Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield Family Adventure

An early start as we leave Darwin at 6.30am. We head East along the Arnhem Highway and quickly see the expansive floodplains. After crossing the Adelaide River, we head to another water system the Mary River and Corroborree Billabong which has the highest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world. Your guide on the hour-long cruise we spot all the ‘salties’ in their natural habitat, but also point out and discuss the immense array of birdlife in the region. Join a wildlife tour on the Mary River wetlands, see crocodiles and prolific birdlife in their natural environment.

Shortly afterwards we’ll arrive at Kakadu National Park. We’ll head towards the fringes of East Alligator River to Cahill’s Crossing for a filling lunch, before moving onto Ubirr with some of the best examples of Northern Australian rock art. We’ll also clamber up along the path to the top which has amazing views in all directions, overlooking the Nardab Floodplains, the East Alligator River and across to the escarpment country to Arnhem Land.

We’ll overnight in our exclusive camp in Kakadu’s ‘capital city; Jabiru.

Accommodation

• Permanent, powered tents (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Corrobboree Billabong Cruise
• Ubirr Rock

Meals Included

• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time: about 4 hours (approximately 350 km)

Total walking time: about 1.5 hours (including stops for informative talks)

We have it all in front of us today! After some breakfast at camp, we pack up and head South through Kakadu National Park to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). You’ll need your walking boots as you trek about 1 km along the (mostly) dry river through a paperbark forest to the gorge and waterhole. The water is super deep but refreshing. Chill out in the clear water, while taking in the surrounding pandanis and rustic cliff walls that have remained unchanged for thousands of years. It’s a special place!

We head back to our 4WD and on to our next stop which includes short walk through the woodlands to Bukbukluk Lookout. We’ve earned another refreshing break this afternoon, so our next visit is to Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole). This is a special permit area at a smaller but equally impressive waterhole. We depart Kakadu National Park, and head towards Nitmiluk National Park, home of the majestic Katherine River. This evening, we enjoy the sunset views over the Katherine River, before settling in at our camp.

• Camp Katherine

Accommodation

• Permanent, powered tents (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Maguk (Barramundi Falls)
• Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole)

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time: about 4 hours (approximately 360 km)

Total walking time: about 2 hours

This morning, you have the enjoy a 2-hour cruise in the stunning Katherine Gorge, or alternatively take in the view of the gorge along one of the many river escarpment walks that Nitmiluk National Park has to offer. We head through the town of Katherine and to our next stop for the day, Edith Falls. A perfect location for a picnic lunch followed by a swim. If you choose, there’s an opportunity to hike to one of the top pools, or just relax in the expansive bottom plunge pool.

We drive North along the Stuart Highway passing through the outback towns of of Adelaide River and Pine Creek, before overnighting at our exclusive camp on the fringe of Litchfield National Park.

• Camp Litchfield Tourist Park

Accommodation

• Permanent, powered tents (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Nitnit Two-Gorge Cruise
• Edith Falls

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time: about 4 hours (approximately 330 km)

Total walking time: about 1.5 hours

Let’s explore Litchfield National Park! There’s lot to do and only one day to do it all. Your guide will show you the majestic cathedral and magnetic termite mounds that are throughout the region. There’s a multitude of swimming opportunities such as Buley Rock holes, Florence Falls and Wangi Falls all very different but beautiful in their own way. It’s a place to enjoy and relax, know the all waterholes are croc-free. Return to Darwin in time for the Mindil beach markets at approximately 4pm.

Accommodation

• Not included

Included Activities

• Buley Rockholes
• Florence Falls
• Litchfield National Park
• Wangi Falls

Optional Activities

• Mindil Beach Markets (after the tour ends)

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Special Information

Total driving time: about 3 hours (approximately 200 km)

Total walking time: about 1 hours

Litchfield National Park occasionally closes attractions if they are considered unsafe to access. If Florence Falls, Wangi Falls or Bluey Rockholes are closed, activities will be substituted. Please see our ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section in the ‘Essential trip information’ for more.