Australia 2028 Total Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipse Australia tours don’t get more spectacular than this. On this 6-day luxury small-group journey from July 18 to 23, 2028, you’ll travel from Darwin’s tropical harbour to the wild beauty of the Kimberley in Western Australia, timed perfectly for the total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028.
Explore Darwin on a guided city tour, a harbour lunch cruise and a fine-dining dinner at Pee Wee’s at the Point. Then fly to Kununurra for a sunset barbecue on Lake Kununurra and a full-day adventure to the Bungle Bungle Range, with a scenic flight over Lake Argyle and a guided walk into Cathedral Gorge.
On eclipse day, watch from an exclusive viewing location as totality arrives at 10:59 AM, with expert commentary from astronomer Dr. Sara Webb of Swinburne University. Afterward, celebrate with a five-star lunch of Australian wines, Timor Sea crayfish and fresh oysters. Every flight, transfer and eclipse-day detail is arranged for you, so you can simply look up and enjoy.
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- Two nights at the DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin.
- Three nights at the Kimberley Grande Resort in Kununurra.
- Breakfast every morning.
- A personal meet-and-greet on arrival.
- All airport and hotel transfers.
- Private transport throughout the itinerary, with luxury vehicles for scheduled touring.
- A domestic flight from Darwin to Kununurra.
- A guided Darwin city tour, including the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin Botanic Gardens and East Point.
- A lunch cruise on Darwin Harbour.
- A fine-dining dinner at Pee Wee’s.
- A sunset experience on Lake Kununurra.
- An Australian barbecue dinner.
- A full-day Bungle Bungle experience with a scenic flight over the Kimberley and a guided walk to Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek.
- An evening visit to Ivanhoe Crossing with a picnic, champagne and refreshments.
- Eclipse viewing at an exclusive location, with professional eclipse-day organization and refreshments throughout.
- Expert astronomical commentary by Dr. Sara Webb.
- An eclipse information book with maps and astronomical data.
- A five-star post-eclipse celebration lunch with Australian wines, refreshments and local entertainment.
Arrival in Darwin – Welcome to Australia’s Top End
Upon arrival in Australia, connect with your domestic flight to Darwin, the tropical capital of Australia’s Northern Territory.
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the Memphis Tours and local Australia travel team before being transferred to your luxury accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin.
Enjoy sweeping views of Darwin Harbour and settle into your hotel.
Later, join your fellow travelers for welcome drinks and light refreshments, followed by an introduction to Dr. Sara Webb, who will accompany the group and provide expert astronomical insights throughout the eclipse journey.
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin
Meals: Welcome drinks & refreshments
Discover Darwin – City Touring & Harbour Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.
This morning, board your premium coach for a guided exploration of Darwin and the surrounding Top End.
Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, followed by the beautiful Darwin Botanic Gardens and East Point, one of the city’s most scenic areas.
Continue to Darwin Wharf, where you will board the Spirit of Darwin for a relaxing tropical lunch cruise.
Enjoy lunch while cruising through the beautiful waters of Darwin Harbour and taking in the city’s tropical scenery.
The afternoon is at leisure. Relax at the hotel, enjoy the swimming pool, or explore Darwin independently.
In the evening, enjoy a special dinner at Pee Wee’s at the Point, one of Darwin’s acclaimed fine-dining restaurants.
During dinner, Dr. Sara Webb will provide an informative preview of the eclipse experience awaiting you in Kununurra.
Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included Experiences: Darwin city tour, Darwin Harbour lunch cruise, fine-dining dinner
Journey to the Kimberley – Kununurra & Sunset BBQ
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your luxury transfer to Darwin Airport.
Board your flight to Kununurra, flying across the Timor Sea and into Western Australia.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Kimberley Grande Resort, your home for the next stage of this incredible eclipse adventure.
Take some time to relax and freshen up before joining the group for an eclipse and itinerary briefing at the resort.
Later, travel to Lake Kununurra for a spectacular sunset experience.
Enjoy an authentic Australian BBQ dinner while watching the sun set over the Kimberley landscape.
Overnight: Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Experiences: Darwin–Kununurra flight, private transfers, eclipse briefing, Lake Kununurra sunset BBQ
The Bungle Bungle – Scenic Flight & Kimberley Adventure
Today, experience one of Australia’s most spectacular natural landscapes.
After breakfast, take a one-hour scenic flight from Kununurra over the Ord Irrigation Area, Ord Top Dam, Lake Kununurra and the enormous Lake Argyle.
Enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Carr Boyd and Osmand Ranges, the Ord River and Bow River before reaching Purnululu National Park and the famous Bungle Bungle Range.
Land at a remote airfield and continue by air-conditioned 4WD coach.
Your expert guide will lead you on a moderate approximately 3-kilometre guided walk through the famous Domes Walk, where you will see the distinctive black-and-orange banded beehive formations of the Bungle Bungle Range.
Continue to Cathedral Gorge, a spectacular natural amphitheatre surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs.
Enjoy lunch in this remarkable setting before continuing your exploration.
Walk along the bed of Piccaninny Creek, which flows during the monsoon season, while learning about the Kimberley’s unique climate, flora, fauna and six-season cycle, as well as the cultural significance of the region to its traditional custodians.
Return to Kununurra by scenic flight, passing over the area of the Argyle Diamond Mine, once famous for producing some of the world’s rarest pink diamonds.
After time to relax and freshen up, travel to Ivanhoe Crossing for a special evening beneath the southern night sky.
Enjoy a light picnic with champagne and refreshments while Dr. Sara Webb introduces you to the extraordinary southern hemisphere sky and prepares you for tomorrow’s eclipse.
Overnight: Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included Experiences: Bungle Bungle scenic flight, guided walk, lunch, Ivanhoe Crossing picnic, champagne & refreshments
Total Solar Eclipse – The Main Event
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Today is the moment you have been waiting for.
After an early breakfast, travel to an exclusive eclipse viewing location reserved for the group.
Settle into your viewing area and prepare for one of nature’s most spectacular events.
Throughout the morning, continuous refreshments will be served while Dr. Sara Webb provides expert commentary and explains the science and significance of the eclipse.
Eclipse Timings
- Partial Eclipse Begins: 9:28 AM
- Totality: 10:59 AM
- Partial Eclipse Ends: 12:33 PM
Experience the extraordinary moment when day turns briefly into darkness as the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.
Following the eclipse, the celebration continues from approximately 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Enjoy an exceptional five-star lunch prepared by an acclaimed chef, accompanied by carefully selected Australian wines and refreshments.
The menu features premium Australian produce, including:
- West Australian meats
- Timor Sea crayfish
- Local fish
- Fresh oysters
Enjoy local entertainment throughout the afternoon while sharing stories and photographs of this truly unforgettable experience with your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast & Celebration Lunch
Included Experiences: Exclusive eclipse viewing, expert astronomical commentary, refreshments, five-star lunch, Australian wines and entertainment
Farewell to the Kimberley – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast on the terrace while sharing your final morning with your fellow eclipse travelers.
Take some time to reflect on the incredible experiences of the past few days, from Darwin’s tropical coastline and the spectacular Kimberley landscapes to the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Alternatively, continue your Australian adventure with your private luxury 4WD transfer to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast