Top End Escape
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Overview
Top End Escape
Darwin to Darwin
Discover Australia’s Top End as you explore Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine. Enjoy Litchfield and Kakadu national parks before a spectacular cruise in Katherine Gorge.
Journey:
Departs & Returns to Darwin
Group Size:
Coach
Tour Code:
GTODD7
Itinerary
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1 Day 1: Arrive Darwin
Be met on arrival in Darwin. This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin. Admire the architecture of this tropical capital, take a leisurely stroll through the Botanic Gardens, and visit the Darwin Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal Flying Doctor Base. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travellers.
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2 Day 2: Litchfield National Park
Travel to Litchfield National Park, a huge sandstone plateau with cascading waterfalls. Swim in the natural pool at Wangi Falls, view the double waterfall at Florence Falls and wander amid the intriguing magnetic termite mounds.
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3 Day 3: Darwin, Kakadu National Park
Make your way to stunning Kakadu National Park. Rich in flora, wildlife and beautiful scenery, Kakadu is home to more than 5,000 rock art sites. For these reasons, the park is one of the few World Heritage-listed places recognised for both its cultural value and natural features. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to explore displays on Aboriginal culture and gain insight into Indigenous heritage, traditional ways of life, and the deep connection to Country. Enjoy an exciting Insider Experience before returning to your hotel.
Insider Experience – Yellow Water Cruise
Embark on the Yellow Water Cruise through the wetlands of Kakadu, which are home to an abundance of birdlife and saltwater crocodiles.
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4 Day 4: Kakadu National Park
Today, explore Kakadu National Park and its Indigenous rock art paintings with a visit to the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Ubirr rock art sites. Many paintings and drawings depict Aboriginal life over thousands of years, reflecting the strong connection between people and the land.
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5 Day 5: Kakadu National Park, Katherine
This morning, farewell Kakadu National Park and travel to the cattle-grazing hub of Katherine. Northeast of Katherine lies the stunning Nitmiluk National Park, with its spectacular gorges carved into the Arnhem Land plateau by the Katherine River. After your day of exploring, return to your accommodation.
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6 Day 6: Katherine, Darwin
Visit Adelaide River and its War Cemetery en route to Darwin. This evening, after your Insider Experience, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers.
Insider Experience – Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
Cruise between the striking sandstone cliffs of Nitmiluk Gorge, where you can learn about the flora, wildlife and ancient Aboriginal rock art in the gorges.
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7 Day 7: Depart Darwin
After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
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Tour Inclusions
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Highlights
- Yellow Water Billabong Cruise -Embark on a Yellow Water cruise through the wetlands of Kakadu, which are home to an abundance of birdlife and saltwater crocodiles.
- Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise -Cruise between the striking sandstone cliffs of Nitmiluk Gorge, where you can learn about the flora, wildlife and ancient Aboriginal rock art in the gorges.
