Signature Territory Experience
Journey into the red heart and tropical north of Australia aboard The Ghan
Capital
Darwin
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Climate
Arid desert in the centre; tropical wet/dry in the north
Best Season
May–September (dry season in the north, cooler outback)
Languages
English
Time Zone
ACST (UTC+9:30)
Driving Side
Left
Everything You Need to Know
Explore the vast outback and ancient landscapes of Australia's Northern Territory on this 15-day expedition. Ride the legendary Ghan railway between Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Darwin. Deeply immerse in the Red Centre with visits to Standley Chasm, Kings Canyon, and the majestic Uluru. Then, venture into Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks to witness cascading waterfalls, saltwater crocodiles, and thousands of years of Indigenous rock art.
Your Signature Territory Experience Journey
A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure — follow the road to discover what awaits at every stop.
Day 1Depart Adelaide
Board The Ghan in Adelaide, heading for the Flinders Ranges and beyond. The city streets will give way to rural South Australia before the impressive mountains of the Flinders Ranges come into view. Lunch and dinner will be your introduction to dining on board and set the scene for the meals to come.
- Board the iconic Ghan train in Adelaide
- See the beautiful Flinders Ranges from the carriage window
- Fine dining and all-inclusive premium drinks on board
Day 1Depart Adelaide
Board The Ghan in Adelaide, heading for the Flinders Ranges and beyond. The city streets will give way to rural South Australia before the impressive mountains of the Flinders Ranges come into view. Lunch and dinner will be your introduction to dining on board and set the scene for the meals to come.
- Board the iconic Ghan train in Adelaide
- See the beautiful Flinders Ranges from the carriage window
- Fine dining and all-inclusive premium drinks on board
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Day 2The Ghan & Marla Sunrise
After a night of fine dining and comfort aboard The Ghan, wake to a breathtaking outback sunrise at remote Marla. Enjoy breakfast, then continue to Alice Springs, where a new journey begins. Meet the Outback Spirit crew for the eight-day Red Centre Explorer tour. Check in to your Alice Springs hotel for a two-night stay, with welcome drinks, a tour briefing, and dinner at the hotel.
- Breathtaking outback sunrise over the red sand at Marla
- Arrive in Alice Springs and meet your 4WD safari crew
- Welcome drinks and briefing at your Alice Springs hotel
Day 2The Ghan & Marla Sunrise
After a night of fine dining and comfort aboard The Ghan, wake to a breathtaking outback sunrise at remote Marla. Enjoy breakfast, then continue to Alice Springs, where a new journey begins. Meet the Outback Spirit crew for the eight-day Red Centre Explorer tour. Check in to your Alice Springs hotel for a two-night stay, with welcome drinks, a tour briefing, and dinner at the hotel.
- Breathtaking outback sunrise over the red sand at Marla
- Arrive in Alice Springs and meet your 4WD safari crew
- Welcome drinks and briefing at your Alice Springs hotel
Day 3Simpsons Gap & Desert Park
Today, explore the natural beauty of Alice Springs and its surrounds. Start with a walk at Simpsons Gap, a sacred Arrernte site, followed by a visit to Standley Chasm, owned and operated by the local Arrernte community. After morning tea, head to the Alice Springs Desert Park for a guided tour that reveals the richness of desert life. In the evening, enjoy a classic outback BBQ and show under the stars.
- Walk Simpsons Gap to spot black-footed rock wallabies
- Guided tour of Standley Chasm cultural site
- Outback BBQ dinner and local music under the stars
Day 3Simpsons Gap & Desert Park
Today, explore the natural beauty of Alice Springs and its surrounds. Start with a walk at Simpsons Gap, a sacred Arrernte site, followed by a visit to Standley Chasm, owned and operated by the local Arrernte community. After morning tea, head to the Alice Springs Desert Park for a guided tour that reveals the richness of desert life. In the evening, enjoy a classic outback BBQ and show under the stars.
- Walk Simpsons Gap to spot black-footed rock wallabies
- Guided tour of Standley Chasm cultural site
- Outback BBQ dinner and local music under the stars
Day 4Alice Springs - Kings Canyon
Leave Alice Springs and head deeper into the outback. Stop at Ellery Creek for a short walk and morning tea, then visit the striking red cliffs of Ormiston Gorge. After lunch, travel the scenic Mereenie Loop to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Arrive at Kings Canyon Resort for a two-night stay, with dinner tonight at Carmichael’s, nestled among native bushland—keep an eye out for curious dingoes.
- Walk Ormiston Gorge and swim in the waterhole
- Drive the rugged Mereenie Loop 4WD track
- Carmichael's restaurant dinner among wild dingo habitats
Day 4Alice Springs - Kings Canyon
Leave Alice Springs and head deeper into the outback. Stop at Ellery Creek for a short walk and morning tea, then visit the striking red cliffs of Ormiston Gorge. After lunch, travel the scenic Mereenie Loop to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. Arrive at Kings Canyon Resort for a two-night stay, with dinner tonight at Carmichael’s, nestled among native bushland—keep an eye out for curious dingoes.
- Walk Ormiston Gorge and swim in the waterhole
- Drive the rugged Mereenie Loop 4WD track
- Carmichael's restaurant dinner among wild dingo habitats
Day 5Kings Canyon Walks
This morning, explore Kings Canyon with a choice of two walks—the stunning 6km rim walk or the easier 2.6km creek walk. Optional helicopter flights over the canyon are also available (own expense). After lunch and a rest at the resort, there’s more time for scenic flights or leisure. In the evening, enjoy sunset drinks at the Light-Towers installation, followed by dinner at the Kings Canyon Bar & Grill.
- Hike the spectacular Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Optional scenic helicopter flight over the deep sandstone canyon
- Sunset drinks at the Light-Towers light art installation
Day 5Kings Canyon Walks
This morning, explore Kings Canyon with a choice of two walks—the stunning 6km rim walk or the easier 2.6km creek walk. Optional helicopter flights over the canyon are also available (own expense). After lunch and a rest at the resort, there’s more time for scenic flights or leisure. In the evening, enjoy sunset drinks at the Light-Towers installation, followed by dinner at the Kings Canyon Bar & Grill.
- Hike the spectacular Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Optional scenic helicopter flight over the deep sandstone canyon
- Sunset drinks at the Light-Towers light art installation
Day 6Kings Canyon - Uluru
Today begins with the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience, where you'll learn about bush tucker and traditional medicines. We then travel via Kings Creek Station to Curtin Springs for lunch before arriving at Sails in the Desert Hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner—a stunning open-air cultural show with drones, lasers, and projections set against Uluru, paired with cocktails and a gourmet hamper under the stars.
- Karrke Aboriginal cultural talk and bush tucker demo
- Stay at premium Sails in the Desert resort
- Wintjiri Wiru drone show and dinner over Uluru dunes
Day 6Kings Canyon - Uluru
Today begins with the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience, where you'll learn about bush tucker and traditional medicines. We then travel via Kings Creek Station to Curtin Springs for lunch before arriving at Sails in the Desert Hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner—a stunning open-air cultural show with drones, lasers, and projections set against Uluru, paired with cocktails and a gourmet hamper under the stars.
- Karrke Aboriginal cultural talk and bush tucker demo
- Stay at premium Sails in the Desert resort
- Wintjiri Wiru drone show and dinner over Uluru dunes
Day 7Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Begin with a guided Walpa Gorge walk, explore Uluru’s cultural heart, then toast sunset at Field of Light.
- Walk through the massive domes of Walpa Gorge
- Toast sunset with bubbles and views of Uluru
- Walk the illuminated Field of Light art installation
Day 7Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Begin with a guided Walpa Gorge walk, explore Uluru’s cultural heart, then toast sunset at Field of Light.
- Walk through the massive domes of Walpa Gorge
- Toast sunset with bubbles and views of Uluru
- Walk the illuminated Field of Light art installation
Day 8Mala Walk & Sounds of Silence
Start the day with an optional Uluru sunrise, followed by breakfast and the Mala Walk, featuring ancient rock art and the serene Kantju Gorge. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax, explore the resort, or take a scenic flight (own expense). In the evening, experience the Sounds of Silence dinner—canapés, a bush-inspired buffet, and stargazing under the desert sky. Return to Sails in the Desert for your final night.
- Sunrise at Uluru and guided Mala Walk to Kantju Gorge
- See ancient Indigenous rock paintings
- Gourmet Sounds of Silence dinner and outback stargazing
Day 8Mala Walk & Sounds of Silence
Start the day with an optional Uluru sunrise, followed by breakfast and the Mala Walk, featuring ancient rock art and the serene Kantju Gorge. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax, explore the resort, or take a scenic flight (own expense). In the evening, experience the Sounds of Silence dinner—canapés, a bush-inspired buffet, and stargazing under the desert sky. Return to Sails in the Desert for your final night.
- Sunrise at Uluru and guided Mala Walk to Kantju Gorge
- See ancient Indigenous rock paintings
- Gourmet Sounds of Silence dinner and outback stargazing
Day 9Uluru - Alice Springs
Savor a final breakfast before rejoining The Ghan for a scenic northbound journey from Alice Springs in Gold Premium comfort.
- Final morning at Uluru and transfer to Alice Springs
- Board The Ghan heading north to Darwin
- Gold Premium comfort cabin and fine dining
Day 9Uluru - Alice Springs
Savor a final breakfast before rejoining The Ghan for a scenic northbound journey from Alice Springs in Gold Premium comfort.
- Final morning at Uluru and transfer to Alice Springs
- Board The Ghan heading north to Darwin
- Gold Premium comfort cabin and fine dining
Day 10Nitmiluk Gorge & Darwin
Cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge or choose a unique outback experience before ending your Ghan journey in Darwin’s vibrant Waterfront Precinct.
- Morning cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge
- Arrive in Darwin by evening
- Stay at Darwin Waterfront hotel
Day 10Nitmiluk Gorge & Darwin
Cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge or choose a unique outback experience before ending your Ghan journey in Darwin’s vibrant Waterfront Precinct.
- Morning cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge
- Arrive in Darwin by evening
- Stay at Darwin Waterfront hotel
Day 11Darwin - Litchfield - Kakadu
Embark on your Outback Spirit journey from Darwin to Kakadu via Litchfield’s waterfalls and forests, with a stay at the Crocodile Hotel.
- Venture into Litchfield National Park's monsoon forests
- Swim in natural spring-fed waterfall pools
- Check in to the unique Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru
Day 11Darwin - Litchfield - Kakadu
Embark on your Outback Spirit journey from Darwin to Kakadu via Litchfield’s waterfalls and forests, with a stay at the Crocodile Hotel.
- Venture into Litchfield National Park's monsoon forests
- Swim in natural spring-fed waterfall pools
- Check in to the unique Crocodile Hotel in Jabiru
Day 12Kakadu National Park
Take in Kakadu’s grandeur with a scenic flight, Indigenous-guided river cruise, ancient rock art, and sunset serenity.
- Scenic flight over Kakadu's escarpments and waterfalls
- Indigenous cruise on the East Alligator River
- View ancient rock art at Ubirr and enjoy a sunset view
Day 12Kakadu National Park
Take in Kakadu’s grandeur with a scenic flight, Indigenous-guided river cruise, ancient rock art, and sunset serenity.
- Scenic flight over Kakadu's escarpments and waterfalls
- Indigenous cruise on the East Alligator River
- View ancient rock art at Ubirr and enjoy a sunset view
Day 13Kakadu - Darwin
Travel from Kakadu through Mary River’s wetlands and Humpty Doo farms, ending your tour in Darwin by evening.
- Spot giant crocodiles on a Mary River wetlands cruise
- Stop at the Humpty Doo local mango farms
- Check back in to your Darwin hotel
Day 13Kakadu - Darwin
Travel from Kakadu through Mary River’s wetlands and Humpty Doo farms, ending your tour in Darwin by evening.
- Spot giant crocodiles on a Mary River wetlands cruise
- Stop at the Humpty Doo local mango farms
- Check back in to your Darwin hotel
Day 14Darwin Sunset Cruise
Spend a relaxed day in Darwin, capped by a sunset cruise with local seafood and fiery Top End skies.
- Free day to explore Darwin's markets or Wave Lagoon
- Gourmet sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour
- Enjoy local barramundi and fresh prawns
Day 14Darwin Sunset Cruise
Spend a relaxed day in Darwin, capped by a sunset cruise with local seafood and fiery Top End skies.
- Free day to explore Darwin's markets or Wave Lagoon
- Gourmet sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour
- Enjoy local barramundi and fresh prawns
Day 15Depart Darwin
Check out this morning, wrapping up your 15-day Ultimate Territory Tour with unforgettable outback memories and cultural insight.
- Enjoy breakfast overlooking the harbor
- Bespoke private transfer to Darwin Airport
Day 15Depart Darwin
Check out this morning, wrapping up your 15-day Ultimate Territory Tour with unforgettable outback memories and cultural insight.
- Enjoy breakfast overlooking the harbor
- Bespoke private transfer to Darwin Airport
Top Things to Do in Signature Territory Experience
The Ghan Expedition
Ride one of the world's most legendary trains from Adelaide to Darwin in premium luxury.
Wintjiri Wiru Show
Witness Uluru's ancient stories told through an award-winning light show of 1,000 drones and lasers.
Kakadu Scenic Flight
Fly over the massive escarpments and cascading waterfalls of World Heritage Kakadu.
Darwin Sunset Sail
Sail Darwin Harbour on a luxury catamaran and watch a legendary Top End sunset with fresh seafood.
Essential Tips for Signature Territory Experience
Know before you go — practical advice to make your trip smooth and memorable.
Prepare for hot weather and strong sun in the outback and tropical north; bring a fly net and hat.
The Ghan train has strict luggage limits; check large bags and take a smaller cabin bag.
Always follow crocodile safety signs and swim only in designated safe pools in the NT.
Ensure you carry plenty of water (at least 3 liters) when hiking in Uluru or Kings Canyon.
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Tour Duration
14 Nights / 15 Days