5 Day/4 Night 4WD Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Gorge Tour from Darwin

Explore the Top End on the Ultimate Adventure Tour from Darwin

from $1,399
Courtesy Pick-up from Darwin Accommodation
About This Experience
  • Departs Monday, Wednesday, Saturday between 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021 and 1 October 2020 - 31 October 2020 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday between 1 June 2021 to 30 September 2020 from Darwin
  • Returns Darwin
  • Duration 5 Day Tour
  • Group Size 16
  • Vehicle Air Conditioned 4WD Truck
  • Mobile ticketing accepted
  • No credit card fees
  • 7 days a week support
Inclusions
  • Courtesy Pick-up from Accommodation
  • Experienced Tour Guide
  • 4 x Breakfasts
  • 5 x Lunches
  • 4 x Dinners
  • Yellow Waters Cruise
  • Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • National Park Fees
  • Camping Equipment and Fees
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Tour Overview

This is the ultimate Top End Adventure. Explore Kakadu National Park by a small group in a 4WD, participate in an authentic indigenous cultural experience, get up close and personal with a crocodile on a private wildlife cruise and hike your way through the rugged terrain to Twin and Jim Jim Falls.

Explore the waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments of Litchfield National Park. Discover intriguing cathedral and magnetic termite mounds and swim, hike and explore Florence and Wangi Falls and enjoy a picnic Lunch. After Lunch, we leave the highway behind and hit the dirt travelling along the Marrakai Road before joining the Old Jim Jim Road taking us deep into Kakadu National Park. Travelling past billabongs and traversing water crossings brings ample opportunity for wildlife spotting. Arrive at our private campsite complete with comfortable permanent tents at Cooinda where we spend the night enjoying Dinner and some stargazing.

Awake for Breakfast this morning before joining an iconic Yellow Waters Cruise. A must-do activity within Kakadu National Park, the award-winning Yellow Waters cruise is Aboriginal owned and centres around a spectacular billabong system that is home to some remarkable and diverse wildlife. Spotting crocodiles is only one of the many wildlife viewing opportunities on this unique water system. Departing camp we travel to nearby Nourlangie Rock. Here you can see how local Aboriginal people lived in this area through changing times. Environmental and social changes are reflected in the rock art and in the ground, where archaeologists have uncovered over 20,000 years of Aboriginal occupation. After Lunch visits the Bowali Visitor Centre, a Gun-djeihmi name for the local area and creek on land owned by the Mirarr clan. See the audio-visual presentations and Marrawuddi Gallery showcasing Aboriginal art by artists from within Kakadu and the wider region. Later this afternoon we arrive at the culturally significant Aboriginal art site of Ubirr, located within the East Alligator region of the Park. Here you can view a wide range of ancient Aboriginal art which will be interpreted by your guide. Learn the story of the Rainbow Serpent and climb the Nadab Lookout for panoramic views over the floodplain and beyond into Arnhem Land. After learning about the area, it’s time to pick out a quiet spot to sit while we watch the sunset over the Kakadu escarpment before making the short journey to our private and permanent campsite for the night.

See the jewels of Kakadu National Park await. Departing early we travel to Twin and Jim Jim Falls. Explore Twin Falls Gorge which is accessed by 4-wheel drive track, a boat shuttle service and a rocky walking track and boardwalk. Once there relax on the sandy banks and admire the falls. There’s more 4-wheel driving as we make our way to Jim Jim Falls where a walk through monsoon forest and over boulders takes us to the waterfall and plunge pool which are surrounded by spectacular 150-metre cliffs.

The pace relaxes as we head into Gunlom Falls for a full morning to enjoy all this spectacular area has to offer. Relax around the lower plunge pool before hiking to the top of the falls where an amazing view is on offer whilst you enjoy the many rock holes. For the energetic, you can hike to the rear fall where you will be rewarded with a swim under the waterfall. After a tasty Lunch, it’s all aboard as we travel on to the Katherine Region. to Afterwards, we visit the awards winning *Top Didj Cultural Experience. Interact with Top End Aboriginal artist Manuel Pamkal and ask questions about aboriginal culture whilst being educated on the significance of his painting style, weapons used and how he lived off the land. This evening retire to our private campsite near Katherine for Dinner, good company and a well-deserved rest.

Visit the Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) before the masses for a Boat Cruise, canoe (seasonal), a scenic breathtaking flight over the Gorge System (all optional and own expense) or walk along the sheer rock walls that make this place so spectacular. Spend some time exploring the spiritual home of the Jawoyn Aboriginal people before enjoying Lunch. This afternoon we make our way back to Darwin stopping along the way at Edith Falls for a refreshing dip in the plunge pool.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Our safaris are active participation based tours. We rely on the goodwill of all passengers to make them a success. This includes your assistance in the preparation of meals, washing up, gathering firewood and loading/unloading vehicles. Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility. Tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age. Twin Falls boat shuttle fee is an additional $12.50 payable on the day of departure. Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack. Excess luggage should be stored at your Darwin accommodation. Twin and Jim Jim Falls may not be accessible between the shoulder periods of May-Jun and October. During this time we will visit Gunlom Falls, Maguk or the Yurmikmik Region (Motor Car Falls or Boulder Creek) or spend more time in locations visited. Luggage is restricted to 10kg per person in a soft bag or backpack. Travel Insurance compulsory for all passengers travelling on this tour. This should be taken out at the time of booking and must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. Each passenger will be required to show proof of their travel insurance on the first day of their tour. Passengers who are unable to show their policy documents will not be permitted to join the tour.

The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.

Day 1
Courtesy pick up from your Darwin accommodation
Courtesy pick up from your Darwin accommodation
06:00 AM
Darwin is best know for its laid-back blend of frontier outpost and modern city.
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park
First stop is our Indigenous Cultural experience, spending time with the indigenous custodians of these lands to gain an insight into one of the world's most ancient cultures.
Mary River Wetlands
Mary River Wetlands
Home to over 250 bird species and boasts the highest concentration of Saltwater crocodiles in the Southern Hemisphere!
Boat Cruise
Boat Cruise
Here, we join our private boat for a two hour cruise spotting 'crocs', birds and other wildlife.
Lunch
Mamukala Wetlands
Mamukala Wetlands
Check out the birdlife that gather around the waterhole.
Ubirr Rock Lookout
Ubirr Rock Lookout
View a wide range of Aboriginal rock art which will be interpreted by your guide.
Dinner
Enjoy dinner at our private campsite.
Day 2
Breakfast
Twin Falls
Twin Falls
Relax on the sandy banks and soak up the view of the waterfall and surrounding cliffs.
Lunch
Jim Jim Falls
Jim Jim Falls
Walk through monsoonal forest and over boulders to the waterfall and plunge pool.
Dinner
Sit back and take it all in before retiring back at camp for another hearty dinner, more stories and the clear southern skies.
Day 3
Breakfast
Gunlom Waterfall
Gunlom Waterfall
Relax around the lower plunge pool before hiking to the top of the falls. Keep going to the rear fall where you will be rewarded with a swim under the waterfall.
Lunch
Edith Falls
Edith Falls
Later stop today is at Edith Falls, in the Katherine regeion, for a refreshing dip in the plunge pool
Dinner
Day 4
Breakfast
Nitmiluk National Park
Nitmiluk National Park
Today offers a variety of activities; a boat cruise, canoeing (own expense) or a walk along the sheer rock walls.
Lunch
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park is one of the Northern Territory's Most Visited Locations!
Dinner
Tonight, we spend a night 'Way Outback', just us and the wilds of the Northern Territory on this remote bush camp experience.
Day 5
Breakfast
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park
Our final day will be spent with lots of time to relax, and less travel
Florence Falls
Florence Falls
The Florence Falls plunge pool is listed as great for a refreshing swim.
Wangi Falls
Wangi Falls
Swim, hike and explore these waterfalls!
Lunch
Buley Rockhole
Buley Rockhole
Discover the many rock holes and cascading waterfalls
Darwin
Darwin
Return to Darwin in the early evening, arriving at approximately 5.30pm.
IMPORTANT: Safari is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
1. Choose Your Tickets
Adult
Twin Share - Camping with Permanent Tent & Bed
$1,399
Child (5-15yrs)
Twin Share - Camping with Permanent Tent & Bed
$1,379

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