Itinerary – 14 Day Central Australia Tour 2026

Day 1 Sunday 14^th June 2026                   D

Sandy Hollow – Dubbo

Today starts our adventure to Outback New South Wales, The Red Centre and The Top End. After our home pickups (or other specified arrangements), we travel through Dunedoo admiring the local Silo Art before head to our overnight stopover of Dubbo. Accom: Cattleman’s Country Motor Inn Dubbo (Ph: (02) 6884 5222)

Day 2 Monday 15^th June 2026                   BD

Dubbo – Cobar

This morning we begin our journey along the Mitchell Highway through Nyngan on our way to ‘The Copper City’, the mining town of Cobar, once Australia’s largest producer of the mineral. Nestled on the crossroads of the Barrier Highway and Kidman Way, today Cobar pays homage to its history through fascinating museums, colonial buildings, preserved open-cut mines and memorials that we will see on our arrival into town. Accom: Copper City Motel Cobar (Ph: 02 6836 2404)

Day 3 Tuesday 16^th June 2026                              BD

Cobar – Wilcannia – Broken Hill

Farewelling Cobar, we continue along the Barrier Highway as we pass through the small village of Wilcannia, then further up the track to Little Topar, for a quick bite before we arrive at Broken Hill. With plenty of time on our side this afternoon, join us as we trek over to the nearby ghost town of Silverton.  Explore this historic town, visit the Old Gaol Museum and “cheers” with a drink in the Silverton Hotel (the set for many movies and commercials). Arriving back at Broken Hill, known as the “Silver City”, for our overnight accommodation at the Comfort Inn Broken Hill (Ph: 08 8088 2344).

Day 4 Wednesday 17^th June 2026                 BD

Broken Hill – Port Augusta

Before continuing westward, enjoy a tour around Broken Hill before proceeding to the NSW/SA border town of Cockburn. Enroute to Port Augusta, we pass through the railway towns of Yunta and Peterborough. Having arrived at Port Augusta, this afternoon we take a moment to visit the Wadlata Outback Centre where you’ll experience the outback from yesteryear to its present day. Accom: Standpipe Golf Motor Inn (Ph: 08 8642 4033)

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Day 5 Thursday 18^th June 2026              BD

Port Augusta – Coober Pedy

Today we head north to Central Australia on the Stuart Highway. We enjoy a visit to the rocket range town of Woomera, then proceeding via many salt lakes to Glendambo for our lunch stop. Afternoon travel will see us arrive into the opal mine town of Coober Pedy (where many people are still trying to discover their fortune), where we’ll find tonight’s resting place. Accommodation is at the Opal Inn (Ph: 08 8672 5054)

Day 6 Friday 19^th June 2026        BD

Coober Pedy – Erldunda

Our morning’s activities see us on a tour of this unique town. A visit to an underground building and a special tour through an old underground working opal mine, will open our eyes to the ways of underground living. After morning tea, we head for “The Territory” passing on the way some of South Australia’s largest Cattle Stations. Our lunch stop is at Marla Roadhouse just before crossing the SA/ NT border then onto tonight’s accommodation at the Desert Oaks Motel (Ph: 08 8956 0984) in Erldunda. (Insert photo of crew at SA sign to be emailed to Jennings with this document)

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Day 7 Saturday 20^th June 2026          BD

Erldunda – Ayres Rock/Uluru

Geological phenomenon’s are on today’s horizon as we head towards Yulara, the tourist town established to cater for the thousands of visitors who make the pilgrimage to the centre of our continent to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Adventure to the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and gather information about the area and discover the rich Aboriginal history. We have the opportunity to explore the base of the rock before making our way to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) which is a further 30 minutes west. Some may even find this area more captivating than Uluru. This evening takes in the magical sunset view of “the rock” . Be sure to have your camera ready as the rock changes from rich reds to dark brown as the sun disappears behind us. Our accommodation tonight isn’t far away at the Outback Pioneer, Ayres Rock Resort (Ph: 02 8296 8010)

Day 8 Sunday 21^st June 2026                    BD

Uluru – Alice Springs

Ever been to a “Town Like Alice”? Travel through our sunburnt country to Alice Springs, the main town and shopping hub in Southern Northern Territory. This unique town has a lot more to offer than most outback centres including department stores and the Todd Mall, which entices people to travel up to 800 kilometres to come to do their shopping. Take in the views from Anzac Hill Lookout and check out the Aboriginal artwork at Emily’s Gap. Our accommodation for the next two nights at the Mercure Alice Springs (Ph: 08 8951 4545)

Day 9 Monday 22^nd June 2026                   B

Alice Springs

This morning your coach will be available to visit The School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. After supporting these two vital and very important organisations for this vast area of our country,  you have the opportunity to explore “Alice” at your leisure. Tonight enjoy your choice of dinner as you explore the fine cuisine “Alice” has to offer (own expense).

Day 10 Tuesday 23^rd June 2026            BD

Alice Springs -Tenant Creek

This part of our journey prepares us for our visit to the Top End. Keep an alert eye when nearing Wycliffe Well as there have been a spate of (claimed) UFO sightings in recent years. Reflect at The Devils Marbles where huge boulders straddle the highway. The Marbles are acclaimed to be the most famous geological sight in the territory. Karlu Karlu, as the ‘marbles’ are known to the various local Aboriginals, is a significant part of Aboriginal culture and the rocks themselves are said to be the eggs of the rainbow serpent which were laid during dreamtime. Accommodation tonight is at the Bluestone Motor Inn Tennent Creek (Ph: 08 8962 2617)

Day 11 Wednesday 24^th June 2026                 BD

Tenant Creek – Katherine

Today’s exciting journey sees us pass through Renner Springs followed by a stop at the Historic Daly Waters. Enjoy lunch inside the infamous Daly Waters Hotel and wander around the grounds. After lunch, we travel to Mataranka to visit the Mataranka Thermal Springs and see the original “We of the Never Never’s ‘Elsie Station’”. You may wish to temporarily leave the tour for a swim inside the springs where hot, crystal clear water bubbles out of the ground continuously before heading onto Katherine. Katherine sits at the junction of the Victoria Highway, the major route to the most northern areas of Western Australia. Katherine was also the site of major flooding in 1998.   Accommodation is at The Contour Hotel – Katherine (Ph: 08 8972 2511)

Day 12 Thursday 25^th June 2026                    B

Katherine – Darwin

This morning we have a short trip out to the Nitmiluk National Park. Just 30kms North-East of Katherine, Nitmiluk NP covers a vast area including 13 impressive gorges carved from ancient sandstone country, which stretch as far as the eye can see. We will enjoy a leisurely cruise aboard a purpose-built vessel into the second Gorge to gain a new perspective of this special place. On the road again, Darwin is our destination! Accommodation for the next two nights is at The Leea Darwin (Ph: 08 8946 0111) Tonight enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your own choosing as you take the opportunity to explore Darwin’s night life (own expense).

Day 14 Saturday 27^th June 2026             B

Darwin – Home

Knowing all good things must come to an end, today marks the final day of our tour. Our coach will take you to the Darwin airport for your flight back into New South Wales where another of our vehicles will be waiting to return you to your home or other specified drop off destination.

You may wish to combine this tour with our Kimberley Adventure tour that fly’s into Darwin today, continuing onto Broome.

Day 13 Saturday 19^th July 2025                 B

Darwin – Home

Knowing all good things must come to an end, today marks the final day of our tour,. Our coach will take you to the Darwin airport for your flight back into New South Whales where another of our vehicles will be waiting to return you to your home or other specified drop off destination.

You may wish to combine this tour with our Kimberley Adventure tour that fly’s into Darwin today, continuing onto Broome. This 2025 Kimberley Tour Includes Kakadu National Park.