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Aboriginal rock art

Aboriginal Australia tour: Darwin to Adelaide

14 days from £5,235pp
Aboriginal rock art
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Tour highlights

  • Shop at the Mindi Beach craft markets.

  • See first-hand the stunning rock art of Arnhem Land.

  • Take a cruise on the Yellow Waters in the Kakadu National Park and see a plethora of birdlife here.

  • Experience Kata Tjuta at sunrise and Uluru at sunset and simply absorb the beauty of this unique part of the world.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Darwin.

  • On-board your international outbound flight to Darwin.

  • On arrival in Darwin, you will be transferred by private vehicle to your downtown accommodation. The remainder of the day is free to relax.

    • Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin
      Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin
    • Darwin, Australia
      Darwin, Australia
    • Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Australia
      Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Australia

  • Collect your hire car this morning and drive to Jabiru in the Kakadu National Park. You may wish to stop off at the Adelaide River to see the jumping crocodiles and, later, perhaps drive north of Jabiru to visit the Aboriginal rock art site at Ubirr.

    • Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
      Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
    • Gunlom Falls pool
      Gunlom Falls pool
    • Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
      Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory

  • Join a small group tour that will take you to Arnhem Land today. You will spend some time at Injalak Hill to view the rock art with an Aboriginal guide, enjoy the spectacular scenery and visit a local Indigenous Australian community and arts centre.

    • Crocodile, Yellow Water Billabong
      Crocodile, Yellow Water Billabong
    • Egrets, Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park
      Egrets, Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park
    • Kakadu National Park, Australia
      Kakadu National Park, Australia

  • Drive down to the Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, where you will stay tonight. The day is at leisure to explore, so you may like to visit Nourlangie Rock to see more rock art and a beautiful view over the surrounding areas.

    • Ubirr, Kakadu National Park
      Ubirr, Kakadu National Park
    • View from Ubirr, Kakadu National Park
      View from Ubirr, Kakadu National Park
    • Kakadu National Park, NT
      Kakadu National Park, NT

  • Depart on your Yellow Water Cruise this morning and enjoy starting the day by viewing the myriad of wildlife that calls this area home. This afternoon, wind your way back to Darwin through the wetlands at a leisurely pace and stay in Darwin one last night.

    • Darwin, Australia
      Darwin, Australia
    • Darwin, Australia
      Darwin, Australia
    • Crustaceans on the Wharf, Darwin
      Crustaceans on the Wharf, Darwin

  • In the morning, make your way to the airport and drop off your hire car at the car depot before checking in for your flight to Alice Springs. On arrival make your own way to the resort on the outskirts of Alice and spend your afternoon at leisure exploring this interesting town.

    • Simpsons Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges, near Alice Springs
      Simpsons Gap, West MacDonnell Ranges, near Alice Springs
    • Outback road near Alice Springs
      Outback road near Alice Springs
    • Black Footed Rock Wallaby, Central Australia
      Black Footed Rock Wallaby, Central Australia

  • Start before dawn this morning for a ballooning adventure which will offer you a completely unique and mesmerising view of the Australian Outback. This afternoon take a coach from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. This afternoon is at leisure in Ayers Rock to relax and enjoy the views from the resort. You might like to swim in the pool or visit the local cultural shops before watching the sunset over the Uluru Outback.

    • Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia
      Uluru/Ayers Rock, Australia
    • Desert pea, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
      Desert pea, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
    • Kangaroo
      Kangaroo

  • This morning you take a tour to Kata Tjuta or The Olgas. The pick-up is early enough to catch the sunrise over the rock and enjoy the setting before breakfast at Walpa Gorge and a walk through the Valley of the Winds before the crowds arrive. Spend the day at leisure before taking another tour this afternoon to the magnificent Uluru rock, followed by sunset from the rock viewing platform.

    • Thorny Devil
      Thorny Devil
    • Kata Tjuta at sunrise, Australia
      Kata Tjuta at sunrise, Australia
    • Uluru, Australia
      Uluru, Australia

  • A courtesy transfer is included back to the airport this morning for your flight to Adelaide via Alice Springs. On arrival take a taxi from the rank to your accommodation in the city centre and perhaps enjoy a meal at one of Adelaide's excellent restaurants.

    • Adelaide, South Australia
      Adelaide, South Australia
    • Adelaide, Australia
      Adelaide, Australia
    • Botanical gardens, Adelaide
      Botanical gardens, Adelaide

  • Today is at leisure to explore Adelaide. We recommend visiting the Migration Museum, a great place to gain insight into how Australia's population has formed over several generations of immigrants.

    • Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
      Glenelg, Adelaide, Australia
    • Adelaide, Australia
      Adelaide, Australia
    • Antique Shop, Adelaide
      Antique Shop, Adelaide

  • Make your way to the airport today for your onward flight.

    • Seagulls enjoying the sunset
      Seagulls enjoying the sunset
    • Sunset at Glenelg, Adelaide
      Sunset at Glenelg, Adelaide
    • Glenelg Beach, Adelaide
      Glenelg Beach, Adelaide

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Darwin
 
Kakadu National Park
 
Alice Springs
 
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
 
Adelaide
 

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