Walk Kakadu National Park

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Darwin, Australia

Ends

Darwin, Australia

Highlights

Explore the many wonders of Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield National Parks on foot, from beautiful walking trails to amazing lookouts.

Go further and visit remote and restricted rock art sites including Ubirr and Nourlangie with a local guide.

Cool off in some of the Northern Territory’s most beautiful waterholes, rivers and natural pools as you go swimming in the National Parks.

Enjoy several included picnic lunches in the best secret spots, known only to a handful of people including our experienced trip leaders.

Embark on a spectacular journey through Cahill’s Crossing on the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. With an experienced First Nations guide, you’ll learn about the Aboriginal culture and heritage of this area.

Itinerary

Take a drive along Nature’s Way in the Northern Territory – a round trip that takes in the best of the Top End. You’ll travel through the spectacular landscape of Kakadu National Park, followed by a few days in Katherine and a day at Litchfield National Park, with plenty of spectacular hikes along the way. View some of the world’s most impressive rock art sites, see thundering waterfalls and go swimming in natural waterholes. This eight-day small group trip combines scenic walks, comfortable accommodation and a knowledgeable leader with some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery.

day 1 - Darwin

Welcome! Your adventure begins in Darwin (Gulumoerrgin in the language of the local Larrakia people, who are the Traditional Wwners of the land on which Darwin is now located). Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your leader and the rest of your group. If you arrive early, why not check out the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory or discover Australia’s war history at the World War II oil storage tunnels along the waterfront. After the meeting, you’ll head to a local restaurant to get to know each other and celebrate the start of your adventure.

accommodation:Resort

day 2 - Kakadu National Park / Jabiru

After breakfast, set off on the drive to Mamukala Wetlands in the UNESCO World heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, where water pythons, birds, crocodiles, turtles and other wildlife can be spotted. From here, drive to Ubirr – widely regarded as one of the world’s most outstanding rock art sites. Here, you’ll embark on a walk to discover the different rock art galleries and learn about the incredible history of this area. After you’ve checked out the fascinating paintings, which include depictions of some of the first interactions with non-Aboriginal people, head to Jabiru and check into your comfortable motel for the next few nights.

included:Kakadu National Park – Ubirr walk, Kakadu National Park - Mamukala Wetlands

accommodation:Basic Resort with Shared Facilities

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 3 - Arnhem Land / Jabiru

After breakfast, embark on a journey through Cahill’s Crossing on the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land with Traditional Owners. Here, you’ll spend the day with an experienced First Nations guide leading the way and discover the Australian outback from 4WD buses in Mikkinj Valley and beyond. See rock art sites, sandstone gorges, forests, flood plains and an abundance of birdlife, whilst learning about the Aboriginal culture and heritage of this area. Enjoy some time by the water, then grab a bite to eat at Inkiyu Billabong.

included:Arnhem Land - Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage 4WD tour

accommodation:Basic Resort with Shared Facilities

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Kakadu National Park / Jabiru

Kakadu National Park has one of the world’s highest concentrated areas of rock art and today, you’ll drive to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock) and walk to the famous painting of Namarrgon – the lightning man, who is said to control the wet season lightning storms. You’ll also view the rest of the site, which is reminiscent of a traditional art gallery with multiple rooms (caves) featuring different styles of art. Next up is the Nanguluwurr art site. Walk through woodlands leading to a quiet art site with more fascinating paintings.

included:Kakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site

accommodation:Basic Resort with Shared Facilities

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 5 - Kakadu National Park / Mataranka / Katherine

Today, you can enjoy a day off from walking as you make the long drive south. After breakfast, sit back and relax as you embark on the drive to Mataranka Thermal Pools, stopping in Pine Creek along the way. When you arrive, take a quick soak in the pools and relax the muscles. Then head to Katherine – your home for the next three nights.

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 6 - Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine

Drive to the northern section of Nitmiluk National Park to Leliyn (Edith Falls). The falls are the last stop along the Jatbula trail, which begins 62 km away in Katherine Gorge. Today, walk part of the trail along a sandy path to Sweetwater Pool, where rich red rocks frame the waterhole. Along the way, there will be plenty of smaller natural pools to take a quick dip in. Then, on the walk back, you’ll stop at the Upper Pools of Leliyn for one final dip to cool off before the drive to Katherine.

included:Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim, Nitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail (Leliyn to Sweetwater Pool)

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 7 - Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine

Drive to the southern section of Nitmiluk today to Katherine Gorge. Depending on the temperature, your local guide will offer a selection of walks of varying difficulty and length (6 to 12 km). Take your time to discover Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, which was created as the Katherine River carved its way through ancient sandstone cliffs more than 20 million years ago. You’ll notice the natural horizontal bands defining the cliffs that were created by layer upon layer of sediments. After a full day exploring all that Katherine Gorge has to offer, make your way back to Katherine for the evening.

included:Nitmiluk National Park - Katherine Gorge walks

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 8 - Litchfield National Park / Darwin

After breakfast, drive to Litchfield National Park where waterfalls cascade from escarpments into plunge pools and there are deep prehistoric-looking forests. During the wet season, four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs into rock pools and in the dry season, the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes perfect for swimming. Stop by the Magnetic Termite Mounds, then head out on a walk determined by your local guide. See stunning waterfalls and billabongs along the way, then drive to Darwin where your trip comes to an end. No accommodation is provided tonight but if you would like to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent to book additional accommodation.

included:Litchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds, Litchfield National Park - Day walks

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (3 night), Resort (1 night), Basic Resort with shared facilities (3 nights)

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Walking

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Kakadu National Park – Ubirr walkKakadu National Park - Mamukala WetlandsArnhem Land - Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage 4WD tourKakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art siteNitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & SwimNitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail (Leliyn to Sweetwater Pool)Nitmiluk National Park - Katherine Gorge walksLitchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite MoundsLitchfield National Park - Day walks

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