Desert Tours in Australia

The Australian deserts occupy about 18 per cent of the continent. They are all characterized by sound climatic changes. Most of the deserts now are recording an increase in rainfall. Desert Tours in Australia are exciting and reasonably priced. It takes you to what is popularly termed as the “Outback Desert of Australia”.

Top Desert Tours in Australia

We have listed down for you two famous desert trips in Australia. They would take you to places like Alice Springs, Cairns and the desert in Central Australia. Let us have a look at the tour itinerary.

Central Australia Desert Tour

This is a total 15-day desert camping safari where you get to explore Central Australia. Coober Pedy, Strzelecki Track, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, and Maree are few of the places that you get to visit on your trip.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1 - You start by visiting Henbury Craters. This is a spot of meteor craters near Alice Springs. Later in the day, you have an overnight camp at Cadney Homestead.

Day 2 - Takes you to the Opal Capital Coober Pedy. You get to spend two nights in any underground bunkhouse.

Day 3 - Today you get to explore Coober Pedy extensively. Places that you cover include underground churches, old museums and a cemetery.

Day 4 – The highlights here are Wabma Kadarbu Conservation Park and Lake Cabbarrarracanna. The tour then takes you to the Oodnadatta Track.

Day 5 – You get to visit the Strzelecki Track in Innamincka. You can also explore the pastoral lands and have a look at the Talc Alf art pieces.

Day 6 – Spend some quality time in Innamincka. Visit the much talked about coolabahs tree that has been carved in memory of the Bruke and Wills expedition.

Day 7 & 8 - You travel to Birdsville. On your way, you pass areas like Cordillo Downs. Explore the Birdsville track up to the Marree railhead and the costal markets in these two days.

Day 9 - You reach Mungerannie in Clayton. This is an important government site.

Day 10 – Leads you to Marree in William Creek. It is an interesting old settlement located on the edge of Central Australian desert. Further, you travel through Muloorina Station and reach Lake Eyre.

Day 11 - The destination for today is William Creek. Here you get to see the painted hills, small townships and Anna Creek.

Day 12 & 13 - The place to visit is Dalhousie Springs and stay there for two nights. Spend few relaxing moments at the Simpson Desert. If you love to spot birds of various species this is a place to be.

Day 14 – You are taken to Lambert in Central Australia.

Day 15 – This is the last day of the trip that takes you from Ghan railway and leads you to Finke River and Alice Springs.

Cairns and Alice Springs Desert Tour

The total duration of this desert tour in Australia is 13 days that covers some of the best spots in Central Australia. You can visit places like the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Parks and enjoy the nightlife in Alice Springs and Darwin. The travel itinerary is discussed below.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1 – You get started with Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Spend some time snorkeling and scuba diving around the coast of the Outer Barrier Reef.

Day 2, 3 & 4 – Here you get to visit the Mount Isa, Three Ways and Charter Towers. You travel from the Great Dividing Range to quaint outback towns like Cloncurry and Julia Creek.

Day 5 & 6 – The spots that are listed for you to visit on these two days are Litchfield National Park and Nitmiluk National Park. You can also visit the Daly Waters Pub when you wish to break in for drink.

Day 7 & 8 – Takes you to Darwin. Here you can take some time out and spend some relaxing time. The tour allows you to explore the town through the open-top bus city tours. This apart you can also be a part of the nightclubs, bars and local pubs.

Day 9 – You visit the Kakadu National Park known as Australia’s famous wilderness spots. The place is abundant with birdlife and other wildlife species.

Day 10 & 11 - You visit Wauchope and Katherine, where you explore the gold mining towns located in Tennant Creek.

Day 12 & 13 – You conclude your desert tour with Alice Springs.

Desert Tours in Australia offers you the best night stops, accommodations. The routes they take are safe. The cost would depend on the destinations and duration.

Last updated on 11/11/2010