Take in the sights of Kakadu National Park, view ancient rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr and join the Yellow Water Billabong cruise. Travel by 4WD to visit famous Gunlom Falls and the stunning Ikoymarrwa Rock Pool.
Departs Darwin daily at 6:30am (Jun-11 Oct 2019)
Day 1: Arrive Darwin
On arrival in Darwin, transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Darwin.
Day 2:Darwin - Kakadu National Park
Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway into Kakadu National Park. Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre then join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, where your Driver Guide will take you on a walk to view the rock art galleries.
Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu, 3 nights.
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Arnhem Land 4WD Adventure
his morning travel by 4WD vehicle into Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. The scenery includes sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests, floodplains and billabongs. You’ll visit places inaccessible to most, including ancient rock art sites. Learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills, hunting, food gathering and bush tucker preparation. Most tours are accompanied by an Aboriginal guide.
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 4: Gunlom Falls
Travel by 4WD through the southern end of Kakadu to visit famous Gunlom Falls, and the plunge pool suitable a swim, plus the stunning Ikoymarrwa Rock Pool. Finish the day with drinks and canapés by a private billabong.
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 5: Kakadu-Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
Stop at Ubirr for a short walk to view Aboriginal rock art. Later, join the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their culture. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river before heading back downstream. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin approx 7:30pm, where your Short Break concludes. Spend your last night in Darwin.
Included Meals: Lunch
Day 6: Depart Darwin
Depart Darwin for your flight home.
Departs Darwin daily at 6:30am (Jun-11 Oct 2019)
Twin share - from $1645 per person twin
Solo - from $2128
Please call our friendly Aussie travel team on 1300 414 198 to book and/or extend your stay.
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel:
The indigenous owned luxury accommodation is uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu's most famous inhabitant, the saltwater crocodile. Relax in the recently refurbished rooms, unwind in your private courtyard, by the shaded outdoor pool or take in the landscaped interior garden view from the balcony.
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