Kakadu 4WD Safari

Itinerary

Highlights   • Exclusive Overnight Access to the Aboriginal Lands of Hawk Dreaming • Small Group Camping Safari

Day 1: Darwin – Mardugal

Travel from Darwin to Kakadu National Park via the old Jim Jim Road (dirt) stopping at points of interest such as White Lily Billabong and the South Alligator River Crossing before visiting Barramundi Gorge (Maguk). Take a walk to a freshwater pool at the base of a small waterfall (opportunity for swimming). In the late afternoon join the famous Yellow Waters wetlands cruise.Accommodation: Mardagul campground (LD)

Day 2: Jim Jim Gorge – Hawk Dreaming

Depart early to visit the rugged beauty of Jim Jim Gorge. Walk up the gorge over boulders and beneath towering escarpments to the plunge pool at the end of the gorge. Later visit the Bowali Visitors Centre. Travel to Ubirr Rock and view ancient Aboriginal art sites before climbing to the top for amazing views. After setting up camp at our exclusive overnight site at Hawk Dreaming experience a sunset on the escarpment before enjoying a campfire dinner. Accommodation: Hawk Dreaming Campsite (BLD)

Day 3: Hawk Dreaming – Darwin

This morning explore the Hawk Dreaming area and the remote and private homelands of the Bunidj Aboriginal people with your guide. See secluded rock art and occupation sites and learn about the traditional life of the Bunidj people. In the afternoon leave Kakadu via the Hardies Lagoon Track and travel to Wildman Reserve. Stop at Cousins Lookout to view the magnificent Mary River System, before returning to Darwin. (BL)

Note: A good level of fitness is required for the walks and camp participation.

Prices & Dates

Departs:   7.00am Daily (May – Oct) from Darwin

Returns:   6.00pm approximately to Darwin