Explore Darwin To Melbourne In 15 Days

A journey through the centre of Australia can make you feel like a wilderness explorer, and that’s just what you get on this trip. 15 days from the Top End, down to the Red Centre, into Adelaide, along the Great Ocean Road and ending in Melbourne, you are literally travelling from the very north down to the most southern tip of Australia. And what a journey it is.

From Darwin, you get to explore the Northern Territory national parks of Litchfield and Kakadu, going in search of waterfalls, gorges and lakes, before embarking on the drive down to Alice Springs. The most famous outback town in the world, this is your springboard for Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta, all of which you’ll get to visit. Activities include watching Uluru during sunset and sunrise, taking a guided walk around its enormous base and visiting an outback camel farm. If you have the cash to spare, we do advise you experience the optional activity of riding a camel, the most popular transport in the desert.

After 10 days in the north, you enter South Australia and visit another outback town, Coober Pedy. Recognised as the Opal Capital Of The World, you’ll get the chance to explore the unique and somewhat eerie town as you delve below ground to visit the mine and museum. A whole day is spent hiking through the Flinders Ranges, reaching the top of Dutchman’s Stern for incredible 360-degree views. Just when you’re starting to lag, it’s time to head to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, and possibly the prettiest city you’ll encounter. Modest and underestimated, you can relax in Adelaide with a coffee and a good read, or take a day tour to Kangaroo Island or Barossa Valley.

Leaving Adelaide, you’ll cross another state border into Victoria. Entering Grampians National Park, you’ll get the chance to stretch your legs with a hike to picturesque waterfalls, surrounding yourself in the beautiful nature of the Grampians. The next morning, it’s straight onto the Great Ocean Road. Arguably the most famous drive in the world, there are dozens of photo opportunities with London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles and even the koalas at Kennett River. Make sure to take in your surroundings, because before you know it, the Great Ocean Road is over and you’re making your way to your final destination.

While your journey with your tour group and guide may finish in Melbourne, there’s no reason to end your own adventure. The capital city of Victoria, it is Australia’s most liveable city. Cool cafes, amazing coffee, street art around every corner and the inviting laneways will keep you walking around this city for hours if not days, with there always being something new to discover. Cultural, cosmopolitan and trendy, this is the London of the Southern Hemisphere.

Along this mammoth 15 days, you’ll travel by minibus with your small tour group, and 4WD where necessary. As a journey through the outback, you can relish the full experience with six nights camping and eight nights in shared accommodation. Any national park fees are taken care of, so you can just enjoy the freedom of walking around these beautiful parts of the world.

So, if Darwin’s in your itinerary, make sure you don’t miss this epic adventure right through the centre of Australia.

15-Day Darwin To Melbourne Explorer is $2195pp and available to book now at www.adventuretours.com.au.