Kakadu Katherine & Litchfield Adventure

Journey into the Northern Territory’s rugged Top End on this short but sweet four-day tour. Spend time with the Traditional Owners of Wulna Country to learn about their culture go bird and croc spotting in the lush Mary River and see traditional rock art in Ubirr. Climb high to look down on the Nardab Floodplain and then find refuge from the tropical heat in the swimming holes of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Discover the history of the First Peoples of Australia at Anbangbang and cruise through the towering rock walls of Katherine Gorge. The reds of the soil and orange of the sunsets will leave you with a lasting impression of the Territory s beauty and biodiversity.

Itinerary

Day 1: Darwin – Mary River via Litchfield National Park

Stop At: Litchfield National Park Litchfield National Park Northern Territory
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.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
ƒ?› Lunch
ƒ?› Dinner
Accommodation included: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Day 2: Kakadu National Park: Ubirr & Barramundi Gorge

Stop At: Arnhem Highway Mary River National Park Northern Territory 0822 Australia
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
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ubirr Oenpelli Road Kakadu National Park Northern Territory Australia
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.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
ƒ?› Breakfast
ƒ?› Lunch
ƒ?› Dinner
Accommodation included: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Day 3: Kakadu to Katherine

Stop At: Nourlangie Creek Kakadu NT 0822 Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gunlom Waterfall Creek Gunlom Lookout Walk Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park Northern Territory 0822 Australia
Visit either Gunlom Falls or Maguk (seasonal)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pine Creek Pine Creek Top End Northern Territory
After lunch head south and stop to visit the historic gold-mining centre of Pine Creek.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
ƒ?› Breakfast
ƒ?› Lunch
ƒ?› Dinner
Accommodation included: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities)

Day 4: Katherine Gorge to Darwin

Stop At: Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Gorge Road Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Northern Territory 0852 Australia
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 23 million-year-old landscape was formed by the Katherine River which flows from Arnhem Land out to the Timor Sea.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Edith Falls Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Northern Territory Australia
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
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
ƒ?› Breakfast
ƒ?› Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.