Hi
Once again I turn to the invaluable advice of the
forum for putting together an itinerary for a trip around NT in mid Sep. We wish to hire a 4WD and try out of of the following itineraries, so any suggestions for a good hire company in
Darwin,
Broome or
Alice Springs would be most appreciated.
ITINERARY 1:
DARWIN -
KAKADU – KATHERINES
GORGE –
ALICE SPRINGS
This option depends ultimately on the ability to rent a vehicle in
Darwin and return it in
Alice Springs (is this possible ?)
Day 1- From
Darwin, rent a 4WD and drive to
Kakadu NP early in the morning.
Try to see: Mamukala Wetlands, Ubirr and Anbangbang and Gunwarddehwardde Look Out. Stay the night in the park.
Day 2 - Visit
Jim Jim Falls and
Twin Falls. There is a 4WD track from the main park road to these water falls. Either overnight in
Kakadu or head for
Katherine and overnight there.
Day 3 – visit Nitmiluk National Park (
Katherine’s
gorge) and take the morning boat tour or canoe through
the gorge. Stay the night in
Katherine.
Day 4 – drive the 665 Km from
Katherine to
Tennant Creek – try to visit the
Devils Marbles before Sunset. Overnight in
Tennant Creek.
Day 5 – drive from
Tennant Creek to
Alice Springs.
Day 6 - drive another 450 Km from
Alice Springs to Uluru. Overnight Uluru
Day 7 - back to
Alice Springs
OPTION 2:
KIMBERLEY –
BROOME TO KUNUNURA
Assuming it is possible to rent a 4WD in
Broome ?
Day 1 – drive
Broome to
Fitzroy Crossing via
Derby (approx 395 km) on the The Great National Highway (GNH). At
Derby take the off road route
Gibb River Road which links up to the GNH 42 km west of
Fitzroy Crossing. Overnight at
Fitzroy Crossing.
Day 2 – drive
Fitzroy Crossing to
Halls Creek. Sleep the night at
Halls Creek.
Day 3 – plane or helicopter ride over the Bungle Bungle (Purnulu National Park). Alternatively drive (160 km from
Halls Creek) into the park and do some sightseeing. Is there accomodation available at Bungle Bungle ?? If no accomodation go back to
Halls Creek.
Day 4 – If staying at Bungle Bungle then spend another day exploring the place. Otherwise drive from Bungle Bungle to
Kununurra on the GNH. Stay the night at
Kununurra
Day 5 -- Do the boat ride on the
Ord River and if time permits we see the Mirima National Park – similar to the Bungle Bungles.
Day 6 & 7– drive back to
Broome – 900 km
OPTION 2A:
GIBB RIVER ROAD –
DERBY TO
KUNUNURRA
Take the
Gibb River Road from
Derby to
Kununurra, taking 4 days. Visit some gorges or do plane trips above the gorges. The idea of this trip is to “experience” the true outback feeling. Return via the GNH
If you have managed to read this far a big THANK YOU, and I look forward to your suggestions !