.........Visit a famous pub at Daly Waters, spend 1/2 exploring Katherine Gorge (canoe, cruise or helicopter at own expense),Twin falls and Nanguluwur Rock Art Sites
Alice Springs 6.00am/ Tour finishes: Darwin
Apr-Sept: Tue Thu Fri Sun
Oct-Dec: Tue Thu Sun
From Alice Springs we head north, where we cross the Tropic of Capricorn then pull over at Ti Tree for the opportunity to purchase authentic Aboriginal art. Next stop is the Barrow Creek Pub where we view the historic Telegraph Station. Further 'up the track' we explore the Devils Marbles; precariously balanced granite boulders sacred to the 'traditional owners', before arriving at Banka Banka Cattle Station where we camp overnight. Weather permitting - take a dip in the picturesque waterhole. (LD)
We head further north to the famous outback pub at Daly Waters, the oldest pub in the Northern Territory and first international airport in Australia! After lunch we travel to Mataranka to enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the crystal clear thermal springs. Late afternoon we travel towards the magnificent Katherine Gorge for our overnight camp. (BLD)
Spend half a day canoeing or cruising (at own expense) the spectacular gorge. There is also the chance for a scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) to appreciate the vastness of the gorge system. After lunch we head into Darwin via Edith Falls and Adelaide River. (BL)
Free day to explore Darwin
Overnight accommodation is not included
We travel to the pristine Mary River Wetlands, home to the highest concentration of salt-water crocodiles in the Southern Hemisphere, to enjoy a croc and wildlife cruise, then we 4WD along the Old Darwin Road stopping at the huge termite mounds and scenic White Lily Billabong. After lunch, we continue through more beautiful wetland areas to Barramundi Gorge (Maguk), where we do some hiking and enjoy a refreshing dip in the plunge pools. We enjoy the sensational tropical sunset before heading for our overnight bush camp in Kakadu. (LD)
Tropical Summer Program (December - May)
Day 5 - Litchfield National Park • Crocodile Cruise • Overnight camp Point Stuart (LD) - Mary River to Kakadu
It’s an early start to travel to Twin Falls where we join a National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge to the waterfall where you can relax on the sandy bank. Then we travel to the awesome Jim Jim Falls, deep within escarpment country, and tackle the challenging climb to the top of the falls (seasonal) enjoying fantastic views over Kakadu. We continue on to our overnight bush camp in Kakadu for a well-earned night’s sleep! (BLD)
Day 6 – Mamukala Wetlands • Ubirr (seasonal) • Bowali Visitor Centre • Walk to Gubara Springs • Nourlangie Rock (seasonal) • Overnight camp Kakadu (BLD)
We walk to Nanguluwur art site before heading to Ubirr, an area rich in Aboriginal history with vivid rock art dating back over 20,000 years. We call in at beautiful Annaburoo Billabong for one last swim before returning to Darwin. (BL)
Day 7 - Cathedral Termite Mounds • Boulder Creek Falls • Hike to Motor Car Falls • Return to Darwin (BL)
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Phone: 1300 654 604 (within Australia)
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