Top End Spectacular

Highlights

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

•    Enjoy an orientation tour of Darwin
•    Swim at beautiful Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park
•    Cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park
•    Learn about Aboriginal life and culture with the Manyallaluk people
•    Visit beautiful Edith Falls
•    Explore World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park
•    Join a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park
•    Visit Arnhem Land whilst on the Guluyambi Cruise
•    Visit the multi-award winning Territory Wildlife Park

Transportation

•    Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

•    Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

•    Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) (B)
•    Lunch (1) (L)
•    Hotel Dinners (5) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

•    Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

•    Welcome drink
•    All purpose travel bag and map
•    Airport transfers (Day 1 from Darwin Airport – flights to arrive prior to 5.00pm; Day 8 to Darwin Airport – flights anytime)
•    Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Sun: Arrive Darwin

On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.

Accommodation: Saville Park Suites, Darwin, 2 nights.

Day 2 Mon: Darwin – Litchfield National Park

Today we enjoy an orientation tour of Darwin, before travelling on to Litchfield National Park. We stop at tropical Wangi Falls where there is time for a relaxing and refreshing swim. Return to Darwin this afternoon. (B)

Day 3 Tue: Darwin – Katherine

Today we journey to Katherine via the historic Adelaide River Inn and Adelaide River War Cemetery. There is time to explore Katherine, before we join an afternoon cruise through Katherine Gorge. The towering gorge walls provide shelter to many species of birds and animals as they nest amongst the vines and creepers clinging to the damp crevices in the sandstone walls.

Accommodation: Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine, 2 nights. (B)

Day 4 Wed: Manyallaluk

Travel to Manyallaluk and join our Aboriginal guides for a walk through the bush. Learn about 'bush tucker' and traditional bush medicines. See damper being prepared and when cooked, enjoy it with a barbecue lunch. This afternoon join in the activities including traditional bark painting, fire lighting, spear throwing, playing the didjeridu and learning the craft of basket weaving. A memorable learning experience! (BL)

Day 5 Thu: Katherine – Kakadu

This morning stop at Edith Falls, where there is time for a refreshing swim and to relax. We pass through the gold mining town of Pine Creek and deep into Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, before joining a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Our local guide will keep us well informed about the bird life and vegetation of the region. Hopefully we will see the saltwater crocodiles that inhabit many of Kakadu's river systems.

Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6 Fri: Kakadu National Park

This morning join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River, bordering the rocky escarpment of Arnhem Land. Saltwater crocodiles and wetland birds may be seen. 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. Later, walk around Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. This afternoon there is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over Kakadu. (B)

Day 7 Sat: Kakadu – Darwin

Today we return to Darwin, stopping to visit the Bowali Visitor Centre and the multi-award winning Territory Wildlife Park. See some of the Northern Territory's most elusive animals in the Nocturnal House and the exciting 'Birds of Prey' display.

Accommodation: Saville Park Suites, Darwin. (B)

Day 8 Sun: Depart Darwin

Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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