15 Day Outback Adventure

Your Outback adventure kicks off in Adelaide. This effortlessly cool city has so much to offer, attracting foodies, historians, art buffs, and sports fans alike. You can explore this cultural hub at your leisure, then take a tour around the central market with a local gourmand to try the area’s finest cheeses, delicious artisan bread, and even green ant gin. And, in the evening, you can look forward to a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers.

Overnight – Crowne Plaza Adelaide

Meals included – Welcome Dinner with wine

Day two kicks off in style, as you make your way into one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, The Clare Valley. You’ll be greeted by rolling hills and the scent of the vines, which produce sweet riesling and rich reds. Next, you'll stop at Hawker, which is known as the gateway to the rugged Flinders Ranges. There will be time to wander around the heritage buildings and admire the huge panoramas capturing the vast Southern Australian Outback, as well as model cars and more in the Jeff Morgan Gallery.

Overnight – Wilpena Pound Resort

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

Embark on a leisurely stroll through Wilpena Creek and Wangarra Hill, and admire endless dramatic vistas. Your destination is the now-restored Hills Homestead, where you’ll get an insight into the hardship of the area's early settlers. Climb to the top of Pichi Richi Pass and learn more about the geology of The Flinders Ranges. Then make your way to Port Augusta to hear more tales from the past.

Overnight – Majestic Oasis Apartments

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

Leave Port Augusta behind as you make your way to Coober Pedy, the opal mining capital of the world. After a quick stop at a former rocket-testing site in Woomera, you’ll head underground to see how these glittering gems are mined.

Overnight – Desert Cave Hotel

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

Fill up on a hearty breakfast before crossing the border into the Northern Territory. Today is all about Australia's spiritual heart, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Raise a glass by the world-famous monolith of Uluru, and watch as the sunset turns the sky bright orange, maroon and purple.

The next day, you'll rise before dawn. It'll be worth it, though, as you'll be able to watch the Red Centre go through a colourful sunrise transformation. Get up close to Uluru as you navigate around its 11-kilometre base, then explore the landscapes of Kata Tjuta. Take a break in the shade of Walpa Gorges humongous domes, keeping your eyes peeled for rock art left behind by the Anangu people.

Overnight – Desert Gardens Hotel

Meals included – Breakfast

For those wanting another glance of Uluru, there’s an optional morning excursion to the Field of Light – an incredible installation of 50,000 glowing bulbs which illuminate the desert.

En route to your next stop, there’ll be a pit stop at Kings Creek Station, an enormous cattle ranch. Later, once you’ve arrived at the rim of Kings Canyon, your eyes will be amazed by the landscape's immense platforms, rocky domes, and tranquil pools.

Overnight – Kings Canyon Resort

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

Travel in the shadows of the mighty Macdonnell Ranges, as you journey towards Alice Springs. This desert city is bursting with Aboriginal galleries. And it's home to the historical 1872 Telegraph Station, one of 12 along the overland telegraph line, which runs from 3,200 kilometres from Adelaide to Darwin. And you can end the day with yet another breath-taking sunset, as you scale Anzac Hill.

The next day, you can find out more about Alice Springs' Aboriginal culture on an informative tour about the Arrernte People. Next, you'll get a flavour of the strong community spirit when you visit the Royal Flying Doctor Museum. You can learn about how life-saving health services are carried out over this vast region.

The night draws to a close with a barbecue under the stars alongside the Falzon family. There’ll be star-gazing, tales of self-sufficient living and, if you’re lucky, the odd tune on the didgeridoo.  

Overnight – Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs

Meals included – Breakfast, plus Be My Guest Dinner on night nine

In the morning, you'll have the chance to tune into an online lesson from the School of Air, which broadcasts to children in the Outback who have no access to public education. Then, on your way to the gold-mining town of Tennant Creek, you can catch a glimpse of Karlu Karlu, with its magnificent balancing boulders.

Overnight – Bluestone Motor Inn

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

It’s off to the pub today, with a visit to Daly Waters. This time-tested watering hole has been dishing up schnitzels, steaks and burgers since the Thirties. Rummage through the knick-knacks that passers-by have left behind, and leave your own treasure if you wish.

In the afternoon, you can soak in one of Mataranka’s thermal springs, so you'll be fighting fit for your arrival into Katherine.

Overnight – Contour Hotel Katherine

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

Cruise the waterways of Katherine Gorge, keeping an eye out for resident crocs that come to say hello. You’ll also see more of these prehistoric creatures during your Yellow Water Billabong cruise in Kakadu. And don’t forget to look to the skies, where you might spot soaring sea eagles.

Overnight – Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner with wine

If you're seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, why not join an optional morning flight over Kakadu and Arnhem Land? Afterwards, you'll all venture to Ubirr to admire the detailed Aboriginal rock art. You might also recognise this location from the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee. The evening will be spent at your leisure. Why not head to Mindil Beach Sunset Market for a browse and beachside dinner?

Overnight – Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Darwin

Meals included – Breakfast

It’s all about nature today, as you discover Litchfield National Park and its two-metre-tall termite mounds. And let’s not forget the cascading waterfalls such as Florence Falls and Wangi Falls, where you can cool off in the crystal-clear water.

Back in Darwin, it’s the big finale, as you set sail on an atmospheric river cruise. Raise a glass to your epic adventure with your fellow travellers, and reflect on the wonderful memories you’ve made.

Overnight – Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Darwin

Meals included – Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

Sadly, it’s time to say farewell as your two-week Outback adventure comes to an end. Not ready to go home? Speak to our Travel Specialists about extending your trip. 

Meals included – Breakfast