Departure Days

April to November.

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Wed

Thu

Fri

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What's Included?
  • National Park Fees
  • Camping & Permanent tent Accommodation Fees
  • All Taxes incl GST etc.
  • Fuel Levies
  • Local Payments
  • Kitties
  • Camping Gear (except sleeping bags)
  • Pick up and Drop off at most hostels & hotels in Darwin
  • All food from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on the Last Day

What's Not Included?
  • Canoeing or a Boat Cruise at Katherine Gorge,
  • Alcoholic drinks (not supplied but you can take your own)
  • Sleeping Bags (you can rent if you like)
  • Accommodation before and after the tour.

Highlights
  • Kakadu National Park
  • Jim Jim Falls - swim at the bottom*
  • Twin Falls - Boat Cruise
  • Barramundi Falls*
  • Ubirr Rock
  • Litchfield Park
  • Florence Falls
  • Buley Rockhole
  • Magnetic Termite Mounds
  • Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge National Park)
  • Edith Falls
  • Katherine Gorge (river activities at own expense)
  • 3 night camping in permanent tents
  • 1 night Camping under the stars around the campfire
  • All camps have hot showers and flushing toilets

Tour Feedback

85%

2 Votes

Via Email 28/10/2011 6.13 pm

I thoroughly enjoyed both my tours, although each had their downsides. In both cases, the most important element was the leader and, to some extent the other members of the group.

5-day Kakadu - The tour leader was really informative, relaxed and willing to adjust the programme to go along with the wishes of the group. We saw some terrific things. The accommodation was more basic than I expected, but that was probably my inexperience in this type of tour.

I was not impressed with the hygiene for food storage and preparation. Food was carried in eskies, then transferred each day to a fridge and back to an eskie for the next day. Packets of meat were leaking blood, and the fridges didn't necessarily seal properly, but the leader didn't seem concerned. No-one went down with food poisoning though.

So, both tours were terrific and I wouldn't have missed them. I've never been so dirty, smelly and sweaty over several days. You can imagine that I am delighted to be down in the cooler temperatures down here in Clare!!

Gill - UK

Via Email 10/10/2011 8.21 am

Hi Tim

Just wanted to say I had a great time on the tour. It was put together well with a really good balance between getting around to see a lot and not feeling like you were in the truck all day. Our guide Jeff was great and really had a good manner with all the different personalities on board. Getting people to help with a few tasks without making us feel like we were working too hard and organising us to be off early in the mornings to make the best of each day. The walks in to the sites were not too hard but challenging to give you a great feeling when you made it!

All in all I would recmomend it to others traveling up that way. Thankyou for your help over the phone with my queries before I left.

Linda W. - Australia

Via Email 10/10/2011 7.57 pm

We had a great time on the 5 day Kakadu trip with Rich as guide. 8/10

Linda - Australia

Via Email 30/08/2011 7.18 am

Jenny and I enjoyed the tour immensely. We rank it a 9 out of 10 and would be happy to recommend it to our friends.

Other comments have been returned on the written evaluation form.

Regards

Nigel - Australia.

Via Email 13/05/2011 9.20 pm

Tim

Just wanted to say we had a great time on the trip this week! I think everyone had a great time walking and swimming!

Our guide Bronnie was top notch!

Regards, Tom - UK

5 Day 4WD Kakadu Tour
Kakadu Tour Vehicle

Kakadu Tour Vehicle.

The 5 Day 4WD Top End tour explores Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmiluk National Park(Katherine Gorge in Northern Australia, in a small group with a maximum of 16 passengers.

Accommodation is camping in Permanent Tents for 3 nights, and 1 night at Gunlom Falls where tents need to be erected. Every Campsite on the tour has Hot Showers and Flushing Toilets. Swags are also carried on the tour, for those with a keen sense of Adventure, it's also possible to sleep out under the stars around the campfire.

It’s an Active Tour with plenty of adventure. These are amazing wilderness destinations full of waterfalls, rivers, swimming, crocodiles (not at the same time) and Aboriginal Culture.

The Safari spends 1 day at Litchfield, 3 days in Kakadu and 1 day at Katherine Gorge (full day canoeing). Visiting all the main spots like Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), Ubirr Rock, Wangi Falls & Buley Rockhole plus many more.

National parks visited on this tour include Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park & Nitmuluk National Park (Katherine Gorge)

Hikes include hiking Maguk (3km), Jim Jim plunge pool (2km), Top of Gunlom (2km) plus a selection of other walks throughout the safari and a private boat cruise on Corroboree Billabong.

Aboriginal culture is very strong in Northern Australia; the safari visits Woolna Country where you will receive a "Cul Cul" or unique 'Welcome to Country' by the traditional Aboriginal owners, the Limilngan - Wulna people. Your guide will also discuss with you\ the many aspects of this rich and varied culture.

Day 1, 5 Day 4WD Top End Tour [Safari Style] - Darwin to Mary River

Florence Falls

Day 1, Florence Falls Litchfield


Mary River

Day 1, Mary River Croc & Wildlife Cruise


Saltwater Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile

Today starts bright and early when you get picked up from your accommodation in Darwin at around 6.30am, from Darwin you will head south to Litchfield National Park.

First stop for the day is at the picturesque Florence Falls for a refreshing swim after completing a short walk through the surrounding monsoon rainforest.

From Florence Falls you will find many of the waterfalls in Litchfield are close by which means that there are no long hauls in the tour vehicle. Swim in the crystal clear rock pools of Buley Rockhole before a short drive to the famous Wangi Falls for a quick swim.

Departing Litchfield National Park you will pass by flood plains dotted with thousands of Meridian Termite Mounds. There is a brief stop to learn more about the amazing creature who inhabit these structures.

Travelling west toward Kakadu National Park you will come across "Woolna Country" where you will receive a "Cul Cul" or unique 'Welcome to Country' by the traditional owners of the land, the Limilngan - Wulna people.

This is followed by lessons in didgeridoo playing, bush tucker, spear throwing and basket weaving. The day ends with a spectacular Corroboree Billabong cruise on Mary River Wetlands. Expect to see plenty of Saltwater Crocodiles (the big ones!), lots of unique birdlife and often Kangaroos.

From Corroboree Billabong it's only a short drive to the campsite at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge.

  • Cultural Experiences
  • Florence
  • Buley Rockhole
  • Wangi Falls
  • Meridian Termite Mounds
  • Corroboree Billabong Wetland Boat Cruise
  • Camp: Point Stuart Permanent Camp
  • Walking: approx 4 km
  • Meals: L, D

Day 2, 5 Day 4WD Top End Tour [Safari Style] - Mary River to Kakadu

Ubirr Rock Kakadu

Dat 3, Ubirr Rock


Barramundi Gorge

Day 3, Barramundi Gorge

Start today by viewing various displays on Kakadu National Park at the Bowali Visitor Centre before heading north to Ubirr rock. At Ubirr Rock you will see some fantastic art sites and learn more about Aboriginal lifestyle and culture.

A short climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will reward you with a 360 degree view over the Nardab Floodplains and the Arnhemland Escarpment - a truly spectacular sight.

From Ubirr Rock head South into the heart of Kakadu Next to the magnificent Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). A 3km return hike along a beautiful Kakadu Creek will bring you to a large Plunge Pool a the base of the falls where you can swim in picturesque surrounds. For the keen explorers on tour, pushing further along the hiking trail will take you to the top of the falls where a spectacular set of small but deep plunge pools reward all with cool swim.

From Ubirr it's only a short drive to the Permanent Campsite at Cooinda

  • Ubirr Rock Aboriginal Rock Art
  • Nardab Floodplain views
  • Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
  • Camp: Cooinda Permanent Camp
  • Walking: approx 4 km
  • Meals: B, L & D

Day 3, 5 Day 4WD Top End Tour [Safari Style] - Kakadu National Park

Jim Jim Falls Kakadu

Day 3, Jim Jim Falls


Twin Falls Gorge Cruise

Day 3, Twin Falls Gorge Cruise

This morning make your way to Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide (if available) up Twin Falls Gorge. After a short walk down to the end of the gorge, you reach a beautiful white sandy beach at the base of Twin Falls which is simply spectacular.

From Twin Falls make your way to the mighty Jim Jim Falls. A 1km scenic walk through monsoon rainforest is taken to reach the base of the Falls, and a huge plunge pool where you can swim.

Take your time to admire the awesome sight of the sheer cliff faces that surround you from the base of the gorge before heading to tonight's camp at Gunlom Falls, normally arriving in time to see the vibrant colours of the tropical sunset take over the evening sky.

  • Jim Jim Falls
  • Jim Jim Plunge Pool
  • Twin Falls
  • Twin Falls Boat Cruise
  • Gunlom Falls
  • Camp: Gunlom Bush Camp, Toilets and Showers.
  • Walking: approx 2 - 4 km
  • Meals: B, L, D

Day 4, 5 Day 4WD Top End Tour [Safari Style] - Kakadu to Katherine Gorge

Gunlom

Day 4, Top of Gunlom Falls


Edith Falls

Day 4, Edith Falls

A morning climb to the top of Gunlom falls really should be the start of everyone's wake up routine, what an incredible place it is up top of Gunlom, a large tranquil waterhole sits perched at the top of the falls and shows of some of the best views in the top end. There is plenty of time to explore the creek before heading down and setting of towards Katherine Gorge.

The afternoon is spent at Edit Falls which is within Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge National Park), another beautiful waterfall and more time to relax and swim in paradise.

From Edith Falls it's only short drive to tonight's campsite near Katherine Gorge, again in permanent tents with showers and flushing toilets.

  • Top of Gunlom Falls Hike
  • Edith Falls
  • Camp: Katherine Gorge Permanent Camp, Toilets and Showers
  • Walking: approx 3 km
  • Meals: B, L, D

Day 5, 5 Day 4WD Top End Tour [Safari Style] - Kakadu to Katherine Gorge

katherine gorge

Day 5, Katherine Gorge


Canoeing Katherine Gorge

Day 5, Canoeing Katherine Gorge

The last day of the tour is spent exploring the spectacular Katherine Gorge where there are a range of activities which you can choose from.

  • Hike along the ridge of the Gorge to a Swimming Hole.
  • Hire a Canoe and paddle the gorge (at own expense ($40)
  • Cruise the Gorge in a boat on a guides cruise (from $60)

For those who are keen to canoe, the aim will be to canoe to the end of the 3rd gorge. For those who are less keen, you can spend some time relaxing once you reach the 2nd gorge and be picked up on the return journey.

Katherine Gorge is a spectacular deep gorge, expect to see bird life, the occasional fresh water crocodile (the nice ones!), Aboriginal Art sites & Waterfalls.

Leaving the Gorge there is yet another chance to get wet in the thermal waters of Katherine Hot Springs (seasonal) before heading back to Darwin.

  • Explore Katherine Gorge by Canoe or Boat Cruise (at own expense)
  • Katherine Hot Springs
  • Walking: approx 2 - 4 km
  • Meals: B, L
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