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Experience it all with epic Australian adventures
From the tropical Top End to the rugged Red Centre, Kakadu to Uluru, Australia’s Northern Territory is home to a vivid collection of stunning contrasts and a host of bucket-list Australian adventures and iconic luxury travel experiences. Far from the ordinary, experience extraordinary in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Darwin, the Northern Territory’s laidback and multicultural capital, is the gateway to the Top End’s untold tropical treasures; from the ancient landscapes of Kakadu and Arnhem Land to the sparkling Afarura Sea. In little more than an hour by road (or a short helicopter hop) from Darwin, swim in spectacular waterholes and picnic by picturesque waterfalls in Litchfield National Park. Venture a little further to enjoy wilderness and wildlife safaris by air, open-top 4WD or airboat. Heli-fish for barramundi or tour the tropical wetlands to spot giant crocs and stunning birdlife.
Dramatically different, but equally extraordinary, the Red Centre is Australia’s spiritual heart and offers some of the country’s most iconic visitor experiences. Cuddle a kangaroo, visit the Royal Flying Doctors and see the School of Air in action in Alice Springs.
From Uluru and Kata Tjuta to the West Mac Donnell Ranges and Kings Canyon, it is impossible not to be moved by the Northern Territory’s awe-inspiring ancient landscapes and the Aboriginal legends woven around them.
Northern Territory adventures are limited only by the imagination; stretch your legs on the multi-day Larapinta Trail (or with a collection of short walks around Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta); traverse the continent in the footsteps of pioneers with the legendary Ghan rail journey from Darwin through to Adelaide; or let our Travel Designers tailor a private air safari to really appreciate, and easily navigate, the vast Australian outback.
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Itinerary Inspirations
These itineraries have been designed to inspire you with a small selection of the many unique adventures to be had in the Northern Territory. Once you have a feel for the destinations and experiences that best resonate with you, we will tailor every element of your perfect luxury travel itinerary in Australia’s Northern Territory, exclusively for you.
Week Long Escapes
Take the family or invite your friends to enjoy a private introduction to the Top End Darwin, Arnhem Land and Bullo River Station by private jet
Your tailored Top End adventure begins with with two nights at Darwin’s Mindil Beach Casino Resort. Explore the tropical northern capital at your leisure and enjoy a private day tour to Litchfield National Park with an Aboriginal guide to introduce you to the park’s indigenous importance, picturesque waterfalls and inviting swimming spots.
Over the following five days, tour the Top End by private air safari. Enjoy a personalised introduction to the indigenous treasures and remote natural wonders of Arnhem Land: breathtaking escarpments and rich wetlands, ancient rock art, beautiful birdlife, spectacular sunsets and a spiritual significance that will stay with you forever.
Fly over Kakadu National Park to appreciate its vast beauty and scale, en route to Bullo River Station. This iconic
working cattle station in the East Kimberley offers an authentic window into life in the outback in combination with a collection of unforgettable adventures; fishing for barramundi and swimming in remote waterholes, wildlife spotting and birdwatching, station activities and local touring on foot or on horseback, by 4WD, heli or quad bike. Your stay here culminates with a low level scenic flight over the Kimberley coast and magnificent King George Falls before arriving into Kununurra to connect with a commercial flight back to Darwin.
- Inclusions
6 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Mindil Beach Resort, 2 nights Davidsons Arnhemland Safaris, 2 nights Bullo River Station) inclusive of 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners per person and most beverages. Full day private Indigenous Litchfield National Park Tour, 5 day private escorted tour of Arnhem Land and Bullo River Station. Private prop-jet flights Darwin-Davidson’s Arnhemland Safari Lodge-Bullo River Station via Kakadu National Park. All entry permits and National Park fees. Commercial flight Kununurra-Darwin. Private transfers throughout.
- Note
Bullo River Station welcomes visitors March – October.
Unlock the magic and magnificence of the Top End with a family-friendly adventure: Darwin, Kakadu and Arnhem Land
Begin your NT travels with a two night stay in tropical Darwin, including a private half-day tour to visit the fascinating Royal Flying Doctor Service and exciting Crocosaurus Cove.
Then let the adventures really begin! Venture into the outback for a two-night Kakadu experience camping in a private permanent camp with an expert local guide. Explore Fogg Dam, enjoy an airboat ride across the Mary River wetlands, cruise the Yellow Water Billabong and cool off with a refreshing swim at Waterfall Creek and Barramundi Gorge. Magical moments that will leave your family with the memories to dine out on for years to come.
Continuing into Arnhem Land, visit an Aboriginal community and learn about indigenous art at Injalak Arts and Craft Centre. Complete your Top End adventure with three-nights at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safari Lodge. This unique Top End property is on an Aboriginal site and provides real insights in to our country’s Indigenous history and culture. Colourful legends are told in ancient works of well-preserved rock art, artefacts, catacombs and ceremonial sites. The surrounding rivers and plains are home to a unique collection of Australian wildlife: from tiny termites (and their towering mounds!) to mighty crocodiles and an incredible variety of beautiful birdlife.
Return to Darwin with a spectacular scenic flight over this timeless land.
- Inclusions
7 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Adina Darwin Waterfront, 2 nights permanent tented camp in Kakadu (shared facilities), 3 nights Davidson’s Arnhemland Safari’s) inclusive of 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners per person. Half day private tour including Crocosaurus Cove and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, private 3 day/2 night Arnhemland Safari including entry permits and national park fees, One-way scenic flight transfer Mt Borradaile/Darwin. Private transfers throughout.
A vibrant waterfront, vast wetlands and vivid wildlife experiences: Darwin, Arnhem Land, Kakadu, and the Mary River Wetlands.
A private six-day tour of Arnhem Land, Kakadu and the Mary River wetlands, provides access to some of the most remote corners of the continent and restricted-visitor areas to enjoy authentic insights into the local Aboriginal culture, breath-taking terrain and unique wildlife. Your guide’s incredible knowledge lays open the mysteries of the land to provide a personalised connection to this special place, its people, their cultures, and its natural wonders.
Top off the Top End adventures with a stay at Bamurru Plains. Set on a 300km2 private property, this luxury safaristyle lodge offers some of Australia’s best birdwatching and richest untamed wildlife experiences. A range of touring options on foot, by airboat, four-wheel drive or helicopter explore the surrounding wetlands and waterways, outback plains and the majestic neighbouring Kakadu National Park.
- Inclusions
7 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Mindil Beach Resort, 1 night private Kakadu camp (shared facilities), 2 nights Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, 2 nights Bamurru Plains) inclusive of breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners per person. Private half day Darwin city sights tour, 6-day private escorted tour of Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Bamurru Plains including all entrance fees. Private car transfer on arrival in Darwin.
- Note
Bamurru Plains is open from May to October.
Live luxe as you tour the Northern Territory from the Red Centre to the Top End. Ayers Rock and Alice Springs to Darwin, with the Ghan
Experience the wonder of ancient lands and endless skies, staying at Longitude 131. Your canopied private pavilion is a refined oasis surrounded by the rugged outback. Enjoy exclusive experiences and contemporary cuisine at this iconic luxury lodge, with Uluru and the Kata Tjuta, as your backdrop.
In Alice Springs, enjoy a full-day private tour to explore Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station, before joining the legendary Ghan rail journey.
Following the old Overland Telegraph line to Darwin, experience the romance of rail travel, enjoying rolling vistas, gourmet dining and, in Katherine, a choice of inclusive off-train experiences: cruising Nitmiluk Gorge or a visit to an authentic outback cattle station.
Continue the comforts and local insights in Darwin, staying at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort. Enjoy a private Bombing of Darwin tour and scenic harbour cruise during your stay.
- Inclusions
8 nights’ accommodation (3 nights Longitude 131, 2 nights Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 1 night aboard the Ghan train in a private Platinum ensuite cabin, 2 nights Mindil Beach Casino and Resort) inclusive of 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners per person. Full day private “The Best of the Alice” including entry fees, choice of Ghan off-train touring in Katherine, 4 hour private Bombing of Darwin tour including entry fees and 1 hour cruise on Darwin Harbour. Private transfers throughout.
- Note
Flight Ayers Rock to Alice Springs not included.
Experience the essence of the Red Centre: Alice Springs, Kings Canyon and Uluru self-drive
Starting in Alice Springs, gateway to the Red Centre, enjoy a private half-day tour visiting the the Royal Flying Doctors, the School of the Air and the Old Telegraph Station to appreciate the town’s heritage and unique lifestyle. Also included during your stay is the bucket-list experience of a sunrise balloon flight over the majestic outback.
Then take to the open road to embark on an iconic outback self-drive. First stop, Kings Canyon. Here, an early start and a steep climb will be rewarded with the captivating colours of an outback sunrise during your guided Kings Canyon Rim walk.
Drive to Ayers Rock to complete your Red Centre highlights touring on a real high with a three-night stay at the luxurious and intimate Longitude 131. Unwind with endless and ever-changing views to Uluru, exclusive touring experiences and contemporary cuisine. Enjoy a small group cultural tour to Kata Tjuta and Uluru along with a unique star gazing experience and a breath-taking thirty-minute helicopter scenic flight during your stay here.
- Inclusions
6 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 1 night Kings Canyon Resort, 3 nights Longitude 131) inclusive of daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and selected alcoholic beverages at Longitude 131 per person. Private half day Alice Springs tour including entries, Shared 30min Outback Balloon flight, Shared Kings Canyon Scenic Rim Walk, Shared Uluru and Kata Tjuta touring, Private 30-minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta Helicopter flight with airport drop off. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover), unlimited kilometres and GPS.
Top End highlights and insights: Darwin, Litchfield, Katherine, tropical savannah wetlands and Arnhem Land.
Kick off your Top End travels in Darwin surrounded by tropical gardens overlooking Mindil Beach. Enjoy a scenic heli-flight over Litchfield national park, stopping to picnic by a pretty waterfall and swim in the tranquil waterhole.
Drive south to Katherine and enjoy a two-night stay at the indigenous-owned Cicada Lodge. Surrounded by the ancient Nitmiluk National Park, this is the ideal base from which to explore Nitmiluk Gorge and the Katherine River waterways whilst enjoying unique insights into the traditional and contemporary culture of the Jawoyn people.
Conclude your journey with a three-night stay at Finniss River Lodge, a 50,000-acre family owned and operated outback cattle station.
Take in the breathtaking views over the Top End’s timeless landscapes on the return scenic air transfers between Darwin and Finniss River Lodge.
- Inclusions
7 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Mindil Beach Casino & Resort, 2 nights Cicada Lodge and 3 nights Finniss River Lodge) inclusive of 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners per person. Private Litchfield Waterfall Heli-touring including a champagne picnic. Return private scenic air transfers Darwin-Finniss River Lodge. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover), unlimited kilometres and GPS. Australian GST at 10%.
- Note
Finniss river Lodge is open from February to November.
Decadence and deserts, wilderness and wines. Darwin to Adelaide with the Ghan
Explore Australia’s tropical capital with a three-night stay at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, including a private half-day tour of the city sights and a full-day private tour to Litchfield National Park for an interactive indigenous introduction to the region that will leave you with a personalised connection to these lands.
Experience the spirit of the outback and enjoy the romance of rail, bisecting the continent from North to South, as you travel with the Ghan, from Darwin to Adelaide. Your three-day, two-night rail journey also includes off-train opportunities to explore Katherine Gorge and Alice Springs.
On arrival in South Australia, enjoy a two-night stay in the picturesque Adelaide Hills to indulge in fine wines and fresh regional produce, including a private full-day tour of some of the Barossa Valley’s best wineries.
- Inclusions
7 nights’ accommodation (3 nights Mindil Beach Casino Resort, 2 nights aboard The Ghan, 2 nights Mt Lofty House) including daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners per person. Private half day Darwin city sights tour, Private full day indigenous Litchfield Tour, 3 day/ 2 night The Ghan Rail Journey from Darwin to Adelaide in a Platinum Twin Cabin, Full day private bespoke Barossa Valley wineries tour. Private road transfers throughout.
Broaden your horizons, stretch your legs and refresh your mind. Alice Springs, Larapinta Trail and Kings Canyon
After spending a night in Alice Springs, get off the beaten track and embark on one of the country’s most rewarding multi-day hikes. Enjoying the most scenic sections of the iconic Larapinta desert trail, explore ancient landscapes and Red Centre hidden gems.
Traversing the ridgelines of the West MacDonnell Ranges with just a day pack on your back, enjoy gourmet campfire dinners and sleep under spectacular star-studded skies at exclusive award-winning camps (complete with hot showers and comfortable swags). See the sun rise from the summit of Mt Sonder, dip your toes in Ormiston Gorge and marvel at the sheer walls of Standley Chasm as you take in the wild beauty of the country’s interior and take away a connection to these lands that will last a lifetime.
Returning to Alice Springs, collect your rental vehicle and hit the open road to explore Kings Canyon. Staying at the new Kings Canyon Resort glamping tents, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy another one of Australia’s. most breathtaking outback walks, a sunrise Kings Canyon Rim Walk.
- Inclusions
9 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 5 nights Larapinta Trail, 2 nights Kings Canyon Resort) inclusive of breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 5 dinners per person. Private car transfer on arrival in Alice Springs. 6 day fully supported Larapinta walk on a twin share basis. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover), unlimited kilometres and GPS.
- Note
The Larapinta Walking season operates on set dates between early April and late September annually.
See it all and get away from it all! Kakadu, East Arnhem Land, Darwin and Bremer Island
Set off from Darwin to explore Kakadu National Park’s timeless landscapes and hidden treasures at your own pace. Enjoy breathtaking walks and waterfalls, see native animals and ancient rock art. Your stay in the park also includes a Yellow Waters wildlife cruise and a 60 minute scenic flight over the park’s dramatic falls and escarpments.
Leave your rental car in Jabiru and join a four-day small-group tour that will take you far from the tourist trail to explore remote reaches of Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula. Visit the Gunbalanya Indigenous community and tour the Injalak Hill Aboriginal art sites, cruise the Cobourg Coast (keep an eye out for turtles, crocs, mud crabs and more), visit the eerie ruins of Victoria Settlement, see the famous Ubirr rock art, and tour the region’s vast wetlands. Enjoy campfire cooking and cliff-top sundowners during this immersive touring experience. Continue the Arnhem Land adventures in your rental car, enjoying a two night stay at safari-style lodge on Aboriginal lands. Cruise the tranquil billabong to watch the colours of sunset over Mt Borradaile before returning to Darwin.
During your stay in the tropical capital, enjoy a Darwin Harbour sunset dinner cruise; and top off your Top End travels with a three night stay in a beachfront bungalow on Bremer Island. Learn the customs of the Yolngu, hike, fish or simply relax enjoying the sublime seclusion of this far flung eco retreat in the Arafura Sea.
- Inclusions
13 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Cooinda Lodge, 1 night Mercure Crocodile Hotel, 3 nights Cobourg Coastal Camp (shared facilities), 2 nights Davidsons Arnhemland Safaris, 2 nights Adina Waterfront Darwin, 3 nights Banubanu Beach Retreat) inclusive of daily breakfast, 7 lunches and 9 dinners per person. Shared Yellow Water cruise, shared Kakadu scenic flight, shared small group 4-day guided tour, Arnhem Land entry permits, shared Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise. Return transfers from Gove-Bremer Is. 4WD rental vehicle.
- Note
The 4-Day Arnhem Land and Coburg Peninsula tour departs Jabiru on Tuesdays and Fridays from May to October. Private tour departures available other days.
Uncover Australia’s North-West wonders Darwin, Bullo River, Kimberley Coast and Broome with a private air-safari
Overnight in Darwin and fly to Kununurra to begin your private air-safari of Australia’s Top End. First stop, Bullo River Station. Made famous by Sara Henderson (Australian cattle farmer and author: From Strength to Strength), this 500,000-acre working cattle property nestled in the northwest corner of Australia’s Northern Territory offers an authentic and unforgettable outback experience. Cruise the Bullo River Gorge, see ancient Aboriginal rock art, spot emus, brolgas, jabiru and more, fish for barramundi, hike to swim in secluded waterholes and explore these ancient landscapes by helicopter or on horseback.
Then fly over the vast Mitchell Plateau and heli to the coast to enjoy a three-night stay at the equally remote, intimate and laid-back beachfront Kimberly Coastal Camp on the pristine shores of the Admiralty Gulf. Here the days are as active or relaxed as you like them: fish, hike, cruise or simply picnic on deserted beaches fringed by beautiful boab trees.
Round out the adventures in Broome, one of the jewels of the Kimberley, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Willie Creek Pearl farm during your stay.
- Inclusions
9 nights’ accommodation (1 night Mindil Beach Casino Resort, 3 nights Bullo River Station, 3 nights Kimberley Coastal Camp, 2 nights Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa) inclusive of 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners per person. Private charter flights in a single engine plane Kununurra-Bullo River Station-Mitchell Plateau, Return private charter helicopter flights from Mitchell Plateau to Kimberley Coastal Camp, Private charter flight in a single engine plane Mitchell Plateau-Broome. Small group (shared) "Behind the Scenes" tour of Willie Creek Pearl.
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Flight from Darwin to Kununurra is not included.
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