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SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS

$
Tourism NT/Allan Dixon Tourism NT/James Fisher From 1049 * ^ per person twin share
6 DAYS | DARWIN TO DARWIN
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cool off with a swim at Florence Falls in the
Litchfield National Park
• Take a morning cruise on the Yellow Water
Darwin Katherine Gorge Billabong in Kakadu National Park
• Explore Katherine Gorge on a cruise
TOP END DISCOVERY 6 DAYS
INCLUDES
Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu National Park – 210km 13 gorges all joining by rapids. The best way to see
Collect your vehicle and depart Darwin for Jabiru, located the Gorge is from the water, however there are also • 5 nights accommodation
in the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. scenic flights and plenty of marked walking tracks. The • 6 days car rental with GPS
Birdwatchers and nature lovers should stop at Fogg Dam afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps visit Mataranka Thermal • Co-pilot self drive kit
Conservation Reserve and Window on the Wetlands Pools which is 106 kilometres from Katherine or other • Yellow Water Cruise
Visitor Centre. A visit to the Bowali Visitor Centre Park is local iconic attractions. The thermal pools are a very • Nitnit Dreaming 2 Gorge Cultural Cruise
a must to learn about this unique environment. Stay the popular swimming spot and are a constant temperature
next two nights at Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel. of 34 degrees. ^A National Park Pass is required to enter Kakadu National
Park. Refer to page 50 for details. Based on 5 night package,
Day 2: Kakadu National Park Day 5: Katherine to Litchfield National Park – 455km valid 1 Nov 20 – 31 Mar 21. Car hire is based on group B.
This morning you are booked on a Yellow Water Cruise Drive north and enjoy a full day exploring Litchfield Superior accommodation options also available. Ask your
from Cooinda. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Take National Park, the Top End’s most accessible natural travel agent for prices for other dates.
the opportunity to visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural attraction offering swimming and spectacular waterfalls
Centre, Nourlangie Rock or an optional scenic flight (extra year round. The main attractions in Litchfield National
charge). Make sure you visit Ubirr Rock to see some of Park including Buley Rockhole, Wangi, Tolmer and
Kakadu
the oldest and easily accessible Aboriginal rock art. Florence Falls are all linked by quality sealed roads. There Darwin National
is swimming in specified areas, photography, wildlife Park 2 Jabiru
Day 3: Kakadu National Park to Katherine – 310km observation and bushwalks ranging from a 20 minute
Travel towards Pine Creek and onto Katherine, making stroll to extended walks. Stay overnight at Litchfield Motel. Lake Bennett 1
a stop at the beautiful Edith Falls. Katherine Gorge is Litchfield Batchelor Cooinda
located 30 kilometres from the town centre; here the Day 6: Litchfield National Park to Darwin – 80km National
Park
river flows between towering walls of colour. Stay the Enjoy more time in Litchfield National Park or relax at Nitmiluk
next two nights at ibis Styles Katherine. Lake Bennett before returning to Darwin. Pine Creek National
Park
Day 4: Katherine The car is booked until the following day and should be
This morning enjoy a spectacular two hour Katherine returned by the same time as it was collected on day 1
Gorge Cruise. Katherine Gorge is a system of to avoid any additional charges. START/FINISH 2 Katherine
OVERNIGHT
$
Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught Tourism NT/Sean Scott From 1339 * ^ per person twin share
6 DAYS | ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU
TRAVEL TYPE: Self drive
DEPARTS: Daily

HIGHLIGHTS
• Drive along the Mereenie Loop Road
• Hike the Kings Canyon Rim
• Explore Simpson’s Gap, Standley Chasm,
Todd Mall Markets, Alice Springs Larapinta Trail, Glen Helen Ellery Creek Gorge and Serpentine Gorge
RED CENTRE WAY – MEREENIE LOOP 6 DAYS • Watch the setting sun over Uluru and Kata Tjuta
• Walk through Walpa Gorge in Kata Tjuta
Day 1: Alice Springs Day 4: Kings Canyon to Uluru – 321km (B)
Collect your vehicle and spend a full day exploring Alice This morning discover the Kings Canyon Rim Walk – INCLUDES
Springs at leisure. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Base, early morning is the best time of day to do this walk, • 5 nights accommodation
School of the Air or the Alice Springs Desert Park (extra so make an early start. Depart Kings Canyon, travel • Meals as specified
charge). Finish the day by taking a drive up Anzac Hill back along the Luritja Road to the Lasseter Highway • 5 days 4WD rental with GPS
for panoramic views over the city at sunset. Overnight at and arrive at Uluru. Ayers Rock Resort is at Yulara, • Co-pilot self drive kit
Mercure Alice Springs. situated on the outskirts of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park. Experience a famous Uluru sunset. ^A National Park Pass is required to enter Uluru-Kata Tjuta
Day 2: Alice Springs to Glen Helen – 132km Stay the next two nights at Outback Pioneer Hotel National Park. Refer to page 72 for details. Based on 5 night
Depart Alice Springs and head west following the and Lodge, Ayers Rock Resort. package, valid 28 Nov 20 – 31 Mar 21. Car hire is based on
MacDonnell Ranges. Along the way visit Simpson’s Gap, group W. Superior and Boutique accommodation options also
Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Gorge and Serpentine Day 5: Uluru available. Ask your travel agent for prices for other dates.
Gorge. Visit Ormiston Gorge and spend some time Uluru is the world’s greatest monolith. The Rock rises
exploring the permanent waterholes at Glen Helen Gorge, 348 metres above a sandy plain covered in desert oak
home to many species of animals, including a variety of and spinifex. It’s believed that two-thirds of the Rock lies
water birds and fish. Overnight at Glen Helen Lodge. beneath the sand. The colours of the Rock change with West MacDonnell
sunrise, sunset and the hours of the day. Today explore National Park
Day 3: Glen Helen to Kings Canyon – 234km all that this stunning area has to offer. Glen Helen
Depart Glen Helen this morning for some real outback 1 1 Alice Springs
four wheel driving. Travel the Mereenie Loop Road Day 6: Uluru Watarrka
through the Gardiner Range and over Walker Creek Enjoy more time exploring this amazing area. Kings Canyon 1 National
to arrive at Kings Canyon. The Canyon is an awe- The car should be returned today by the same time as it Park
inspiring sandstone chasm descending hundreds of was collected on day 1 to avoid any additional charges.
feet below the sun-parched landscape. Overnight at Kata Tjuta 2
Kings Canyon Resort. (B = breakfast) Uluru-Kata Tjuta Uluru START/FINISH
National Park OVERNIGHT
4WD

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for self drive packages are per person per package twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room
category for travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 19