Glide through Corroboree Billabong on a wetland cruise among waterways and waterside vegetation. Watch for crocodiles and the abundant birdlife that gathers around this Top End habitat.

The billabong’s quiet waters offer a close view of a landscape shaped by the wet and dry seasons. Look across the floodplain and experience the rich wildlife of the Northern Territory’s wetlands from the water.

Walk through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta, following a path between immense, rounded rock domes in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Look up at the steep walls and notice how the light changes their colour and texture.

The gorge offers a close-up perspective on a landmark distinct from Uluru. Feel the scale of Kata Tjuta from within its rock formations, surrounded by the spare vegetation and open skies of the Red Centre.

Explore Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs. See the break in the ancient range where a sandy creek bed runs between high rock walls.

The gap brings the geology of Central Australia into sharp relief, with rugged stone rising above the desert floor. Take in the quiet of the ranges and the contrast between the sheltered passage and the broad country beyond it.

Fly above Kakadu on an optional scenic flight, viewing its ancient landscapes and branching waterways from the air. An early start offers a different perspective on the national park’s immense scale.

From above, see how wetlands and escarpments meet across a landscape difficult to grasp from the ground. This optional experience is at additional cost and is bookable on tour, subject to availability and flying conditions.

AAT Kings

• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)

• Comfortable walking shoes
  Warm layers in cooler months
  Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  Water bottle
  Camera

• Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12 noon into Darwin AirportDay 12: Flights to depart anytime from Alice Springs Airport
  Darwin Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request.
  Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.

• Medium to high level of fitness required.

Walk through central Darwin with a guide, discovering cultural sites, historic landmarks and the city’s colourful street art. The walk offers an introduction to the people and stories that shape the Northern Territory’s tropical capital.

At a local restaurant, taste four signature plates made with regional produce. The outback-inspired menu brings the flavours of the Top End into focus alongside Darwin’s creative, contemporary character.

Explore Kakadu National Park and learn about the ecology, culture and history of this vast UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Its wetlands, escarpments and ancient rock art reflect both extraordinary biodiversity and a long Aboriginal connection to Country.

Visit Murrawaddi Arts & Culture to view Aboriginal artworks that express stories, traditions and spiritual connections. The gallery adds a contemporary artistic perspective to Kakadu’s living cultural heritage.

Visit Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) in Kakadu National Park with your Driver Guide to view rock art created across many generations. Hear stories that help place the paintings within the cultural landscape surrounding the sandstone shelters.

These galleries are among Kakadu’s most significant expressions of Aboriginal heritage. Study the figures and details at the site while gaining a deeper sense of the enduring relationship between people, art and Country.

Cruise the East Alligator River with local Aboriginal guides on the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise. Watch for wildlife along the riverbanks while hearing about traditional customs and ways of understanding this Kakadu landscape.

Rather than seeing the waterway only as scenery, learn from guides with a connection to Country. Their insights bring cultural meaning to the river and make this a distinctive, hosted experience within the national park.

Explore Pine Creek’s mining heritage in a Northern Territory town shaped by the nineteenth-century gold rush. See heritage bush buildings and former mining sites that recall the settlement’s early years.

The surviving places offer a tangible glimpse of life in a remote goldfields community. Walk among traces of the past and consider how mining helped draw people, roads and new settlements into this part of the Top End.

Soak in Katherine Hot Springs, a series of warm natural pools set amid leafy surroundings in Katherine. Take time to enjoy the water and the shade in this relaxed outdoor setting.

The springs offer a different way to experience the Top End’s landscape: close to the water rather than looking out across it. Ease into the naturally warm pools and enjoy a quiet contrast to the region’s rugged gorges and escarpments.

Cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge as evening light reaches its towering sandstone walls. Enjoy dinner on the water while taking in the cliffs, rock formations and changing colours of Nitmiluk National Park.

Learn about the Jawoyn people’s connection to the gorge as you travel through its waterways. The combination of cultural insight, open-air scenery and an included dinner makes this more than a conventional sightseeing cruise.

Visit Leliyn (Edith) Falls in Nitmiluk National Park, where cascading water and natural pools form a cool oasis in the bush. When seasonal conditions permit, take the opportunity for a refreshing swim.

The falls reveal a gentler side of the Top End’s rugged terrain. Pause beside the flowing water and enjoy the contrast between the clear pools, surrounding vegetation and warm Northern Territory air.

Visit the Alice Springs Telegraph Station with your Driver Guide to discover a landmark in the town’s early European history. Explore the setting and hear how the Overland Telegraph helped connect remote Central Australia with distant cities.

Established along the telegraph route in the nineteenth century, the station gave Alice Springs its name. Trace the story of communication across the outback while considering life at an isolated frontier outpost.

Meet Rayleen Brown in Alice Springs for a hosted introduction to Aboriginal native foods. Hear her insights into wild-harvest bush tucker and the ingredients she has brought to a wider audience through her cooking.

Taste flavours of Central Australia while learning about the knowledge behind their use. This experience connects food with culture and place, offering more depth than a meal alone.

Dine beneath the desert sky at Kings Canyon Resort during the Under a Desert Moon experience. Enjoy a five-course menu featuring locally sourced produce, accompanied by Australian wines, in an open-air setting.

With the Red Centre’s night sky overhead, savour an outback dining experience shaped as much by its setting as its food. The considered menu and wine pairings distinguish this included evening from a standard hotel dinner.

Explore Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park on a choice of walks. The challenging six-kilometre Rim Walk reaches views across the canyon and passes the sandstone domes known as the Lost City and the sheltered Garden of Eden.

Alternatively, follow the gentler creek-bed trail beneath the canyon walls. Both routes reveal the scale and texture of this Central Australian landscape, which holds deep significance for the Luritja people.

Join the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience near Kings Canyon for a hosted introduction to local Aboriginal traditions. Learn about the Luritja and Pertame peoples’ connections to the land through knowledge shared by community guides.

Discover how bush foods and medicines have been used for nourishment, spirituality and healing. The experience gives cultural depth to the surrounding desert landscape by focusing on knowledge held and shared by its people.

Explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to learn about Anangu culture and the significance of Uluru. Spend time with displays that introduce local traditions and the creation stories connected to this sacred landscape.

For Anangu, the land is inseparable from its stories and responsibilities. Gain cultural context for Uluru through a visit that encourages a more informed and respectful appreciation of the national park.

Explore the base of Uluru on a guided tour focused on the cultural significance of this landmark. View the rock at close range and hear about its importance within Anangu culture.

From the ground, Uluru reveals surfaces, colours and formations that are less apparent from afar. Learn about its connection to Country while experiencing a place whose significance extends well beyond its striking physical scale.

Watch the sunset at Uluru with a drink in hand as the changing light moves across the rock. Take in the wide desert setting and the shifting reds and ochres of the Red Centre.

Uluru’s appearance alters markedly with the angle of the sun, making this a memorable opportunity to observe the landscape rather than simply photograph it. Pause as evening settles over the desert and enjoy the view.

Enjoy a barbecue dinner near Uluru as an optional evening dining experience in the Red Centre. It offers a hosted alternative to arranging your own meal during your stay.

Dine in the outback setting and extend your time with fellow travellers beyond the day’s sightseeing. This experience is at additional cost; ask about pre-booking before departure or availability on tour, as places are not guaranteed.

Experience Bruce Munro’s Field of Light near Uluru at sunrise. Walk among the artist’s illuminated stems as their colours glow against the dark desert before daylight reveals the surrounding landscape.

The large-scale installation brings art and place together in a distinctive early-morning experience. Watch the lights fade into the dawn as the Red Centre comes into view. This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability.

Float above the outback near Alice Springs on an optional hot air balloon ride. From the basket, take in a broad view of Central Australia’s desert landscape in the early morning light.

The slow, quiet flight offers a perspective unlike a road journey or lookout. Watch the ranges and open country emerge as daylight spreads across the region. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability and weather conditions.