Northern Territory Top End Discovery

Arrive, collect your car, and settle into your hotel. Highlights: Relax at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct, stroll the Esplanade, visit local museums, or enjoy an optional Darwin Harbour sunset cruise.

Drive: 15 km | 20 mins

Overnight: Darwin

Drive south to explore the diverse landscapes of Litchfield National Park. Highlights: Swim at Wangi and Florence Falls, view the Lost City rock formations, and marvel at the iconic magnetic termite mounds.

Drive: 114 km | 1.5 hrs

Overnight: Batchelor

Journey south through vast landscapes to Nitmiluk National Park. Highlights: Take a detour to Edith Falls for a swim, and join a scenic cruise through the dramatic ancient sandstone river canyons of Katherine Gorge.

Drive: 282 km | 3 hrs

Overnight: Nitmiluk National Park

Travel to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Highlights: Spot crocodiles and birdlife on a Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, and discover ancient Aboriginal paintings at the Nourlangie Rock Art Site.

Drive: 180 km | 2.5–3 hrs

Overnight: Jabiru

Join a full-day 4WD tour into remote Arnhem Land with an Aboriginal guide. Highlights: Learn about Yolngu culture, view ancient rock art, understand traditional survival skills, and admire spectacular floodplains.

Drive: Local guided 4WD tour

Overnight: Jabiru

Depart Kakadu and begin your return journey to Darwin. Highlights: Take in final views of Kakadu’s wetlands, and spend the evening enjoying diverse food and local crafts at the vibrant Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

Drive: 150 km | 3–3.5 hrs

Overnight: Darwin