Our range of Short Breaks allows you to tailor your holiday experience by offering a choice of accommodation standards. In almost every destination you can choose what level of accommodation best suits your needs and your budget, from the more basic budget hotels to the pure luxury of our deluxe range.
| It's your holiday. It's your choice! | |
|---|---|
 | Alice Springs - choose from 4 standards of accommodation. |
 | Ayers Rock Resort - choose from 4 standards of accommodation. |
 | Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge - award-winning lodge opened in 2007. |
 | Kings Canyon Resort - choose from 3 standards of accommodation. |
 | Darwin - choose from 3 standards of accommodation. |
 | Kakadu - choose from 3 standards of accommodation. |
 | Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Camp - in the heart of Kakadu National Park. |
 | Katherine - choose from 2 standards of accommodation. |
 | Kimberley - see our extensive network of wilderness camps and lodges. |
 |  |  |
|---|
* Alice Springs
Located at the heart of Australia, Alice Springs is the unofficial capital of the Outback.
Deluxe: The Chifley Alice Springs Resort - Deluxe River Gum Room
The Chifley Alice Springs Resort is ideally situated in the heart of 'The Alice', just a five-minute walk from the shopping mall. Designed with subtle and earthy tones, the Deluxe River Gum Rooms reflect the natural colours of the Central Australian desert.
First-Class: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs
With spectacular views of the nearby rugged MacDonnell Ranges, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is set on more than four hectares of landscaped native gardens and features stylish accommodation and a range of leisure facilities.
Standard: Aurora Alice Springs
The only hotel on Todd Mall, the Aurora Alice Springs is located just a few steps away from great shopping outlets and several central attractions. Inside, the Red Ochre Grill Cafe and Restaurant specialises in innovative Australian cuisine.
Budget: Comfort Inn Outback Alice Springs
The Comfort Inn is nestled at the foothills of the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges, just two kilometres from the town centre. It features spacious, air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, and a refreshing swimming pool, all set amid beautifully maintained landscaped gardens.
|  |  |
|---|
* Ayers Rock Resort
With awe - inspiring Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the vast desertscape of Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park as its backdrop, Ayers Rock Resort is the perfect base from which to explore Central Australia.
Deluxe: Sails in the Desert Hotel
Sails in the Desert offers luxury in the arid heart of Australia. All the hotel’s rooms are spacious and exquisitely furnished, with a private balcony or verandah. Upgrade to a Deluxe Spa Room for an additional cost.
First - Class: Desert Gardens Hotel
The Desert Gardens Hotel, surrounded by ghost gums and native shrubs, features a swimming pool and is close to Ayers Rock Resort’s shops and visitor centre. Upgrade to Premium First - Class Rooms for an additional cost.
First-Class: Emu Walk Apartments
Forming a walkway through the heart of the resort lies the Emu Walk avenue of terraced apartments. These one bedroom, fully-serviced apartments feature separate fully - equipped kitchen, living and bedroom areas.
Standard Outback Pioneer Hotel
The Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable, friendly and affordable accommodation in a rustic Australian style. This is the perfect place to gather in the evening with fellow travellers while cooking your dinner on the barbecue. Buffet also available.
Standard The Lost Camel
Located near the resort’s shopping centre, the Lost Camel is a contemporary boutique hotel with a distinctive village feel. The stylish studio rooms are built around lush courtyards and a swimming pool. Ideal for couples or single travellers.
Budget Outback Pioneer Lodge
Ayers Rock Resort’s Outback Pioneer Lodge caters for the more budget-conscious traveller, and offers comfortable lodge and cabin - style accommodation. There is a popular barbecue area and bar. Shared bathroom facilities.
 | |  |
|---|
* Kings Canyon Resort
Kings Canyon Resort is located just 10 kilometres from the start of the Kings Canyon walks and is inside Watarrka National Park. The resort is a welcoming desert oasis after a day of exploring the wonders of Kings Canyon, including the amazing rock formation of the ‘Lost City’ and the lush, alluring ‘Garden of Eden’. Designed with sensitivity to the surrounding area, the resort nestles discreetly among the trees and rugged rock faces of the surrounding landscape. Kings Canyon Resort offers a range of quality accommodation.
Deluxe: Kings Canyon Resort – Deluxe Spa Rooms
Kings Canyon Resort’s premier accommodation, Deluxe Spa Rooms are spacious, fully-appointed and stylishly furnished, together with all the facilities you’d expect from such outstanding ccommodation. These luxury rooms also feature private spa facilities. With a private balcony, these Deluxe Spa Rooms are perfect for relaxing.
Standard: Kings Canyon Resort – Standard Rooms
Kings Canyon Resort’s Standard Rooms are spacious and well-appointed with private facilities. Rooms offer an excellent vantage point from which to watch the sun’s light creep across the sparsely vegetated red desert floor, and admire the richly coloured ranges on the near horizon. First-Class also uses Standard Rooms.
Budget: Kings Canyon Resort – Lodge Rooms
Situated in a stunning setting within Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon Lodge provides shared budget rooms with a communal kitchen. This scenic lodge is an excellent place to meet up with fellow travellers from around the world. Rooms are fully air - conditioned and feature twin or quad bunks. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Exclusive! Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge
Upgrade your Kings Canyon accommodation to stay at APT's exclusive Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge, set amongst Desert Oak trees on Kings Creek Station. See furtherdetails on this unique Outback lodge here.
 |  | |
|---|
* Darwin
With consistently sunny skies, warm days and a relaxed atmosphere, Darwin is a Top End paradise. Situated on beautiful Darwin Harbour, the tropical capital has much to offer.
First - Class: Mantra Pandanas
Mantra Pandanas brings a new level of sophistication to the heart of Darwin. Combining stylish city chic with a tranquil tropical edge, Mantra Pandanas offers spacious one bedroom accommodation with city views.
Standard: Novotel Atrium Darwin
Your Top End experience begins the minute you walk into the tropically landscaped atrium. The multi-award winning hotel is located on the Esplanade in Darwin’s CBD and features 24-hour reception, room service and guest laundry.
Budget: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort Darwin
Relax at Raintree Café and poolside bar and soak up the tropical atmosphere in the lush gardens. Escape to the air-conditioned, comfortably appointed rooms and watch an in - house movie. A real tropical delight. Budget – Motel Room.
 |  |  |
|---|
* Kakadu
With stunning waterfalls, breathtaking escarpments and a rich indigenous history, World Heritage - listed Kakadu National Park is an ecological and cultural treasure.
First - Class: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
From the cool marble foyer to the natural billabong and swimming pool, Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn is the ideal retreat from the hot Top End and is situated in the very centre of magnificent World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
Standard: Aurora Kakadu - Superior Rooms
Nestled amid 10 hectares of natural bushland is the Aurora Kakadu. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and encounter some of the Territory’s spectacular wildlife that roams the hotel’s tropical gardens and manicured lawns.
Budget: Aurora Kakadu - Standard Rooms
Nestled amid 10 hectares of natural bushland is the Aurora Kakadu. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and encounter some of the Territory’s spectacular wildlife that roams the hotel’s tropical gardens and manicured lawns.
|  |  |
|---|
* Katherine
A lush tropical wonderland, the Katherine region is most famous for the spectacular Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park.
Exclusive / First-Class All Seasons Katherine
All Seasons Katherine is conveniently located just four kilometres south of the town centre. Set amidst attractive tropical gardens, the hotel features a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis court, BBQ area and function room - the perfect place for all your holiday needs.
 | |  |
|---|
* Kimberley Accommodation
Our Kimberley Wilderness Adventures has established Australia's most extensive network of permanent fully - hosted wilderness camps and lodges along the Gibb River Road, on the Mitchell Plateau and in Purnululu National Park, home to the Bungle Bungle Range. We also stay at El Questro Station and in Kununurra.
Exclusive! Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
In the heart of Purnululu, our exclusive award-winning permanent lodge features tented cabins with private en suites, flush toilet, hot showers, comfortable beds with crisp linen, pillows and doona. The lodge's unique restaurant features a retractable roof for dining under the stars.
Exclusive! Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Close to the thundering Mitchell Falls and beside a delightful waterhole on Camp Creek, Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge is the only permanent accommodation on the Mitchell Plateau. And it's exclusive to APT.
Find out about our permanent Kimberley wilderness camps and lodge here.
Kununurra Country Club Resort
As a gateway to the Kimberley, Kununurra is an important stop on your wilderness journey. Kununurra Country Club Resort features modern rooms set amongst lush tropical gardens - the perfect retreat after a day exploring the Kimberley.
El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort
Emma Gorge Resort is a cool Kimberley oasis of palms, pandanus and shady native trees. While Emma Gorge Resort's surroundings may be rough and rugged, the accommodation is anything but. Tented cabins with beds, linen, private en suites and cooling fans are comfortable and stylish.
View enlarged map of the Kimberley
Want to stay a little longer before or after your tour?
We can arrange your accommodation. See our range of pre and post accommodation,plus stopover packages.
 | |  |
|---|