Meals

Meals included are 3 x Breakfast, 4 x Lunch, 3 x Dinner. Most of the meals are prepared by our tour guides and on occasion, they will be provided by our accommodation providers onsite. Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean-up, and vehicle unpacking/loading as it’s a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travelers.

Others

3 Nights’ Accommodation (2 x Kakadu (Jabiru), 1 x Katherine) Aboriginal culture and rock art viewing Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, East Alligator Katherine Gorge NitNit cultural cruise Top Didj gallery experience Kakadu Park pass entry fees Guided bush walks (up to ~4km, grade 1-2) Accredited outback driver-guide Air-conditioned mini-coach travel Comprehensive tour commentary Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points

Accommodation

This tour includes comfortable overnight accommodation after a long day of touring: 2 Nights’ at Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, options include twin, double, and single rooms with ensuite bathrooms or similar 1 Night at Katherine either Knotts Crossing Resort or Contour Hotel, options include twin, double, and single rooms with ensuite bathrooms. or similar

Guide

These tours are delivered by accredited outback driver-guide & hosts Knowledgeable Tour Commentary Highly Experienced Driver / Guide Driven by curiosity and insider knowledge, our enthusiastic team is dedicated to providing adventures to inspiring locations across Australia. Our local Road Crew holds the key to discovering hidden treasures and is on hand to help you have the best time!

Transport

We operate this tour with a maximum of 21 passengers, our vehicles are 24-seater Mitsubishi Rosa buses. This vehicle makes for a safe & comfortable journey (air-conditioned), with large passenger windows for unobstructed views.

Hygieneprotocol

For your safety, we have implemented comprehensive hygiene measures and increased regular sanitation. Temperature checks of all staff will be conducted pre-departure, with disposable face masks and hand-sanitizer provided.

Not included:

Others

Optional Activities - Katherine Gorge Scenic Helicopter Flight. Departing at 8:30am. Book direct or on the tour subject to avialability. Any meals not indicated within the itinerary. For those with special dietaries, we recommend you bring snacks as options are limited in the outback. Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point. Travel insurance is highly recommended Personal expenses

Optional

The weather in the Northern Territory can fluctuate and be extreme. It is not unheard of for temperatures to reach over 50+ degrees Celsius in the dry season and in the evening the temperature drops dramatically. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing. In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider.

Flights

Flights not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommended. It is highly recommended that all passengers have personal travel insurance, given we’re exploring remote parts of the Northern Territory with limited access to health professionals in the event of sickness or injury. Autopia Tours is not authorised to provide information on the type of plan or policy options available. This can be provided by an accredited local travel agent or from your preferred insurance company.

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Day 1 Darwin - Kakadu National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Darwin - Kakadu National Park

We depart from Darwin and head towards the wetlands region known as WakWak, an hour outside of Darwin, where the top end’s magnificent scenery is on display. We have the chance to spot a vast range of Top End birdlife and apex predators such as crocodiles. Our journey continues as we wind our way into Kakadu National Park, where we check into our local accommodation and continue to take in the sights and sounds of nature, 300 kms east of Darwin. We take some time to soak in the landscape and wildlife of the park at the Bowali Visitor Centre before heading to the East Alligator region, the most north-eastern point of Kakadu, for a cultural tour of a lifetime. The group will join the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise down the East Alligator River on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land to experience the creation stories of the area, observe majestic birdlife, and, of course, hope to see crocodiles. In this same area we’ll visit Ubirr Rock, home to one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world, and climb up high for a sunset that will take your breath away. We head back to our accommodation for dinner.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accom: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, options include twin, double, single rooms with ensuite bathroom.

Driving Distance: 420km

Hike Distance and Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3
Day 2 Kakadu National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kakadu National Park

Today is a day of perusing the art galleries and cultural centres that portray the stories of former and present clan groups of the north and south of Kakadu, as well as into Arnhem Land. We will journey on a guided walk through the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) art site areas, enjoying any combination of places including Kunwarddewardde Lookout, Anbangbang Billabong, Nawurlandja, and should the group feel like an extra bit of walking there is also potential for Naguluwurr art site. Offering unmatched vistas of escarpments, sweeping stone country, savannah woodlands, lowlands and endless floodplains and wetlands, take your time to enjoy the different creation stories and artworks in the various galleries, hear stories about local groups and traditions as well as commentary on the plant and wildlife you see before you. After an amazing sunset on day two of your adventure, we head back to our accommodation for our evening meal and restful sleep.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accom: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, options include twin, double, single rooms with ensuite bathroom.

Driving Distance: 150km

Hike Distance and Grading: 1km grade 2
Day 3 Kakadu - Katherine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kakadu - Katherine

After a leisurely morning, we get ready to hit the road southwest toward our next amazing destination of Katherine and Nitmiluk. The road south winds its way through vistas showcasing the radiant earthy colours of the typical Northern Australian bush. Keep a lookout for wildlife including the Red Tailed Black Cockatoo, Agile Wallabies, wild horses and buffalo.

Heading through the historical township of Pine Creek we stop to stretch our legs and enjoy an array of refreshments available to those who are keen, including homemade ice cream - extremely popular with Top End locals. Enjoy stories of the Overland Telegraph construction, leading to the Pine Creek gold rush era of the 1870s.

After checking in to our Katherine accommodation, we head out to the wonderful Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge where we enjoy the 2-hour NitNit Dreaming Two Gorge Cruise, a leisurely snapshot into the history and stories behind this beautiful area. This cruise guides you down the middle of 70m sheer rock walls with wildlife hiding around every corner. An area rich in creation stories, you will marvel at your surroundings and the relaxed atmosphere of the cruise.

After your cruise, we head back to Katherine where we can settle in and relax in our comfortable accommodation, enjoying local hospitality in readiness for our fourth and final day of exploring the region.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accom: Katherine either Knotts Crossing Resort or Contour Hotel, options include twin, double, single rooms with ensuite bathrooms.

Driving Distance: 310km

Hike Distance and Grading: none
Day 4 Katherine - Darwin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Katherine - Darwin

This morning we make the most of the Katherine area, visiting the Hot Springs for a dip and float, followed by a stop in afterwards at the Top Didj Gallery where you will have the chance to view art created by locals, and experience the bush tucker and bush medicine gardens. It’s now time to continue our journey south, making our way to the beautiful Edith Falls for further relaxation in picture-perfect Top End surroundings with a picnic lunch, a huge plunge pool beneath a cascading waterfall, and a welcome chance to cool off!

This evening upon your return to Darwin fully relaxed and refreshed after your cool swim, we’ll have you back in Darwin in time for you to meander down the famous Mindil Markets or spend a relaxing night at your accommodation reflecting on all the adventures you’ve had and new friends you’ve made.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Driving Distance: 350km

Hike Distance and Grading: 1km Grade 1

*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.

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4 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Experience (Accommodated)

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Itinerary of your trip 4 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Experience (Accommodated)

Darwin - Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu - Katherine

Katherine - Darwin

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