| Combine the beauty
of Kakadu National Park with
billabong cruises, ancient
Aboriginal art sites and local
guides to explain the history and
culture of the area. Then visit the
amazing Litchfield National Park and
its mix of stunning waterfalls.
Day 1:
Warradjan Cultural Centre,
Nourlangie Rock, Yellow Water Cruise.
Depart Darwin and travel through
Humpty Doo to World Heritage-listed
Kakadu, Australia’s largest national
park. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal
Cultural Centre before joining a
guided cruise on Kakadu’s most
famous wetland area, Yellow Water
billabong. Cruise the tranquil
waters as your guide provides
informative commentary on the
region’s natural history, flora and
wildlife. You may even spot a
crocodile or two. After lunch at
Cooinda be escorted through
galleries of rock art at Nourlangie
Rock. Nourlangie Rock is one of the
most significant Aboriginal art
sites in Kakadu National Park. (L)
Accommodation: Kakadu National
Park– choice of hotel
Day 2:
Ubirr, East Alligator River Cruise
This morning there’s time to take a
scenic flight over the beautiful
Arnhem Land Escarpment (own
expense). Travel to Ubirr to see
superbly preserved rock art, each
painting thousands of years old, and
hear the stories and local legends
connected with these ancient
galleries. Join an Aboriginal guide
and cruise the East Alligator River.
Learn of the flora, fauna,
Aboriginal mythology and history of
the region. Then, with special
permission from the traditional
owners, take a short walk into
Arnhem Land. On our return trip to
Darwin, call in at Window on the
Wetlands and take in stunning views
over the floodplains while enjoying
a glass of wine. (L)
Accommodation: Darwin -
choice of hotel
Day 3:
Litchfield National Park
Enter Litchfield National Park, a
lush region with scattered weathered
sandstone outcrops, monsoonal
rainforest, year-round waterfalls
and spring-fed streams. View
magnetic termite mounds then travel
to the striking double waterfall
that forms Florence Falls. Continue
to one of the park’s most stunning
waterfalls, Tolmer Falls. On arrival
at Wangi Falls enjoy a swim in the
pool (conditions permitting) or take
a walk through the bush to the top
of the falls. Return to Darwin. (L) |
