11 Day Top End & Red Centre

"Accommodation & Car Hire"

Package Includes :
  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 10 days vehicle rental (small sedan)
  • Standard of Accomodation as specified
Features :
  • Darwin & Surrounds, Window on the Wetlands, Lake Bennet Wilderness Resort, Litchfield National Park Kakadu National Park, Alice Springs MacDonnell Ranges, Uluru , The Olgas and lots lots more...
Special: A$1165.00 pp twin share
Holiday Summary

Day 1: Arrive in Darwin

Arrive in Darwin, pick up your rental vehicle and settle into your accommodation. Depending on what time you arrive, take the time to explore modern Darwin and its' surrounds, including Stokes Hill Wharf & Cullen Bay. In the evening enjoy the sunset and the ensuing glow over Darwin at a nearby forshore location.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Darwin - Cullen Bay) Car Rental

Day 2 : Around Darwin

A full day to relax or explore more of Darwins' highlights. Recommended attractions include the Botanic Gardens, Indo Pacific Marine, the Pearling Exhibition, Stokes Hill Wharf, Fannie Bay Gaol, the Museum featuring the Cyclone Tracy Exhibition, Art Gallery and the East Point Military Museum. Alternatively travel 57km south of Darwin visiting the world class Territory Wildlife Park. A multi award winning attraction set on 400 acres and designed to showcase Territory Wildlife in natural habitats.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Darwin - Cullen Bay) Car Rental

Day 3 : Darwin to Kakadu

Day 3 Travel the 260 km from Darwin to Kakadu National Park along the Arnhem Hwy, stopping at Fogg Conservation Reserve & Window on the Wetlands Visitors Centre. After entering Kakadu head out to Ubirr Rock & explore the famous rock art take the opportunity to watch the incredible sunset over the Wetlands.

Includes: Car Hire & Accommodation (Kakadu - Jabiru)

Day 4: Kakadu to Litchfield

Spend part ofthe day exploring more of the attractions within Kakadu National Park before starting to head back towards Darwin. Your departure time will depend on the attractions you want to see from these two locations and along the Arnhem Highway. If you arrive into Litchfield early spend time exploring and enjoying the magnificent waterfalls and swimming holes of Litchfield National Park. Cool off with a swim at Buley Rockhole before spending a night at Lake Bennet Wilderness Resort.

Includes: Car Hire & Accommodation (Litchfield - Lake Bennett)

Day 5: Litchfield National Park to Darwin

A free morning to relax and re-enter Litchfield National Park before returning to Darwin. Spend as little or as long as you like at Litchfield depending on how you feel on the day. Your decision will be based on what time you want to arrive in Darwin and which attractions you want to visit.

Includes: Inclusions: Accommodation (Darwin - Cullen Bay) Car Rental

Day 6: Depart Darwin & Arrive Alice Springs

A free morning to relax or explore more of Darwins' highlights depending on what time you are catching your flight to Alice Springs. Arrive in Alice pick up your rental vehicle, settle into your accommodation or begin exploring some of the many attractions within Alice Springs.

Includes: Car Rental, Accommodation (Alice Springs - Heavitree Gap)

Day 7: Around Alice - West MacDonnell Ranges:

Spend the Day exploring Alice Springs and its local attractions including the Alice Desert Park or cultural precinct. Alternatively head out and explore the spectacular gorges and gaps of the West MacDonnell Ranges at your own pace. The road is bitumen all the way till Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen Lodge. Choose from the 9 attractions depending on your fitness level and interests.

Includes: Accommodation (Alice Springs - Heavitree Gap), Car Rental

Day 8: Alice Springs to Uluru

Spend part of the day driving the 450 km from Alice Springs to Uluru along the Stuart and Lasseter highways. Both roads are excellent and well maintained. A mid morning departure allows you to arrive and settle in to your accommodation in a relaxed state. In the afternoon head out and take photos of this extraordinary landscape. The size of Uluru and The Olgas are breathtaking against the flat desert.

Includes: Accommodation, (Ayers Rock Resort) Car Rental

Day 9: Exploring Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park:

A magnificent day exploring the Kata-Tjuta National Park. Spend the time driving or walking around the base of the rock exploring the many aspects of this amazing monolith . You also have the opportunity to climb the Rock (people with heart and respiratory problems or fear of heights should not attempt it).

In the afternoon visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) a collection of weathered red domes, located 50 km from Ayers Rock along a sealed road. There are two formal walks at Kata Tjuta and both are recommended. Many people believe Kata Tjuta is even more spectacular than the Rock.

Includes: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Day 10: Uluru - Alice Springs:

Spend part of the day driving the 450 km from Uluru to Alice Springs along the Stuart and Lasseter highways. Your departure time will depend on the attractions you want to see from these two locations and along the Lasseter and Stuart Highways

Includes: Accommodation (Alice Springs - Heavitree Gap), Car Rental

Day 11: Depart Alice

A free day to relax, play golf, shop for souvenirs or explore more of Alices' highlights depending on what time and how you are leaving Alice. (Package price assumes vehicle will be returned to the depot at the same time as it was picked up on Day 1).

Includes: Car Rental

Accommodation & Car Hire Summary

Darwin

3 nights at Cullen Bay Serviced Apartments with ensuite & pool.

Kakadu / Jabiru

1 night Kakadu NP in a cabin Jabiru with ensuite, pool, bar and restaurant. at Kakadu Lodge

Litchfield

1 nights Resort Spa Suite situated with ensuite, pool, bar & restaurant at Lake Bennett Resort

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

2 night Ayers Rock Resort standard room at Lost Camel or Outback Pioneer Hotel

Alice Springs

3 nights Alice Springs at Heavitree Gap resort standard room with ensuite, pool, bar and restaurant

Small sedan

10 days hire (5 + 5) with insurance and unlimited kilometers

Package Deal Summary
Package Description 11 Day combined Top End-Red Centre special
Valid
Travel between 1 Jan, 2008 to 31st August, 2008
Travelers ObligationTraveller to organise his/her own flights to and from home and Northern Territory. Package assumes customer will fly between Darwin and Alice.
Pricing
Accommodation & car hire only. (does not include any airfares)
Car Hire
Small Sedan ( Nissan Pulsar or equivalent )
Package CostAUD $1165.00 pp twin share

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