Top End Escape

Deal Details

Travel Dates

Departures year round

Sale Ends

Dec 31, 2024

Priced From

$4,395
7 days, 10 meals. Discover Australia’s Top End as you explore Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine. Enjoy Litchfield and Kakadu national parks before a spectacular cruise in Katherine Gorge.

Itinerary


Day 1: Arrive Darwin

Be met on arrival in Darwin. This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin. Admire the architecture of this tropical capital, take a leisurely stroll through the Botanic Gardens, and visit the Darwin Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal Flying Doctor Base. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day 2: Litchfield National Park

Travel to Litchfield National Park, a huge sandstone plateau with cascading waterfalls. Swim in the natural pool at Wangi Falls, view the double waterfall that is Florence Falls and wander amid the intriguing magnetic termite mounds.

Day 3: Darwin, Kakadu National Park

Make your way to stunning Kakadu National Park. Rich in flora, wildlife and beautiful scenery, Kakadu is home to more than 5000 rock art sites. For these reasons, the park is one of the few World Heritage sites listed for both its cultural values and natural features. Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting Aboriginal culture. Learn about Indigenous heritage and traditional way of life, including the relationship between Aboriginals and their land. Enjoy an exciting Insider Experience before returning to your hotel.

Day 4: Kakadu National Park

Further explore Kakadu National Parkand its Indigenous rock art paintings with a visit to Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr Rock. Many paintings and drawings depict Aboriginal life over thousands of years and reflect the connections between people and the land.

Day 5: Kakadu National Park, Katherine

This morning we farewell Kakadu National Park and travel to the beef grazing town of Katherine. Northeast of Katherine lies stunning Nitmiluk National Park, with its spectacular gorges carved into the Arnhem Land plateau by the Katherine River. After your fascinating Insider Experience, return to your accommodation.

Day 6: Katherine, Darwin

Visit Adelaide River and its War Cemetery en route to Darwin. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your new-found friends.

Day 7: Depart Darwin

After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.