Day 1-2 Darwin
Meet up with your fellow travellers and Contiki crew before heading out to stunning Litchfield National Park. On the way, we stop by the termite mounds, a local natural curiosity. These mounds are up to 4 metres high and are literally magnetic – your Tour Manager will fill you in on the details.Then we hit the famous falls that make up the park - 4 waterfalls pour over a wide plateau into deep, picture-perfect waterholes surrounded by thick rainforest. Experience this natural playground and take a dip in the transparent waters. Head back to Darwin & get ready for a night out on the town.Later, we return to Darwin. Accommodations: Hotel

Day 2-3 Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Today, we hit the Darwin Museum and find out about the unlucky past of the Northern Territory’s capital.Later, we travel to Australia’s largest national park, Kakadu, known for its ancient rock art, some of which is up to 20,000 years old. Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day

Day 3-4 Kakadu National Park
We spend the day exploring some of this 20,000 sq km World Heritage listed site. It’s packed with swamps, rainforest, wetlands, woodlands, plants, insects and 75 different types of reptiles.Our included boat cruise takes us out onto Yellow Water, a lush inland lagoon. You’ll see some rock art, birdlife and even learn about the Aboriginal history of the area.We get the background on local indigenous culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre before we explore the “rock galleries” of Ubirr, where time-old paintings line the cave walls. Depending on the season, you can watch the sun set over this stunning site before we head back to the hotel for dinner. Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day

Day 4-5 Kakadu National Park to Katherine
Kick start the day by cooling off in the swimming hole at either Edith Falls or Gunlom, deep in the heart of the national park.In the afternoon, we arrive in riverside Katherine. There’s an optional cruise through the gorgeous Nitmiluk Gorge. This National Park serves up vivid orange cliffs and rock formations that have been carved out by the river over hundreds’ of years. Keep an eye open for fresh water crocs and learn about local wildlife and folklore from our Local Guide.Back in Katherine, your Tour Manager will organise an optional dinner tonight, so you can relax by the pool. Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day

Day 5-6 Katherine to Tennant Creek
This morning, we pull into Mataranka Thermal Springs where you can have a swim in the thermal pools at a bush resort, where the mineral waters are a comfortable 34 degrees. Next up: the oldest pub in the Northern Territory, Daly Waters, licensed since 1893. Check out the knick-knacks and memorabilia that cover the walls of this Australian institution. Grab a bite to eat here and maybe meet a local character or two.We overnight in Tennant Creek, a “true blue” Aussie outback town, where you’ll get a feel for the size of Australia. In the middle of nowhere, this town is the only point of contact for the million acre cattle stations of the surrounding area. Accommodations: HotelMeals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day

Day 6-7 Tennant Creek to Alice Springs
Chill out on the coach as we cut across flat plains and travel through a patch of no man’s land. Stretch your legs at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), a strange grouping of enormous boulders, and maybe even sight a UFO in Wycliffe Well.On the road, we stop by Ti Tree, an Aboriginal community, where there’s a chance to pick up authentic artefacts, paintings and didgeridoos at the cute Aboriginal art gallery.We pull into Alice Springs, smack in the middle of Australia and in the middle of nowhere. This original outback town is where your tour ends. Say goodbye to your new friends and Tour Manager. Accommodations: Meals: Breakfast (1) day

Duration - 6 days

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Wed Jun 13 2012 to Mon Jun 18 2012	$1280** per Adult
Wed Jun 13 2012 to Mon Jun 18 2012	$1280** per Adult
Wed Jun 13 2012 to Mon Jun 18 2012	$1280** per Adult
Wed Jul 11 2012 to Mon Jul 16 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Jul 11 2012 to Mon Jul 16 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Jul 11 2012 to Mon Jul 16 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Aug 08 2012 to Mon Aug 13 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Aug 08 2012 to Mon Aug 13 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Aug 08 2012 to Mon Aug 13 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Sep 05 2012 to Mon Sep 10 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Sep 05 2012 to Mon Sep 10 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Sep 05 2012 to Mon Sep 10 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Oct 03 2012 to Mon Oct 08 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Oct 03 2012 to Mon Oct 08 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Oct 03 2012 to Mon Oct 08 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Oct 31 2012 to Mon Nov 05 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Oct 31 2012 to Mon Nov 05 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Oct 31 2012 to Mon Nov 05 2012	$1260** per Adult
Wed Nov 28 2012 to Mon Dec 03 2012	$1234** per Adult
Wed Nov 28 2012 to Mon Dec 03 2012	$1234** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.