Explorer's Way: Uluru to Darwin
Drive from south to north across the Northern Territory, traveling from the Red Centre all the way to tropical Kakadu and Darwin.
Drive along the Stuart Highway to traverse the Northern Territory, watching the landscape and climate shift from desert monoliths to tropical wetlands. The stretches around Tennant Creek involve long driving distances with basic accommodation. The final leg replaces Litchfield with Kakadu; if you wish to visit both, add an extra day. One-way car rentals may incur a drop-off fee. This route is ideal for those with plenty of time who enjoy long road trips.
The dry season in the north coincides with the cool season in the Red Centre, making this the most comfortable time for the journey.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Yulara for Sunset
烏魯魯-卡塔丘塔（烏魯魯-卡塔丘塔文化中心、烏魯魯日落觀景區）
Pick up your car at the airport and drive 10 minutes to Yulara, then drive another 20 km into the park for sunset.
住宿：尤拉拉度假村
第 2 天 · Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta
烏魯魯-卡塔丘塔（塔林古魯日出觀景台、烏魯魯環巖步道、瓦爾帕峽谷、卡塔丘塔沙丘觀景台）
Self-drive within the park; spend the morning at Uluru and head to Kata Tjuta (about 50 km away) in the afternoon.
The park pass is valid for 3 consecutive days; hike in the morning to avoid the afternoon heat.
住宿：尤拉拉度假村
第 3 天 · Transfer to Kings Canyon
烏魯魯-卡塔丘塔（康納山（阿蒂拉）） → 國王峽谷（瓦塔爾卡）（國王峽谷日落觀景區）
Drive east along the Lasseter Highway and turn onto Luritja Road, about 320 km (3.5 hours).
住宿：國王峽谷度假村
第 4 天 · Rim Walk & Return to Alice Springs
國王峽谷（瓦塔爾卡）（國王峽谷、失落之城砂岩穹頂、伊甸園水潭）
Hike in the early morning, then drive about 475 km on sealed roads to Alice Springs in the afternoon (about 5 hours).
Be sure to arrive before sunset, as the risk of wildlife on the road increases significantly at night.
住宿：市中心托德步行街
第 5 天 · West MacDonnell Ranges Gorges
愛麗斯泉（辛普森峽口、斯坦利裂縫、埃勒裡溪大水潭、赭石坑、奧米斯頓峽谷）
Drive west along Namatjira Drive for about 130 km, stopping at sights along the way, and return to Alice Springs for the night.
住宿：市中心托德步行街
第 6 天 · Rest Day in Alice Springs
愛麗斯泉（愛麗斯泉沙漠公園、皇家飛行醫生服務站、愛麗斯泉電報站歷史保護區、托德步行街與原住民畫廊）
Short drives around town; attractions are within 15 minutes of each other. Use this time to restock and service your vehicle.
Check your tires and spare tire, and fill up on fuel before heading north.
住宿：市中心托德步行街
第 7 天 · North to Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) & Tennant Creek
Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles
Drive about 510 km along the Stuart Highway (about 5.5 hours), arriving at the rock formations in the afternoon.
This is the longest driving day of the trip; fuel stops are far apart, so fill up whenever you see a station.
住宿：Tennant Creek
第 8 天 · Tennant Creek to Daly Waters
Battery Hill, Tennant Creek → Daly Waters
Drive north along the Stuart Highway for about 400 km, taking about 4 hours.
住宿：Daly Waters
第 9 天 · Mataranka Thermal Pools to Katherine
Drive north about 167 km to Mataranka, then another 106 km to Katherine, taking about 3 hours in total.
住宿：凱瑟琳鎮
第 10 天 · Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
凱瑟琳·尼特米盧克（巴魯威觀景台、凱瑟琳峽谷遊船、凱瑟琳溫泉）
Katherine town to the gorge is about 30 minutes; enjoy cruises and hikes during the day, and return to town for the hot springs in the evening.
住宿：凱瑟琳鎮
第 11 天 · Enter Kakadu via Edith Falls
凱瑟琳·尼特米盧克（埃迪斯瀑布（萊林）） → 卡卡杜國家公園（瓦拉德詹原住民文化中心、黃水溼地遊船）
Drive along the Stuart Highway to Pine Creek, then turn onto the Kakadu Highway to Cooinda, taking about 3 hours.
Jim Jim Falls is closed for the entirety of 2026; check park advisories before setting off.
住宿：庫因達
第 12 天 · Nourlangie Rock & Ubirr Rock Art
卡卡杜國家公園（布倫古伊（諾蘭吉巖）、博瓦利遊客中心、烏比爾巖畫）
Drive north from Cooinda for about 60 km to Jabiru, then another 40 km to Ubirr, totaling about 2 hours of driving for the day.
住宿：傑比魯
第 13 天 · Arnhem Highway to Darwin
卡卡杜國家公園（馬姆卡拉溼地） → 達爾文（阿德萊德河跳躍鱷魚遊船、敏迪海灘日落市集）
Jabiru to Darwin is about 250 km (3 hours), with stops along the way for wetlands and cruises.
The Mindil Beach Sunset Market runs on Thursdays and Sundays during the dry season; if it is closed, head to the Esplanade instead.
住宿：卡倫灣與敏迪海灘
第 14 天 · Wrap Up in Darwin
達爾文（北領地博物館與美術館、達爾文軍事博物館、達爾文濱水區）
Short drives around the city; attractions are about 10 minutes apart. The airport is about a 15-minute drive after returning your car.