Taste the Top End, relish the Red Centre

Transfer from Darwin airport to your accommodation.

This afternoon transfer into town to enjoy a guided walking tour following in the paths of pioneers and uncovering local hidden secrets to provide a personalised introduction to the Territory’s tropical capital.

Our recommendation for dinner this evening is Pee Wee’s at the Point, showcasing fresh Territory produce and surrounded by Darwin’s harbourside East Point Nature Reserve.

Get set for a Top End adventure to remember including a half-day tour of the Territory’s top watering holes by helicopter.

Heli between iconic outback pubs for the opportunity to have a beer with the locals, croc spot from the sky and capture some breathtaking photos of the stunning Top End landscapes that stretch out before you.

Then experience the thrill of an airboat on the Top End’s stunning river systems and rainforests to spot a variety of local bird and animal-life.  

Return to the city in time for dinner. Long-standing locals’ favourite, Hanuman, is our recommendation for a flavour-filled introduction to the city’s delicious multicultural influences.

On a walking tour of Darwin, your guide will introduce you to the city’s colourful Indigenous influences from public street art to private galleries, interwoven with stories from the region’s First Nations peoples.

This evening, we have arranged VIP sunset lounge access at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. A Darwin institution, the markets host entertaining street performers and dozens of stalls selling everything from Indigenous arts and crafts and handmade jewellery to food vendors from every corner of the globe: churros to souvlaki, pizza, laksa, Korean BBQ and Vietnamese rolls; enjoyed with front-row sunset seats and sundowners.

If you still have room for more, we can recommend a night at Char in the historic grounds of Admiralty House.

Transfer to Darwin Airport for a flight to Ayers Rock Airport where you will be met by representatives of Longitude 131 and transferred to your accommodation.

Enjoying the ultimate in outback luxury, your stay at Longitude 131 includes all meals and most beverages, as well as a collection of signature experiences.

Dining is a highlight at Longitude 131, drawing inspiration and ingredients from the local Anagnu seasons to deliver a true sense of place on every plate.

The day is yours to explore the ancient landscapes and legends of Australia’s Red Centre: set off early to walk amongst the red rock domes of the Kata Tjuta or follow the base of the Uluru on a guided walk around the Mutijulu Waterhole.

Return to your oasis in the outback where we have arranged for you to enjoy a private masterclass with Longitude 131’s Executive Chef.

This evening, head out to explore the twinkling Field of Light installation or settle in under the stars to enjoy a four-course dinner at Table 131, including a guided tour of the outback skies.

Lift off from the lodge’s helipad to appreciate the grand scale of the Red Centre’s raw beauty and dramatic landscapes with a half-hour helicopter flight over Uluru and the Kata Tjuta.

For your final night in Australia’s spiritual heart, we have arranged a private Dune Top Dining table to enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars; with breathtaking views stretching from Uluru to the Kata Tjuta and butler service to deliver outback degustation dining at its very finest.  

Transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

Or, continue on the Great Australian Gourmet Adventure in the Kimberley