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 ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN

Via Katherine and Kakadu: 5 nights / 6 days

SELF DRIVE PACKAGE: 4WD HIRE + PRE-BOOKED ACCOMMODATION
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Choose one of Truly Australia's ready-to-go Self Drive packages, with pre-booked accommodation and car hire all included, and sensible driving distances between overnight stops already worked out for you.
Kakadu National Park wetlands © Tourism Northern Territory
See City Hotels/Red Centre... for details of Alice Springs accommodation
 

Self Drive Itinerary: Alice Springs to Darwin via Katherine and Kakadu - 5 nights

Truly Refs: 1587 (Standard accommodation), 1588 (Superior accommodation)
Day 1 
Collect your rental vehicle in Alice Springs and drive to Tennant Creek.  An early departure is recommended for this long drive (over 500km).  Along your way you will come to one of the Territory's best known landmarks - the extraordinary, balancing Devils Marbles.
Overnight:  
Standard - Eldorado Motor Inn
Superior - Eldorado Motor Inn

Road sign at Tennant Creek © Tourism Northern Territory
Day 2 
Leave Tennant Creek for another big day of driving (about 667km) to Katherine.  Consider a stop at Daly Waters Pub, the oldest pub in the Northern Territory.  Mataranka is another welcome stop for all travellers as it boasts the soothing Mataranka Thermal Pool. 
Overnight (2 nights): 
Standard -  All Seasons Katherine
Superior -   All Seasons Katherine
Day 3 
Today you are at leisure to explore the Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park.

Cruising on Katherine Gorge © Tourism Northern Territory
Day 4
Continue your drive from Katherine to Kakadu.
Overnight (2 nights): 
Standard -   Aurora Kakadu
Superior -   Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn 
Day 5
Enjoy a day at leisure in the superb Kakadu National Park.
 

Escarpment in Kakadu National Park © Tourism Northern Territory

Day 6
Leave Kakadu and drive to Darwin where you drop off your rental vehicle

See City Hotels/Darwin... for details of Darwin accommodation

This itinerary can be combined with Adelaide to Alice Springs 

Included
  • 5 nights accommodation - on a room only basis
  • Car hire - 6 days Hertz Group R vehicle (manual 4WD, 5 door 4.2 litre Toyota Landcruiser or similar) including unlimited mileage 
  • Co-pilot pack:  A quality backpack containing maps, directions, discounts etc
Please note that Australian hotels may have varying surcharges and minimum stay requirements during holiday periods and peak times.  
No airport deliveries are available - all Group R vehicles MUST be collected from the city depot for a full briefing. 
You may depart on your Self Drive on any day but note that overnights en route on a Friday or Saturday may have a weekend surcharge.
A one way rental fee does not apply to this itinerary.
We will quote confirmed prices upon receipt of your proposed dates.
Ask for a quote for a reverse itinerary.
 
PRICES from:  
Alice Springs to Darwin
Self Drive  5 night / 6day

1 Dec'08 - 31 Mar'09

 1 Apr'08 - 31 May'08 1 June'08 - 30 Nov'08 Truly Ref
Per person - based on Hertz Group R Hire - 4WD Share Twin

Single

 Share Twin Single Share Twin Single
Standard Accommodation Request Request A$1025 A$2013 A$1074 A$2122 1587
Superior Accommodation Request Request A$1102 A$2168 A$1180 A$2323 1588
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* Surcharges and minimum stay requirements may apply to some properties over weekends and during major events and holidays
* All bookings are subject to availability and substitute accommodation may be offered if named hotel is not available
* Additional person and child rates are available on request
* Upgrades to larger cars are available on request
* Not included (unless otherwise stated):  meals; National Park fees; sightseeing entrance fees and charges; optional insurances (such as personal accident insurance); liability waiver; optional extras (eg baby seat); bond and petrol; parking*  *Parking is free in the vast majority of Australian country towns and payment is usually only needed in busy major city centres
* The vehicles used are supplied by Hertz - click here for Hertz Terms and Conditions (Word file in separate window)
* For more details about the fleet of vehicles used by Hertz, click Hertz Fleet Guide (slow download in separate window)

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Bookings made with Truly Australia are covered by our ABTA Bond - this financial protection does NOT apply to bookings made direct with the local operator or hotel.   You are completely free to arrange your own flights to Australia - or, if you are departing from the UK, we can quote separately by Email for competitive flight prices, including in business class.
  
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