• Professional and experienced tour guide
• Comfortable air-conditioned coach transport from Alice Springs Hotel
• Solar eclipse safety viewing glasses
• Lunch and 2 beverages

6:00 AM — Departure from Alice Springs
Your eclipse adventure begins before sunrise as we depart Alice Springs at 6:00 am. Your guide will pick you up from your Alice Springs accommodation and settle you into our comfortable, air-conditioned coach. As the first light of a winter outback morning colours the horizon, we head north along the legendary Stuart Highway — the great road that bisects Australia from Adelaide to Darwin.

8:00 AM — Morning Tea Stop at Ti Tree
Around two hours into our journey we arrive at Ti Tree for a relaxing morning tea break. Stretch your legs, grab a coffee or tea, and enjoy the wide-open skies of the outback — the perfect lead-in to today’s celestial event.
Ti Tree lies within Anmatjere Country, and your guide will share stories about the land and its people as you take a moment to relax before continuing north.

11:15 AM — Early Lunch at Devils Marbles Hotel, Wauchope
We arrive at the Devils Marbles Hotel in Wauchope for an early lunch at 11:15 am. This legendary outback pub has been a welcome stop for travellers on the Stuart Highway for generations. Enjoy a hearty lunch and take in the atmosphere of a true Australian outback roadhouse — there won’t be a more memorable lunch spot in the country today.

Lunch break concludes at approximately 12:00 pm.

12:00 PM — Into the Shadow

Your guide will position the group for the best possible viewing experience at the Devils Marbles hotel. Set up a chair, relax on a blanket or position your camera for the experience.

The partial phase of the eclipse begins at 11:18 am, and by the time we arrive you will already notice the sky beginning to take on a subtle, eerie quality as the Moon slowly encroaches on the Sun. Your solar eclipse glasses will be handed out and your guide will walk you through what to expect, what to look for, and how to photograph the event safely.

12:48 PM — TOTALITY
The moment arrives. At 12:48 pm, the Moon will slip fully across the face of the Sun, plunging the sky into an otherworldly twilight for nearly 5 magnificent minutes.

The temperature will drop. The stars will emerge in the middle of the day. The solar corona — the Sun’s ethereal outer atmosphere — will shimmer in the darkened sky above you. Planets will become visible. Birds may fall silent. It is, by every account, one of the most profound natural experiences a human being can have.

Eclipse Totality: 12:48 pm — 12:53 pm (approx.) Duration of totality: 4 minutes, 50 seconds Eclipse maximum magnitude: 1.027 Eclipse ends (partial phase): 2:18 pm

1:30 PM — Depart for Alice Springs
After the adrenaline of totality and a chance to reflect and share the experience together, we depart the Devils Marbles hotel at 1:30 pm for the return journey south along the Stuart Highway.

As the afternoon unfolds across the outback landscape, your guide will be on hand to share reflections on the day and answer any questions. It’s the perfect time to sit back, review your photos, and simply absorb the magnitude of what you’ve just witnessed.

6:00 PM — Return to Alice Springs
We arrive back in Alice Springs at approximately 6:00 pm, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation — tired, exhilarated, and carrying memories that will last a lifetime.

This is a one off tour event and spots are strictly limited. We recommend booking ASAP to secure your spot for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Effective 17 May 2023, a 1.6% credit card surcharge will be added at checkout and is non-refundable.

Please refer to the booking calendar for pricing.

What are the departure and return times?
We will depart Alice Springs at 6am with hotel pick ups commencing from up to 30 minutes prior. Pick up times will be noted on your booking confirmation. The tour will return to Alice Springs at approximately 6pm where you will be dropped back to your hotel.

Can I bring my family?
Yes. Children aged 2 years and over are welcome on our tour. All passengers are charged the same price for this tour. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be responsible for their care.

What should I bring on the tour?
We recommend you bring the following on your day tour:

• Proof of booking (can include the e-version delivered to your email)
• Water bottle (at least 1 litre)
• Strong, non-slip walking shoes
• Hat (wide-brimmed is best)
• Flynet
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Camera
• Casual and comfortable clothing (cool, light clothing is best in summer and warm clothing for winter)
• You may wish to bring a small rug for sitting or lying on during the event
• Travel pillow (for extra comfort on the bus ride)

How many people are on each tour?
We have a maximum of 52 people on the tour bus. You will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I request special food requirements?
We are able to cater for one of the following special dietary requests upon request at time of booking: vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free.

If you have a food allergy (e.g. peanuts), please advise at the time of booking and carry any necessary medication with you on tour.

What is ‘Totality’?
Totality is the most dramatic moment of a total solar eclipse — when the Moon moves perfectly in front of the Sun, blocking it out completely.

For a few minutes, the sky goes dark in the middle of the day, stars appear, the temperature drops, and animals go quiet. You can also see the Sun’s glowing outer atmosphere — the corona — forming a beautiful halo around the Moon. This is impossible to see any other time.

Totality only occurs within a narrow strip of Earth about 100km wide. People who’ve witnessed it often describe it as one of the most awe-inspiring experiences of their lives.

Why is this location ideal for viewing the Solar Eclipse?
Here’s why the Devils Marbles is one of the best places on Earth to watch the 2028 eclipse:
It’s right in the path of totality Totality will visit the Devils Marbles in the Northern Territory on July 22, 2028. You won’t be scrambling to find a good vantage point — you’ll be right in the sweet spot.
The clear sky odds are extraordinary From the Indian Ocean coast in Western Australia to Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), satellite-measured cloud amounts remain below 10 percent in daylight hours and frequency of sunny days are estimated above 90%. Those are remarkable odds for such a critical moment. However, we do not guarantee clear skies for this event or provide compensation if they don’t occur.
Zero light pollution The remote Australian Outback is one of the darkest places on Earth. When totality arrives, the whole sky will become a very dark blue resembling deep twilight, and planets and bright stars will become visible. In a light-polluted city, you’d miss all of this.
A long, spectacular totality Totality will last around nearly 5 minutes at Devils Marbles. Plenty of time to take it all in, look around the sky, and soak up the full experience.
A once-in-a-lifetime backdrop The ancient, stunning outback makes for an unforgettable and deeply spiritual setting — one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes, darkened by the Moon’s shadow.

What About the Emu Run Coach & Eclipse Image?
Please note this image was generated using AI and is not necessarily a true representation of what the solar eclipse may be like. It is merely intended to represent this tour visually and artistically.

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