Australian Pacific Touring Top End and Arnhem Land Tour

Explore Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land with two nights accommodation in this World Heritage-listed park before travelling to Katherine for a night and viewing the 13 gorges of Nitmiluk National Park including the stunning Katherine Gorge.

Itinerary

Day 1.
Kakadu, Ubirr Art Site
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. Explore the ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, which has World Heritage listing. Following lunch, join the Guluyambi Cruise with an Aboriginal guide and cruise the beautiful East Alligator River. From your guide learn about the riverside flora and fauna, as well as traditional Aboriginal culture. Later, by special permission, take a short walk into Arnhem Land. Lx1

Day 2.
Arnhem Land

Join a 4WD adventure into Arnhem Land to visit the Aboriginal community of Oenpelli and the rarely seen Mikinj Valley with its amazing sandstone outcrops and escarpments. Tours are led by an Aboriginal guide who will provide interesting commentary along the way. You'll learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills, hunting techniques and how to select and prepare bush tucker. View a display of Aboriginal rock art in its natural, untouched state. Lx1

Day 3.
Nourlangie Rock, Yellow Water
Stay: All Seasons Katherine

Today discover the Aboriginal art site at Nourlangie Rock. View the ancient x-ray style paintings and admire stunning views of the Arnhem Land escarpment. Continue to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Take a guided wildlife cruise on Yellow Water billabong, looking out for crocodiles. Continue to the town of Katherine. Lx1

Day 4.
Nitmiluk National Park, Leliyn (Edith Falls), Katherine Gorge, Adelaide River War Cemetery

Enter Nitmiluk National Park for a guided breakfast cruise through Katherine Gorge. Marvel at the coloured cliffs, and keep an eye out for wildlife. Call in at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre, then travel to Leliyn, where you may wish to take a swim, (conditions permitting). Travel to Adelaide River and visit the war cemetery. Bx1

COST
KNLA
Budget
Single: $1,515
Twin: $1,195
Triple: $1,135

Standard
Single: $1,660
Twin: $1,320
Triple: $1,254

1st Class
Single: $2,060
Twin: $1,520
Triple: $1,444

Departures
Departs Mon and Fri May - Oct Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

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