Darwin: The Gateway to Australia

Flying into Darwin is one of the easiest ways to get to Australia. It’s just a 4 hour 40 minute hop from Singapore, to where there are regular flights from London and Manchester. This time tomorrow you could be there!

A compact, welcoming city, Darwin is famous for its evening markets serving mouth-watering street food, to eat on the beach as the sun sets over the Timor Sea.

From Darwin there is so much to explore! The National Parks of the Top End are like nowhere else on earth; awe-inspiring landscapes home to unique wildlife. Head south and you’ll come to Uluru, Kings Canyon and the Red Centre – iconic Australia.

Exploring the Red Centre

Iconically Australian, there is nowhere else on earth like the Red Centre. Watching the sunrise at Uluru is a life affirming experience. Climbing to the rim of Kings Canyon will get your heart racing, before you fall in love with the astonishing panoramic views across the Outback.

Australia’s Red Centre can be explored by self drive or escorted tour:

• Alice Springs to Uluru – 468 km, around 5 hours
• Uluru to Kings Canyon – 324 km, around 3 hours 30 minutes
• Kings Canyon to West Macdonnell Ranges – 300 km, around 3 hours 30 minutes
• West Macdonnell Ranges to Alice Springs – 65 km, around 1 hour

A 4×4 is required between Kings Canyon and the West Macdonnell Ranges, adding to your Outback experience. Learn more about the Northern Territory.