Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Others

Kakadu National Park – Ubirr walk Kakadu National Park - Mamukala Wetlands Arnhem Land - Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage 4WD tour Kakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site Kakadu National Park - Barrk sandstone walk Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim Nitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail (Leliyn to Sweetwater Pool) Nitmiluk National Park - Katherine Gorge walks Nitmiluk National Park - Southern Rockhole Ferry (Dec-Mar only) Litchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds Litchfield National Park - Day walks

Accommodation

Hotel (3 night), Resort (1 night), Basic Resort with shared facilities (3 nights)

Transport

Private vehicle , Walking

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

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Day 1 Day 1: Darwin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Darwin

Welcome! Your adventure begins in Darwin (Gulumerrdgen in the language of the local Larrakia people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Darwin is now located). You won’t need to venture far to find plenty of things to keep you entertained before your tour starts. Go shopping for First Nations art, check out the (free) Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory or discover Australia’s war history at World War II oil storage tunnels along the waterfront. Your tour begins with a 6pm with a Welcome Meeting, where you will meet your leader and the rest of your group. Afterwards we’ll head to a local restaurant to get to know each other and celebrate the start of your adventure.
Day 2 Day 2: Kakadu National Park / Jabiru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kakadu National Park / Jabiru

After breakfast set off on the drive to Mamukala Wetlands, in World heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, where water pythons, birds, crocodiles, turtles and other wildlife can be spotted. From here, we’ll drive to Ubirr which is widely regarded as one of the world’s most outstanding rock art sites. Here, you’ll embark on a walk to discover the different rock art galleries and learn about the incredible history of this area. After you have checked out the fascinating paintings, which include depictions of some of the first interactions with non-Aboriginal people, we’ll head to Jabiru and check into our comfortable motel for the next few nights.
Day 3 Day 3: Arnhem Land / Jabiru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Arnhem Land / Jabiru

After breakfast, embark on a spectacular journey through Cahill’s Crossing on the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land with traditional owners. You’re lucky to spend the day today with experienced First Nations guide leading the way and discover the Australian outback from 4WD buses that transport you to Mikkinj Valley and beyond. Expect to uncover rock art sites, sandstone gorges, forests, flood plains and an abundance of birdlife, whilst learning about the aboriginal culture and heritage of this area. Plus, enjoy some time by the water and a bite to eat at Inkiyu Billabong.
Day 4 Day 4: Kakadu National Park / Jabiru
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kakadu National Park / Jabiru

Kakadu National Park has one of the world’s highest concentrated areas of rock art. After breakfast we’ll take a short drive to Nourlangie and walk to the famous painting of Namarrgon, the lightning man, who is said to control the spectacular wet season lightning storms. You’ll also view the rest of the site which is reminiscent of a traditional art gallery with multiple rooms (caves) featuring different styles of art. Afterwards, take on the Barrk Walk, through the sandstone country of Nourlangie. After an initial steep climb to the top of a rocky outcrop you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the World Heritage area. Roughly half-way through, you reach Nanguluwurr art site where you’ll find more breathtaking paintings. From here, you can choose to turn back or complete the entire circuit.
Day 5 Day 5: Kakadu National Park / Mataranka / Katherine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kakadu National Park / Mataranka / Katherine

Today is a day off from walking as we make the long drive south. After breakfast, sit back and relax as we embark on our adventurous drive to Mataranka thermal pools. Once arrived you will quickly see why it’s such a special place to visit. Take a quick soak in Mataranka Thermal Pools and relax the muscles from the previous days walks. Along the way we’ll have brief stops in Pine Creek and Katherine. Then head to Katherine to check in at our hotel and make yourself at home for the next 3 nights.
Day 6 Day 6: Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine

After breakfast, we’ll drive to the northern section of Nitmiluk National Park to Leliyn (Edith Falls). We have plenty of time today to explore this picturesque area. Edith Falls is the last stop along the Jatbula trail which begins 62km away in Katherine Gorge. Today’s walk has plenty of natural pools to cool off in. Walk part of the trail along a sandy path to Sweetwater Pool, where rich red rocks frame the perfectly calm (and very inviting) waterhole. Then, on the walk back, you’ll stop at the Upper Pools of Leliyn for one final dip to cool off before the drive to Katherine.
Day 7 Day 7: Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine

After breakfast this morning, a short drive to the southern section of Nitmiluk will take us to Katherine Gorge. Depending on the temperature on the day, your local guide will offer a selection of walks of varying difficulty and length (6km-12km). Take your time to discover Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge which was created as the Katherine River carved its way through ancient sandstone cliffs more than 20 million years ago. You’ll notice the natural horizontal bands defining the cliffs surrounding the gorge that were created by layer upon layer of sediments. After a full day exploring all that Katherine Gorge has to offer, we’ll make our way back to Katherine for the evening.
Day 8 Day 8: Litchfield National Park / Darwin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Litchfield National Park / Darwin

After breakfast, drive to Litchfield National Park where waterfalls cascade from escarpments into plunge pools and there are deep prehistoric-looking forests and thousands of six-foot-high termite mounds. During the wet season, four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs into rock pools. During the dry season, the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes perfect spots for swimming. We’ll stop by the Magnetic Termite Mounds then our first walk will be determined by our local guide. Today’s walks will be dependent on the ability of our group members and seasonal accessibility. Regardless of which walks are chosen, you’re sure to reach stunning waterfalls and billabongs along the way. Afterwards, we’ll drive to Darwin where your tour ends. No accommodation is provided tonight but if you would like to spend more time here, we can book additional accommodation for you (pending availability).

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Itinerary of your trip Walk Kakadu National Park

Day 1: Darwin

Day 2: Kakadu National Park / Jabiru

Day 3: Arnhem Land / Jabiru

Day 4: Kakadu National Park / Jabiru

Day 5: Kakadu National Park / Mataranka / Katherine

Day 6: Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine

Day 7: Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine

Day 8: Litchfield National Park / Darwin

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