There is so much to see from the bottom of Australia to the top. On this Melbourne to Darwin overland tour of Australia, you’ll first explore the Great Ocean Road. Then you will stop in Adelaide to head out to Kangaroo Island and South Australia's famous wine region the Barossa. Head up to Flinders Ranges and Coober Pedy. Get to the Red Centre and explore Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon afterward spending some time in Alice Springs. Head north through the Northern Territory with stops at the Devils Marbles, Mataranka Thermal Pools and more. Then see Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks by spending a few days exploring the parks and swimming in the waterfalls and streams. Finishing in Darwin with a bunch of new friends.
The Melbourne to Darwin 20 day tour package Includes: 3 days 2 night Melbourne to Adelaide tour, 4 nights in Adelaide, 2 day 1 night tour of Kangaroo Island, 1 day Barossa Valley wine tour, 6 day 5 night Adelaide to Alice Springs tour, 2 nights in Alice Springs, 6 day 5 nights Alice Springs to Darwin tour, Meals while on tour as indicated in itinerary (9 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 9 Dinners), Friendly, informative tour guides.
This trip is made up of dorm share nights, or double/twin if you upgrade and camping. All our camping on the Melbourne to Darwin tour package is done outside under the stars in a swag. A swag is a bedroll made of canvas with a mattress inside. You can put your sleeping bag inside and zip it up and have a perfect view of the stars. Check out our blog on the subject of swags. In winter temperatures can drop to 0ºC around Uluru. In summer it is usually around 20ºC. Please check weather forecasts before the tour so you can bring appropriate clothing for the conditions.
On this Melbourne to Darwin tour, there will be plenty of walking and hiking in Kakadu National Park, Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. So you will need a good level of fitness.
Kakadu National Park: Good level of fitness is required for Gunlom falls and Jim Jim falls
Uluru: Moderate level of fitness required. The base walk is on flat ground.
Kata Tjuta: Good level of fitness required. Walking on uneven surface required to complete the Valley of the winds walk
Kings Canyon: Good level of fitness required for a four-hour walk around the canyon’s rim.