| Darwin City B&B |
4 Zealandia Cres, Darwin |
6:15am |
| Darwin City Point Hotel |
84 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
6:40am |
| Darwin Executives Suites |
43 Knuckey Street, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Discovery Parks |
11 Farrell Cres, Winnellie |
6:50am |
| Doubletree Hilton |
122 The Esplanade, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Down Under Hostel |
4 Harriet Place, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Down Under Hostel |
88 Mitchell St, Darwin |
6:40am |
| Down Under Hostel |
4 Harriet Place, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Free Spirit Caravan Park |
901 Stuart Highway |
7:10am |
| Frogs Hollow Backpackers |
27 Lindsay St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Frontier Hotel |
3 Buffalo Crt, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Gecko Lodge |
Mitchell Street, Darwin |
6:15am |
| H Hotel |
81 Smith St, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Hidden Valley Tourist Park |
25 Hidden Valley Rd |
6:50am |
| Hilton Hotel Darwin |
32 Mitchell St, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Luma Luma |
26 Knuckey St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Mantra on Esplanade |
88 The Esplanade, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Mantra Pandanas |
43 Knuckey St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Marina View Apartments |
26 Marina Blvd, Darwin |
6:15am |
| Marrakai Luxury All Suites |
93 Smith St, Darwin |
6:40am |
| Mash Apartments |
81 Cavenagh St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Mercure Novotel AIrport Darwin |
1 Sir Norman Brearley Drive |
7:10am |
| Mindil Beach Casino Resort |
Gilruth Ave, Darwin |
6:15am |
| Novotel Atrium |
100 The Esplanade, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Oaks Elan Soho Suites |
31 Woods, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Oasis Tourist Park (Pick up across the road on Stuart Hwy) |
Stuart Highway |
7:30am |
| Palms City Resort |
64 The Esplanade, Darwin |
6:35am |
| Palms Motel |
100 McMinn St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Parap Village Apartments |
39-45 Parap Rd, Darwin |
6:10am |
| Paravista Motel |
5 MacKillop St, Darwin |
6:10am |
| Poinciana Inn |
Mitchell Street, Darwin |
6:40am |
| Quality Hotel Darwin Airport |
225 McMillans Rd |
7:10am |
| Quest Darwin |
18 The Boulevard, Darwin |
7:10am |
| Rydges Darwin Central Hotel |
21 Knuckey St, Darwin |
6:35am |
| The Cavenagh |
12 Cavenagh St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| The Leprechaun Resort |
378 Stuart Highway |
6:10am |
| The Vibe Hotel, Darwin Waterfront |
7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin |
6:25am |
| Travelodge Mirambeena |
64 Cavenagh St, Darwin |
6:20am |
| Youth Shack |
69 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
6:40am |
Alice Springs to Adelaide Pickup List
| Location |
Address |
Time |
| Alice’s Secret |
6 Khalick Street, Alice Springs |
5:45am |
| Alice in Territory |
46 Stephens Rd, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Alice Lodge Backpackers |
4 Mueller Street, Alice Springs |
5:45am |
| Alice Motor Inn |
25-27 Undoolya Road, East Side |
5:45am |
| Alice on Todd Apartment |
Cnr South Terrace and Strehlow Street, The Gap |
6:00am |
| Alice Springs Tourist Park |
70 Larapinta Drive, Araluen |
5:30am |
| Aurora Hotel |
11 Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs |
5:45am |
| Ayers Rock Camping Ground |
173 Yulara Drive, Yulara |
11:30pm |
| Best Western Elkira |
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs |
5:30am |
| Big 4 Caravan Park Alice Springs |
Palm Pl, Ross NT |
6:00am |
| Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters |
93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Desert Palms |
74 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Desert Rose Inn |
15 Railway Terrace, Alice Springs |
5:30am |
| Diplomat Motel |
20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs |
5:30am |
| DoubleTree by the Hilton |
82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Elkira Court Motel |
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs |
5:30am |
| Gapview Hotel |
123 Gap Road, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Haven Backpackers Resort |
3 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs |
5:30am |
| Heavitree Gap Resort |
1 Palm Circuit, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Ibis styles |
10 Gap Road, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Jump Inn Hostel |
4 Traeger Avenue, The Gap |
6:00am |
| Kathys Place |
4 Cassia Ct, Alice Springs |
5:45am |
| Mercure Resort |
34 Scott Terrace, Alice Springs |
5:45am |
| White Gum Motel |
17 Gap Road, Alice Springs |
6:00am |
| Wilmots on Dixon |
111 Dixon Road, Alice Springs |
5:15am |
| YHA Alice Springs |
26 Parsons Street, Alice Springs |
5:45am |
