Adventure in the Centre
INDEPENDENT TOUR
Embark on a journey of a lifetime with our handpicked package. Our meticulously curated selection of thrilling and immersive experiences in The Northern Territory, Australia, is designed to satisfy the wanderlust in every adventurer's heart. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an adrenaline junkie, or someone seeking a taste of the extraordinary, this is the perfect itinerary for you.
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1-2 : UK-Sydney
Check in in plenty of time for your overnight flight “down-under”. On arrival at Sydney airport you will be transferred to your downtown hotel for a two night stay. Defined by the glistening white sails of the Sydney Opera House and built around one of the worlds finest harbours, Sydney is a world class city with a bustling nightlife, unparalleled dining and enviable beaches. Take a scenic ferry ride across the blue waters of the harbour to Manly, a surf town brimming with local restaurants and bars. Partake in an afternoon surf lesson or take a plunge in the rock pools lining the stretch of famed Bondi Beach. Spend some time in preserved colonial district of the Rocks where you’ll find markets selling hand crafted trinkets or perhaps enjoy a walking tour to learn about the first European ships who arrived here and the challenges these settlers faced. From lively food, prestigious museums, dynamic parks and an iconic skyline Sydney promises an unforgettable experience.
Day 3 : Sydney Opera House Tour
More than 60 years ago, Jorn Utzon designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. But for Utzon, the Sydney Opera House story was no fairy tale. The 1 hour tour brings to life the saga behind the making of the world’s most famous house. Your guide will take you on an emotional journey inside this modern masterpiece, putting Jorn Utzon on centre stage and is a tribute to his creative genius. You will discover why Utzon was more than an architect: he was an architect of change. And how, against a landslide of political and public criticism, he created the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed. An immersive digital sight and sound experience provides unforgettable moments from past Concert Hall performances and guides you through the history and future of this performance space. You will be taken inside one of the working venues to experience the magic behind the world’s most extraordinary opera, ballet, symphony and dramatic performances.
Day 4 : Sydney - Ayers Rock (Uluru) NT
Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia. A huge chunk of sandstone and a ‘true’ monolith, it resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock is located down towards the southwest corner of the Northern Territory and close to the geographic centre of Australia.
Enjoy you Wintjiri Wiru Twilight experience. Take a seat in the sustainably built theatre and enjoy Australian wines, delicious cheeses, and a dessert selection while you marvel at the beauty of Uluru's silhouette in twilight as darkness falls. Feel a powerful connection to Country as you listen to traditional inma and narration in the local Pitjantjatjara language, while you immerse yourself in a living story from the world's oldest continuous living culture.
Day 5-7 : Darwin-Ayers Rock (Uluru)
A day to experience two amazing tours:
Morning Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light Morning
Uluru Guided Base Walk 10.50KM
Day 8-9 : Ayers Rock (Uluru)-Alice Springs
Start with a 6.30h tour through spectacular desert scenery from Ayers Rock Resort, stopping at Angus Downs. At Angus Downs you will transfer to another luxury coach to continue your journey onto Alice Springs. From Angus Downs, stop at Erldunda Roadhouse, where you may purchase afternoon tea. Travel along the Stuart Highway before arriving in Alice Springs. You will then be transferred to your Alice Springs accommodation. Note: You may like to pack snacks for the trip. There will be comfort stops with the opportunity to purchase snacks along the way, however you won't arrive at Alice Springs until dinner time.
Alice Springs is a remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory, halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, both 1,500km away. Known to the locals as “Alice”, this town embodies the Australian spirit, from the ancient desert it sits upon to its Aboriginal culture.
On the following day, enjoy a full day Mt Conner Outback 4WD Adventure.
Day 10 : Alice Springs-Darwin
Take your flight to Darwin. The capital of the Northern territory, Darwin is gateway to some of the best wildlife and cultural experiences in the country in Katharine, Lichfield and Kakadu National Parks, as well as being a starting or end point for a journey in the incredible Ghan train. A vibrant and youthful city, it sits on a harbour twice the size of Sydney’s and its tropical climate during the summertime gives it a unique appeal and charm not found elsewhere in Australia
Day 11 : Darwin
Your day will be filled with two incredible tours:
Morning Darwin City Sights. This city sights tour is the perfect introduction to Darwin. See the lush Botanic Gardens and the Chinese Temple, which was re-built after it was totally demolished by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. See the Stokes Hill Wharf area, the Mooring Basin and Darwin Aviation Museum. There is also time available to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, whose collections encompass Aboriginal art, visual arts and Northern Territory history and natural sciences. At the completion of the tour you will be transferred to your Darwin accommodation. What to bring: bottle of water, hat, sunscreen and camera.
Afternoon Jumping Crocs & Nature Adventure. This tour takes you to Adelaide River, 60km from Darwin, home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the location of the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards continue to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for view over the Marrakai Plains, followed by Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to view a wetland ecosystem up close. You will then return back to Darwin and be transferred to your Darwin accommodation. What to bring: bottle of water, hat, sunscreen and camera.
Day 12-13 : Darwin - UK
Make you way to the airport in time to check-in for your homeward flight
