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Outback Icons
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Length
15 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Adelaide / Tarntanya (Australia)
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Ends in
Darwin / Garramilla (Australia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUN 16, 2026 to SEP 1, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
There is at least one season during which this tour is offered as a Small Group. Such seasons are noted as being Small Group within the related date range.
From
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$6,706.62
Overview
Discover Australia’s rugged heartland on a breathtaking journey from Adelaide to Darwin, with a Small Group of no more than 24 travellers. From the vineyards of South Australia and the ancient landscapes of the Flinders Ranges to the spiritual presence of Uluru and the wetlands of Kakadu, this is an adventure through some of the country’s most extraordinary scenery. Along the way, connect with local stories, explore remote communities and encounter the wildlife, culture and wide-open beauty of the Outback with your Travel Director and Driver leading the way.
Visited During Tour
Adelaide / Tarntanya (Australia) | Alice Springs (Australia) | Coober Pedy (Australia) | Darwin / Garramilla (Australia) | Flinders Ranges (Australia) | Kakadu National Park (Australia) | Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga (Australia) | Katherine (Australia) | Kings Canyon (Australia) | Port Augusta (Australia) | Simpsons Gap | Tennant Creek (Australia) | Uluru / Ayers Rock (Australia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Outback Icons tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 214-866
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1Welcome to Adelaide
Adelaide sets the tone with its elegant blend of culture, cuisine and creativity. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a drink before heading out to discover the city’s highlights. At the legendary Adelaide Central Market, join a local gourmand for a behind-the-scenes exploration, tasting your way from stall to stall as you uncover the flavours that make this city such a favourite for food lovers.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza Adelaide -
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2Discover Clare Valley and Flinders Ranges
Leave the city behind and travel into South Australia’s celebrated wine country. In the Clare Valley, visit Knappstein Enterprise Winery, where rolling vineyards and crisp country air frame a tasting of fragrant Rieslings and rich red wines. Continue north to Hawker, where Jeff Morgan’s larger-than-life artworks capture the scale and spirit of the Outback. Later, arrive at Wilpena Pound Resort for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, set beneath the dramatic natural amphitheatre of the Flinders Ranges. It is a striking introduction to a region of ancient landscapes and untamed beauty.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Wilpena Pound Resort -
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3Journey to Port Augusta
The scenery around Wilpena Pound reveals a world shaped by time, from towering river red gums to rocky ridgelines and peaceful creeks. Walk along Wilpena Creek to Wangarra Hill Lookout, where sweeping views reveal the curves and peaks of this extraordinary natural basin. Continue through the rugged beauty of Pichi Richi Pass to Quorn, a town with deep ANZAC ties. With a Local Guide, uncover Quorn’s role in the Gallipoli campaign before travelling on to Port Augusta.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Majestic Oasis Apartments -
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4Port Augusta onto Coober Pedy
Trace the edge of the Outback to Woomera, once a major rocket-testing site and now home to a fascinating aerospace park that reflects Australia’s spirit of innovation. The landscapes grow more surreal as you continue north, with sunbaked plains and lunar-like scenery leading the way to Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world. With a Local Guide, delve into the town’s underground life, exploring subterranean homes, churches and mines where precious opals are still unearthed today.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Desert Cave Hotel -
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5Discover Uluru
Leave Coober Pedy behind as you cross into the Northern Territory and journey towards one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Uluru rises from the desert with a presence that is impossible to forget. As the sun begins to set, watch the colours of the monolith shift and deepen beneath the vast Red Centre sky. Raise a glass and enjoy delicious bites as you take in this remarkable moment with your fellow travellers. This evening, you may also choose to pre-book the Uluru Barbecue Dinner as an Optional Experience.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Desert Gardens -
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6An Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta
The Red Centre reveals a different kind of magic at dawn. Watch the first light spread across the desert as Uluru glows with changing colour and quiet majesty. On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, discover more about this sacred landscape and the traditions of the Anangu people. Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, an important and deeply spiritual site, before continuing to Kata Tjuta. Here, giant domes rise from the earth as you explore the paths of Walpa Gorge. The rest of the day is yours to relax or continue experiencing Uluru at your own pace.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Desert Gardens -
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7Onwards Kings Canyon
Before sunrise, you may choose to see the acclaimed Field of Light installation, where 50,000 glowing stems illuminate the desert in a mesmerising display. Later, continue through the Outback, passing the striking form of Atila (Mt. Conner), its flat-topped silhouette standing proudly above the plains. Stop at Kings Creek Station for a unique outback lunch and the chance to try a camel burger before arriving at Kings Canyon. Here, lace up for the Rim Walk, where soaring sandstone walls, weathered domes and hidden rock pools reveal one of the region’s most dramatic natural wonders.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Kings Canyon Resort -
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8Kings Canyon onto Alice Springs
Travel through landscapes defined by scale and silence as you make your way towards Alice Springs. Vast cattle stations and the rugged MacDonnell Ranges frame your journey into this historic Outback town. On arrival, visit the Telegraph Station, established in 1872 as one of the links connecting Adelaide and Darwin along the Overland Telegraph Line. Later, take in far-reaching views from Anzac Hill, where the surrounding ranges and desert light help explain why this region has inspired generations of artists.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs -
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9Explore Alice Springs
Begin with a drive into the West MacDonnell Ranges, where rugged escarpments and ochre-red rock formations create a striking natural backdrop. At Simpsons Gap, discover a tranquil waterhole set between steep cliffs, a place of both beauty and significance. Back in Alice Springs, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre to learn how vital medical care is delivered across remote parts of the country. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, whether that means relaxing at your hotel or discovering more of the town’s galleries, shops and local character.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs -
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10Onwards Tennant Creek
Visit the remarkable School of the Air, where lessons are broadcast across 1.3 million square kilometres to children living in remote communities. If school is in session, you may see a class taking place. Continue north to Karlu Karlu, also known as the Devils Marbles, where giant granite boulders appear balanced across the landscape in incredible formations shaped over millions of years. Later, arrive in Tennant Creek, a town with a rich gold mining heritage and a true frontier spirit.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Bluestone Motor Inn -
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11Discover the Land of the Never Never
Call in at Daly Waters Pub, an Outback institution known as much for its character as its hearty meals. Since the 1930s, travellers have left behind their mark here, from boots to bras, creating a collection of mementos that tells its own story. In Mataranka, step into the world of We of the Never Never with a visit to the replica Elsey Homestead, or wander palm-lined paths to warm thermal springs for a rejuvenating soak. Later, continue on to Katherine.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Contour Hotel Katherine -
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12From Katherine to Kakadu
Cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and discover a place of immense natural beauty and cultural significance. Framed by ancient sandstone cliffs, this powerful landscape has been home to the Jawoyn people for millennia. Continue into Kakadu National Park, where a second MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience takes you onto the Yellow Water Billabong. Glide through wetlands rich with life as local guides share insights into the region’s plants, wildlife and cultural importance. Keep watch for crocodiles, sea eagles, brolgas and kingfishers as you immerse yourself in the magic of the Top End.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel -
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13Kakadu onto Darwin
Kakadu’s immense scale can be appreciated from the ground or, if you choose, from the air on an Optional Experience scenic flight over this extraordinary wilderness. Back on land, visit Ubirr, where ancient Aboriginal rock art offers a powerful connection to the region’s cultural heritage. Climb to the lookout for sweeping views across floodplains and escarpments before travelling on to Darwin. This evening, you may wish to soak up the tropical atmosphere at the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, where global street food and seaside sunsets create a memorable end to the day.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin -
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14Darwin, All Yours to Discover
Embrace the laid-back rhythm of the Top End on your final full day in the Northern Territory. Spend the day your way, whether that means a slow morning and tropical breakfast or heading out on an Optional Experience. You might explore Litchfield National Park, home to magnetic termite mounds, waterfalls and seasonal swimming spots, or journey to the Tiwi Islands for a deeper insight into First Nations history, art and culture with local guides. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a memorable dinner and celebrate the experiences you have shared across Australia’s heartland.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin -
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15Farewell Darwin
Your journey comes to an end in Darwin. As you head home, take with you more than photographs. Carry the memories of red desert sunsets, ancient stories, remote communities and the wild beauty of the Outback that made this journey unforgettable.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Outback Icons tour:
Travelers Notes
* AUSTRALIA: USA passport holders require a visa for Australia. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 30-60 days prior to departure. * IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice. * ARRIVAL: Arrive into Adelaide International Airport (ADL). Flights to arrive by 12:30.* DEPARTURE: Depart from Darwin International Airport (DRW). * TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available for guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar. Guests booking independent hotel nights will need to make their own transfer arrangements.* FITNESS REQUIREMENT: Medium to high level of fitness is required. * WILPENA POUND HIKE: Medium level of fitness required for the Wilpena Pound hike. This 6km hike to the Homestead will be suitable for most guests. However, the track has uneven surfaces and is rocky in places. Retractable hiking poles may be useful. A Shuttle bus is available (at own cost) to transfer guests to the start of the 3 km return track.* KINGS CANYON RIM WALK: High level of fitness required for the Kings Canyon Rim Walk. This 6km hike will not be suitable for all guests. The first 30-minute incline is considered "difficult". The Travel Director will offer guests an easier alternative along the creek walk for those that are unable. * NADAB LOOKOUT: Medium level of fitness required for the climb to the top of the Nadab Lookout at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park. This climb will not be suitable for all guests. To get to the lookout, guests are required to scale up uneven rocky paths and steps. There is an alternate route on a fairly flat gravel path for those unable to climb to the top so they will not miss out on Rock Art.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Ground Handler, AAT Kings. * NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment, and Cancellations Policies on our Website.
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