Day 1 Darwin ⭐ Meeting day
All day
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This itinerary meets at Darwin, requiring you to book your own flight to [Darwin International Airport, Airport Code DRW].
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This trip requires you to apply for an Australian visa on your own. It is recommended to apply for a visa 1-2 months in advance, and the visa period must cover the travel date.
·morning
Today tourists gathered in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, to start our wild Uluru journey.
First, head to Darwin Crocodile Park, home to the only place in the world where you can dive and swim with saltwater crocodiles up to seven meters long. It's affectionately called the "Cage of Death." Here, tourists can get up close and personal with the world's largest crocodiles, a true movie experience. Experience the adrenaline rush and the near-death experience.
Note: The Death Cage is a self-funded project and is somewhat dangerous. The park will ask guests to sign a disclaimer for this project, so please choose carefully.
The park also features other interesting attractions, such as a reptile exhibit and a baby crocodile incubation center. You can even take photos holding lizards and baby crocodiles. The variety show "Running Man" was filmed here, and you can check out Lee Kwang-soo's photo booth!
Afterwards, we'll visit the Darwin Military Museum, a commemoration of World War II. Darwin was the only Australian city to experience combat during the war. Numerous military weapons are on display, and outside the museum are numerous large-scale military projects, including tanks and fortresses.
Head to Mindil Beach in the evening for the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets on Thursdays and Saturdays. Enjoy the fresh tropical air, accompanied by live bands, and a unique blend of delicious food and handicrafts from a variety of stalls. These include specialties from Turkey, Greece, Sri Lanka, South America, North Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. While browsing stalls set up by tarot readers, leatherworkers, Aboriginal artists, tailors, and handmade jewelers, you can also enjoy free live street theater, magic, and various local buskers. Even without the market, watching the sunset here is a truly romantic experience.
Then return to the hotel for check-in.
Day 2 Darwin → Litchfield National Park → Katherine
All day
After breakfast, we will head to Litchfield National Park.
Florence Falls, with a drop of 212 meters, is one of Australia's most spectacular waterfalls and a famous tourist attraction in the park. The cascading white waterfall evokes the poetic scene of "a torrent plunging three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way descends from the sky." The crystal-clear waters form a natural lake where tourists can enjoy a leisurely swim.
There are many giant bats living on the cliffs of the Tolmer Falls. In order to protect their nests and the ecosystem here, tourists are prohibited from swimming in the water.
Wangi Falls is one of the park's most popular attractions. Don your swimsuit and take a dip in this natural pool, enjoying a moment of pure bliss and immersing yourself in nature.
The Lost City, there are many red sandstone pillars of various shapes on the cliffs, which look like the ruins of an ancient city that has disappeared, so it is called the Lost City.
Termite mounds here vary in height. From a distance, they resemble tombstones, with the tallest reaching over 4 meters. Up close, you can see their ingenious structure. The termites have built their mounds in a north-south orientation, taking advantage of the weather to maintain a constant temperature within the mounds, keeping it around 30°C.
After the tour, we will drive to Katherine.
Day 3 Katherine Day Trip
All day
After breakfast, we'll depart for Nitmiluk National Park, also known as Katherine Gorge, located in the northern Northern Territory. This scenic area encompasses 13 gorges carved from ancient sandstone. Jointly managed by local Aboriginal people and park rangers, the Katherine River snakes through the canyons, teeming with diverse vegetation and richly preserved by Aboriginal rock art, creating a breathtaking landscape.
A special treat:
a dawn cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, allowing you to savor the tranquility and dreamlike beauty of daybreak. As you sail, watch the morning light dance on your fingertips, the canyon painted red by sunlight, and the historic Aboriginal rock art on both sides transform with the changing colors of light and shadow.
After exploring the national park, head to Bitter Springs, a narrow stream whose water is naturally warm. The water temperature remains around 34 degrees Celsius year-round, making it a perfect place for a relaxing soak after a day in the dry and hot Northern Territory. It's a popular weekend getaway for locals. The water is crystal clear, with a unique emerald-like turquoise hue.
Aerial photography from this spot captures the tropical jungle surrounding the spring, creating a scene of the stream winding through lush palm trees. The constant heat from the springs ensures a warm, soothing experience for all who visit.
Afterwards, we returned to the small town of Catherine to stay overnight.
Day 4 Katherine → Daly Waters → Tennant Creek
All day
After breakfast, we'll drive to Tennant Creek, passing through the small town of Daly Waters. This secluded town, home to just over 20 people, boasts the Daly Waters Bar, a truly Western-inspired establishment. It's a truly remarkable bar, with women's underwear hanging above the counter, and photos and ID cards from around the world plastered across the front. A row of hats adorns the pillars at the entrance. Further inside, you'll find banknotes from various countries, each bearing the owner's name and country. In this bar, it's a truly relaxing experience, like a 19th-century cowboy, toasting beers with the crowd, taking a break, and listening to the stories of the many travelers who have visited. The town also boasts a private collection museum showcasing various vintage vehicles. Graffiti and other art installations abound throughout the town, making it a truly delightful experience on a trip to the Northern Territory.
Afterward, we'll drive to Tennant Creek and head to the Bear Allen Lookout, located on a small hill about a 10-minute drive from downtown Tennant Creek. From here, you can take in a panoramic view of Tennant Creek, a region known for its hilly terrain. If you're lucky and it's raining in some areas, you'll be able to witness a half-drowned, half-sunset scene.
Then we will stay in the small town of Tennant Creek.
Day 5 Tennant Creek → Alien Town → Devil's Marbles → Alice Springs
All day
After breakfast, we'll depart for Alice Springs, passing through Alien Town. It's said to be the only town in Australia with lower gravity than anywhere else on Earth, earning it the nickname "Australia's UFO Capital." Since 1985, UFO sightings have been reported around Alien Town. Alien sightings in Alien Town date back to World War II, with hundreds of UFO sightings to the area. Don't be surprised if you see strange lights, UFOs, or luminous objects in the sky.
We then passed by the Devil's Marbles, where giant, rounded stones are scattered across a wide, shallow valley. The seemingly precarious stacks, yet their magical balance, are truly incredible. Some, when split, resemble potatoes cut in half. These fascinating rocks, in a variety of shapes and forms, create a unique and mysterious beauty amidst the pink clouds at sunrise and sunset. Local mythology suggests that these massive, rounded rocks are the eggs of the guardian rainbow serpent, while others believe that aliens have been visiting and lingering among these bizarre rocks for thousands of years. Millions of years of erosion, weathering, and exposure to sun and rain have shaped the granite landscape, averaging four meters in height. The enigmatic landscape is truly captivating.
Welcome to Alice Springs. There is a welcome sign at each end of the city, which has become a must-see place for visitors.
Then check in to the hotel and rest.
Day 6 Alice Springs Day Trip
All day
After breakfast, we'll head to Ellis Springs Desert Park, where three natural habitats are perfectly recreated: an inland river, a sand kingdom, and a woodland, home to a diverse array of creatures. Visitors can observe the lives of different species up close. Keepers will also toss food into the air, and several birds will gracefully fly overhead, grabbing the food with swiftness and precision, reminiscent of an air force flyover.
Afterward, we'll visit the Ellis Springs Telegraph Station. While postal services aren't available, visitors can use special stamps to post letters as souvenirs. The Ellis Springs Telegraph Station Historic District comprises seven white buildings and the remains of a livestock slaughterhouse. These renovated buildings showcase the original working life of the station, including offices, a telegraph post office, a restaurant, and an activity room. After the tour, visitors can stroll through the Ellis Telegraph Station Park and enjoy a relaxing stroll amidst the red desert.
In the evening, we went to Anzac Hill. There is a monument on the hill, from where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the town. More importantly, the viewing platform on the hill at sunset is very beautiful. The afterglow of the sunset coupled with the valley in the distance is worth taking a photo.
After the tour, return to the hotel to rest.
Day 7 Alice Springs → Kings Canyon
All day
After breakfast, we'll drive to Kings Canyon, passing through Simpson Gorge. This is one of the most famous gorges in the West MacDonnell Ranges, 18 kilometers from Alice Springs. It boasts the towering Simpson Range escarpment, a perennial waterhole, and a diverse wildlife habitat. The gorges feature acacias, a signature vegetation of the MacDonnell Ranges, as well as over 40 rare and endangered plant species. Many short walks offer stunning views of the native vegetation (including ancient white-trunk gums) and the surrounding scenery.
Afterwards, we'll head to Kings Canyon Campground. Accommodation is limited, as there's only one hotel near the entire canyon. Behind the campground is a recreational area where you can watch the sunset over Kings Canyon. You'll also encounter wild jackals, which won't attack humans. It's a truly unique experience in the wilderness.
Day 8 Kings Canyon → Uluru
All day
After breakfast, we'll depart for Kings Canyon National Park (approximately 3 hours). This vast canyon, also known as the Valley of the Kings, is a spectacular sight in Australia, plunging 270 meters below the surface. Unlike typical canyons, the rock formations in Kings Canyon range in color from milky white to deep purple. An 8-kilometer-wide rock ridge juts out from the flat desert of central Australia. The ridge's center has been split by tectonic shifts, creating a crimson red hue and knife-like shapes. This remarkable feature has earned Kings Canyon its nickname, the "Grand Canyon of Australia."
Hiking along this route, visitors can see the "Lost City," a domed structure formed by weathering, and a rich botanical garden filled with coconut palms and ferns. This allows visitors to fully appreciate the wonders of nature and immerse themselves in the mysterious Red Center of the World. Hiking in the early morning is particularly beautiful, as the first rays of sunlight strike the canyon walls, illuminating them with a fiery crimson hue, transforming the entire canyon into a vibrant spectacle.
Then drive to Uluru, the center of the red desert.
Ayers Rock changes colors seven times a day, and we'll visit the rock at sunset to observe two or three of these changes. Leaning back in the car trunk with a beer, escaping the hustle and bustle – that's the true meaning of car travel.
Recommended (at your own expense): "Field of Starlight" is a global touring exhibition by British artist Bruce Munro, comprised of 58,800 light bulbs and solar fiber optic bundles. After sunset, when the bulbs are illuminated, the field of starlight, free from light pollution, resembles a sea of luminescent flowers. The embellishment of the stars and the Milky Way creates a truly romantic scene.
Day 9 Uluru Day Trip
All day
After packing your own breakfast, we'll head to Kata Tjuta National Park for a hike. Kata Tjuta means "Place of Many Heads" in the Aboriginal language. Its actual name, Ogahenge, is composed of 36 domed stones. We'll also join the Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind route, a filming location for Hayao Miyazaki's film "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind." The entire loop is approximately 7.6 kilometers long and takes approximately 3-4 hours. Signposts are provided along the way, and photo spots are also marked.
After the hike, head to the Uluru-Kata Tju Cultural Centre to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Anangu people. You'll also visit the Maruku handicraft workshop and have the opportunity to witness Aboriginal artists creating unique works of art on site.
The rest of the time is for rest and adjustment or free activities.
Dinner is recommended (at your own expense): The Sound of Silence dinner, part of Tourism Australia's "Australian Feasts."
Departing from the hotel one hour before sunrise, we'll walk along a red gravel path to Tail Wiru (meaning "beautiful hill" in the Aboriginal language), where the starry night dinner takes place.
Enjoy champagne and canapés while watching the beautiful sunset. Then
, enjoy a performance by the Aboriginal people, including instrumental music. Dinner begins with a tasting of high-quality Australian wines and beers, followed by a three-course buffet inspired by bush tucker.
Afterward, a stargazer will use laser pointers to explain the magical Uluru sky. This is a romantic dialogue with nature and the soul!
Day 10 Uluru⭐Dismissal Day
All day
The meeting will be disbanded at Uluru today.
