Tour code: 5TE

Departs Darwin. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
May to November 2007

The Top End Explorer tour is operated at a more leisurely pace than the 4 Day Top End Blitz.
It allows more quality time in the areas visited plus many additional highlights.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Your program will be selected from the following destinations.

LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
(Day 1)

• EXCLUSIVE ABORIGINAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
  Enjoy a 'hands-on' demonstration where you get to participate in activities such as basket weaving, didgeridoo playing and spear throwing.
  Meet local Aboriginal Traditional Owners and listen to stories about their lifestyle and culture.
  
• FLORENCE FALLS
  A beautiful waterfall with a crystal clear pool set amidst a lush monsoon vine forest.
• BULEY ROCKHOLE
  The rockhole is a group favourite as you can pick one of the many deep cascading pools to hang out in and just relax.
• WANGI FALLS
  This is the biggest waterfall in the park with the biggest plungepool to swim in.
• SANDY CREEK FALLS
  We finally get "offroad" then enjoy a scenic 3.5km walk to a stunning waterfall.
• UPPER SANDY CREEK FALLS - Exclusive Permit Area
  A short hike followed by swimming inrefreshing pools at the top of Sandy Creek.
• TOLMER FALLS
  A delicate waterfall at the head of a picturesque gorge - swimming not permitted.
• UPPER TOLMER FALLS - Exclusive Permit Area
  Access the beautiful gorge and pools above the main waterfall. Swim and relax in peace.

NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK
(Day 2)

• KATHERINE GORGE (Full Day)
  Enjoy an active day canoeing (own expense - $35) the first, second and third gorges or simply go at your leisure. (Maximum 12km return).

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
(Days 3 - 5)

• JIM JIM FALLS
  A rocky walk through monsoon rainforest leads to a huge plungepool at the base of the falls. Take a refreshing swim and admire the sight of the massive cliffs that surround you. (Walking 2km)
• TWIN FALLS
  Enjoy an Aboriginal guided cruise (own expense - $12.50) and short walk up the gorge to reach a beautiful white sandy beach at the base of a stunning waterfall. (Walking 1km)
• NOURLANGIE ROCK
  A 1.5km loop walk takes you through an ancient Aboriginal shelter and past several outstanding Aboriginal Artsites. Learn stories about Aboriginal lifestyle and culture.
• BARRAMUNDI GORGE (MAGUK)
  Everyone's favourite waterfall. Hike to the top of the falls for some fun and swimming in a series of deep rockpools. (Walking 3km)
• WARRADJAN & BOWALI VISITOR CENTRES -
  Excellent information centres with displays on the culture, flora, fauna and history of Kakadu.
• CROCODILE & WILDLIFE CRUISE
  See large saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat and view lush wetlands teeming with birds and waterlillies. Enjoy a private 1.5 hour cruise on Corroboree Billabong, a part of the Mary River Wetlands eco-system.
  
• TOP OF JIM JIM OR TWIN FALLS
  A rugged return hike to the top of either Jim Jim or Twin Falls provides swimming and spectacular views (Walking 6km)
• UBIRR ROCK
  The concentration of rock art here is magnificent and recognised as the best in the world. Many of the detailed paintings explain about Aboriginal lifestyle and culture of this region. A climb up to the lookout here will reward you with superb views (walking 1 km).
• MOLINE ROCKHOLE
  This restricted area has picturesque cascades dropping to a small waterfall and a clear plungepool. (1 km).

Cost:
May to Nov 2007 - $765.00
Pricing includes 10% GST