Top End & Kakadu Adventure

Tour the Top End on a remarkable journey through Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield

Take in the treasures of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks and more magical Top End moments on this six-day adventure. From your starting point in Darwin, you’ll soon sample the incredible sights of Kakadu National Park. Cruise down the Yellow Water Billabong and tour the fascinating First Nations rock art at Ubirr. Then it’s on to the contrast of Katherine, where the red expanses of the outback meet the flowing waters of the Katherine River. Finally, the wonders of Litchfield National Park await – all the idyllic swimming holes will leave you spoiled for (a refreshing) choice.

Trip code: PZSK

Start: Darwin, Australia

End: Darwin, Australia


Duration
6 days
Group size
1 to 16
Minimum age
15 years old
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Why you'll love this trip

  • Spot eagles, crocs and more of Kakadu National Park’s rich wildlife on an Indigenous-owned river cruise along Yellow Water Billabong.
  • Marvel at ancient First Nations rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and learn more about the wildlife and histories of the respective areas.
  • Glide or walk along the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge – a maze of waterways spanning over 12 km carved out of ancient sandstone.
  • Refresh yourself with incredibly scenic swims in the natural pools of Litchfield National Park, with stops at Wangi Falls and Buley Rockhole.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

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Itinerary

Map of Top End & Kakadu Adventure including Australia

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Australia
Meals

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities (2 nights)

Included activities
  • Kakadu National Park - Picnic Lunch at Cahills Crossing
  • Kakadu National Park - Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River
  • Kakadu National Park - Ubirr Rock Art Site Walk
  • Kakadu National Park – Yellow Water Cruise on the South Alligator River
  • Kakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) main gallery and shelter walk
  • Katherine – Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
  • Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim
  • Nitmiluk National Park - Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge walk
  • Katherine - Hot Springs
  • Litchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds
  • Litchfield National Park - Buley Rockhole
  • Litchfield National Park - Wangi Falls

Optional activities
  • Nitmiluk National Park - NitNit Dreaming 2 Gorge Cruise - AUD145
  • Darwin - Mindil Beach Markets Visit - Free

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START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
The trip starts in Darwin with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel, and finishes back in Darwin on Day 6 at our finishing point hotel around 6 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability. 

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Top End & Kakadu Adventure
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