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Australian Pacific Touring Kakadu and Katherine Tour

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Explore Kakadu National Park with a Yellow Water Cruise and view Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock. You then visit Nitmiluk National Park which encompasses 13 gorges including the stunning Katherine Gorge.


Itinerary

Day 1.
Nourlangie Rock, Yellow Water Cruise
Stay: Kakadu National Park - Aurora Kakadu, Standard Room (Budget), Aurora Kakadu, Superior Room (Standard), Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (First-Class)

Depart Darwin and travel into World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and gain an insight into the cultural and historical significance the park holds for its traditional owners. Join a guided boat cruise on Yellow Water, Kakadu's most famous wetland area. Keep a look out for the powerful saltwater crocodiles, diverse variety of birds and beautiful waterlilies. After lunch travel to Nourlangie Rock art site and view the ancient galleries of artwork. The unique x-ray style works record the traditional cultures, changes and evolution of the land and people over the last 40,000 years. Lx1

Day 2.
Ubirr, East Alligator River Cruise
Stay: Darwin - Darwin - Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Motel Room (Budget), Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Standard Room (Standard), Novotel Atrium or Mantra Pandanas (First-Class)

Perhaps take a morning flight over the Arnhem Land escarpment (own expense). Travel to Ubirr to see superbly preserved Aboriginal rock art before joining a cruise on the East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide. Learn of the flora, fauna, Aboriginal mythology and history of the region and, by special permission, take a short walk into Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, en route to Darwin stop at Window on the Wetlands for a complimentary glass of wine while watching the changing light of day over the floodplains. Lx1

Day 3.
Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge, Leliyn (Edith Falls), Darwin

Today, visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery before travelling to Nitmiluk National Park. This spectacular park encompasses 13 gorges, all formed by the mighty Katherine River. Enjoy a memorable cruise between the sheer walls of majestic Katherine Gorge. Your guide will detail the region's flora and fauna, and explain the significance of the gorge for the Aboriginal people of this area. After a relaxing lunch, visit beautiful Leliyn where there's the opportunity for a swim (conditions permitting). Lx1

COST
KKN3
Budget
Single: $960
Twin: $790
Triple: $751

Standard
Single: $1,115
Twin: $895
Triple: $850

1st Class
Single: $1,350
Twin: $1,015
Triple: $964

Departures
Departs Tue, Thurs, Sat, Sun Apr 2009 - Mar 2010