Top End Highlights
Melbourne, Australia
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This week's Northern Territory tour explores stunning wilderness areas, featuring a lineup of breathtaking gorges, national parks, enchanting waterfalls, and refreshing waterholes. All of this is surrounded by the rich and humbling history of the First Nations people.
*Can be customized upon request, to meet travelers needs
*10 Nights Hotel
*Meals = 5 Full Breakfasts
2 Dinners
1 Farewell Dinner
Trip Extensions available on request.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a hotel/resort.
- Meals as specified in the package.
- Kakadu National Park entrance fees
- 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Kakadu National Park
- Centrally located premium hotels
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
Day 1 Welcome to Darwin
- Darwin is the kind of place that excites all your senses. It’s always steamy, which means you have a constant glow. The aroma of tropical fruits wafts from markets. The horizons are wide and sunsets blazing. Take in sights and attractions that tell stories of the NT capital’s unexpected history on a city tour. As the day begins to disappear, follow the lead of the colourful locals to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, where you'll meet some of them. Your Travel Director will give you the lowdown, highlighting the eclectic range of cuisine on offer – expect everything from Greek to Japanese. What a tasty start to your getaway.
- Hotel: Travelodge Darwin Resort
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 lakes and rivers, waterfalls and waterholes. Get set to visit Florence Falls, then take a dip (seasonal) in the gin-clear pool of Wangi Falls, this dreamy setting enveloped by monsoon forest. 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.
- Hotel: Contour Hotel Katherine
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Nitmuluk (Katherine) Gorge
- Join Manuel Pamkal, Aboriginal artist and prominent Katherine local, at his Top Didj Cultural Experience. You'll learn different techniques behind Aboriginal art styles, and hear about Manuel's life growing up near the King River. Katherine is a little bit tropical, a little bit outback, and a whole lot gorgeous. The region’s main attraction is its gaping Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, which carves the countryside in spectacular form. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, your guides will share their knowledge of plants, animals, dreamtime stories and their culture. Sit back on your boat and enjoy a cruise through this ancient landscape, home to the Jawoyn people for millennia.
- Hotel: Contour Hotel Katherine
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Katherine - Kakadu
- Start your day by resetting your body's natural rhythms with a morning swim at Edith Falls—a seasonal delight in Nitmiluk National Park. The cascading water will invigorate you before heading deeper into Kakadu. Before your Kakadu adventure, make a brief stop in the picturesque town of Pine Creek, with its historic buildings dating back to the gold rush era. In Kakadu, embark on a guided walk to witness ancient Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), adding a cultural touch to your journey.
- Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Kakadu National Park
- If you want a different perspective, sign up for an optional scenic flight over the national park, revealing just how wide, wild and wonderful this part of the world really is. 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 guide will share the secrets of these ancient waterways. Top off your holiday sharing a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and travel mates.
- Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 6 Farewell from Darwin
- After your exploration of Kakadu, be on the lookout for massive saltwater crocodiles in the river crossings and at Fogg Dam. In the latter, you'll be treated to a symphony of bird sounds—a true delight for bird enthusiasts. It's a lively and fitting conclusion to your remarkable journey through the wilderness.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
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