General information
Tour dates: 18 to 28 September 2023
Price for 2023: $3,290 per person + flights (including GST)
Applications close: 18 August 2023
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Itinerary
Day 1
18 September | This morning, we fly to Darwin. You will be met by your crew who will take you into Darwin for lunch and some sightseeing. You will then be transported to your accommodation. Your holiday adventure program supervisors and safari crew will now go through the tour rules and expectations of your adventure safari. Our crew will show you how to set up and take down your tent. Watch carefully as you will be doing this during your adventure safari! We will end the day at East Point Reserve to watch the sunset and return to camp for your dinner.
Meals included: Dinner |
Day 2
19 September | Remember to pack your swimsuit today! We head to Litchfield National Park, passing through the town of Batchelor and viewing some of the biggest termite mounds in the Northern Territory. We arrive in the early afternoon and will be visiting the Florence Falls first before relaxing at Wangi Falls and swimming in the pristine waters. We head to camp late afternoon, set up tents, and enjoy dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 3
20 September | Today we head out of Litchfield and stop on the Arnhem Highway to enjoy a cruise on the river. Be prepared to sit well back and marvel at the huge saltwater crocodiles that will leap up to take food from the tour guides. These ‘salties’ can grow up to 7m long. We continue on and arrive early afternoon into Kakadu National Park. We explore Ubirr Rock and then visit Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), to view some of the most well preserved Aboriginal rock paintings, before heading to camp.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 4
21 September | This morning we depart Kakadu and travel to Katherine. On arrival we enjoy a Katherine River Gorge cruise. Known by the Aboriginal name Nitmiluk, a cruise through Katherine Gorge is an amazing experience. The gorge is one of the most spectacular areas in the country, winding 12km with walls more than 70m high. Late afternoon, we set up camp.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 5
22 September | This morning we head further south and arrive mid morning at Mataranka where we enjoy a lovely dip in the thermal pools. Feel every muscle in your body relax. The water flows from Rainbow Springs to this idyllic spot surrounded by tropical rainforest. We then continue south arriving at Banka Banka Station late afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 6
23 September | Today we pass through Renner Springs and the Three Ways junction to experience significant Aboriginal culture at the granite Devils Marbles (known as the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent). We arrive late afternoon into Alice Springs and head to the campground. This evening we enjoy a private visit from the Reptile Centre and experience bearded dragons, frill-neck lizards and large pythons up close and personal. A perfect opportunity for a few unique photos!
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 7
24 September | This morning we visit the School of the Air – discover how students are educated when living in remote areas. We enjoy a sightseeing tour of Alice Springs and head to Anzac Hill to see the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges. Time now to explore the city centre before we visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service. This afternoon we explore the MacDonnell Ranges including Simpsons Gap. Return to camp for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 8
25 September | Today we say farewell to Alice Springs and head south. We arrive early afternoon at Kings Creek Station to set up camp. Tonight we enjoy marshmallows around the campfire (fire bans permitting) and if the weather is clear we can sleep under the stars in our sleeping bags – on a waterproof ground cover of course!
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
Day 9
26 September | An early morning pack-up and then we depart for the amazing Kings Canyon. The sheer walls of the Canyon rise up 270m, making it the deepest gorge in Central Australia. All students must have 2lt of water to do the walk. If you have reasonable fitness you can walk to the rim of the canyon, which offers spectacular views over the ‘Lost City’ and ‘Garden of Eden’. Or you can walk the base of the canyon and look up at the spectacular cliff faces. After this exhilarating walk we enjoy breakfast before continuing on to Yulara, arriving mid afternoon. On arrival choose to relax at camp, swim in the pool or take a short scenic walk to see Uluru from a distance.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner |
Day 10
27 September
| Early morning pack-up and then we depart for the amazing Kings Canyon. The sheer walls of the Canyon rise up 270m, making it the deepest gorge in Central Australia. All students must have 2lt of water to do the walk. If you have reasonable fitness you can walk to the rim of the canyon, which offers spectacular views over the ‘Lost City’ and ‘Garden of Eden’. Or you can walk the base of the canyon and look up at the spectacular cliff faces. After this exhilarating walk we enjoy breakfast before continuing on to Yulara, arriving mid afternoon. On arrival choose to relax at camp, swim in the pool, or take a short scenic walk to see Uluru from a distance.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch |
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