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What to Pack for An Uluru to Darwin Road Trip

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I recently did an INCREDIBLE 7-day road trip from Uluru to Darwin with Mulgas Adventures in the Outback of Australia and had the BEST time! Use ORLAGH25 for $25 off any tour! Here's everything I recommend packing for the trip:
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Mulgas Adventures

We did our 7-day Uluru to Darwin tour with Mulgas - the best!! Use ORLAGH25 for $25 off any Mulgas tour!

 
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This is the tour I did!! Use ORLAGH25 for $25 off any Mulgas tour
Uluru to Darwin Tour Package with Mulgas Adventures
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This is a popular tour to just see Uluru - make sure to use ORLAGH25 for $25 off any Mulgas tour!
Rock to Rock Uluru Tour with Mulgas Adventures
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You can also do the Uluru to Darwin route in reverse! Use ORLAGH25 for $25 off any Mulgas tour!
Darwin to Uluru Tour Package with Mulgas Adventures
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My Blog Posts

I'll add my review and blog posts about the Uluru to Darwin tour in this section!

 
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My review of the full 7-day Uluru to Darwin tour with Mulgas Adventures!
Ultimate 7-Day Uluru to Darwin Tour with Mulgas Adventures
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My full Uluru packing list in blog format.
What to Pack for Uluru and the Outback: Ultimate Packing List
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My guide to spending 1 day in Darwin at the end of the Uluru to Darwin trip
How to Spend 1 Day in Darwin: Ultimate Itinerary
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Clothing Essentials

 
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For the cold nights, these are perfect!
Uniqlo Heattech Thermals
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If you're doing the Uluru to Darwin trip, you'll need swimwear for the creeks and rock pools
Swimwear
 
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Tiny and compact rain jacket to pop into your bag on the (very very) slim chance that it might rain
Lightweight Raincoat
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A wide brim hat is great for the hikes and sitting around the camp site - it can get super hot in the Red Centre!
Camping Hat
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Footwear

 
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Not compulsory, but definitely helps with the hikes you'll be doing
Women's Hiking & Trekking Shoes
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Flip flops (thongs) are great for walking around camp/the showers and when swimming
Womens Sandals Slides & Thongs

Accessories

 
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The flies around Uluru and Kata Tjuta are no joke so you'll be so thankful for a fly net to cover your face
Fly Net - Essential!!
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These are the best for the swimming days since you'll be on and off the bus and they dry so quickly
Quick Dry Towels
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To help you find the toilet during the night!
Camping Headlamp
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Bring a water bottle to refill for the hikes
Reusable Water Flask
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Perfect for taking on hikes as you'll need to bring lots of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks etc.
Expandable Travel Backpack
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A useful small pocket torch for nighttime around the camp
Korjo LED Pocket Torch
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Toiletries Essentials

 
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You'll need this for the second half of the tour - from Alice Springs onwards the mozzies come out!
Mosquito Repellent Spray
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Layer up on the sunscreen during the hikes and swimming in the rock pools
Sunscreen is a must!! My favourite is Supergoop!
 
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I use this toothbrush holder for all of my travels, but this is good to keep out dust/flies in the desert
Toothbrush Holder
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Kmart do the cutest hand sanitisers! i have five of these and they're so handy (see what I did there) to throw into your bag
Hand Sanitisers
 
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Never a regret packing this!
Mini Emergency First Aid Kit
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Optional but Helpful

 
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You can also rent a sleeping bag from Mulgas if you don't want to bring your own!
Camping Sleeping Bags
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Another must!! You'll want this for sleeping on the ground in your swag each night
Camping Pillow
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If you're a light sleeper, you might need these. You'll be sleeping outside with a large group and there could be snorers! Or to drown out the dingoes howling too.
Earplugs
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The stars can be very bright when you're trying to sleep. You'll want to take it off in the morning to star gaze, but this will help you sleep.
Sleep Mask
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My own GoPro that I love for under-water filming and hiking/on-the-go filming
GoPro HERO13 Black
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One thing you really can't be without in the Outback - make sure to keep it charged!
Portable Power Bank Chargers
 
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I couldn't have been without my Kindle, especially for the travel days
Kindle in Colour
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This will help keep the dust and dirt out while you're hiking or around the campfire
Waterproof Phone Case
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