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Selfdrive
itinerary routes from Darwin in Northern Territory Australia
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14
Day Selfdrive Route Explorers Way Adelaide
to Darwin
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Access:
2 Wheel Drive on sealed and unsealed roads access
Start: From Adelaide
Finish: To Darwin in Northern Territory
Australia
Highlights: Coober Pedy, Alice Springs,
(Detour to Uluru - Ayers Rock) Devils Marbles,
Tennant Creek, Katherine, Pine Creek, (Detour
Litchfield National Park), Darwin.
The Explorer's
Way follows the route of John McDouall Stuart,
a famous Australian explorer who was the first
to traverse the continent in 1862. This drive
connects Australia's south and north, from Adelaide
in South Australia to Darwin in the Northern
Territory, and takes in many of Australia's
best-known icons, including the Flinders Ranges,
Alice Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock) (as a detour),
Kakadu National Park (detour) and Darwin.
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Day 1 to Day
6: Adelaide to Coober Pedy
Set off from
Adelaide, through South Australia's winegrowing
and picturesque farming country, to Coober Pedy,
just south of the Northern Territory border.
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Day 7: Coober
Pedy to Alice Springs
Coober Pedy to
Alice Springs, 690 kms.
Depart Coober
Pedy and travel over the state / territory border
to Alice Springs. At Cadney Park take the detour
east to the stunning Painted Desert (allow at
least three hours for this side trip). From
Marla, the highway heads north through grasslands,
granite country and over the Finke River and
on to Alice Springs, the heart of the Red Centre
of Australia.
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Sidetrip:
Detour 3-5 days to Uluru
You might also
consider a detour of traveling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta
(Ayers Rock) National Park and Kings Canyon via
the Red Centre Way tourist drive, which branches
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Day 8: Alice
Springs to Wycliffe
Well Alice Springs
to Wycliffe Well, 375 kms.
Heading north
from Alice Springs, visit the Alice Springs
School of the Air and hear a lesson being broadcast
to students in a 1.3 million square-km classroom.
Stop off at Ti Tree and sample fine table grapes
and sparkling mango wine produced in the outback
by visionary farmers. Enjoy the rich colours
of the desert traveling north to Wycliffe Well
- reputed to be Australia's UFO capital -accommodation
ranges from pitching a tent to three-star rooms.
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Day 9: Wycliffe
Well to Tennant Creek
Wycliffe Well
to Tennant Creek, 130 kms.
Marvel at the
extraordinary Devils Marbles, finely balanced
piles of huge boulders believed by Aboriginal
people to be the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent
(it's explained at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Culture
Centre). Explore the friendly town of Tennant
Creek in the afternoon. The site of Australia's
last major gold rush in the 1930s, the town
offers many opportunities to experience gold
fever - with tours, heritage sites, fossicking
and panning for gold. Cool off with a dip in
nearby Mary Ann Dam.
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Day 10: Tennant
Creek to Daly Waters
Tennant Creek
to Daly Waters, 400 kms.
Explore the
scenic Elliott and Newcastle Waters Discovery
Trail, a network of roads (some are four-wheel-drive
only) branching off the main highway to huge
cattle stations, character-filled outback pubs
and landmarks of World War II. Spend the night
at a wayside inn, at the junction of the Stuart
and Carpentaria highways, the gateway to the
fishing paradise of the Gulf region, or continue
on to Daly Waters, a tiny hamlet built around
the Territory's oldest pub.
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Day 11: Daly
Waters to Mataranka
Daly Waters
to Mataranka, 165 kms.
Call in at the
historic Larrimah Wayside Inn for a cool drink
- and make time for a visit to the Larrimah
Museum for a fascinating look at the area's
World War II heritage.
Continue to
Mataranka for a pleasant dip in the warm thermal
springs.
Stay at a motel
or campsite at Mataranka, or camp overnight
in Elsey National Park.
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Day 12: Mataranka
to Katherine
Mataranka to
Katherine, 105 kms.
Explore the
Katherine region, especially spectacular Nitmiluk
National Park (Katherine Gorge). Boat cruises
and canoeing are great ways to experience the
grandeur of this special place, or go bushwalking
in the area. A short drive from Katherine is
Springvale Homestead, built from sandstone by
explorer and pastoralist Alfred Giles in 1878.
Enjoy a Devonshire tea while learning more about
the area's history.
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Day 13: Katherine
to Lake Bennett
Katherine to
Lake Bennett, 260 kms. You might also chose
to head to Kakadu National Park on the Nature's
Way Tourist Drive, which branches off the Explorer's
Way at Pine Creek. Meet some local characters
at wayside inns on the way to the historic World
War II township of Adelaide River.
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Day 14: Litchfield
to Darwin
Litchfield to
Darwin, 130 kms. Visit nearby Litchfield National
Park and see stunning waterfalls and amazing
termite mounds - and swim safely in crystal-clear
swimming holes. (Though heed all warnings).
Enjoy the first
glimpse of the Timor Sea by following the Explorer's
Way right into the heart of Darwin.
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Notes:
Fatigue causes many crashes in Australia.
When driving long distances, stop and rest
every 1-2 hours.
Try to have someone sit beside you to keep
you company driving as our NT roads can be long and
straight.
Alcohol and driving dont mix.
For experienced drivers the blood alcohol level
is 0.05.
Provisional drivers and young drivers may not
have any alcohol before driving.
Seat belts and child restraints must be worn
by all vehicle occupants.
Always carry a copy of your drivers license in English.
Take plenty of
water on all Outback trips;
check distances and driving conditions;
and ensure you have adequate petrol at all times.
Remember, rule Number 1 in the Outback: if your
car breaks down you MUST stay with your vehicle for
safety reasons.
Dont drive after dark.
Parks & Wildlife Commission Northern Territory provides
information on camping, National Parks, and permits.
Ensure you are informed re the safety of swimming
in the Top End many areas are not safe to swim due
to crocodiles.
Call 08 8999 4401 or visit www.nt.gov.au/ipe/pwcnt
for information.
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Kakadu - Tours selection
at www.kakadu-tours.com
Designed for ages: 8-80yrs-'Open Age'
class for reasonably fit and adventurous travellers.
If your not sure just ring or email and talk to
us about the particular tour code your looking
at. Tel +61 8 89453338
(open 24/7 hours) or Freecall from within Australia
Tel
Aust 1800 107 371.
We are based in Darwin 3 hours from kakadu and
have 30 years collective experince in the industry.
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Tours
Selection
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Kakadu
+ Top End Northern Territory
Info sites
City Of
Darwin - Kakadu
National Park - Litchfield
Naional Park |
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1
Day Tours
Includes/options
for Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield
Designed for ages: 8-80yrs
- 'Open Age' class for reasonably fit and adventurous
travellers.
1 Day - Start
Darwin return to Darwin
G-KDT1-1Day-Katherine-Seeing-Seeing.htm
G-LDT1-1Day-Litchfield-Tour.htm
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Kakadu
Camping Tours
Includes/options
for Kakadu, Katherine and
Litchfield
Designed
for ages: 8-80yrs - 'Open Age' class for reasonably
fit and adventurous travellers.
2 Days - Start
Darwin return to Darwin
G-NTK2
- 2 Day 4WD Kakadu Camping Safari
3 Days - Start
Darwin return to Darwin
G-NTK3
- 3 Day 4WD Kakadu Camping Safari
3
Days - Start Darwin return to Darwin
(Extreme Safari)
G-NTKU3-3Day-4WD-Kakadu-Unleashed-Camping-Safari.htm
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Kakadu
Extreme Camping Tours
Includes/options for Kakadu
Designed for ages: 18-35yrs
for fit and adventurous travellers.
2 - 5 Days - Start
Darwin return to Darwin
G-NTKU3-3Day-4WD-Kakadu-Unleashed-Camping-Safari
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Top
End Camping/Budget Accommodation Tours
Includes/options for Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield
Designed for ages: 8-80yrs
- 'Open Age' class for reasonably fit and adventurous
travellers.
3
- 8 Days - Start Darwin return to Darwin
(Kakadu, Litchfield, Katherine)
G-NTK5-5Day-Top-End-Safari.htm
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Oneway
Tours from Darwin
Includes/options for Kakadu,
Katherine, Litchfield, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings
Canyon
Designed for ages: 8-80yrs
- 'Open Age' class for reasonably fit and adventurous
travellers.
3 Days - Start
Darwin return to Alice Springs
G-PBDA-3Day-Darwin-to-Alice-Springs.htm
6 Days - Start
Darwin - finish Alice Springs
G-PB2-6Day-Darwin-to-Alice-Springs-incl-Uluru.htm
G-PB2M-6Day-Darwin-Alice-Springs-incl-Kakadu.htm
7 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Alice Springs or Ayers Rock
(On Request)
G-RRDA-7Day-Red-Rocket-Darwin-to-Alice-Springs-Includes-Uluru-Kakadu.htm
9 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Broome
G-DB9-Day-Darwin-to-Broome-Safari.htm
9 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Alice Springs (Only)
G-C9DA-9Day-Cloud9-Darwin-to-Alice-Springs-Includes-Uluru-Kakadu.htm
10 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Alice Springs (Only)
G-PB10DA-10Day-Kakadu-to-Uluru-Safari-Tour.htm
11 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Alice Springs (Only)
G-H11DA-11Day-Heaven11-Darwin-to-Alice-Springs-Includes-Uluru-Kakadu.htm
12 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Alice Springs (Only)
G-PB12DA-12Day-Darwin-to-Alice-Springs-includes-Uluru-Kakadu.htm
14 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Adelaide
G-PBTAS-14Day-Darwin-Adelaide-Safari-Kakadu-Uluru.htm
18
Days - Start Darwin and finish in Melbourne
G-PBTASAM-18Day-Darwin-Melbourne-Kakadu-Uluru.htm
21 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Perth
Designed for ages: 18-55+yrs
for fit and adventurous travellers.
G-DP21-21Day-Darwin-to-Perth-Safari.htm
21
Days - Start Darwin and finish in Sydney
G-PBTASAS-21Day-Darwin-to-Sydney-Tour.htm
24 Days - Start
Darwin and finish in Perth
Designed for ages: 18-55+yrs
for fit and adventurous travellers.
G-DP24-24Day-Kakadu-and-Darwin-to-Perth-Safari.htm
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