Top End National Parks

Tour Code: ant-dk48

Highlights   • Guluyambi Cruise • Litchfield National Park

Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu

Travel through the Marrakai Plains and deep into Kakadu National Park. Stop at Nourlangie Rock, where your guide will lead you on a walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. After lunch at Cooinda, we join our local guide for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong where there is the opportunity to see bird life and saltwater crocodiles. Later visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and view displays and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Aurora Kakadu or Kakadu Lodge. (L)

Day 2: Kakadu – Darwin

This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view Aboriginal rock art.
Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitors Centre. There is time for an optional scenic flight (own expense) over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return to Darwin, arriving approximately 7.30pm. Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel (DK48F), Mirambeena Resort (DK48K) or Melaleuca On Mitchell (DK48L/DK48Q). (L)

Day 3: Litchfield National Park – Darwin

Today we pass WWII airstrips en route to Litchfield National Park. Drive along the rocky Tabletop Range and view Florence Falls and Tolmer Falls. Visit Wangi Falls, where there is time for swimming. Return to Darwin. (L)

Note: A reasonable level of mobility is required. Between November and April access to Ubirr and East Alligator River is not always possible. Alternative touring will be arranged.

Departs:   6.45am Daily (except 23 Dec) from Darwin (or earlier from your hotel)
Note: Tour departures on 24 & 30 Dec will visit Litchfield on Day 1 & Kakadu on Days 2 & 3.

Returns:   6.00pm approximately to Darwin

†Single traveller will be required to pay the single supplement.