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Best of the Top End & Kakadu

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Darwin
4 Day Best of the Top End & Kakadu Itinerary (Intrepid)
Countries Explored: Australia
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Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Intrepid's 4 Day Best of the Top End & Kakadu. Admire the magic of Litchfield National Park and cruise through Kakadu National Park on this four-day Top End adventure. Darwin will provide a gateway to the natural wonders of the Northern Territory, and it’s not long before you’re roaming the vast treasures of Litchfield National Park. Stop for a swim at Wangi Falls and settle in for a picnic next to Florence Falls. A visit to Kakadu National Park comes with a cruise up the East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide and the significance of Ubirr, all read more setting the scene for a spectacular trip north.

Itinerary

Welcome to Northern Australia! Your adventure begins in Darwin (Gulumoerrgin in the language of the local Larrakia people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Darwin is now located) with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, take some time to explore at your own pace – maybe visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory or take a dip in the Darwin City Lagoon – a protected bay with a net that keeps crocodiles and other unwelcome creatures out. After the meeting, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers, before an early start tomorrow morning.

This morning, travel into Litchfield National Park. Situated on a huge sandstone plateau, the park is home to waterfalls, secret swimming spots and towering rocky pillars. Your first stop will be Litchfield’s Magnetic Termite Mounds – these 100-year-old natural sculptures are distinctive to the northern parts of Australia. Then, it’s off to and Florence Falls. Hidden among monsoon forest, you'll stop for a picnic lunch next to a bubbling creek. Next up is Buley Rockhole, where you can go for a refreshing swim while your leader prepares lunch. After lunch, head to the Tolmer Falls lookout, and then to Wangi Falls, where you can take a short loop walk or plunge into the natural pool. Later, continue back to Darwin where you’ll stay tonight. (L)

This morning drive towards Kakadu National Park – covering an enormous 20,000 sq km, the park is a world of its own. Along the way, stop at the Mamukala Wetlands and see if you can spot the wetland birds, before continuing to Ubirr – one of Kakadu's rock art gems, where you’ll learn more about the local First Nations history and hear stories from your leader. This afternoon, hop aboard a cruise up the East Alligator River (despite the name, you won’t see any alligators – this is crocodile country) and take in the surrounding wilderness of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape. As you float along the river, hear about the cultural significance of the landscape, and the plants and animals that live here from an Aboriginal guide. Later, travel to your accommodation in Kakadu. Tonight, join your group for dinner to celebrate the last night of your trip through Australia’s Top End. (L/D)

Your final morning at Kakadu National Park starts with breakfast, followed by a drive to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) – known for its UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art created by the Bininj people. When you arrive, set off on one of the various short walks, each offering a different perspective on the wildlife, art and natural features of the area. Next up you’ll visit the local cultural centre and, depending on the time of day, you may be able to join a weaving or damper-making class. You then have the option to explore the natural wonders of Kakadu National Park with an Indigenous-owned cruise along the Yellow Water Billabong (at own expense). After lunch, drive back to Darwin where your adventure will finish at around 5.30 pm. If you’d like to extend your stay in Darwin, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time. (B/L)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore some of the best waterfalls and secret swimming spots in Litchfield National Park. Swim in the natural pools at Wangi Falls, see Tolmer Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch in the monsoon forest at Florence Falls.
  • See First Nations rock art at Ubirr and at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art created by the Bininj people and hear stories about the Kakadu region from your local leader.
  • Hop aboard a cruise up the East Alligator River and learn from an Aboriginal guide about the cultural significance of the landscape and the plants and animals that live here.
  • Visit the Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield and walk through the 2 m tall, 100-year-old natural sculptures, distinctive to the Northern Territory.
  • Make the most of your time in Australia’s Northern Territory with a local leader by your side. Travel through the Top End’s most scenic landscapes and learn about the rich First Nations history along the way.

  • Hotel (3 nights)

  • 1 Breakfasts included
  • 3 Lunches included
  • 1 Dinners included

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
  • Intrepid regularly update their itineraries throughout the year based on feedback and local conditions. Therefore the itinerary you see now may differ from when you booked. Global Journeys will provide you with detailed trip notes at the time of quoting, along with a finalised itinerary and trip notes before your trip departs.
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