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3 Day Darwin To Alice Springs | Mulgas Adventures

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Departure Times

Departs: 7:00 am from Darwin - Fridays
Returns: 6:00 pm to Alice Springs (approximately) - Sundays

Pricing Options

$769 AUD / Person - Adult (Ages 18 - 49) (Between: 09 May 2025 and 30 Nov 2025)

Journey from Darwin to Alice Springs on a captivating, small-group tour through the heart of the Northern Territory!

  • Travel through the mystical, untouched Outback landscapes of the Northern Territory
  • Explore Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks near Darwin
  • Relax in therapeutic hot springs and feast at charming Outback pubs
  • Expert local tour guides to lead the way and provide interesting commentary

Take on an adventerous and educational trip through the Northern Territory on a 3-day Darwin to Alice Springs tour with Mulgas Adventures. Specialising in immersive small-group with authentic cultural experiences, this action-packed tour includes the highlights between Darwin and Alice Springs. Explore national parks, soak in natural springs, dine at iconic country pubs, and see mind-blowing natural landmarks of Australia's more remote regions. 

person swimming in the blue waters of mataranka springs

Highlights

  • Remote Outback adventure
  • Pick-ups from Darwin hostels and hotels
  • Experienced local tour guide
  • Small-group tour with only 10 people maximum
  • Air-conditioned bus transport
  • See stunning landscapes throughout the Northern Territory
  • Swim in tranquil thermal springs
  • Enjoy charming Outback pubs
  • Explore famous national parks like Litchfield and Nitmiluk
  • Admire the Karlu Karlu (Devil's Marbles)
  • See gorgeous waterfalls, rivers, mountains, and hot springs
  • Shared dorm-style accommodation
  • The chance to enjoy sunrises and sunsets in nature

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1 - Depart Darwin and explore Litchfield National Park

Head out of Darwin bright and early for your 3-day, small-group adventure through the Outback. Your first stop is Litchfield National Park, a highlight of the Northern Territory. Admire the highlights of this lush park, including Buley Rockhole, Tolmer Falls, Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and the unique Magnetic and Cathedral Termite mou...

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Day 1 - Depart Darwin and explore Litchfield National Park

Head out of Darwin bright and early for your 3-day, small-group adventure through the Outback. Your first stop is Litchfield National Park, a highlight of the Northern Territory. Admire the highlights of this lush park, including Buley Rockhole, Tolmer Falls, Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and the unique Magnetic and Cathedral Termite mounds. Continue south to the Adelaide River and wrap up the day with a hearty feed at a classic Outback pub. 

road traveling through the red desert of the outback


Day 2 - Nitmiluk National Park and hot springs

Start day 2 by traversing Nitmiluk National Park, another gorgeous oasis of natural beauty in the Outback. Check out the tumbling cascades of Edith Falls before heading into the town of Katherine for refreshments. For the rest of the day, immerse yourself in the serenity of some iconic Outback hot springs, including Bitter Springs and Mataranka Hot Springs. Rejuvenate your body and mind in the therapeutic waters before continuing south to the legendary Daly Waters Pub for dinner and live music. 


Day 3 - Karlu Karlu and arrive in Alice Springs

On the final day of your adventure, journey further south into the Northern Territory through Tennant Creek. The next stop is the Karlu Karlu, also known as Devil's Marbles, where you can have lunch and learn about the geology, culture, and history of the captivating rock formations here. As you continue driving south, you'll pass the Tropic of Capricorn and arrive in Alice Springs just in time for sunset. 

devils marbles brown rocks stacked on eachother

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What To Bring

  • Comfortable clothes for the 3-day tour
  • Toiletries
  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Walking shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Face fly-net (recommended)
  • Day bag for exploring
  • Small pillow or headphones for the long drives
  • Extra snacks or drinks (we advise you to go to the supermarket before leaving Darwin, as shops can be expensive along the way)

What's Included

  • 3-day, 2-night guided tour from Darwin to Alice Springs
  • Air-conditi...

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What To Bring

  • Comfortable clothes for the 3-day tour
  • Toiletries
  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Walking shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Face fly-net (recommended)
  • Day bag for exploring
  • Small pillow or headphones for the long drives
  • Extra snacks or drinks (we advise you to go to the supermarket before leaving Darwin, as shops can be expensive along the way)

What's Included

  • 3-day, 2-night guided tour from Darwin to Alice Springs
  • Air-conditioned bus transport
  • Some meals on tour (dinner on day 1, breakfast and dinner on day 2, and breakfast on day 3) 
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Dorm-style accommodation
  • National park entry fees

What's Extra

  • Any meals and snacks not included in the itinerary
  • Extra purchases along the way like drinks, souvenirs, etc. 

Terms and Conditions

Important Information:

  • This tour is suitable for travellers aged 18-49
  • All accommodation is dorm style and there is no opportunity to upgrade
  • All pick-ups and drop-offs are from city hotels and hostels only
  • Itinerary may change due to weather and other seasonal conditions

All information provided at any time by Outback Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.


Your Responsibilities

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours and itineraries prior to travel as specified on your voucher or ticket. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Outback Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers/tickets are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and the individual tour check-in agent, before boarding, of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions. Guests unable to attend their ticketed tour, transport or accommodation due to delay or lateness will not be eligible for a refund.


Prices/Extra Costs

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Accountability/Misconduct

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based on feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Travel Risk/Insurance

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Guests embarking on activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, skydiving and hiking experiences should purchase insurance appropriate for the risks involved with these activities. 


Transport

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Outback Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change.

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.


Itinerary tours, accommodation and transport subject to change

Any specific accommodation, tours, transport, activities or product listed in our itineraries is subject to change according to availability. Our travel agents will do their best to secure you the specific listed accommodation, however, if not possible according to availability, Outback Tours reserves the right to swap and substitute certain products for similar experiences, accommodation or transport that works with your timeframe.


Information & Advice

All information, advice or pricing provided by Outback Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Outback Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Outback Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Cancellation Policy

Client Cancellations

Cancellations within 3 Days of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 60 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Outback Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Outback Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Thank you for booking with our Australian travel experts here at Outback Tours/Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Happy travels!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age restriction?

This tour is suitable for any adventerous travellers aged 18-49.

Can we do this Mulgas Adventures tour in reverse?

Yes! Contact us to book a 3-day adventure from Alice Springs to Darwin, which is basically the same itinerary in reverse.

When does the tour depart?

This tour departs every Friday at 7am from Darwin.

Does the Darwin to Alice Springs tour run year-round?

This tour only runs from May to November, as this is the dry season when most parks and attractions are open!

How many people are on the tour?

There are only 10 people on tour for an intimate, small-group experience!

Are meals included?

Some meals are provided on tour, including dinner on day 1, breakfast and dinner on day 2, and breakfast on day 3. Other meals are at your own expense. 

Can we bring extra snacks or meals?

You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. We recommend visiting the supermarket in Darwin before leaving for the tour, as shops can be expensive along the way.

What is the transport like?

You'll travel from Darwin to Alice Springs in a fully air-conditioned bus. 

Are there showers and electricity?

Yes, when we spend the night there are modern amenities including showers and electricity. 

Can my dietary requirements be catered for?

Yes, Mulgas Adventures can cater for vegetarians, coeliac, lactose-intolerant, vegans and pescatarians. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking.

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