Driving Holiday from Melbourne to Darwin

What sort of accommodation? Camp grounds, cabins, motels?

Motherhen

We will be towing a jayco expanda...so caravan parks predominantly.

Hi Bernas,
There is a heap of info on this site - have you been through the blue buttons across the top here (Places, Treks, Activities etc). Try that if you have not already done so, then you may have some specific questions to follow-up on. Also have a look through the Blog section to see what others have done. You will be passing through many wonderful places and will have a great time. Happy travelling.

Val.

Contact Tourism TopEnd and ask them to give/send you a copy of "Explore the Northern Territory by 4WD" booklet. That will give you a lot of info and a good start point.
regards

Mac Donnell Range Holiday Park in Alice Springs is great for kids. It has 3 pools, jumping pillows, games room, tricycle bike thingies astronomy nights and it's in the quieter part of town, yet close enough to the main road through.

Facilities are great (powered sites with own ensuites) and a shop/general store that has souveniers that are often cheaper than the same item in the town.

10 out of 10 IMHO.

As for Alice Springs itself....heaps to do and see.

Congratulations.
You are undertaking an unforgettable journey. It's not where you are going, but who you are going with.
To appreciate it you have to travel to a timetable that suits the kids.
When moving don't rush to get going in the mornings & stop before 3 pm. Have a good break every hour or 2 & fill them up on good food & empty them out as well. Leave the packaged foods in the supermarket. They don't travel too well in a child's stomach.
Water only if you can & heaps of it. Though a bit of low joule cordial can help them to drink the less tasty water.
When you stop give them a bit of exercise. Sandy riverbeds are great playgrounds if you can stop at them.
Travelling with our kids was the best travel we have done. It started out a bit rough on our first trip but when we got the rhythm worked out the stress disappeared.
Now they are 20 & 18 & we are planning a family trip through the Simpson & the Great Central Road next year. They will drive themselves this time & have Mum & Dad tag along.
This may be the start of a much bigger experience than just one trip for you.

Mac Ranges caravan park in Alice Springs is very kid friendly with green grass & kids activities.

hi,
we camped at tumbling waters holiday park this year with our 3yo and really enjoyed it. were not really into cities so 40min out of darwin is a good location. its very close to the territory wildlife park, berry springs and we accessed the litchfield national park via the back entrance.
we also found plenty of things to do at the park - check their website.
also - another park we enjoyed was Aurora Kakadu Lodge in Jabiru - great pool.
have fun