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You’ll want to linger in Katherine, Kakadu and Darwin. It’s a good thing you’ve got free time to discover the steamy Top End at your leisure. If you love the great outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. Discover the wilds of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, as well as Nitmiluk Gorge. Nitmiluk Tours is a successful 100% wholly owned and operated Indigenous Tourism Operation within Nitmiluk National Park and is the exclusive provider for touring the breathtaking Nitmiluk Gorge by boat. Litchfield National Park is shaped by water, from its lakes and rivers to its waterfalls and waterholes. And there’s nothing quite as invigorating as taking a dip. Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm into Darwin AirportDay 6 – flights to depart after 1.30pm from Darwin Airport Low level of fitness required. Kakadu – Nadab Lookout: Medium level of fitness required.The climb to the top of Nadab Lookout at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park will not be suitable for all guests. To get to the lookout guests are required to scale up uneven rocky paths and steps to get to the lookout. There is an alternate route on a fairly flat gravel path for those unable climb to the top so they will not miss out on Rock Art.

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Enhance your journey with Optional Activities – Kakadu Scenic Flight, Stockman’s Dinner Experience

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Accommodation

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: H Hotel Paraway Motel Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver that are accredited with Kakadu National Parks 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site - Kakadu National Park - Including Aboriginal Rock Art sites Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres Kakadu National Park entrance fees & Northern Territory Parks entrance fees included Kakadu’s Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise & Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise Litchfield National Park Touring including waterfalls • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver that are accredited with Kakadu National Parks • 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site - Kakadu National Park - Including Aboriginal Rock Art sites • Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres • Kakadu National Park entrance fees & Northern Territory Parks entrance fees included • Kakadu’s Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise & Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise • Litchfield National Park Touring including waterfalls

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Darwin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Darwin

Darwin is the kind of place that excites all your senses. It’s always tropical, which means you have a constant glow. The aroma of Top End delights wafts from markets. The horizons are wide and sunsets blazing. Take in sights and attractions that tell stories of the NT capital’s history on a city tour. As the day begins to disappear, follow the lead of the colourful locals to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market. Your Travel Director will give you the lowdown, highlighting the eclectic range of cuisine on offer – expect everything from Greek to Japanese but it is always hard to go past a Laska (own expense). What a tasty start to your getaway.
Day 2 Day 2: Darwin - Katherine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Darwin - Katherine

The ancient landscapes of Litchfield National Park are shaped by water, as you’ll fast discover when exploring this immense protected wilderness. There are rivers, waterfalls and waterholes. Get set to visit Florence Falls, then take a dip in the gin-clear pool of Wangi Falls, this dreamy setting enveloped by monsoon forest. (Swimming is seasonal and opening is controlled by NT Parks). The landscape is also shaped by termites. The national park is pocked with enormous termite mounds, which are architectural feats complete with tunnels and nursery chambers. Small creatures with a big vision.
Day 3 Day 3: Nitmiluk Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Nitmiluk Gorge

Today, a 2-hour local indigenous experience where guides will introduce you to Jawoyn culture and traditional activities such as basket weaving, spear throwing, didgeridoo playing, bush medicine, and yarning circle. These activities were divided into Men’s business and Women business. The cultural team will discuss both roles in the Jawoyn culture and encourage you to experience some of these traditional activities.
Day 4 Day 4: Katherine - Kakadu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Katherine - Kakadu

Today is your chance to reset your body’s natural rhythms with a morning dip at Leliyn (Edith Falls) – because days are better when you begin them with your head under water. (Swimming is seasonal and is controlled by National Parks). This series of cascades in Nitmiluk National Park will set your pulse racing. Before venturing deep into Kakadu, you’re poised for refreshments with a short stopover in the film-set-like town of Pine Creek, where buildings date back to the heady gold rush days. In Kakadu, you’ll take a guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie).
Day 5 Day 5: Kakadu National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kakadu National Park

If you want a different perspective, sign up for a scenic flight over the national park, revealing just how wide, wild and wonderful this part of the world really is (own expense). Australia is home to some of the oldest art in the world, and much of it decorates rock walls at Ubirr – this jaw-dropping site protects Aboriginal rock paintings and carvings dating back more than 20,000 years. If you thought that was impressive, wait till you see the view over Kakadu from the top of the escarpment. This afternoon, there’s nothing between you and nature, the dramatic escarpments, waterholes and abundant wildlife of Kakadu looming large. Speaking of large, there are saltwater crocs to spot while you drift away on a Yellow Water Billabong cruise. Your local cruise guide will share the secrets of these ancient waterways. Top off your holiday sharing a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and travel mates.
Day 6 Day 6: Farewell From Darwin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Farewell From Darwin

Following your Kakadu tour, you may also spot enormous ‘salties’ lurking in river crossings you pass by. Plus you may also see them at Fogg Dam. But here you will definitely witness a cacophony of birds. This really is a twitcher’s paradise. A fitting end to this epic wilderness journey.

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Itinerary of your trip Top End Highlights (6 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Darwin

Day 2: Darwin - Katherine

Day 3: Nitmiluk Gorge

Day 4: Katherine - Kakadu

Day 5: Kakadu National Park

Day 6: Farewell From Darwin

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