Compare Campervan Prices — Darwin to Alice Springs
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Why Drive Darwin to Alice Springs?
This 1,500 km route is one of Australia's great campervan drives. Here's what makes it special.
Key Stops: Darwin to Alice Springs
Must-see places along the route, from your starting point in Darwin.
Darwin
Start
Litchfield National Park
120 km from Darwin
Cathedral termite mounds, plunge pools at Wangi and Florence Falls.
Katherine & Nitmiluk Gorge
320 km from Darwin
13 gorges carved through sandstone — canoe, cruise or helicopter.
Mataranka Hot Springs
420 km from Darwin
Natural thermal pools in a lush palm forest — an outback oasis.
Daly Waters Pub
600 km from Darwin
Legendary outback pub covered in mementos from passing travellers.
Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
1,060 km from Darwin
Sacred granite boulders balanced impossibly on the red desert.
Alice Springs
1,500 km from Darwin
Red Centre hub — Anzac Hill, Royal Flying Doctor Service, desert art galleries.
Alice Springs
Destination
One-Way Campervan Hire: Darwin → Alice Springs
One-way fees between Darwin and Alice Springs typically run $200–$500. The route is well-serviced by Apollo, Britz, Maui and Mighty. Relocation specials are common at the end of the dry season (October–November) when companies reposition vehicles south.
Brands Available in Darwin (Pickup)
Brands Available in Alice Springs (Drop-off)
Insider Tips for the Darwin to Alice Springs Drive
Drive only in the dry season (May–October). The wet season (Nov–Apr) brings road closures and extreme heat.
The speed limit on the Stuart Highway is 130 km/h in the NT — but watch for wildlife at dusk.
Fill up at every fuel station. The longest gap is about 250 km between Dunmarra and Tennant Creek.
Free roadside camping is legal and plentiful in the NT, but stay in designated rest areas.
If continuing to Uluru, add at least 2 days — it's 450 km southwest of Alice Springs.
Darwin to Alice Springs — Frequently Asked Questions
The Stuart Highway route is about 1,500 km, or roughly 15 hours of non-stop driving. Most campervan travellers take 5–10 days with stops at Litchfield, Katherine Gorge and Devils Marbles.