Overview
Itinerary
Cruise on the Adelaide River.
Later, travel into Kakadu National Park, home to a myriad of animals and hundreds of bird species. Stop at the Marrawuddi Art Gallery, and then continue to Ubirr. Climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries to the lookout for a spectacular view over Kakadu (L) Stay: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
This morning you'll be mesmerized as you explore the renowned Nourlangie rock art site, which had provided shelter to Aboriginal people for millennia. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre for an insight into the local Bininj culture. Later, join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu's most famous wetland and home to saltwater crocodiles and dozens of species of colourful birdlife.
Before arriving in Katherine, stop at Leliyn (Edith Falls), whose pandanus-fringed natural pool is suitable for swimming throughout most of the year (conditions permitting). (L) Stay: Contour Hotel Katherine
Enjoy a morning cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, a stunning network of thirteen gorges carved from billion-yearold sandstone. You'll be at its heart among freshwater crocodiles, wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery.
Later, view the displays at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre, where you may purchase artefacts handmade by the Jawoyn people. Return to Darwin, stopping at historic gold mining town of Pine Creek and the poignant Adelaide River War Cemetery. Your Short Break concludes this evening. Stay: Travelodge Darwin Resort
Take the 2½ hour cruise to Bathurst Island. You'll be met by your local guide for a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga. Visit the Museum and Early Mission Precinct. Spend time with some Tiwi women, while they work on their weaving and painting. They will demonstrate their totem dances and perform a smoking ceremony to bless the visitors.
You'll sample billy tea and damper before lunch. Visit the Arts & Crafts Centres, where you can purchase art and crafts at island prices. Transfer to your ferry departing the island at 3.15pm for Darwin, where your Short Break concludes (L)
Trip Inclusions
- Jumping Crocodile Cruise
- Kakadu National Park
- Aboriginal Rock Art
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise
- Edith Falls
- Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
- Tiwi Islands Experience
- Kakadu National Park Ticket
- Accomodation
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive Commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- 3 Lunches
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Swimmers & towel (if swimming)
- Trips begin 7:25am in Darwin. Flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport the day prior.
- Trips End 5:45pm in Darwin. Flights to depart late evening or day after from Darwin Airport
- Nourlangie Rock - Low level of fitness required. The 1.5km walk around the base has built in steps along the path
- Ubirr - Low to moderate level of fitness required. Walk is slightly uneven around the base but quite steep on the way to lookout
- Katherine Gorge - Low level of fitness required. Rough uneven walk required between 1st & 2nd Gorge, approx 800m
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.
Brochure
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