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For those travellers wanting
a good look at the Top End but are tight for time then our
3 Day Litchfield / Kakadu Adventure will give you a good dose
of the best that Kakadu and Litchfield have to offer.
Our first day is spent exploring
Litchfield National Park which is where many of the local
Darwin residents chose to visit with its rainforest walks,
swimming in wondrous waterholes, spectacular waterfalls cascading
off the Tabletop Range and those weird termite mounds dotting
the landscape that we'll find out about.
Our next two days are devoted
to exploring the world famous Kakadu National Park. Be prepared
to view some of the best indigenous rock art in the world
at Ubirr Rock and Nourlangie Rock. We visit Jim Jim Falls,
Twin Falls, go on a private Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise,
plenty of swimming in divine waterholes and some great hiking.
Small groups and away from
the crowds
Our Kakadu tours are all genuine small group adventures in
4-wheel drive vehicles that can take us away from the crowds
as much as possible so you can enjoy the tranquillity and
grandeur of one of Australia's most popular regions.
Day 1 - Litchfield National
Park & Mary River
Our first stop is picturesque Florence Falls. Here
there's a short walk through monsoon rainforest into the falls,
where you can cool off with a refreshing swim. Swim in the
crystal clear rock pools of Buley Rock holes before
a short drive to the famous Wangi Falls. Enjoy the
view from the lookout at Tolmer Falls and watch the
waterfall cascading from a narrow gorge into the huge plunge
pool below. We leave Litchfield and travel west into Woolna
Country and receive a Cul Cul or unique 'Welcome to Country'
by the traditional owners of the land, the Limilngan - Wulna
people. Experience the local Aboriginal culture including
cooking bush tucker, playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving
and spear throwing. To finish the day we head to the spectacular
Mary River Wetlands, where birds aren't the only wildlife
abundant; keep a watch for lurking crocodiles on our private
river cruise! A secluded campsite in the Mary River
region is where we'll stay tonight. (LD)
Camp:
Corroboree campground (Toilets/Showers available) - Campsites
are a mixture of bush camps and semi permanent campsites (swags/
pop up tents) in the dry season and permanent camps in the
Green season.
Day 2 - Mary River to Kakadu
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and
clamber to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous views over
the Nardab floodplain. Next it's on to Maguk
(Barramundi Gorge) where a hike is rewarded with a reviving
swim in the plunge pools. Tonight we stay at our permanent
camp within Kakadu National Park. (BLD)
Camp:Permanent camp
within Kakadu National Par (Toilets/Showers available) - Campsites
are a mixture of bush camps and semi permanent campsites (swags/
pop up tents) in the dry season and permanent camps in the
Green season.
Day 3 - Kakadu to Darwin
Today we 4WD toward Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy
an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal guide up
Twin Falls Gorge. Our 4WDing continues through creeks
and sand on our way to mighty Jim Jim Falls where a
swim in the plunge pool at the base of the falls is sure to
refresh the senses. (BL)
Return to Darwin in the
early evening.
ITINERARY
- GREEN SEASON
Day 1 : Litchfield
National Park & Mary River Our first stop is picturesque Florence
Falls. Here there's a short walk through monsoon rainforest
into the falls, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim.
Swim in the crystal clear rock pools of Buley Rock holes before
a short drive to the famous Wangi Falls. Enjoy the view from
the lookout at Tolmer Falls and watch the waterfall cascading
from a narrow gorge into the huge plunge pool below. We leave
Litchfield and travel west into Woolna Country and receive
a Cul Cul or unique 'Welcome to Country' by the traditional
owners of the land, the Limilngan - Wulna people. Experience
the local Aboriginal culture including cooking bush tucker,
playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving and spear throwing.
To finish the day we head to the spectacular Mary River Wetlands,
where birds aren't the only wildlife abundant; keep a watch
for lurking crocodiles on our private river cruise! A secluded
campsite in the Mary River region is where we'll stay tonight.
(LD)
Day 2 : Litchfield
National Park to Kakadu Mamukala Wetlands provides a great
opportunity to view the wetland bird life from an observation
tower, particularly magpie geese that congregate here in their
thousands. Ancient Ubirr Rock is recognised as one of the
most famous Aboriginal rock art and cultural areas in the
world and a climb to the top will reward you with a 360° view
over floodplains and the Arnhem Land Escarpment. If Ubirr
is inaccessible we'll visit Nourlangie Rock. Learn more about
the flora, fauna, culture, history and management of Kakadu
National Park at the Bowali Visitor Centre then hike into
Gubara Springs before we arrive at camp. (BLD)
Day 3 : Kakadu
National Park to Darwin Today we "get away from the crowds"
and hike and explore Gunlom Falls before returning to Darwin.
(BL)
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Permanent
Campsites may apply in tropical summer program weather
and conditions dependant - have permanently erected tents(multi-share),
permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits,
screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. |
Note:
Campsites
are a mixture of bush camps and semi permanent campsites (swags/
pop up tents) in the dry season and permanent camps in the
Green season.
May
operate as a code-share with Adventure Tours Australia
The
Kakadu itinerary will vary due to the opening and closure
of falls this date cannot be predetermined.
• Jim Jim and Twin Falls may open around late June or
early July to Nov this
date cannot be predetermined.
This access to the falls is seasonal depending on conditions.
Other places of interest will be subsituted if the falls are
closed.
Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for
any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes,
Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Itinerary
will vary according to the open and closure of falls which
can not be predetermined. Please see terms and conditions
of travel for full details.
The above program should only be
used as a guideline and tour guides may change programs at
their discretion to suit the specific interests of their group
or road and weather conditions.
Wilderness Adventures operate in 16 seat 4WD's, however
if passenger numbers are low, a 9 seat troop carrier may be
substituted.
Tropical summer
itinerary applies Dec-May (weather and road conditions pending)
National Park
fees of AUD$37.50 are payable on the morning of departure
(includes $25 entry into Kakadu NP, and $12.50 Twin Falls
boat transfer - seasonal).
Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure
by phone direct with the tour operator - (Details on your
E-Ticket).
A STRICT luggage limit of 8KG applies. Excess baggage should
remain at your Darwin accommodation.
For Kakadu tours from December to March, look at our Wet Season
programs.
Optional $20 Sleeping Bag Hire if required.
B
= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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