11 days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park & Darwin Itinerary

Please note that visitors are no longer allowed to trek up Uluru.

Located right in the center of Australia, the national park boasts perhaps the country's most iconic natural symbol and a sacred place for the region's indigenous people--as well as Kata Tjuta, a collection of 36 red rocks forming an equally distinctive sight.

Step out of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with an excursion to Curtin Springs in Alice Springs--about 1h 20 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Uluru, explore the activities along Mutitjulu Waterhole, take an in-depth tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, and explore the galleries of Walkatjara Art.

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park vacation planner.

In November, daytime highs in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are 41°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. On the 9th (Sat), you'll travel back home.

The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia.

Darwin is known for museums, wildlife, beaches, theme parks, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, see the interesting displays at Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, enjoy the sand and surf at Mindil Beach, and take in the exciting artwork at Mason Gallery.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Darwin day trip planner.

You can fly from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Darwin in 11 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Darwin, with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.