9 Day Darwin to Melbourne Express

Day 1 - Darwin to Alice Springs

Today you board an overnight bus at 11:40am and begin the journey to Alice Springs

 Day 2 - Alice Springs 

Arrive at Alice Springs at approximately 9:15am, check-in to your accommodation and the rest of your day is free to explore or just relax by the pool.

Day 3 -Kings Canyon (Lunch, Dinner)
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Alice Springs at 5:30am, first destination Kings Canyon. Enjoy a guided 3 hour hike through the sandstone domes of the Lost City. Visit the many Amphitheatres, North & South Walls and the beautiful Garden of Eden. Next stop, Curtin Springs where we have a quick wash and toilet stop before setting up our bush camp. Your guide will prepare a healthy camp-oven dinner. Relax around the fire then curl up in your cozy swag under a million stars.

Day 4 – Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 
We leave the bush camp at sunrise and head to the Ayers Rock Campground for a quick shower and toilet stop. Feel the spiritual significance on your guided walk through to the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta. Be shown bush tucker along the hike before heading to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre in the afternoon where you can listen to tales from the ‘Tjukurpa’ Dreamtime. We spend the evening enjoying dinner at the spectacular sunset over Uluru. Witness the awesome sight of Uluru changing colour. We spend this night at the Ayers Rock Campground with toilets and showers.

Day 5 – Uluru Sunrise (Breakfast,Lunch)
We leave Ayers Rock Campground before sunrise before taking in a memorable Uluru sunrise over the world’s largest rock. You then have time to complete an Uluru Base Walk around Uluru. You will see beautiful sites such as the Mala Walk, Mutijulu Waterhole and Aboriginal cave paintings. After lunch we will make our way back to Alice Springs and you can share your photos on the bus with new made friends and then spend one night at a hostel in Alice Springs.

Day 6 - Alice Springs to Adelaide

Today you begin your journey to Adelaide hopping on the overnight bus at 10:30am.

Day 7 - Adelaide

Arrive in Adelaide and check into your accommodation, the rest of the day is free to explore Adelaide as you please.

Day 8 - Adelaide to the Grampians National Park (Dinner)

Murray River - Start the day driving through the Adelaide Hills and cross Australia’s longest river.
Horsham - Look around the township of Horsham and grab a bite to eat for lunch.
MacKenzie Falls - Take a walk to the base of these mighty falls as the water cascades down the Mackenzie River.
The Balconies - Stroll through the bush to the iconic Grampians rock formation also known as the 'Jaws of Death'.
Boroka Lookout - Experience the breathtaking mountain views as they tower over the Wimmera plains of western Victoria.
Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Learn the culture and history of the local Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali of 'Gariwerd'.
Halls Gap - Spend the night in the beautiful Halls Gap, the heart of the Grampians National Park. Spot kangaroo's and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 9 - Great Ocean Road to Melbourne (Breakfast)

Tower Hill - Visit a 30 000 year old extinct volcano.
Bay Of Martyrs - Start the Great Ocean Road off with a bang as you gaze into a bay full of limestone islands. Your first taste of the wonders to come.
London Bridge - London Bridge has fallen down... but it is still a stunning photo opportunity with a great story.
Loch Ard Gorge - A beautiful vista of towering cliffs, a sparkling blue-green sea with a small sandy beach. This gorge derives its name from one of Victoria’s most tragic shipwrecks more than 120 years ago.
12 Apostles - View the beautiful limestone stacks that form the mighty 12 Apostles. Treat yourself to an optional helicopter flight for an extra $145 (weather & time permitting).
Rainforest - Take a guided bush walk through this very rare, ancient and cool temperate rainforest as you stroll past some of the tallest trees in the world.
Apollo Bay - Take a stroll along the beach or look around the popular seaside town.
Kennett River - How many koalas you can find!? Get amongst the beautiful birds; king parrots, crimson rosellas and look out for the famous kookaburra.
Historic Memorial Arch - Take some pictures at the historic Great Ocean Road Memorial Arch while learning the history of this iconic drive.
Melbourne - Journey on through to your final destination of Melbourne with grand city views atop the Westgate Bridge.