3-Day Kakadu National Park and Waterfalls Tour from Darwin

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Highlights

Multi-Day Trip
Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
Lunch included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Overview

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park - Yellow Water Depart Darwin and venture into the vast and diverse landscape of Kakadu National Park. Stop to visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn a little about the park, its history, flora, fauna and ancient culture. Continue to Kakadu's most famous wetland area, Yellow Water billabong for your cruise. Watch for crocodiles and the famous Kakadu birdlife. Following lunch, travel to Nourlangie Rock to view galleries of ancient Aboriginal artworks. As is evident from all the paintings, this has always been an area of great significance to local Aborigines.

Overnight: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu

Day 2: Twin Falls Travel by 4WD to the edge of the Arnhem Land escarpment and beautiful Jim Jim Falls, the largest waterfalls in the park. Enjoy a refreshing bushwalk through monsoonal forest surrounded by towering cliffs. Continue along the winding sand track to Twin Falls Gorge where there is time to explore this remote region. Note: Should seasonal conditions not permit visit to Twin Falls, it will be replaced with visit to Maguk (Barramundi Falls).

Day 3: Kakadu National Park- Ubirr - East Alligator River Cruise - Darwin Travel to Ubirr before joining the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. By special permission, take a short walk into Arnhem Land accompanied by an Aboriginal guide and finish your day with a call into Bowali Visitor Centre, to see the giant termite mounds.

Overnight: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu

Important: The walk to Jim Jim falls is quite strenuous and an excellent level of fitness is required. Recommended good hiking shoes for this walk.If seasonal conditions do not permit a visit to Jim Jim or Twin Falls it will be replaced with alternative touring. You are not permitted to swim at Twin falls.

Itinerary

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park - Yellow Water (L)

Depart Darwin and venture into the vast and diverse landscape of Kakadu National Park. Stop to visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn a little about the park, its history, flora, fauna and ancient culture. Continue to Kakadu's most famous wetland area, Yellow Water billabong, for a cruise. Watch for crocodiles and the famous Kakadu birdlife. Following lunch, travel to Nourlangie Rock to view galleries of ancient Aboriginal artworks. As is evident from all the paintings, this has always been an area of great significance to local Aborigines.

Overnight: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Day 2: Twin Falls (L)

Travel by 4WD to the edge of the Arnhem Land escarpment and beautiful Jim Jim Falls, the largest waterfalls in the park. Enjoy a refreshing bushwalk through monsoonal forest surrounded by towering cliffs. Continue along the winding sand track to Twin Falls Gorge where there is time to explore this remote region. Note: Should seasonal conditions not permit visit to Twin Falls, it will be replaced with visit to Maguk (Barramundi Falls).

Overnight: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Day 3: Kakadu National Park - Ubirr - East Alligator River Cruise - Darwin (L)

Travel to Ubirr before joining the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. By special permission, take a short walk into Arnhem Land accompanied by an Aboriginal guide and finish your day with a call into Bowali Visitor Centre to see the giant termite mounds.

Important: The walk to Jim Jim falls is quite strenuous and an excellent level of fitness is required. Good hiking shoes are recommended for this walk. Swimming is not permitted at Twin Falls. If seasonal conditions do not permit a visit to Jim Jim or Twin Falls, it will be replaced with alternative touring.

Hotel Pickup List:
06.05 - Alatai Apartments
06.05 - Argus Apartments
06.10 - Argus Hotel
07.05 - Boomerang Caravan Park
06.05 - Cavanagh Hotel
06.10 - City Garden Apartments
07.10 - Coolalinga Caravan Park
06.00 - Cullen Bay Apartments
06.15 - Darwin Central Hotel
06.05 - Darwin City Edge Motel & Suites
06.50 - Discovery Holiday Park
06.15 - DoubleTree Hilton Darwin
06.15 - DoubleTree Hilton Esplanade Darwin
07.00 - Free Spirit Resort
06.10 - H Hotel
06.50 - Hidden Valley Caravan Park
06.15 - Hilton Darwin
07.05 - Howard Springs Caravan Park (Hwy)
06.05 - Mantra Pandanas
06.15 - Marrakai Apartments
06.15 - Mediterranean
06.15 - Novotel Atrium
07.10 - Oasis Caravan Park
06.15 - Palms City Resort
06.40 - Quest Berrimah
06.50 - Rydges Palmerston
06.00 - SkyCity
06.20 - Transit Centre
06.10 - Travelodge Mirambeena Resort
06.00 - Vibe Waterfront
06.15 - YHA Darwin

Information

Includes:

3-day touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Two nights accommodation in Kakadu National Park at the First Class Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
Lunch each day
4WD tour to the Arnhem Land Escarpment
Guided bushwalk to Jim Jim and Twin Falls
Yellow Waters Wildlife Cruise
View Aboriginal Art Sites
Airport transfers

Excludes:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Maximum of 3 passengers per room. If you are traveling with a party of 4 travelers or more, you must make 2 separate bookings
If any passenger requires special assistance, due to their disabilities or conditions, the operator requests that suitable written notice be given to allow for appropriate planning. Requests for disabled rooms will be passed on to hotels, but cannot be guaranteed
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Important: An excellent level of fitness and hiking boots are required for this tour.
Should seasonal conditions not permit a visit to Jim Jim Falls or Twin Falls, it will be replaced with alternative touring
Minimum age is 8 years