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YOU ’ LL LOVE THIS TRIP BECAUSE :

Explore Kakadu , Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks

View the fascinating rock art galleries at Ubirr and Nourlangie

Immerse yourself in an Indigenous cultural experience

Take a dinner cruise along majestic Katherine Gorge

As this journey departs at 7.30am from Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin , accommodations will need to be pre-booked for the previous night .

1 Darwin – Mary River

Meet your Journey Director and board your bespoke touring vehicle to begin your journey of discovery in the Top End . Travel across the Finniss River to Litchfield National Park .

You ’ ll enjoy a swim to cool off at tumbling Florence Falls and you ’ ll also visit Wangi Falls , surrounded by tropical monsoon rainforest , and hear about its importance in Aboriginal custom before stopping for lunch . Get ready for a crosscountry journey via the unsealed Marrakai Track ( seasonally accessible ), through cattle stations and back country to the Mary River region . Lateafternoon you ’ ll arrive at Wildman Wilderness Lodge , where you ’ ll stay in private permanent safari tents surrounded by the sounds of the bush . Situated in the Mary River Wetlands and renowned for its incredible wildlife , the property seamlessly combines comfort and chic with the beauty of the surrounding landscape . Enjoy a beverage while the sun sets over the floodplains and after dinner maybe sit back with a nightcap by the fire pit . Hotel : Wildman Wilderness Lodge . L DW

2 Mary River – Kakadu

Wake up to the evocative sounds of the floodplains . Now you ’ ll journey into the tropical depths of Australia ’ s largest National Park , Kakadu . World Heritage and Ramsar listed , as both a cultural and natural sanctuary , it ’ s a national icon . Join your Journey Director on a walk at Kakadu ’ s stunning Ubirr , where you ’ ll see ancient rock art , and remarkable views over the surrounding wetlands and escarpments from Nadab lookout . After lunch there ’ s a chance to take to the skies on an optional experience scenic flight over Kakadu and Arnhem Land , one of the best ways to appreciate the enormity of this wonderful National Park . It ’ s time now for your cruise on Yellow Water Billabong . Keep a look out for a myriad of bird species , spot estuarine crocodiles , beautiful pink and white waterlilies and enjoy the stunning billabong and floodplains system . Hotel : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile , Jabiru . B L DW outdoor ‘ galleries ’, dating back 20,000 years . Continue driving through the ancient lands of Kakadu to the town of Katherine and further on into Nitmiluk National Park . This evening , indulge in five-star luxury at Cicada Lodge , a stunning eco-lodge surrounded by nature , where each private balcony opens out to the National Park . Cool off in the pool after the heat of the day , and then experience a glorious sunset . Hotel : Cicada Lodge , Nitmiluk National Park , 2 nights . B L DW

4 Katherine Gorge

Today meet Manuel Pamkal who will welcome you with a traditional performance on the didgeridoo . Manuel was born and raised immersed in his rich traditional Dalabon culture . He ’ ll share with you stories of growing up in the bush and teach you the fine art of rarrk ( cross hatch ) painting using a special brush from a reed called Julk . Call on the artist within you and paint your own masterpiece to take home ! Enjoy lunch back on the deck at Cicada Lodge overlooking the natural surroundings , before time at leisure . This evening , relax on a Local Dining Experience cruise along Katherine River . Marvel at the gorges while you spot wildlife such as freshwater crocodile and barramundi , and learn about the history and culture of the local Jawoyn people . Enjoy the peaceful ambiance during the candle-lit three course dinner onboard your boat . B L DE

5 Katherine – Farewell from Darwin

Enjoy a leisurely start to your day or get up early to experience the National Park completely immersed in the mystical morning light . Travel north along the Stuart Highway stopping at Edith Falls along the way for a relaxing dip .

Continue to Adelaide River War Cemetery . During WWII , Adelaide River was the headquarters to a large military base and a cemetery was created especially for those who gave their lives in the service and defence of their country . Your Inspiring Journey concludes on arrival in Darwin . B L

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DINING

4 Breakfasts B 5 Lunches L

1 Local Dining Experience DE 3 Dinners with wine DW

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport Day 5 – flights to depart after 8.00pm from Darwin Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price

3 Kakadu – Nourlangie – Katherine

Visit Nourlangie to admire the ancient Dreamtime art of the Bininj and Mungguy people . Hear from your Journey Director a detailed interpretation of the art and the rich Aboriginal culture as you explore the various

Yellow Water Billabong cruise