Complete Top End

Highlights:

• Nitmiluk National Park
• Kakadu National Park

Day 1: Darwin
The day is free to explore Darwin. You might like to join an optional tour (own expense).
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin, 3 nights.

Day 2: Litchfield National Park
Leaving Darwin, we follow the Stuart Highway via the township of Batchelor to Litchfield National Park. Visiting the main falls of the Park, you have the opportunity for scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walks. View Florence Falls from a high vantage point before making your way down the stairs to the plunge pool below with an opportunity to swim, making your way back via the monsoon forest and open woodland. We visit Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole below. We venture to Wangi Falls for another opportunity for a swim in the large crystal-clear pool and an optional steady climb through the monsoon vine forest to the top of the falls. L

Day 3: Darwin
Join a city sights tour this afternoon for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the Chinese Temple and the lush Botanic Gardens. Tour the historic sights of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. See the Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. There is also time available to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which houses stunning permanent collections of Aboriginal art.

Day 4: Darwin - Kakadu
Join the famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise, where your local guide will entice crocodiles to leap from the water. Travel into Kakadu National Park. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. There is time for an optional 30 minute scenic flight (A$130). Enjoy a guided walk to view ancient rock art and then to the top of Ubirr for magnificent views. L
Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru.

Day 5: Kakadu - Katherine
Take a guided walk at Nourlangie Rock, home of some of the finest Aboriginal rock art in the Kakadu region. Continue to the Warradjan Cultural Centre and view the informative displays before joining a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. This afternoon travel via Pine Creek to Katherine. L
Accommodation: All Seasons Katherine.

Day 6: Katherine - Darwin
Join a 2 hour cruise with breakfast through Katherine Gorge and be amazed by the sheer rock walls. Inspect the National Park Information Centre. Continue to the beautiful setting of Edith Falls, where there is time for a swim (conditions permitting). Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery before returning to Darwin. B
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin, 2 nights.

Day 7: Territory Wildlife Park
Visit the multi award-winning Territory Wildlife Park located just 45 minutes from Darwin. Discover some of the Northern Territory's most elusive animals in the Nocturnal House. Enjoy spectacular views of barramundi and other fish from the underwater, walk-through aquarium. Take the elevated Monsoon forest walk and see the exciting 'Birds of Prey' display. Wander through the 20 metre high bird aviary. Return to Darwin at approximately 1.30pm. An optional cruise is available for you to return to Darwin. Remainder of day is at leisure. You may like to join a sunset cruise (own expense). Or you may wish to take an optional day tour.

Day 8: Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes this morning in Darwin.

Departs: Wed & Sat (May - Oct) from Darwin (or earlier from your hotel)
Concludes: In Darwin