Alice and Kakadu Australia Tours for 18 - 35 Year Old College Students and Young Professionals

 Overview

It's time for Vegemite and kangaroos mate! Australia's Northern Territory offers spectacular scenery, picturesque plateaus, wondrous wildlife, fabulous flights over waterfalls, and we even toss in a bit of culture with a visit to the N.T. Museum in the historic city of Darwin. From Aboriginal art to a Territorial banquet and a visit to the Territory's oldest watering holes, we'll see it all and call it a day with a stop off at Devil's Marbles. Not enough? Check out the Territory and Outback - double the days, double your pleasure with the sights and sounds of Down Under.

Itinerary

Day 1 and 2 Depart for Australia
Fly over the international date line on your way to Australia.

Day 3 Arrive Darwin
Check into your Darwin Quality Frontier Hotel after 2:00pm, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore. Hotel

Day 4 Darwin and Litchfield National Park
Welcome to the Northern Territory - Contiki Style!!! What a way to start with our first day at Litchfield National Park. It is 650 square kilometres (255 square miles) of top end treasure, enclosing some spectacular scenery including an ancient sandstone plateau and picturesque Florence Falls where you will have the opportunity for a swim. Then it's back to Darwin as we discover the Darwin nightlife! Hotel

Day 5Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Today you'll discover the amazing history of Darwin with a visit to the Northern Territory Museum and a driving tour of the city, before heading out to the world famous Kakadu National Park. Hotel (B,D)

Day 6Kakadu National Park
Rise early and you have the chance to see the wonders of Kakadu from the air. This scenic flight will leave you breathless and it's not the altitude. You really will understand why this is a world heritage region. Then on to Nourlangie Rock, famous for its Aboriginal art. View the wetlands and spend the afternoon on a wildlife cruise. Hotel (B)

Day 7 Kakadu National Park to Katherine
You will be able to appreciate the vast changes in scenery today as we head south out of Kakadu. We'll stop for a swim at either Gunlom or Edith Falls. Then get ready to experience the enormity of Nitmiluk National Park and the Katherine River Gorge system with an optional gorge cruise, bush walk or canoe trip. Hotel (B)

Day 8Katherine to Tennant Creek
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal waters of Mataranka Thermal Pools or take a look at the Elsey Homestead. Onwards to one of the Territory's oldest watering holes for lunch before arriving in the true outback town of Tennant Creek. Hotel (B,D)

Day 9 Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
Firstly visit the Devils Marbles, then on to Wycliffe Well and Ti Tree. Later cross the Tropic of Capricorn and say final farewells to your fellow travellers as your tour ends on arrival in Alice Springs. (B)

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Important Trip Details

Highlights   

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included

• Darwin: City sightseeing tour; See the harbour & East Point Military Reserve; Visit the Darwin Museum to see the Cyclone Tracy display
• Litchfield National Park: See the termite mounds; See the rainforests & sandstone formations; Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
• Kakadu National Park: Stay in Kakadu National Park; Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art; Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre; Cruise to see crocodiles & native bird life
• Katherine: Visit Katherine Gorge & see the sheer rock walls and wildlife
• Mataranka: Swim in the thermal pools; Visit Elsey, the historic "We of the Never Never" homestead
• Daly Waters: Visit the famous Outback pub
• Tennant Creek: Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush
• Devil's Marbles: Visit the rock formation
• Wycliffe Well: Visit the town known for its UFO sightings
• Ti Tree: Visit the Red Sands Art Gallery to see Aboriginal art & didgeridoos

Accommodations

• 6 nights twin share accommodation
• Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary
• Free ‘Travellers Guide’ information book

Optional Excursions

Group photograph

A great souvenir of your trip and an excellent way to remember the new friends you have made on tour.

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu Scenic Flight 

The best way to appreciate the features of the Arnhem escarpment and the environment that is so special for the Northern Territory Aboriginals is by air. Fly over the vast contrasting landscape of this inspiring World Heritage National Park and keep your eyes open for crocodiles and wild horses.

Katherine

Katherine Gorge Cruise

What better way to experience the beauty of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge than by a cruise? Travel past the sheer walls carved from centuries of erosion. See freshwater crocodiles basking in the sun and hear the tales of the gorge from a local expert guide.