Essential Top End

Explore the untamed beauty of Kakadu, Litchfield, and Nitmiluk National Parks on the ultimate Top End adventure.

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

Price

$2,456

PEOPLE GOING

122+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Welcome to Darwin

    Arrival in Darwin. Guided city tour showcasing rich history, waterfront, and landmarks.

    Evening visit to iconic Mindil Beach Sunset Market for artisan stalls, international food, and sunset.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 15 km / 25 mins.

    Overnight in Darwin.

  2. 2
    Darwin to Katherine

    Breakfast at hotel. Explore Litchfield National Park’s Florence & Wangi Falls for seasonal swimming, plus Magnetic Termite Mounds.

    Drive to Katherine, gateway to Nitmiluk.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 350 km / 4 hours.

    Overnight in Katherine.

  3. 3
    Nitmiluk Gorge

    Breakfast at hotel. Nitmiluk Gorge cruise learning Jawoyn heritage (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience).

    Enjoy Katherine Outback Experience showing cattle station life.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 30 km / 30 mins.

    Overnight in Katherine.

  4. 4
    Katherine to Kakadu

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit Katherine Hot Springs and historic Pine Creek.

    Enter Kakadu National Park and take the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to spot crocs and birdlife.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 310 km / 3.5 hours.

    Overnight in Kakadu.

  5. 5
    Kakadu National Park

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) with escarpment views.

    Optional scenic flight available over wetlands.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 150 km / 2 hours.

    Overnight in Kakadu.

  6. 6
    Farewell from Darwin

    Breakfast at hotel. Depart Kakadu for Darwin where your tour ends.

    Optional Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise on Timor Sea available for those extending stay.

    Drive/Distance and Time: 250 km / 2.5 hours.

    Safe travels home!

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive in Darwin
    • Darwin city tour
    • Visit Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 1 night in Darwin 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Katherine 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Jabiru 4.5 Star Hotel with breakfast.


Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Coach & Transfers:

  • Services of a professional Travel Director and local guides
  • Air-conditioned coach transportation throughout the journeyAdd Image
  • Airport arrival transfers in Darwin
  • All applicable local taxes, park fees, and service charges


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Explore Litchfield National Park, including Florence Falls and Wangi Falls.
  • Discover the Magnetic Termite Mounds.
  • Cruise Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience).
  • Experience the Katherine Outback Experience.
  • Relax at Katherine Hot Springs.
  • Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience).
  • Explore Ubirr Aboriginal Rock Art.
  • Visit Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art.
  • Take an optional Kakadu Scenic Flight.
  • Enjoy an optional Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise.


Meals:

  • 5 cooked breakfasts
  • 2 dinners


Additional:

  • Ultimate Documentation Pack
  • Extensive optional activities available throughout the tour.

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