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From Darwin: 3-Day Kakadu and Litchfield 4WD Camping Tour

From Darwin: 3-Day Kakadu and Litchfield 4WD Camping Tour

Join an exclusive 4WD outback adventure from Darwin, showcasing the very best Kakadu and Litchfield National Park has to offer. Look for crocodiles, swim in rockpools, admire ancient rock art, and sleep under the stars at a bush camp. Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park Start your adventure from Darwin heading to the Wetlands Region for a Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise, a great opportunity to spot a huge range of Top End wildlife. Journey on to Kakadu National Park, visiting the Bowali Visitor Center, which offers an introduction to the park’s landscape and wildlife. After relaxing at camp, head north to Cahills Crossing (conditions permitting), the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Visit one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world at Ubirr Rock, and enjoy the sunset overlooking the Nadab Floodplain. After a big day, head to camp to prepare dinner and get to know your fellow travelers. Meals: L, D Camping: Jabiru Campground - Permanent Tents or Bush Swags (communal bathroom facilities) Driving Distance: 420km Hike Distance and Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3 Day 2: Kakadu Waterfalls and Plunge Pools It's an early start on day 2 to head south to Kakadu National Park. Spend the day soaking up the spectacular natural beauty, hiking through lush monsoon rainforests, and swimming in pristine plunge pools surrounded by steep escarpments. Depending on conditions, you may visit Motor Car Falls, Moline Rockhole, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), or Jim Jim Falls. Time permitting, stop at Nourlangie Rock, a rock art site where archaeologists uncovered works dating back over 20,000 years. Explore the evolving cultural and environmental changes to the area, before returning to camp for dinner and a well-earned rest. Meals: B, L, D Camping: Jabiru Campground - Permanent Tents or Bush Swags (communal bathroom facilities) Driving Distance: 150km Hike Distance and Grading: 1.5km - 4km Grade 6 Day 3: Litchfield National Park to Darwin An exciting day awaits as you head out of Kakadu National Park and travel towards Litchfield National Park. Spend the afternoon immersed in Litchfield’s natural oasis of waterfalls, spring-fed streams, and rugged sandstone escarpments. Visit Buley Rockholes, Wangi Falls, or Florence Falls for a refreshing soak in picturesque rock holes and waterfalls. Discover the unique magnetic and cathedral Termite Mounds before heading back to Darwin, arriving at around 7 p.m. Meals: B, L Driving Distance: 500km Hike Distance and Grading: 1 - 2 km Grade 2-3

Darwin: 5-Day 4WD Kakadu, Litchfield Tour & Billabong Cruise

Darwin: 5-Day 4WD Kakadu, Litchfield Tour & Billabong Cruise

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park Begin your adventure in Darwin by heading out to the Wetlands Region, where the stunning scenery of the top end awaits you. On the way, we'll see plenty of Top End birdlife and apex predators... crocodiles! The next two nights will be spent in Kakadu National Park. At Bowali Visitor Centre, we enjoy the landscape and wildlife. Across the border from Arnhem Land to Kakadu, we reach Cahills Crossing. At sunset, we'll visit Ubirr Rock, a rare collection of Aboriginal rock art. Sunset over the Nadab Floodplain will take your breath away. We enjoy an evening at our cozy private camp with our fellow travellers. Drive Distance: 420km. Hike & Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3. Day 2: Jim Jim Falls - Plunge Pools - Jabiru Return On day 2, we head south into Kakadu National Park. We will explore lush monsoon rainforests, hike through pristine plunge pools and waterfalls surrounded by steep escarpments and rocky cliffs today. Depending on the group's physical ability, we will visit one or more waterfalls. Motor Car Falls, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls or Moline Rockhole can be included. We explore the stories of the artefacts at Warradjan Cultural Centre and Gallery, if time permits. We return to camp for dinner and a well-earned rest. Drive Distance: Minimum 150km depending on waterfall access. Note that each journey includes 40km offroad. Hike & Grading: 1.5km - 4km Grade 5/6. Day 3: Kakadu - Katherine Today, we found Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art, Kunwarddewardde Lookout, and Nawurlandja Lookout. Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock has incredible Aboriginal rock art. Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) Waterfall, another 4WD track, is one of Kakadu's most picturesque and pristine waterfalls. Fitness and agility are required to trek through the monsoon forest to the plunge pool. Following our 2km walk, swim, and lunch, we can relax under the stars at our private safari campsite in Katherine. Drive Distance: 420km. Hike & Grading: 1.5km Grade 3. Day 4: Katherine - Nitmiluk National Park It's an early start to reach Nitmiluk National Park and board the two-hour NitNit Katherine Gorge boat cruise. You will marvel at your surroundings and the relaxed cruise atmosphere in this area rich in creation stories. After the cruise, you can take a scenic helicopter flight (optional) to see Nitmiluk and Katherine Gorge. Take a dip beneath a cascading waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch at Edith Falls! After a day of culture, walks and swimming, our private campsite awaits. Drive Distance: 470km. Hike & Grading: 2km Grade 2-4 depending on the walk embarked on. Day 5: Katherine - Litchfield - Darwin On our fifth day, we travel back to Darwin via Litchfield National Park. Visit Buley Rockholes and Wangi Falls after viewing the monolithic Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield. Enjoy Florence Falls or Tolmer Falls among the rocky escarpment. Take a relaxing ride back to Darwin after exploring the Top End. Drive Distance: 470 km. Walking: 1km - 2km.

From Darwin: 4-Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Small Group Trip

From Darwin: 4-Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Small Group Trip

We'll explore monsoon forests, spectacular escarpment country, and the amazing biodiversity of Kakadu's landscapes, home to many endemic species of flora and fauna. Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park We drive from Darwin to the wetlands region of WakWak, an hour outside of Darwin, where top-end scenery is on display. Continuing our journey, we arrive in Kakadu National Park, 300 km east of Darwin, and check into our local accommodation. We tour the Bowali Visitor Center before heading to the East Alligator region, the most north-eastern point of Kakadu, for a cultural tour. Guests will join the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River bordering Kakadu and Arnhem Land to learn about the creation stories of the area, observe magnificent birdlife, and, of course, see crocodiles. Visit Ubirr Rock, home to some of the best-preserved Aboriginal rock art in the world, and climb high for a spectacular sunset. Meals: L, D. Drive Distance: 420km. Hike & Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3. Day 2: Kakadu National Park The day is spent exploring art galleries and cultural centers that tell the stories of former and present clan groups of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. We will journey on a guided walk through the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) art site areas, visiting Kunwarddewardde Lookout, Anbangbang Billabong, Nawurlandja, and Naguluwurr. Enjoy the impressive views of escarpments, savannah woodlands, lowlands, and floodplains, and listen to stories and artwork from local traditional owners. After a spectacular sunset on day two of your adventure, we head back to our accommodation for our evening meal and restful sleep. Meals: B, L, D. Drive Distance: 150km. Hike & Grading: 1km grade 2. Day 3: Kakadu - Katherine After a leisurely morning, we head south toward Katherine and Nitmiluk. Showcasing the earthy colours of typical Northern Australian bushland. Look out for the Red Tailed Black Cockatoo, Agile Wallabies, wild horses, and buffalo. Through Pine Creek, we stop for some refreshments. We check into our Katherine accommodation and then head to Nitmiluk National Park for a 2-hour NitNit Dreaming Katherine Cruise, a leisurely glimpse at this magnificent region. A 70m sheer rock wall cruise with wildlife hiding around every corner. As we head back to Katherine, we can settle into our comfortable accommodations and enjoy local hospitality before our fourth and final day of exploration. Meals: B, L, D. Drive Distance: 310km. Hike & Grading: none. Day 4: Katherine - Darwin We see more of Katherine today with a dip in the Hot Springs, followed by a visit to the Top Didj Gallery where we have the opportunity to view local art and experience bush tucker and bush medicine gardens. After enjoying a picnic lunch and a plunge pool beneath a cascading waterfall at the beautiful Edith Falls. You'll be back in Darwin this evening, reflecting on all the adventures and new friends you've made. Meals: B, L. Drive Distance: 350km. Hike & Grading: 1km Grade 1.

From Darwin: Kakadu 2-Day Tour

From Darwin: Kakadu 2-Day Tour

VERY VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE BOOKING THE TOUR! DAY 1 Pick up at 6.00 from your Accommodation. First stop of the day Fogg Dam. Time for breakfast and bird watching. Enjoy the Birds, try to spot buffalos or the Crocodiles. Jabiru, magpie geese, herons, jacana, Egrets, cormorants, and much more in this bird paradise. Fogg Dam is a must, a little gem only few kilometers from Darwin. It will be a very good opportunity to get in the right mood for the next two days of top adventures. Stop at the Kakadu Welcome sign for the traditional photo, more secret spots on the way. Ubirr and Cahills Crossing Let's visit the ancient art sites in Ubirr, learning about the old indigenous tradition, still alive today on this land. Let's go to the top of Ubirr for the best view of in the Kakadu, where the stunning landscape of the Nabad floodplain and Arnhem Land join together. Let's have a look at the legendary Cahills Crossing, trying to spot Crocodiles. Lunch and Nourlangie Time for Lunch provided by Mattia, under the shade of the Paper Bark trees at Cahills crossing. After lunch we are going to visit Nourlangie rock art. We can choose an easy walk at the base, or a moderate walk at the top of the hill. Next visit will be Anbabang Billabong and an optional climb at Nowrlandja lookout. DAY 1 Cooinda Lodge OR Crocodile Hotel. Late afternoon we will be get to your accommodation. You can have a chill afternoon and enjoy the pool and have a drink. Sleep at the hotel and breakfast will be early in the morning on the next day. DAY 2 Jim Jim falls or Yellow Water cruise On the second day you can choose. Jim Jim Falls or Sunrise Yellow Water Cruise. option 1 JIM JIM FALLS It is and adventurous 1-hour 4wd, plus 1 hour very energetic difficult walk to get to one of the most remote places in Kakadu. option 2 SUNRISE YELLOW WATER CRUISE Enjoy the sunrise on the beautiful Yellow Water Billabong. It is 1.5-hour cruise along the Yellow Water Billabong and South Alligator River. You can spot crocodiles, jabirus, whistling ducks and beautiful lily flowers. DAY 2 Maguk waterfall (Barramundi Gorge). After Jim Jim falls, or the yellow water cruise + the Warandjan cultural Centre) we are going to head to Maguk. It is 30 minutes of easy 4wd plus 30 minutes of moderate walk. Mattia will help you personally on the rocky side of the walk. Enjoy a swim in this beautiful and magic place. Stop at a secret Waterhole.! DAY 2 Pine Creek Depending on the time, we can stop to other secret waterfalls, or we are going to head straight to Pine Creek, for a dinner at the Lazy Lizard. Pine Creek is one of the oldest gold mines of Australia, it was the ending point of the fist railway of the Top End. This small township will give you a beautiful picture of the old times. DAY 2 Back to Darwin by 9.30 Drop off at your accommodation or at the airport. More info on: www.nttopadventures.com.au Email: bookings@nttopadventures.com.au PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE BOOKING THE TOUR!

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4.8
(4 reviews)

The tour was fantastic . Our guide Naomi was very informative, friendly , energetic and knowledgeable. Our group of eight was an ideal size to travel with. Three days and two nights camping tour enabled us to travel a large distance. taking in many wonderful sights . I would highly recommend this trip. On the what to bring list I would have liked it to mention that we camp within a caravan park . It would have helped with what to bring and packing for the trip.

The Kakadu and Litchfield tour is a wonderful experience in Northern Territory! From exploring waterfalls to indigenous rock art to massive termite mounds, we got to dive into life in Kakadu. Tom, our guide, was incredibly informative and fun — he eloquently explained the complex history of Northern Territory to today, made sure all ages were having a good time and created a family environment on the trip. I highly recommend this tour!

This activity was amazing, it exceeded all expectations. The guide, Daryl, was absolutely fantastic. He had wonderful knowledge and kept us informed of everything along the way, his communication was a big part of the trip’s success. The activities on this tour were well selected and everyone enjoyed the places we visited and the stories told about them.

This activity was perfect as my introduction to Australia and the Top End. Elliot is very educated and informative about Aboriginal culture. I feel that I learned so much as we explored the natural beauty of this land. I thoroughly enjoyed all the individuals who were part of the group.

Tom, our guide, was very engaging and explained a lot of things throughout the entire tour. He was more excited than us to go see Jim Jim Falls and his enthusiasm was contageous. The places we saw were gorgeous and definitely worth visiting. 100% recommended.