The great paradox of the Australian outback, the wilderness regions and tropics is that they are somehow very familiar and utterly other-worldly at the same time.
We grow up with fables and folklore of the remotest regions of Australia and yet experiencing them first hand is still something of a rite of passage for all of us.
While the movies, documentaries, travel stories and books do a reasonable job of capturing the diverse beauty and awe-inspiring vastness of these regions, there is nothing like sitting on a boat cruising the sandstone amphitheatre of Katherine Gorge surrounded by ancient Aboriginal rock art, being humbled by the magnificent tingle trees as you walk through the canopy in Western Australia’s Valley of the Giants or connecting with our indigenous culture with interactive experiences like dining on genuine bush tucker you helped procure.
The stirring, soulful joy of physically connecting with this vast frontier is something you’ll never forget.
And when you’ve done it, it’s likely you’ll feel you understand your country in a new way; feel something more of what it means to be Australian.
Undoubtedly, guided holidays in the hands of experts is the best way to make the most of visiting these amazing places.
With more than a century showcasing the best of Australia and New Zealand to hundreds of thousands of curious travellers, AAT Kings is the logical choice to guide you through the very best of what this country has to offer.
If you have been waiting for the right time to tour iconic Australian destinations, act now and you’ll save 10% with AAT’s Earlybird savings if you book and pay before January 31, 2019.
Just imagine, everything organised for you, hidden gems only the most experienced guided holiday company could unearth, expert tour leaders who guide you every step of the way while leaving you ample time to explore on your own as well.
This type of immersive travel experience is showcased with the six-days of Top End Highlights holiday that fittingly begins in cosmopolitan Darwin where you’ll join your Travel Director to take in the delightful Mindil Beach Sunset Market to set the scene for an unforgettable week.
The acclaimed Litchfield National Park is the showstopper of day two with its stunning waterfalls and rainforests with the chance to swim in crystal clear waterholes that seem almost too good to be true.
The journey continues onward to breathtaking Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge where you’ll learn about the significant spiritual history of this natural wonder from the Jawoyn people.
The stunning natural beauty of the Top End takes centre stage at World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.
With its abundant wildlife, beautiful wetlands, rock pools and falls, this is undoubtedly one of the holiday standouts.
Enjoy a cruise on the celebrated Yellow Water Billabong where you’ll try crocodile-spotting ahead of discovering the spectacular 20,000 year old Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr while soaking in the amazing vistas from the lookout.
You even have the option to take a scenic flight over Kakadu to enjoy more of nature’s incredible displays from above before making your way back to Darwin.
Australia’s west coast offers similarly diverse and enriching experiences and Western Wonderland captures the highlights over 16 fabulous days beginning in Perth.
Your first inland stop on this guided holiday is the amazing Wave Rock and onward to fascinating Kalgoorlie before your exploration of that beautiful coastline commences in Esperance and also includes Margaret River, Albany, Fremantle and even interacting with dolphins at famous Monkey Mia.
Book now when you speak with our friendly Cruise and Travel Solutions Specialist at Travel Megastore on1300 859 861.