Day 1: Alice Springs to Tennant Creek 510 km (317 miles) 5.5 hours
An early departure is recommended this morning for the drive north to Tennant Creek. The creek itself is 12 km (7miles) north of the town. This is where the Overland Telegraph Station was built in 1872. The historic stone buildings can still be visited today..

Day 2: Tennant Creek to Katherine 672 km (417 miles) 7 hours
Another early start is recommended this morning. Continue north to Katherine, the Top End's second largest town. Nitmiluk National Park is home to Edith Falls and to Katherine's star attraction, Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk).

Day 3: Katherine
Today enjoy a day at leisure to explore in and around Katherine.

Day 4: Katherine to Kakadu National Park 300 km (186 miles) 4 hours
Travel via Pine Creek to Kakadu National Park. Visit Yellow Waters, Kakadu's most famous wetland area, located on the South Alligator flood plain.

Day 5: Kakadu National Park
Today is free for you to explore Kakadu National Park.

Day 6: Kakadu National Park to Darwin 257 km (160 miles) 3.5 hours
There's a lot to see on the road between Kakadu National Park and Darwin - from the clouds of waterfowl on wetlands to jumping crocodiles. On your journey you may wish to enjoy a cruise on the Adelaide River flood plains before arriving in Darwin where you return your rental vehicle.