Kakadu and Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

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National parks Guided and Escorted

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3 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Darwin, Australia

Ends

Darwin, Australia

Highlights

Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Kakadu National Park

Aboriginal Rock Art

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise

Edith Falls

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise

Itinerary

Explore the wild heart of Australia’s Northern Territory on the "Kakadu and Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge" tour, a three-day national parks adventure beginning and ending in Darwin. Designed with experienced travelers in mind, this guided group trip immerses you in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Kakadu and Katherine regions.

Wander ancient rock art galleries, cruise along dramatic river gorges, and encounter the region’s unique wildlife. Comfortable hotel accommodation, transport, and meals are included, allowing you to focus on the breathtaking scenery and Aboriginal heritage. The standout feature of this tour package is its seamless access to two of Australia’s most iconic parks, ensuring you experience the best of the Top End in just a few days.

day 1 - Darwin - Kakadu

Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles, on the Jumping Crocodile cruise to see these prehistoric creatures up-close as your guide shares details on these prehistoric creatures. Then youll travel into Kakadu National Park. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometres, World Heritage listed Kakadu. The combination of mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood plains, lowland hills, and open woodland and forest habitats, make Kakadu one of the most diverse landscapes youll ever experience. Its home to a myriad of animals, hundreds of bird species and thousands of different insects and plants. Enjoy lunch in Kakadu National Park before a stop at the Marrawuddi Art Gallery. Continue to Ubirr, where youll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a spectacular view over the surrounding wetlands.

Meals:Lunch

Location Visited:Kakadu National Park

Accommodation:Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

day 2 - Kakadu - Katherine

This morning there is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight (own expense). Youll be mesmerized as you wander around the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock art site. It has provided shelter to the indigenous people for many thousands of years, and while taking shelter, the rock evolved into a canvas that illustrates the traditional owner's very deep spiritual culture. With your Driver Guide, youll have the opportunity to see many different forms of Aboriginal rock art paintings. The Bininj people are the traditional custodians of Kakadu and now youll visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre where you will be introduced to their way of life. Later, join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadus most famous wetland. The picturesque yellow waters are home to thousands of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species of colourful birdlife. This afternoon we travel to Katherine, the third largest town in the Northern Territory.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Katherine

Accommodation:Contour Hotel Katherine

day 3 - Katherine - Darwin

Get on the water early to enjoy a unique Breakfast cruise on Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. One of the most visited sites in Australias Top End, it is a stunning network of thirteen gorges carved from billion-year-old sandstone that are home to many rapids and falls, flowing from the Katherine River. The cruise along Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge with the opportunity to spot freshwater crocodiles, wonderful birdlife and some of the most amazing scenery the Northern Territory has to offer. Afterwards look through the Nitmiluk Visitor Center. If you would like to purchase your own memory of Nitmiluk, the center has a range of souvenirs and artefacts handmade by the Jawoyn people. A quick stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, the resting place for many of those killed in the World War II air raids on Darwin, before returning to Darwin.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Darwin

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Kakadu National Park Ticket Accommodation Experienced Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an airconditioned coach

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2 Lunch (L)2 Breakfast (B)

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Travel by coach

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Experienced Driver Guide

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