3 Days Kakadu and Arnhem Land

Highlights    • Kakadu National Park • Arnhem Land

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu

Travel via Adelaide River and the Marrakai Plains deep into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the famous Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific bird life. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Aurora Kakadu or Kakadu Lodge, 2 nights. (L)

Day 2: Arnhemland by 4WD

An early start this morning as we travel by 4WD vehicle into Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. We travel through spectacular scenery including sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests, floodplains and billabongs. Hear of traditional land ownership, learn of bush skills, hunting, food gathering and preparation of ‘bush tucker’. View Aboriginal rock art in its natural state - no fences or barriers. Most tours are accompanied by an Aboriginal Guide. (L)

Day 3: Kakadu - Darwin

This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view Aboriginal rock art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. You have the opportunity for an optional scenic flight (own expense) over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return journey to Darwin arriving at approximately 7.30pm. (L)

Note: During November access to Ubirr and East Alligator River is not always possible.  Alternative touring is arranged.

Departs:        6.45am Daily (May – 29 Nov) from Darwin
(or earlier from your hotel)
Returns:        7.30pm approximately to Darwin

Includes:       Lunch (Day 1, 2 & 3)