Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, Ubirr, Litchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge

• Cruise Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park 
• Tour Arnhem Land by 4-wheel drive

Day 1

Darwin

Be welcomed on arrival in Darwin and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the gateway to the Top End.

Stay: Darwin, choice of hotel.

Day 2

Kakadu, Rock Art, Yellow Water

Travel into World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, learning the stories that gave Kakadu’s Aboriginal owners their legends. Join a guided cruise on Yellow Water billabong, keeping a look out for crocodiles and birdlife. After lunch explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites at Nourlangie Rock.

Two Night Stay: Kakadu National Park, choice of hotel.

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Day 3

Arnhem Land by 4-wheel Drive

Board a 4-wheel drive and travel through the escarpments, forests, floodplains and billabongs of Arnhem Land. Learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills and hunting techniques from your Aboriginal guides. Visit the remote Mikinj Valley area and explore the Oenpelli Aboriginal settlement and its famous art gallery (Mon.-Fri.). Then, with special permission, visit an ancient burial site.

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Day 4

Ubirr Art Site, Guluyambi Cruise

There’s time this morning for an optional scenic flight over Arnhem Land (own expense). View Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr. After lunch join the Guluyambi Cruise with an Aboriginal guide. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre then stop at Window on the Wetlands for complimentary drinks overlooking the floodplains.

Three Night Stay: Darwin, choice of hotel.

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Day 5

Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls

Entering Litchfield National Park, visit the double waterfall forming Florence Falls. Travel to stunning Tolmer Falls. Continue to Wangi Falls and enjoy a swim in the rock pool or take a nature walk to the top of the falls. On the return trip to Darwin stop to view the intriguing magnetic termite mounds.

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Day 6

Katherine Gorge Cruise, Leliyn (Edith Falls)

Visit the Adelaide River War Memorial, continuing via Pine Creek to Nitmiluk National Park, home to 13 stunning gorges. Call into the Visitors Centre before joining your guided cruise between the sheer sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge. As you glide along the tranquil waters, your guide will detail the area's plants and wildlife. Stop at beautiful Leliyn and perhaps take a refreshing swim in the pool at the bottom of the falls (conditions permitting).

Return to Darwin.

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Day 7

Darwin

Enjoy free time in the tropical city of Darwin before your transfer to the airport.