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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
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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.