Tropical Top End
INDEPENDENT TOUR
KATHERINE GORGE CRUISE | DARWIN | LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
View ancient Aboriginal rock art. Observe saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat. Swim in the base of a waterfall. Learn all about Australia's rich indigenous history. Finish it all off with a trip to Howard Springs Nature Park, where you'll have the chance to feed the barramundi and turtles.
Highlights:
- Join the famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise
- View ancient Aboriginal rock art
- Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong
- Swim in Edith Falls at Katherine Gorge
- Take an interpretive bush walk at Litchfield National Park
Click here to check out more holidays in Australia.
Your Itinerary
-
Day 1
-
Day 2
-
Day 3
-
Day 4
Day 1 : Darwin - Kakadu National Park
Join the famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise. Travel into Kakadu National Park for lunch and visit Bowali Visitor Centre. View ancient Aboriginal rock art and take a guided walk to the top of Ubirr for magnificent views.
Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (Superior), Kakadu.
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 2 : Kakadu National Park – Katherine
Take a guided walk at Nourlangie to view Aboriginal rock art. Continue to Warradjan Cultural Centre, before a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific wildlife. This afternoon travel via Pine Creek to Katherine.
Hotel: Ibis Styles Katherine (Superior), Katherine.
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 3 : Katherine Gorge Cruise – Darwin
Enjoy a morning cruise through Katherine Gorge and watch for crocodiles basking in the sun. Then proceed to the informative Nitmiluk Visitor Centre for an opportunity to look around, before continuing to Edith Falls. The paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls is safe for swimming throughout most of the year (conditions permitting). Stop at Adelaide River War Cemetery, en route to Darwin.
Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin (Superior),Darwin.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : Darwin – Litchfield National Park – Depart Darwin
Follow the Stuart Highway to Litchfield National Park. Your first stop is Florence Falls, where you can take a scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walk. There is also the chance for a swim by making your way down the stairs to the plunge pool. Travel on to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls. Finally you’ll visit Wangi Falls, with its large crystal clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. Later, you’ll call in at Howard Springs Nature Park, for the chance to feed the barramundi & turtles. A great day for taking many fascinating photos, including the amazing stand of termite mounds. Return to Darwin early evening, where your short break concludes.
Included Meals: Lunch
As this Short Break concludes at 6.00pm, you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight.
