Kakadu & Litchfield National Park
Tuesday & Friday from May-October.
SIDE TRIP tour
- Breakfast on day 2 & 3; daily lunch & dinner on days 1 & 2.
- Jabiru Campsite in safari-style tents with access to communal toilet and shower facilities. These sites generally have limited solar power or are unpowered with limited power access to charge phones or cameras.
- The price shown for this camping tour includes return travel from Darwin, accommodation, sightseeing as outlined, Kakadu Park pass entry fees, travel by air-conditioned 4WD off-road bus, and the services of a driver guide.
- Children 8 years and over are welcome. Most meals are prepared by tour guides with camping-style food options. Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean-up and vehicle unpacking/loading as it's a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.
- This holiday is 100% financially protected. ATOL protected 2713
Our suggested itinerary is a starting point
We're specialists in tailor-made holidays, where we can adapt each itinerary to suit your requirements
Day 1 Darwin & Northern Territory
Start your day of adventure by departing Darwin and heading out to the Wetlands Region for a Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise on the Mary River. This gives you a great opportunity to spot a wide range of birdlife, not to mention crocodiles. Journey on to Kakadu National Park, visiting the Bowali Visitor Centre which offers an introduction to the Park's beautiful landscapes and native wildlife.
After time to relax at the camp, travel on to Cahills Crossing on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land where you will see some of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal rock art in the world at Ubirr. Before heading back, climb up high for a sunset over the Nadab Floodplain. Back at camp, prepare and feast on dinner with your fellow travellers.
Day 2 Kakadu
Rise and shine early before heading back to Kakadu National Park for a day soaking up the areas natural beauty. Generally, the tour visits Twin Falls or Jim Jim Falls when seasonally accessible, alternatively make a stop in Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) or other waterfalls such as Yurmikmik (Motor Car Falls). Time permitting, stop at Nourlangie Rock, another indigenous rock art site where archaeologists have uncovered works dating back over 20,000 years. Head back to camp for a hearty dinner and well-earned rest.
Day 3 Darwin
Travel south through Pine Creek, a small pioneering town in the Katherine region outside of Kakadu National Park, famous for its discovery of gold in the 1970's. After a brief stop at the Adelaide River, arrive at Litchfield National Park. Spend the afternoon immersed in Litchfield's natural oasis of waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments. There's also time to spend at Buley Rockholes, Wangi Falls or Florence Falls for a refreshing soak in picturesque rock holes and pools under waterfalls.
Discover the uniquely impressive Magnetic and Cathedral Termite Mounds before travelling back to Darwin where your amazing adventure concludes.
Need to know
Departures
Tuesday & Friday from May-October.
Meals
Breakfast on day 2 & 3; daily lunch & dinner on days 1 & 2.
Accommodation
Jabiru Campsite in safari-style tents with access to communal toilet and shower facilities. These sites generally have limited solar power or are unpowered with limited power access to charge phones or cameras.
Tour price
The price shown for this camping tour includes return travel from Darwin, accommodation, sightseeing as outlined, Kakadu Park pass entry fees, travel by air-conditioned 4WD off-road bus, and the services of a driver guide.
Notes
Children 8 years and over are welcome. Most meals are prepared by tour guides with camping-style food options. Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean-up and vehicle unpacking/loading as it's a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.
