Day 1 : Garramilla (Darwin)
Touching down in Darwin, we'll waste no time getting into it as we head out for an optional visit to the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Learn about the history & the activities of the RFDS's pilots, engineers, doctors & nurses, & the experiences of the patients that were carried & cared for each day. See, experience & learn through the wonder of technology as this facility brings history to life before our free evening where we'll check out the city's cosmopolitan nightlife.
Accommodation : Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar)
Day 2 : Garramilla (Darwin) to Kakadu National Park
After an included breakfast at the hotel this morning, we'll take a city tour on the coach and head to Kakadu National Park.
It's time to get to grips with the breathtaking landscapes of Kakadu National Park. We'll kick things off by meeting some local Indigenous people at their business, Pudakul. We'll be taken on an immersive cultural tour where we'll have the chance to learn and understand the local customs and traditions of the Aboriginal people of the region. It's an experience not to be missed. Fully immersed in these timeless lands we'll take a hike up to Ubirr lookout, to catch a stunning sunset over the Nadab floodplain before enjoying a free evening to chill out at our accommodation.
Accommodation : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)
Day 3 : Kakadu National Park
Cameras at the ready! We have all day today to explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding National Park. You'll have the option to see the unique terrain of the Northern Territory from the sky, gliding over the strikingly different landscapes on a scenic flight. You can then opt into a Sunset Yellow Waters cruise this evening, while learning why this region is so important to the local Aboriginal people.
Accommodation : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)
Day 4 : Kakadu National Park to Katherine Gorge
More natural beauty in store today, as we start with a visit to Edith Falls before we head to the otherworldly Katherine Gorge.
Welcome to the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Katherine Gorge. We'll have the opportunity to take a cruise and explore the world famous National Park, spotting waterfalls, ancient aboriginal rock art and of course the incredible gorge itself.
Accommodation : Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar)
Day 5 : Katherine to Garramilla (Darwin)
Our trip comes to an end today, but not before some incredible last hurrahs...
We'll make the most of our last day by heading to Litchfield National Park where we'll check out the enormous termite mounds and famous Florence Falls, two waterfalls pouring over a wide plateau into into deep, picture-perfect water holes. Grab your swimmers to take a heavenly dip in the crystal clear waters.
Our trip comes to an end in Darwin, where our adventures began but our trip doesn't have to end just yet. For those staying an extra night you'll have to option to glide across the Darwin Harbor on a sunset cruise (seasonal) We'll never forget the singular beauty of the Northern Territories.