Tours by bus from Darwin

Tours by bus from Darwin 3 Day Darwin to Alice Springs Tour

Day 1 – Darwin to Nitmiluk National Park

Start off this tour early, and travel towards the area of Alice Springs. You will spend the afternoon at Nitmiluk National Park, previously known as Katherine Gorge where the gorges as well as the surrounding area are considered to be having a ceremonial significance to the people of Jawoyn. These aboriginals are the said to be the custodians of the Park. The gorge has been created by the Katherine River, which has been carving away at the sandstone for many long years. Join in on a boat cruise and explore the gorge further.

Day 2 – Nitmiluk National Park to Banka Banka Cattle Station

Tours by bus from Darwin Start off the day by having a soak in the sandy bottomed thermal pools of Mataranka. This is actually a highly popular tourist spot, which most tours go to, so enjoy this unique experience of the thermal pools. A must see place in the area is the Daly Waters Pub, where individuals from the early 80s have left something of theirs behind to leave their mark on this pub. It’s all still there for you to see, and you will be astounded at the number of things on display here. The history of the pub is interesting enough, hence enjoy a drink and revel in the stories surrounding the pub, including shootings, murders and hauntings. The final stop for the day, would be the Banka Banka Cattle Station, which was a well-known cattle station during the time of the World War 2. This was also the main supplier of meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables during this period in time as well.

Tours by bus from Darwin Day 3 – Banka Banka Cattle Station to Alice Springs

Pass the town of Tennant Creek, move forward further and encounter the Devil’s Marbles also known as the Karlu Karlu. These include a large collection of massive boulders which have been naturally balanced on top of each other, seemingly by magic. Arrive at Alice Springs later on in the day, which is the third largest town in Northern Australia. Once you arrive, explore the Aboriginal art, the West MacDonnell Ranges, the red rocks of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, the Kings Canyon and many more exciting places which the town offers. Enjoy your time here and see as much as you can of this culture.