-Day 1 Hello Uluru
Travel to Uluru
Arrive in Uluru
Dinner
Details: Didgeridoo and Clapping Sticks workshop
Listen to the enchanting sounds of the Yidaki, the traditional Aboriginal term for the didgeridoo and learn about the basic techniques of circular breathing and how to use the didgeridoo.
Details: Sunset at Sunset Strip
Witness the unforgettable sunset over Uluru from the Sunset Strip. Watch as the sunlight plays with the landscape and the rock formations change colour before your eyes.
Day 2 Uluru
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Details: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park guided visit
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, featuring spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of Central Australia. Uluru and Kata Tjuta form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world. The traditional owners of this land are the Anangu people.
Details: Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre visit
Explore the many meanings and practices encompassed within the religion, law and moral systems of the Anangu culture, the traditional owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta. Explore the base of Uluru and absorb its magnificence, including Aboriginal rock paintings and caves. Renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, see the stunning changes of colour on the rock from red to orange to purple.
Day 3 Uluru--Watarrka
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Details: Travel to Watarrka
Begin your journey to Watarrka. Watarrka National Park is a scenic landscape of rugged ranges, rockholes and gorges full of native plants and wildlife that take refuge here. Home to the impressive Kings Canyon, see giant red rock cliffs and spectacular views that stretch across the desert.
Details: Karrke Aboriginal cultural experience
Delve into an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience and learn about seasonal bush tucker food and the importance of grinding stones, the types of plants that are used as bush medicine by the Luritja and Pertame (Southern Aranda) people and understand the history and meaning of Aboriginal dot paintings.
Day 4 Watarrka--Alice Springs
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Details: Watarrka National Park visit
Watarrka National Park is home to the mighty Kings Canyon, a truly majestic destination featuring towering sandstone walls rising 300 metres high, palm-filled crevices, and breathtaking views that stretch across the vast desert landscape. Please note: This activity is subject to weather conditions and may be moved to a different day, or cancelled depending on safety considerations.
Details: Rim Walk
This iconic hike to the top of Kings Canyon is an unforgettable experience. Start with the hardest part of the walk by climbing 500 steps before Rim Walk officially starts. This 6km circuit will take you through Priscilla's Crack, to the marvelous sandstone domes known as the Lost City, before transcending down to the Garden of Eden. The hike can take around 3-4 hours so make sure to take plenty of snacks and water!
Details: Garden of Eden
This permanent waterhole brings an abundance of life to the area, with lush greenery and rock formations, take some time to enjoy the shaded oasis.
Details: Lost City
These bee-hive like domes resemble those within an ancient city. Explore the rock formations and take in the magical views before beginning your journey to the Garden of Eden.
Details: Travel to Alice Springs
Begin your journey to Alice Springs. Alice Springs or 'Alice' as locals call it, is known as the heart of the Outback, nestled between the beautiful mountain ranges of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges. The town has a strong Aboriginal culture which is embedded into the community's way of life. The Aboriginal Arrernte (pronounced arrunda) people are the traditional custodians of Alice Springs and the surrounding region and Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa) is the Arrernte name of Alice Springs.
Day 5 Alice Springs
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Details: Royal Flying Doctors guided visit
See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology as the heroic stories of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) are brought to life. Through the use of holograms and touchscreen portals, interact with John Flynn, founder of the RFDS, who tells of the heroic tales of its birth and growth.
Details: School of the Air guided visit
Appreciate the unique, and first of its kind, educational facility that is Alice Springs School of the Air. Discover its history and its success in providing schooling and daily lessons to children in remote locations since 1951.
Details: Alice Springs Desert Park visit and Nature Theatre
Learn about wildlife, conservation and culture as you explore the Desert Park. Continue your journey to the Nature Theatre to be enthralled by birds of prey and other predators of the desert.
Details: ANZAC Hill lookout
Take in the panoramic view of Alice Springs and the beautiful surrounding ranges from the peak of Anzac Hill. The Anzac Hill Memorial is dedicated to those who have served in defence of their country during all wars Australia has participated in.
Day 6 Alice Springs--Daly Waters
Breakfast
Travel to Daly Waters via Devil Marbles
Lunch
Pub Dinner
Day 7 Daly Waters--Katherine
Breakfast
Travel to Nitmiluk via Mataranka Homestead 'Never Never Country'
Mataranka thermal springs visit
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8 Katherine--Kakadu
Breakfast
Travel to Kakadu via Edith Falls
Lunch
Dinner
Details: Nitmiluk Dreaming cultural cruise
Embark on a journey through the stunning gorges in Nitmiluk National Park, where the outback meets the tropics. Make your way through the gorges and discover Aboriginal rock art while learning the ancient Aboriginal culture of the area.
Details: Footsteps of our Ancestors education program
Discover the lifestyle, culture and tradition of the Jawoyn people through hands-on interactive activities during this cultural immersion program. The program will inspire personal insights, ask students to question what it is to be an Indigenous Australian and expose them to the world‘s oldest living culture.
Details: Edith Falls visit and swim
Take a dip at Edith Falls, a series of cascading waterfalls and pools in the Nitmiluk National Park. Note, this visit is subject to weather conditions.
Details: Sunset at Ubirr Rock
Experiencing a sunset at Ubirr Rock is not to be missed! Overlooking the Nadab floodplain, watch the sun disappear while taking in the stunning landscape and reflecting on the history of the region.
Day 9 Kakadu
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Dinner
Details: Yellow Waters sunrise cruise
As the sun rises, watch this Billabong come to life. See the native birds rest among waterlilies, watch saltwater crocs bake on the banks, and maybe spot a wild buffalo feeding on the floodplains. These diverse wetlands offers a year-round spectacle, with different seasons providing a rich and ever-changing scenery.
Details: Kakadu National Park visit
Covering over 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is renowned for both its cultural and natural values. Explore its natural beauty from waterfalls and tropical rainforests to wetlands, wildlife and ancient rock art.
Details: Bowali Visitor Centre visit
The perfect first stop to begin your adventure through Kakadu National Park! Be introduced to the park through videos, displays and a library containing a wealth of information about the area.
Details: Nourlangie Rock Art guided walk
This 1.5 km circuit walk takes you on a visual journey through time to an outdoor cultural museum where painting, shelters and artefacts present traditional ways. At Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), learn of thousands year old stories of the region including Namarrkon, the Lightening Man, who is a powerful creation ancestor.
-Day 10 End tour
Breakfast
Travel to Darwin
Lunch
Dinner at school's own arrangements
Depart Darwin
Details: Darwin Military Museum visit
Go back in time to the Japanese bombing of Darwin in 1942. Discover what it was like to live in the Northern Territory during World War II, the contribution made in northern Australia to the war effort, and experience first-hand accounts of the bombing - a traumatic event that changed Darwin forever.
Details: Museum & Art Gallery of Northern Territory visit
Explore the internationally renowned artistic, cultural and scientific collections and research programs at MAGNT. See internally developed exhibitions, carefully curated from the collection and the best travelling exhibitions from around Australia.
Details: Mindil Beach Sunset Markets visit
Explore Darwin's biggest market, located along the beach front with over 200 unique stalls, ranging from food stalls offering local and international cuisine to an array of arts, crafts and live performances. (Markets open: Thursday & Sunday from 4pm - 9pm from last Thursday in April until the last Thursday in October).
Day 11 Return home
-Day 10 Start extension to Darwin
Breakfast
Travel to Darwin
Lunch
Dinner
Details: Darwin Military Museum visit
Go back in time to the Japanese bombing of Darwin in 1942. Discover what it was like to live in the Northern Territory during World War II, the contribution made in northern Australia to the war effort, and experience first-hand accounts of the bombing - a traumatic event that changed Darwin forever.
Details: Museum & Art Gallery of Northern Territory visit
Explore the internationally renowned artistic, cultural and scientific collections and research programs at MAGNT. See internally developed exhibitions, carefully curated from the collection and the best travelling exhibitions from around Australia.
Details: Mindil Beach Sunset Markets visit
Explore Darwin's biggest market, located along the beach front with over 200 unique stalls, ranging from food stalls offering local and international cuisine to an array of arts, crafts and live performances. (Markets open: Thursday & Sunday from 4pm - 9pm from last Thursday in April until the last Thursday in October).
Day 11 End tour
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner at school's own arrangements
Depart Darwin
Details: Litchfield National Park excursion
Litchfield National Park is one of the Northern Territory's most iconic natural attractions, covering approximately 1,500 square kilometres of tropical landscapes. Renowned for its spectacular waterfalls, crystal-clear swimming holes, monsoon rainforest and unique geological formations, the park showcases the diverse natural beauty of Australia's Top End.
Details: Magnetic and cathedral termite mounds
The park is home to hundreds of remarkable magnetic termite mounds, some standing over two metres high and more than 100 years old. Unique to northern Australia, these fascinating structures are naturally aligned north to south, helping regulate the temperature within the colony.
Details: Florence Falls visit
Florence Falls is a stunning twin waterfall that flows year-round into a crystal-clear plunge pool surrounded by lush monsoon rainforest. Reached via 160 steps or the scenic 1 kilometre Monsoon Walk, it is one of Litchfield National Park's most picturesque natural attractions.
Details: Wangi Falls visit
Wangi Falls is one of Litchfield National Park's most iconic waterfalls, with twin cascades flowing year-round into a large, deep plunge pool set amongst tropical rainforest. Its striking scenery and easy accessibility make it an ideal spot to take a swim.
Day 12 Return home
Tour Includes:
- Return-trip airfare
- 9 overnight stays (10 with extension) at accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
- Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
- Experienced coach driver and services of a camp cook
- WorldStrides Tour Journal (available upon request)
- Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees. Please view our Terms & Conditions for a full list of items that may not be included in the cost of your tour.
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