35 days in Australia Itinerary
35 days in Australia Itinerary
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35 days in Australia Itinerary
Start: Darwin
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Darwin
— 21 nights
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Drive:
2h 30min
2
Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
— 2 nights
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+2
bus + foot + Fly:
9h 15min
3
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
— 2 nights
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Travel:
6h
4
West MacDonnell National Park
— 3 nights
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Travel:
4h 30min
5
Alice Springs
— 2 nights
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Fly:
4h 15min
6
Katherine
— 3 nights
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Drive:
3h 30min
End: Darwin
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21
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Darwin
21
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Outback Capital of the Northern Territory
The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Darwin: Litchfield National Park (Magnetic Termite Mounds, Wangi Falls, & more), Batchelor (Litchfield National Park & Batchelor Butterfly Farm and Pet Garden) and Territory Wildlife Park (in Berry Springs). Spend the 27th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 15th (Sun) exploring nature at Mary River National Park. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Mindil Beach, take in the waterfront at Darwin Wharf Precinct, cast your line with a fishing tour, and get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Darwin trip maker website .
The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Darwin. In August, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park).
Things to do in Darwin
Side Trips
Litchfield National Park, Batchelor, Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park, Mary River National Park, Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Find places to stay Aug 26 — Sep 16:
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Mindil Beach
1:00pm, Mon Aug 26
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
10:30am, Tue Aug 27

Crocosaurus Cove
10:00am, Mon Aug 26
2
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Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
2
nights

Jabiru is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. On the 17th (Tue), delve into the distant past at Ubirr and then look for all kinds of wild species at Maguk Gorge. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Anbangbang Billabong, then contemplate the long history of Nourlangie Rock, and then identify plant and animal life at Yellow Water.
For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) online travel planner .
Getting from Darwin to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) online travel planner .
Getting from Darwin to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Things to do in Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
Side Trip
Kakadu National Park
Find places to stay Sep 16 — 18:
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Maguk Gorge
3:30pm, Tue Sep 17

Anbangbang Billabong
10:00am, Wed Sep 18

Ubirr
10:30am, Tue Sep 17
2
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
2
nights

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): hike along Uluru Hiking Path, then take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru, then trek along Kuniya Walk, and finally explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the views at Valley of the Winds, take in the awesome beauty at Kata Tjuta, and then get advice or help at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
Located right in the center of Australia, the national park boasts perhaps the country's most iconic natural symbol and a sacred place for the region's indigenous people--as well as Kata Tjuta, a collection of 36 red rocks forming an equally distinctive sight.
For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park online day trip planner .
Do a combination of bus and flight from Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. In September, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 12°C. On the 21st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Alice Springs.
Things to do in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Uluru
12:00pm, Thu Sep 19

Kuniya Walk
3:00pm, Thu Sep 19

Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga
2:00pm, Fri Sep 20
3
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West MacDonnell National Park
3
nights

You've now added Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, then identify plant and animal life at Glen Helen Gorge, and then take in the awesome beauty at West MacDonnell National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ormiston Gorge.
For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our West MacDonnell National Park vacation maker tool .
The Route module can help you plan travel from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to West MacDonnell National Park. On the 24th (Tue), you're off toAlice Springs.
For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our West MacDonnell National Park vacation maker tool .
The Route module can help you plan travel from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to West MacDonnell National Park. On the 24th (Tue), you're off toAlice Springs.
Things to do in West MacDonnell National Park
Side Trip
Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park
Find places to stay Sep 21 — 24:
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West MacDonnell National Park
1:00pm, Sun Sep 22

Glen Helen Gorge
10:30am, Sun Sep 22

Ormiston Gorge
10:30am, Mon Sep 23
2
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Alice Springs
2
nights

The Heart of Central Australia
Situated right in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs serves as an urban oasis deep within the country’s parched, desert-like Red Center.Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Olive Pink Botanic Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, look for all kinds of wild species at The Kangaroo Sanctuary, then take in the exciting artwork at Talapi, and finally identify plant and animal life at Alice Springs Desert Park.
To find maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Alice Springs online day trip planner .
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from West MacDonnell National Park to Alice Springs. In September in Alice Springs, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Katherine.
Things to do in Alice Springs
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The Kangaroo Sanctuary
12:00pm, Wed Sep 25

Alice Springs Desert Park
3:30pm, Wed Sep 25

Alice Springs Reptile Centre
1:00pm, Thu Sep 26
3
nights
Katherine
3
nights

Katherine is a town in Northern Territory, Australia. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Katherine Gorge, then get engrossed in the history at Katherine School of the Air Tourist Room, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Katherine Hot Springs, and finally admire all the interesting features of Katherine Outback Experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park, then identify plant and animal life at Low Level Nature Reserve, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Edith Falls.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Katherine journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Alice Springs to Katherine takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Alice Springs in September, with highs in Katherine at 42°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.
To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Katherine journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Alice Springs to Katherine takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Alice Springs in September, with highs in Katherine at 42°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive back home.
Things to do in Katherine
Find places to stay Sep 26 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Katherine Gorge
10:00am, Fri Sep 27

Katherine Outback Experience
4:30pm, Fri Sep 27

Edith Falls
2:00pm, Sat Sep 28
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