Northern Territory Travel Forum

Is there a 'big girl' fashion store in Darwin Central for sizes over 18.
Kath
Buderim Qld

Hi all,

Can any person give me the transport options availble from Darwin airport to Gagudju Lodge Cooinda. Walking is a bit too far.

Cheers,

Pete.

Hi,
I will arrive at Darwin at 00.15 and will have 24 hours stopover in that city at mid July. So, I am thinking not to stay at any hotel but trying to sleep at the airport. Is it possible?
If yes, can anyone suggest me the place to do it (any lounge or waiting room maybe)and a place to storage my luggage (locker) while I do city tour?
Also, any suggestion about places to visit in Darwin?
Thank you very much in advance for your reply.

4 of us will be flying into Ayers Rock in early August for 3 days. First day we arrive mid-day, then full day there, then we fly out mid-day. We want to rent a car to save money on the park shuttles but we are trying to figure out if we should just rent a car for the 1 full day and explore the park on that day or if we should rent the car for the whole 3 days. I'm not sure what other use we would have for the car other than visiting the park. We can use the free shuttle to get to/from the airport and around the resort. Any ideas/opinions/etc.

What is the actual drive time between Uluru and Alice Springs driving on the paved roads. Some information I read states 4 hours, some 5 hours. How long does it really take to drive? Thank you.

I'm taking a tour-operator organised trip to the NT (taking in Alice Aprings, Uluru and the MacDonell Ranges) in the last week of July. I know that I need to be prepared for cold nights but am wondering what kind of wardrobe I should pack to equip me for days and nights. I'll be doing quite bit of walking - hikes organised as part of the tour; I'm not anticipating that these are going to be especially heavy-duty. I'm staying in hotels and won't be doing any overnight camping.

Any tips gratefully received!

Sarah

Hi my friends and I have a two night stopover in Darwin en route to Bali can anyone give me any info on decent places to stay close to town that is not noisy or grotty. I have checked trip advisor but comments are not favourable even for Holiday Inn. Thanx

hello
i was just wondering if i could get a cheep deal as i would like organise a hjot air ballon flight aroung the area of Alice Springs.
If we d participate which we are really considuring would ypu be able to give us any special deals with 3 children and 2 adluts,
thanks Rachel Beames

I will have only 3 nights to visit the Uluru/Kings Canyon area near the end of November. I arrive at 10 am at the Alice Springs airport and tought I'd drive to Kings Canyon, get there by 3 pm, and exlore the area that afternoon. Next morning, I thought I'd do the walk in/around Kings Canyon, then when finished, drive to Uluru. Figure I'd arrive Uluru area around 3 pm, and explore Uluru in afternoon, and next day visit Uluru area again, and around 1 pm, head back to Alice Springs. So, that's one night in Kings Canyon, one night at Uluru, and one night in Alice Springs, and obviously, a lot of driving in between. Or, should I delete the visit to Kings Canyon and spend two nights at Uluru area? Thanks, I appreciate your help.

Hi,

I'll be travelling in mid November and will only have 3 days and 2 nights in the area. I have 2 questions...

1)I've seen tour options that have sunset tours at either Uluru or Katjatjuta. Is one recommended over the other?

2)Is it crazy to think about camping in mid November (18th/19th)?

Thanks!
Michelle

hi,
in want to go to the kakadoo national park in june but I've got only 2 days for this trip. So, I'm not sure weather to hire a car or make a guided tour. want do you think is cheaper, and when do I see more things?

thanks

cheers marlen

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to get a bus from Uluru to Alice Springs (or vice versa), and where I would find such information? I have to go to a conference in Alice in July and was thinking of flying into Uluru beforehand.

Thanks in advance.

What is the drive time between Alice Springs and Kings Canyon, using the paved roads. I'll have a rental car, not a 4x4, just a regular car, and need to stay on paved roads. Given this, what is the drive time from Alice Springs airport and Kings Canyon? Thank you.

What is the drive time between Alice Springs and Uluru? Thank you.

Hi,

I need some advice about my Northern Territory trip in July. I am thinking of the following itenary: Alice (1 day), Kings Canyon (2 days), Uluru (2 days), back to Alice (1 day), Katherine (2 days), Kakadu (3 days) and Darwin (2 days). My transport probably will be Greyhound or similar public transport. We don't want to use tours, unless it is absolutely necessary.

My questions are the following:
- Does this itenary sounds reasonable to you? Have I planned too many or too little days for the various places?
- Can all of these places be reached by public transport? Or do we need tours?
- Do I miss essential highlights? For example, with the direct bus trip from Alice to Katherine?
- What are your suggestions about sightseeing Kakadu without a own car?
- Is it worth the money to take the Ghan between Alice and Katherine in stead of the Greyhound?

Thank you so much for your help and suggestions.

Mark (The Netherlands)

Hi!
We'll be in Uluru area from May 22nd afternoon till 23th afternoon.
We're very excited!
And we would love to meet locals or travellers there!

How about eating dinner together on May 22nd?

Hope to see you soon :-)

Ayurin

Hi!

I would like to know you opinion about this pack:

Great Ocean Road & Grampians - 3 days
Barossa Valley - 1 day
2 day Kangaroo Island trip
Desert Patrol - Adelaide to Alice Springs: Enjoy a 7 day tour through the heart of Australia. See the wonders of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
for $1425/ person.

I would like to do this at the beginning of August. Do you think the weather will be too unpleasant to profit?

Do you think it is more interesting to go to Kakadu and Uluru?

The company is Groovy Grape, do you think it is a good one? Which companies do the Australian chose to travel in their country?

Thank you very much!

Dear forum members,

We are planning about 16 days in Australia in early July visiting Sydney, Melbourne and some more places. We would not like to change location too often if possible. I estimated in Sydney (and surroundings) 5 days, Melbourne 3-4 days which leaves us 7-8 days more.
1. Does it make sense to spend this time in Darwin and Northern parks? Or should we split this time between Darwin (with parks) and something else?

2. Given that we will stay in Kakadu park for 2-3 days renting the car – may we cover main tourist attractions self-traveling (I will learn in advance what they are)?

3. Are there "standard" attractions in Kakadu park that we definitely need local guide or guided tour from Darwin? Will there be something that we can not get staying in Kakadu Park by ourselves? Like some cruises that available only for groups (sunrise Yellow Water cruise; jumping crocodiles – need a boat? Need a guide?).

4. Is this enough to have maps/GPS and guide-book or materials to get to these locations within park with no risk to get lost or get into troubles? I am planning regular not 4WD car.

Thanks a lot for your help.
Alex

About 15 of us from Adelaide are heading up to Katherine to participate in dragon boat events included in the Flying Fox Festival. Can you suggest good places to stay, perhaps camping or cheaper hotels.
Also Steve and I will be staying up that way for about 3 weeks, so all suggestions on where to go, what to watch out for would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,

Dear forum members, I and my wife are planning a trip to Australia in the end of the June – beginning of the July 2008. Some of the areas we would like to visit are Darwin and Northern Territory parks (Litchfield, Territory Wildlife, waterfalls, Kakadu National Park and more).
Would you please give me a few advices?
1. Are there places were I would better take guided tours? Why? What we can not see/visit if we do not take guided tour? Any problems or risks if we travel by ourselves?
2. Do we need 4WD car in that season to visit above places or part of them?

Thanks,
Alex

I'll be in Kakadu National Park in November, on the 21st and 22nd. I read that this is the wet season, and some attractions or access to attractions is not permissable. Then, I also read that the real wet season is not till late December and January. Can anyone share what I can really expect? What sights will I not have access too? Also, this time of year, what is open, and what are the sights and attractions not to be missed? Thank you?

I wish to ask about the top of the Canyon walk at Kings Canyon. I understand this needs to be done in the morning. How long does this walk take? How difficult is it? I've read that you need to be fit, but how fit? Not a problem for me, but I am taking my mother, and she's about 68. I think she should be fine, but then again, I don't know what I am getting her into and I don't want her to get in trouble. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

Also, how long is the drive from: ( using sealed roads )
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon?
Kings Canyon to Uluru?
Uluru to Alice Springs?

Last, any recommendations or suggestions for what not to miss while visiting Uluru area? What are the "must do" things here?

Thank you, Steve

I am interested in doing a self drive between Alice Springs to Kings Canyon, then on to Uluru, and back to Alice Springs. Are these good roads to travel on, are they sealed/paved?

I read on the Voyages website:
"Please note: the Mareenie Loop Road is an unsealed road for 197km of 337km, a 4WD is required. Alternatively travel via the Stuart Highway"

I tried finding this "Mareenie Loop Road," and have not yet located it. So I am wondering, I plan to rent a intermediate size car, no 4x4, can I get by with this rental. I don't need a 4x4 do I?

Can anyone help with driving information, road conditions, drive times, etc.? Any information is appreciated.

Thank you.

Hello to VTers,
We are looking for cheap accomodations located near Darwin Airport. Could anyone please tell us where to find such a place (back packers accomodation is fine), we just need a place to sleep, nothing more than that,
thanks foryou help!
Cheers,
Loc

We are looking for a flight from Darwin to Bali mid June, however couldn't find any cheaper option than AUS $1,200 for two persons for a one hour flight! Does anyone has any cheaper/better suggestion?

tanx in advance!

Lindert

darwin accommodation for the month of july. anyone know of any budget apartments??

Hi Folks,

I am going to Darwin end of March, problem is I am going to work for 1 week. Would love to see Darwin rather than sit in the hotel by myself but only have evenings.

Tough one, any suggestions?

Alan

We are visting Alice Springs in June. We do not have a car and would like to know if anyone know's if there is a tour or public transport from Alice Springs to Gemtree Caravan Park as we want to go on the fossicking tour they have there. So far I have not been able to find anyone online who does a tour from Alice Springs or any public transport to the caravan park. Thanks ginger22

Hi guys,

wanna know if its possible to get to Kakadu by bus or coach. tried checking out the Greyhound Australia. No info. And if it is possible, how much. P.S. Would prefer to travel by train instead. but it seems that the Ghan does not go there. PLease aadvise. Thanks.

Hi There,
Do you get a mobile phone signal with Vodafone in Alice Springs?