This 7 day Alice Springs to Darwin ( and reverse ) tour shows you all the best highlights traveling down the center of Australia, experiencing the outback on an adventure you’ll never forget.
Explore the major sites by day and camp under the stars at night. On this trip, we visit Litchfield, Katherine, Devils Marbles, Mataranka, Daly Waters and all the best highlights of Uluru National Park.
Suitable for ages 18 to 49 only.
Days
- 7 days, 6 nights
Group size
- Max 21
Start / finish
- Alice Springs or Uluru / Darwin
- Darwin, late afternoon on day 7
Return
- Darwin, late afternoon on day 7
Accommodation
- 6 nights — 3 swag camping near Uluru, at Kings Creek Station and Curtin Springs, then 3 in dorm accommodation at Alice Springs, Daly Waters and Adelaide River. Hot showers and flushing toilets.
Transport
- Air-conditioned 4WD with an experienced guide. Departs Alice Springs at 6am, or join at Ayers Rock Airport at 2pm. Day 5 leaves Alice Springs at 5am.
Meals
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners, including an Aussie BBQ at Kings Creek Station and dinner with live music at the Daly Waters Pub.
Route
Included experiences
- Uluru — guided walk at the base
- Uluru — sunset with a glass of bubbly
- Uluru and Kata Tjuta — sunrise on day 2
- Kata Tjuta — Valley of the Winds hike
- Kings Creek Station — Aussie BBQ around the fire
- Kings Canyon — the Rim Walk and the Garden of Eden
- Curtin Springs — private bush camp and Mount Conner sunset
- Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) — after crossing the Tropic of Capricorn
- Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann) — lunch stop near Tennant Creek
- Daly Waters Pub — dinner and live music
- Mataranka Hot Springs — a morning dip
- Bitter Springs — a float in the thermal stream
- Edith Falls — waterfalls in Nitmiluk National Park
- Litchfield — Wangi, Florence and Tolmer Falls and Buley Rockhole
Reviews
5.0
Based on 30 reviews
Verified from
Real reviews from travellers who've done this tour, gathered from around the web and paraphrased.
AI summary of 30 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, who are frequently described as making the trip feel relaxed and fun while sharing information about Aboriginal culture, wildlife and the landscape. The most commonly highlighted feature is sleeping in swags under the stars, alongside the scenery, waterfalls and swimming spots, the quality and quantity of the food, the well-organised camping, and the sociable group atmosphere. Several reviewers note the tour is family-owned and mention that starting from Uluru and finishing in Darwin allows the more physically demanding hiking to be followed by a more relaxed final leg involving swimming. Reviewers often did the trip as a combined Uluru and Alice-to-Darwin package. The main criticism came from one traveller who felt a driver on the Darwin-to-Alice leg acted more as a bus driver than a guide, offering little explanation or motivation.
How we collect and publish reviews
Where they come from. Our reviews are gathered from independent review sites and from guests who share feedback with us directly after their trip. They come from people who have actually travelled on the tour.
Why some are edited. Many of our guests travel in their second or third language. Where a review is hard to read, we lightly edit spelling, grammar and punctuation, or paraphrase a sentence for clarity. We never change the rating, the meaning or the sentiment, and we never write a review on a guest's behalf.
Reading the originals. Reviews sourced from public review sites appear there in their original form, and can be read in full at their original source at any time.
The 7-day Uluru-to-Darwin trip was a relaxed, well-paced adventure. Guides Lauren and Alex brought great energy, and it was wonderful to do the hikes while learning the cultural significance and history of each place. The swags were warm and dry, making sleeping under the stars a pleasure. As someone who usually avoids tours, this was a 10/10.
The ultimate tour from Uluru to Darwin was so much fun — I met lots of great people, the food was great throughout, and camping under the stars was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Alice-to-Darwin leg was the biggest highlight of all. Our guide Sophie was amazing, full of energy, and made it feel like a road trip with your best pals. Memories I'll cherish forever.
“What an experience!”
I did the Rock to Rock followed by the Alice to Darwin adventure and what an experience! I had the most amazing time, saw some incredible sites and met some fantastic people! My tours guides were knowledgeable and made both trips feel relaxed. Would do the whole trip again in a heart beat! Top tip: Fly into Uluru Airport to avoid the 6 hour drive on day 1 of the Rock to Rock tour!
“Wonderful!”
Sleeping under the stars in swags this Uluru tour was an unforgettable experience. Uluru, Kata Tjuṯa and Kings Canyon were all incredible. CJ was a great guide and super passionate about the area.
“Amazing Outback Experience”
Had the best time on the Alice Springs to Darwin tour! Stunning landscapes, great group vibes & our guide Liv was simply the best – fun, knowledgeable, and super caring. Would definitely recommend!
“10/10”
Absolutely amazing trip! I did the Uluru to Darwin ultimate package with Phoebe and Liv and I could not fault it start to finish. All of the walks, scenery and swim spots were incredible. Both guides were great throughout keeping us organised, fed and entertained whilst being very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. Would highly recommend this experience.
“Alice to Darwin”
I honestly can't rave about this tour enough! Mark Jenner was our tour guide and I don't think I have ever had such a good tour guide in all my time travelling. He was friendly, made sure everyone was involved and comfortable and his knowledge on everything from the aboriginal culture to flora, fauna and wildlife couldn't be beaten! I am not usually interesting in nature but by the end of the trip I was looking out for different birds and recognising the types of plants in the area. His passion for what he does is infectious and everyone on the tour couldn't have been happier with him and the whole experience.
“4 day rock to rock tour”
The 4-day Rock to Rock tour was hands down the best thing I've done in Australia; the people, food, views and hikes all surpassed my expectations. Phoebe was a fantastic guide, full of knowledge about the culture, always ready with snacks after a hike, and great fun with brilliant dance moves. Can't wait to do the Alice Springs to Darwin trip next.
“Live Laugh and Love”
A little late posting this but here I am - what an adventure this was. I had the great fortune of being able to do both the Uluru/Red Centre tour and the Alice Springs to Darwin tour, and not only that but was able to do both with the incredible Liv (Olivia). Yes the views were of course spectacular, the stars beautiful and the stops all along the way northwards were awesome but they wouldn't have been half as good without her as our guide. (She even got me camping and dancing to various extents, thats how good she is).
I suppose I should write something helpful and review-based too, but its hard to sum up. Being able to see the majestic sights of the red centre and then travel all the way up through the Northern Territory, watching the land change and seeing lots of interesting and slightly bonkers sights is what Aussie travel is all about. Just do it already. 10 stars out of 5
“Amazing”
Had a wonderful Outback adventure. Liv did an amazing job on the Uluru and Darwin tours and her passion and great humour made it all the more fun.
“Wonderful time”
Truly wonderful! I did the Uluru to Darwin Ultimate Package tour and had the best time. The tour guides - Phoebe and Liv were brilliant; kind, knowledgeable and great leaders. As a vegan, the food was brilliant with three full meals a day and lots of snacks - certainly appreciated with all the great hikes and swimming we were doing. Couldn’t recommend enough.
“Awesome Tour”
10/10, big thanks to Chloe for the Rock to Rock trip and Liv for the drive up to Darwin. Both tours ran so smoothly, the group was great, and both Chloe and Liv were super knowledgeable. Thanks!
“DO THIS TRIP!!”
A friend and myself (18 and 22) took part in the Alice to Darwin tour and were both completely amazed by how engaging the trip was and enthusiastic the tour guides were! We were fortunate enough to have Ash for the Alice/ Uluru portion and then Ben for the 2 days to Darwin!! Both made each day an adventure and each night a party! The trip shows you much more than just the big ticket items such as Uluru and Devil's Marbles and with an awesome group it really is an unforgettable experience!
“Book a tour now!”
I did the Uluru to Darwin package and absolutely loved it. Sleeping outside in a swag under the stars was so much fun and every night I was excited to snuggle in! The locations were stunning and the food was great but what made my experience were the people. Liv, our guide for the first section, was so knowledgeable and she made the trip so much fun!!! CJ, our guide for the Alice Springs to Darwin section, made the trip feel like a roadtrip with friends! The waterfalls were all incredible and the van chats and games made the trip fly by. I met so many interesting and cool people, definitely some friends for life too. The sunrises and sunsets were unreal throughout the trip!! If in doubt, book the tour! It’s worth it.
“Amazing Uluru to Darwin Tour”
I recently joined this Uluru to Darwin trip, and it was an unforgettable experience! The tour is family-owned and our guide, James, was fantastic —knowledgeable, fun, and made the journey memorable.
Half of the trip involved camping, which was surprisingly comfortable and a great way to experience the outback. The scenery was stunning, and the guides made sure we saw everything and made the long journeys not feel so long!
I highly recommend these tours for anyone looking for an adventure in the Australian outback. James and the team made this trip truly special!
“Highly Recommend!”
This whole trip was incredible. I highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of going to Uluru.
I did the 'Uluru to Darwin Ultimate Package' and the whole week was amazing. I would suggest going to Uluru to Darwin rather than the other way round purely because the Alice Springs to Darwin section is very relaxing and mainly involved swimming and chilling by water, compared to Uluru which is a lot of hiking in the heat so A->D is a great way to relax after sleeping in swags for 3 nights.
The 4days 3nights in Uluru section was this trip was incredible, the hikes were so much fun for all abilities and the views were great. We had James as our tour guide for this section and he was 10/10! He made sure he spoke to everyone on the tour, he was great at getting everyone involved and gave us some flexibility in the itinerary when we wanted it. I really couldn't have asked for more in a tour guide.
To top it off, this tour is run by a little family business so everyone book your trips with them!
“Spectacular outback adventure”
I did the 7-day tour of Uluru + Alice-to-Darwin, and I could not recommend it enough! It was a fantastic bunch of people and we all made friends instantly. For the Uluru portion our guide was Alex, and Alice-to-Darwin it was CJ - both were absolutely phenomenal guides, full of knowledge, anecdotes and true passion about the Territory. Highlights were sleeping in swags under the stars, yummy food (yes!), crazy beautiful vistas across gaping canyons, out-of-this-world waterfalls and hidden waterholes to swim in, and outback pubs replete with appropriately weird and wonderful tales.
“A+ Experience”
Everything was excellent. Guides - shoutout to Rachel, Jason, and Taylor - we're all amazing and had a lot of personality to share. Itinerary was a good balance of action and relaxing. And all of the other attendees helped enhance the experience. A+.
“Timeless travel ”
We were driven by Olivia from Alice Springs to Darwin on a 7 day tour through the Top End. She took us to many special sights along the way, our favourite being Bitter Springs at Mataranka, followed closely by all the waterfalls at Litchfield National Park. Thank you Olivia for being an entertaining guide.
Loved my Uluru and Alice-to-Darwin tours! Both Meg and Rachel were excellent guides. The food was good and they were very accommodating of my dietary needs. We saw incredible sunsets and got a genuine outback experience, especially at the random stops along the Stuart Highway up to Darwin. Highly recommend.
“We had a very nice trip!…”
We had a very nice trip! Lovely guides, thanks to Tyler & James :)
The camping experience was great & well organized!
would do it again
“Outback adventure at it's best”
Fantastic 7 day tour with guides Rachel and CJ. Both guides are super fun and so incredibly energetic. From baking bread in the fire, to explaining the mysteries of Larrimah and teaching the best song lines (in both senses of the word) these two superstars made the whole Alice to Uluru to Darwin experience extra special. Thanks Rachel and CJ, I loved every minute. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Cheers, Jeanette
“The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Alex”
An absolutely grand last three nights under the stars in the red Aussie outback, and the most affordable, phenomenal way to travel the middle of the NT. Alex was the best cook, DJ, facts man and guide, and all the locals knew the owners and had only good things to say. Couldn't recommend it more. Thanks heaps, can't wait to do Alice to Darwin next.
“Had the best time”
Fantastic tour from Alice Springs to Darwin! A great way to travel between these 2 cities with so many natural wonders in between plus the quirky Daly Waters Pub. And a fantastic knowledgeable tour guide Laura The Explorer!!!
“Had the best time! ☺️”
Huge thanks to our guide Laura! I booked this Alice-to-Darwin trip to see cool spots along the way and it was the best decision. The first day is a long drive, but the Daly Waters Pub rewards you with good food and live music. My favourite was day two, swimming at the hot spring and floating with pool noodles at Bitter Springs. On the last day we explored the National Park and its many waterfalls. If you want to swim, hike and explore the Outback from Alice all the way to Darwin, book the tour! Thank you for the amazing time, Laura!
“Tour Alice Springs to Darwin”
A really great tour from Alice Springs to Darwin. We saw beautiful places we'd otherwise just fly over, and a bush pub in the middle of nowhere was a real highlight.
“Rock to Rock 4 day Tour - April 2024”
The 4-day Rock to Rock tour with guides Lee Lee and Simon wrapped up in mid-April and it was fantastic. They knew the area inside out and struck a great balance of history and culture with a relaxed, fun vibe. The scenery is unreal, and Uluru is just one part of it, but the group and guides made it. Great value next to the pricey one-day tours, and my pre-trip emails were answered quickly and professionally. Choose 4 days over 3 for the third night at Bush Camp. Best experience of my time in Australia so far, and I'll be back for Alice to Darwin.
“A MUST for an AMAZING experience through the Outback!”
An awesome adventure running from Alice Springs through to Darwin. Jesse first led our group of around 20 out to Uluru and Kata Tjuta, with a camel ride at camp on the way, and he clearly respects Anangu customs and shared plenty of history. After camping we returned to Alice Springs, then Laura took over for the Darwin leg - funny and full of great yarns. Highlights included music at Daly Waters, hiking the Devil's Marbles, the hot springs at Elsey National Park and a swim at Edith Falls. Mulgas is family-owned and the guides genuinely love the job. 10/10, would do it again.
“great 10 day darwin-uluru-trip”
I had a great 10day darwin-uluru-trip.
Janner and ewel(last 3 days around uluru were switched to rocktour) did a great job.
Brad(who did the darwin-alice drive) was more a bus driver than a guide.
He didn't explain what we are going to do, we always had to ask and his answers were short... and with little motivation.
“All star HR”
Just finished a 5-day tour and can't say enough good things. On the first leg, Uluru to Alice Springs, Laura led with warmth, humour and real knowledge, and I always knew what each day held. As a vegetarian I was well looked after - falafel, veggie burgers, pancakes, damper - and snacks appeared whenever hunger struck. The scenery, geology and Indigenous culture were jaw-dropping, the hikes moderate, and swag camping under the stars was the highlight, with showers and toilets making it almost glamping. On the Alice-to-Darwin leg just two of us remained, yet Mulgas still ran it, and Ryan gave us what felt like a private tour, making 20 hours of driving comfortable with swim stops at hot springs and a waterfall. Top-notch guides and stunning country.
