Kings Canyon to Alice Springs (474kms)

For an unforgettable view of the canyon, rise before dawn and follow the 6km trail around its rim. Once you get back on the road, head to the NTís second largest city, Alice Springs. If travelling by four-wheel drive, head via Mereenie Loop, or travel along the sealed Luritja and Lasseter highways, before turning north onto the Stuart Highway.

West Macs, Alice & Glen Helen (130kms)

The West MacDonnell Ranges are an easy day trip from Alice Springs along a sealed road. There are many stops along the way to enjoy Walk along the trail at Simpsons Gap or stand between the sheer walls of Standley Chasm. To cool off why not enjoy a swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge or Redbank Gorge?

Alice Springs to Tennant Creek (510kms)

On your journey from Alice to Tennant, stop in at the Devils Marbles, a sacred site known as Karlu Karlu to the local Warumungu people. These massive ancient granite boulders are strewn across a wide, shallow valley and continue to crack and change. 

Heading further to Darwin...

The drive from Tennant Creek to Darwin along the Stuart Highway is packed with unforgettable highlights. Stop at the legendary Daly Waters Pub, Australia’s quirkiest outback watering hole, brimming with character and history. Further north, unwind with a soak in the crystal-clear Mataranka Thermal Pools, a tropical oasis fringed by palm trees. Near Katherine, explore the majestic Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk), where towering sandstone cliffs and serene waters invite cruising, canoeing, and hiking. Before reaching Darwin, you must visit Litchfield National Park, famous for its spectacular waterfalls, natural plunge pools, and giant termite mounds.