Alice Springs to Darwin Tours or reverse Via Kakadu Devils Marbles Mataranka Hot Springs Katherine to Darwin

Via Devils Marbles, Mataranka Hot Springs, Katherine
to Darwin

Travel with us via Kakadu National Park for Hot springs, cool waterholes, sacred sites, awesome nature.

‘If you respect the land, then you will feel the land. Your experience will be one that you cannot get anywhere else in the world.’ Brian Baruwei – Wurrkbarbar clan. Aboriginal traditional owner

Day 1 – Travel via Wycliffe Wells, Barrow Creek, the old Overland telegraph stations, Mt Stirling and Ti-tree are significant landmarks before we overnight
at the Devils Marbles – great photo opportunities at sunset. The day includes the Red Sands Gallery one of the best in Central Australia featuring artwork from the renowned Utopia region to the east.

Day 2 – Great early morning photo opportunities with the Devils Marbles, a highlight of this section, so we spend some time here amongst these amazing giant boulders. Aboriginal legend refers to these precariously balanced boulders as the “Eggs of the Rainbow Serpent”. Check out and stock up in Tennant Creek. We stop at Three Ways where the road from Mt Isa and Townsville join the Stuart Highway. Here we see the John Flynn memorial (father of the Royal
Flying Doctor Service). We cross the Ashburton and Whittington Ranges as we travel via famous outback town of Renner Springs, Lake Woods, Newcastle waters, Daly Water to Mataranka for a welcome hot springs relax and overnight.

Day 3 – Travel via Katherine (NTs 3rd largest town) to Kakadu National Park for spectacular walks by the stunning Nourlangie Rock art. Overnight Cooinda.

Day 4 – Board the early boat on the Yellow Waters to cruise amongst extraordinary birdlife and crocodiles in this World Heritage listed wetlands. Visit Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Bowali Visitor Centre. We visit the Window on the Wetlands tranquil viewing area that supports abundant bird
life. Travel via Humpty Doo and Fogg Dam. Viewing location of Ranger Uranium Mine which is located within the World Heritage National Park near Jabiru. Arrive in Darwin for farewells.

Includes small group modern 4 wheel drive vehicles, camping gear, fees,n side trips, all meals. Five percent of cost supports Aboriginal community and nature re-creation projects.

 

Alice Springs to Kakadu & Darwin Tour  via Devils Marbles, Mataranka, Katherine Gorge
4 Days/3 Nights – From Alice Springs to Darwin via Mataranka hot springs, Devils Marbles – Tour Code AKD4

Includes –

Kakadu wetlands cruise
Devils Marbles