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Top End Discovery Discover this enchanting land as you meander through Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmiluk National Park. The combination of these national parks allow you to spot amazing wildlife, relax at spectacular waterfalls, discover ancient rock art and journey deep into stunning gorges. Garig Gunak Barlu National Park Melville Island Bathurst Island Tiwi Islands Saltwater Croc Katherine © Tourism NT 6 days/5 nights Suggested Self-Drive Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu National Park (151km) Depart Darwin for Jabiru. Birdwatchers and nature lovers should stop along the way at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre. A visit to the Bowali Visitor Centre Park Headquarters is a must. Day 2: Kakadu National Park Join a Yellow Water Billabong cruise to discover a range of wildlife. Take the opportunity to visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr Rock, to see some amazing Aboriginal rock art. Litchfield National Park Fish River Gorge Block National Park Day 3: Kakadu National Park – Katherine (152km) Travel towards Pine Creek and onto Katherine, making a leisure stop at the beautiful Edith Falls. Day 4: Katherine Enjoy a spectacular two hour Katherine Gorge cruise. Perhaps visit Mataranka Thermal Pool this afternoon, or Katherine’s other iconic attractions. Day 5: Katherine – Litchfield National Park (255km) Drive north and enjoy a full day exploring Litchfield National Park, offering spectacular waterfalls year round. Day 6: Litchfield National Park – Darwin (115km) Enjoy more time in Litchfield National Park before returning to Darwin. Kakadu National Park Jabiru Darwin Edith Falls Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Cutta Cutta Mataranka Caves Nature Park Highlights worth seeing along the way Yellow Water Billabong – Marvel at the diverse range of colourful birdlife along the billabong as you try to spot a crocodile. Katherine Gorge – A spectacular gorge best seen from the water. Whether you are doing it by cruise or canoe you will be treated to amazing scenery. Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park – Take a guided tour through these caves. This is a great option for families and we recommend doing a morning tour before it gets too hot. Kakadu National Park – Aboriginal rock art in this area is very well preserved and accessible. It’s worth taking a guided tour to have the history of the rock art explained to you. Matakana Thermal Pool – A very popular swimming spot – the thermal pool is a temperature of around 34 degrees celcius. Rental Car: Hertz (Group C) from $125 per day Our favourite places to stay: • Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin • Aurora Kakadu • Beagle Motor Inn, Katherine Darwin © Tourism NT 26 Termite Mounds – In Litchfield National park you will see many termite mounds, some 15 feet tall and over 50 years old. Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls – After a morning of exploring, enjoy a refreshing swim in these cool clear waters. Kakadu Naitonal Park © Tourism NT Kakadu National Park © Tourism NT The price guide shown is per car hire based on 6 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date.