ITINERARY:

DAY ONE: ARRIVE DARWIN
Welcome to the Northern Territory! Arrive in Darwin at any time. Make your own way to your accommodation for the evening and enjoy the rest of your day exploring the Territory capital.

DAY TWO: DARWIN – MARY RIVER VIA LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
Your adventure begins in the tropical city of Darwin. Set off from Darwin and head south to Lichfield National Park, a huge sandstone plateau with dozens of waterfalls. Explore Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and the Buley Rockholes. After a picnic lunch, stroll through steamy rainforests and cool off with a dip in one of Litchfield's picturesque swimming holes. We then hit the road to Wulna Country, where your Limilngan-Wulna hosts – the land’s Traditional Owners – will greet you with a Cul Cul or ‘Welcome to Country’. Learn about their culture during bush tucker talks and didgeridoo and basket weaving demonstrations. Enjoy a camp dinner before climbing into bed at private campsite in the Mary River region. Pudakul Cultural Experience included. Lunch & Dinner included.
Total driving time: approximately 5.5 hours (approximately 400 km)
Total walking time: approximately 45 minutes

DAY THREE: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK: UBIRR & BARRAMUNDI GORGE
After breakfast this morning, head to onto the water on a wildlife cruise in the Mary River Wetlands, a network of waterways home to crocodiles and native bird species. Kakadu National Park and discover ancient Aboriginal rock art in Ubirr. Your guide will lead an interpretive cultural walk through the numerous rock galleries, before you climb to the top of a lookout for views over the Nardab floodplain. Tonight, relax by the pool at the Kakadu campground and enjoy a group dinner.
Ubirr Rock, Mary River cruise included. All meals included.
Total driving time: approximately 6.5 hours (approximately 550 km)
Total walking time: approximately 2 hours

DAY FOUR: KAKADU – KATHERINE
This morning you have the option to take a scenic flight over Kakadu (at your own expense). The flight takes in views over the Arnhem Land escarpment, vast flood plains and billabongs. Later spend time exploring Kakadu’s other major Aboriginal rock art site – Nourlangie (Burrunggui), while your guide provides a glimpse into how the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. After lunch head south and stop to visit the historic gold-mining centre of Pine Creek. Stop for a quick dip at Maguk or Gunlom Falls, before continuing on to Katherine, where you'll settle in for the night at a private campsite near Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge).
Bowali Visitor Centre, Pine Creek Gold-Mining Centre, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) included. All meals included. Optional Flight (Fixed Wing Aircraft) over – Kakadu – from – AUD150
Total driving time: approximately 5.5 hours (approximately 400 km)
Total walking time: approximately 1 hour

DAY FIVE: KATHERINE GORGE – DARWIN
Depending on the season, head out on a morning cruise along the inky waters of Katherine Gorge, or canoe between red rock walls that are up to 70 metres high (both of these activities are optional and at your own expense). This landscape was formed by the Katherine River, which flows from Arnhem Land out to the Timor Sea. After lunch we head to the beautiful Edith falls for one last refreshing swim in the huge plunge pool before we hit the road back to Darwin, where your adventure comes to an end on arrival. Edith Falls included. Breakfast & Lunch included.
Optional Katherine Gorge Scenic Cruise – AUD95
Total driving time: approximately 5 hours (approximately 400 km)
Total walking time: approximately 1 hour

Please note: The day by day descriptions published are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, road conditions, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that ultimately are for the client’s benefit. It is essential that clients are flexible and open minded in this regard.