Young Travellers will be able to take in some of Australia’s and the world’s most iconic sites including  Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon and Kakadu thanks to  STA Travel’s (www.statravel.co.uk , 0333 321 0099) eight day Rock, Rail and Kakadu package. The tour, which costs from £929 per person, starts in the outback town of Alice Springs and ends in the Northern Territory’s capital of Darwin.*
 

The tour will give travellers the opportunity to see and cover as much of Australia’s Northern Territory as possible. Starting in Alice Springs, they can experience Aboriginal culture before making their way down to Uluru to enjoy their first incredible desert sunset. Camping under a million stars, they will get a feel for the real outback, before waking up to see the sunrise against the incredible changing backdrop of Uluru. The more adventurous will then be challenged to a hike through the striking sheer chasms of Kings Canyon. The first phase of the tour ends with a camel ride and the chance to soak up the Red Centre from a different perspective.
 

Forget the plane and instead take the legendary Ghan train to travel in style up to the Top End. Once on board the train travellers will witness the contrast in colours as the landscape changes from desert red to tropical lush green.
 

On arrival in the Top End, head straight to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks to see some Aussie wildlife and a chance to cool off under the waterfalls while admiring the breathtaking scenery. This will be the last stop before the tour returns to the laid back, tropical capital of Darwin where travellers can enjoy alfresco dining and fine sunsets to beach side markets and sailing.
 

*The tour excludes international flights. Accommodation and most meals are included within the package. As the tour departs early participants are advised to arrive in Alice Springs the day before.
 

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For more information about the Northern Territory, download the iOutback app from iTunes. The app is also now available on Android.
 

For more information and photography contact Lara Huberman and Suzanne Holiday on T: +44 207 839 2140 or tourismntmedia@keenecomms.com .
 

For further information on STA Travel please contact Louise Prior on T: +44 (0)7786 227 572 or louise@priorpr.com

NOTES TO EDITORS

STA Travel is the world’s leading travel agent for students and young people. With 47 branches in the UK and hundreds more worldwide, STA Travel offers the lowest cost airfares, tours, treks, volunteering projects, accommodation, insurance and all the other essential extras. Whether you're after a year-long adventure or just a quick weekend getaway, STA Travel has everything you need.

Australia's Northern Territory
1. Australia's Northern Territory is a leading nature and culture destination where Australia's Outback meets the tropics and is home to Australia's most dramatic, beautiful and varied scenery including the awe-inspiring red centre icons of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon as well as the Top End adventure and wildlife destinations of Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park.
2. Darwin International Airport is an international gateway to Australia, offering connections to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar.
3. The peak visitor time is during the dry season, from May to September, but the Tropical Summer from October to April brings spectacular lightning shows and lush growth.
4. www.australiasoutback.co.uk is an essential resource for travellers planning a trip to the Northern Territory.
5. Follow the NT on Facebook www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/northernterritoryaustralia, Twitter https://twitter.com/AusOutbackNT_UK and Google +  https://plus.google.com/u/0/117873946318705723372/posts or watch the latest videos on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/Australiasoutback