ADELAIDE TO DARWIN
11 Days
Join us on this trip from the bottom to the top of Australia. Leaving from Adelaide in South Australia, we will travel through Central Australia and Darwin at the “Top End”. Ride wide open roads (all bitumen) and visit icons of the Australian Outback; Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Mataranka, Katherine Gorge, Kakadu and Litchfield National Park and our final destination at the top of Australia, Darwin.
IT’S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP ITINERARY
Day 1 Adelaide (0 miles / 0 km)
After arriving at Adelaide International Airport, transfer to your hotel. Adelaide is a well laid out and vibrant city. Fabulous parks, quirky laneways, restaurants, cafes, and numerous bars and nightclubs. If you have time, there is plenty to do. Why not take a tram to Glenelg? Feeling energetic, do a city walking tour. There are some great restaurants to be found in and around the city or relax. Tonight you will enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow riders before picking up our bikes and heading off in the morning.
Day 2 Adelaide to Port Augusta (193 miles / 308.8 kms)
After picking up our motorcycles, we headed for Port Augusta in South Australia. On the way to Port Augusta, we will travel country roads and visit the historic settlement of Burra before skirting around the famous Barossa Wine area. We will stop briefly at Burra, whose rich heritage has been carefully preserved by the community, resulting in the town being declared a State Heritage Area in 1993. When we have arrived at Port Augusta, we will be at the commencement point of the Australian Outback.
Day 3 Port Augusta to Coober Pedy (355 miles / 568 kms)
Day three will see us leaving Port Augusta and riding to the old opal mining town of Coober Pedy in Outback South Australia. Once the largest opal field globally, it still provides over 80% of the world’s quality opals. Today much of the town is located underground to escape the hot summer and cold winter. We will be staying the night at the Underground Hotel, which is an experience in itself.
Day 4 Coober Pedy to Yulara (469 miles / 750.4 kms)
From Coober Pedy, we are heading into the Outback and Yulara. It was built specifically to cater to tourists coming to visit Uluru. Uluru is the most famous tourist destination in Australia and is the largest monolith globally. Today is a day where the ride is about the destination rather than the journey to get there. Uluru features stunning Aboriginal rock art; You can view this art on walks and tours around the base.
Day 5 Yulara to Alice Springs (298 miles / 476.8 kms)
The morning of Day 5, sees us leave Yulara for Alice Springs. “Alice”, as the locals call it, is located on the Todd River in the centre of Australia, but we will be lucky to see any water. However, just north of the city is a permanent water hole that feeds the township. Attractions at Alice Springs include the Cultural Precinct, The Alice Springs Desert Park, the School of the Air and Lassiters Casino. Alternatively, we can head out to the McDonnell Ranges to visit one of the waterholes dotted through this uniquely Australian landscape.
Day 6 Alice Springs to Tennant Creek (305 miles / 488 kms)
Today we leave Alice Springs and head further north up the highway to Tennant Creek. Along the way, we will stop at Wycliffe Wells to see their strange assortment of UFO examples and at Devils Marbles which is a unique rock formation that the Warmungu Aboriginal people believe to be the fossilised eggs of the Rainbow Serpent.
Day 7 Tennant Creek to Mataranka (352 miles / 563.2 kms)
Today we leave Tennant Creek and head the thermal springs at the oasis of Mataranka Homestead Tourist Resort. The road is long and straight, but the stops are undoubtedly different. We will stop in at the famous Barrow Creek Hotel and the Daly Waters Pub before reaching our destination at the end of the day at Mataranka. After the long ride, you will find the hot springs inviting and something you cannot resist.
Day 8 Mataranka to Katherine (84 miles / 134.4 kms)
Today we have a relatively short trip to Katherine. This ride should allow us to spend more time in the thermal springs before heading further north. Katherine is a thriving country city, but our main aim of staying there is to visit Katherine Gorge some 30 Klms out of town at Nitmiluk National Park. The Jawoyn people own the park and is managed jointly with NT Parks and Wildlife Commission. The Katherine River flows a broad valley that narrows dramatically between high sandstone cliffs forming what is known as Katherine Gorge. There are daily tours of the Gorge, and we encourage you to participate in the afternoon cruise. You will not forget it.
Day 9 Katherine to Kakadu National Park (229 miles / 366.4 kms)
Today we travel further north to Kakadu National Park, a fantastic place with scenery, wildlife and aboriginal artwork that you will find nowhere else. We should arrive in time for you to take in some of the sights of this National Park. Take a Yellow Water cruise to see birdlife and crocodiles. Visit one of the many water holes to watch for crocs or travel to Nourlangie Rock to see the ancient aboriginal artwork. But don’t forget to visit Ubirr to see where Crocodile Dundee looked out across the wilderness to witness one of the best places in the world to see the sun setting.
Day 10 Kakadu National Park to Darwin (225 miles / 360 km)
We are now on our home stretch to Darwin. However, we have one more stop before we reach our final destination of Darwin, the famous Litchfield National Park. Litchfield is only two hours from Darwin, but we cannot continue the trip without stopping to visit one of the scenic pools and waterfalls that are crocodile free, where we can enjoy an early afternoon swim before heading off to Darwin. Tonight we enjoy a last meal together at the Water Precinct in Darwin.
Day 11 Darwin (0 miles / 0 km)
Fly away today or ask about extending your room or bike hire. Thank you for riding with us!
2022 Departure Date:
June or choose a custom date for your group
It’s a Long Way to the Top Guided Tour (Approx 2,510 miles / 4,016 kms)
Inclusions:
- Late Model Motorcycle Rental Motorcycle
- Friendly Hotels
- Ability to Customise Your Trip Route with the best Motorcycle Roads
- Leather-Bound Road Book
- Support Vehicle With Luggage Transportation
- Spare Motorcycle
- Professional Support Driver
- Professional Bi-Lingual Tour Guide
- Group Riding Experience with Social Events Daily
- Breakfast Included
- All Fuel on Riding Days
- Welcome Reception and
- Farewell Dinner
Pricing
- 1 Rider / 1 Bike / 1 Room: From AU$ 8,761 per person*
- 2 Riders / 2 Bikes / 1 Room: From AU$ 6,691 per person*
- Pillion Passenger (Twin Share): From AU$ 2,813 per person*
- Car Passenger (Twin Share): From AU$ 2,620 per person*
* NB: Due to currency fluctuations, the prices above are indicative only. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for your quote.
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