Australia Marathon and Road Trip

ETA and tickets are in Google Drive and Hotmail; the ticket link is also in the Nextcloud calendar.

Keep this as a flight-connection day. ETA and tickets are in Google Drive and Hotmail; the ticket link is also in the Nextcloud calendar.

5:10 AM

Arrive at Sydney Airport. Keep arrival, transfer, and settling in as the priority.

Keep flexible for rest and light Sydney exploration only if wanted. Avoid committing to a demanding schedule before marathon day.

Marathon day. Keep the entire day centered on the marathon, recovery, food, and rest; do not add sightseeing.

7:40 AM

Take the Sydney–Melbourne train. Tickets are in Google Drive and the link is in the Nextcloud calendar.

6:30 PM

Arrive at Melbourne Southern Cross Station. Keep the evening for check-in, food, and recovery; no sightseeing plan.

Keep this as one compact, walkable CBD day using walking and public transport. Higson Lane, Duckboard Place, and Presgrave Place can remain part of the loop without separate cards.

Keep primarily open for activities with Keith and Marny; avoid adding fixed sightseeing.

Keep primarily open for activities with Keith and Marny, with flexible timing.

Keep primarily open for activities with Keith and Marny; preserve downtime and avoid overplanning.

9:40 AM

Take the booked Jetstar JQ774 nonstop flight from Melbourne to Adelaide. Keep this as a transit-heavy day.

Allow only practical time in Adelaide before the confirmed overnight road transfer; do not add fixed sightseeing.

6:00 PM

Take the confirmed Adelaide-to-Coober Pedy overnight road transfer.

5:15 AM

Arrive in Coober Pedy. Keep the morning paced around rest after the overnight transfer.

5:45 AM

Take the confirmed Greyhound bus from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs. This is another transit-heavy day; do not add sightseeing.

2:30 PM

Arrive in Alice Springs, check in to Red Rock Hostel, and keep the afternoon and evening easy for rest and preparation for the Mulgas tour.

6:00 AM

Mulgas pickup at Red Rock Hostel.

Continue the confirmed Mulgas Adventures Rock-to-Rock itinerary, including planned Kings Canyon/Red Centre activities and overnight camp. Keep the day flexible and do not extend the tour.

5:30 PM

Finish the Mulgas tour in Alice Springs, then take the confirmed overnight Greyhound bus to Darwin. Treat this as a transition day and allow a buffer after the tour ends.

3:05 PM

Arrive in Darwin at 3:05 PM on the overnight Greyhound bus. Keep the remainder of the day for arrival, settling in, food, and rest; no extra sightseeing.

10:00 AM

Pick up the campervan at Campervan Village. Complete the vehicle handover, damage and equipment check, and supplies run before departing.

Arrange campground reservations, park passes, drinking water, food, fuel, and waste planning before or during the drive. Check seasonal road and campground access, and allow daylight-driving and campervan buffers.

Overnight in Kakadu. Carry enough water, food, fuel, and sun protection; confirm access before leaving camp.

Recheck campground availability, fuel, water, and food. Avoid late or unnecessary detours after the Kakadu drive.

Confirm fuel, water, food, and the next campground before departure; do not force a late drive after the gorge day.

Return toward Darwin in daylight for the final campervan night. Confirm the final campground, fuel, waste disposal, water, food, and vehicle-return requirements; keep a substantial buffer for Sep 19.

Return the campervan in Darwin, allowing time for cleaning, refuelling, waste disposal, equipment check, and rental inspection. Keep the rest of the day clear for departure.

Leave Australia from Darwin Airport.