Kakadu & Beyond 2008
9 days
4 nights
2 nights
2 nights |
Saturday 12th July to Sunday 20th July 2009
cabin accommodation in Jabiru
resort accommodation in Katherine
lodge accommodation in Litchfield |
A trip to Australia’s Top End is one of the truly unique travelling experiences this country offers. Whether you are standing at an Aboriginal Art site that is thousands of years old or staring up at the awesome power of Twin Falls or Jim Jim Falls there is much to inspire and appreciate. We’ve chosen to visit in June at a time of the year when the cooler temperatures allow us to walk comfortably in the mornings and early afternoons. The remainder of the day offers opportunities to board local cruise boats and get a different perspective on this magnificent area. The trip is fully accommodated and we’ll be travelling in luxury mini-coach transport.
(There is still limited availability)
DAY 1
We meet and greet in a central location in Darwin and within a short journey out of town we’ll be visiting Fogg Dam, a place of immense natural bio-diversity. After a few walks and a healthy morning tea we make tracks for lunch and the Mamakula Wetlands. Along the way we visit Windows on the Wetlands and make a few other stops. By late afternoon we’ll be settling into our cabin accommodation in Jabiru. This will be our place of stay for the next four nights.
6 kilometres walking
DAY 2
When you reflect back on what for you were the highlights of your trip, today’s wander around Nourlangie Rocks will feature very highly. Our morning begins with a walk around one of the country’s most profound recordings of Aboriginal rock art followed by a 12 kilometre walk called the Barrk Circuit. We’ll lunch in front of the rock art at Nanguluwur Gallery before completing our days walk. Before returning to our evenings lodgings it will be time to drop into the superbly created Bowali Visitor Centre where the alfresco café awaits our patronage. This evening we visit the Kakadu Culture Camp for a taste of aboriginal life and a night time wildlife spotting cruise.
DAY 3
Today’s walk takes you right into the very essence of what makes Kakadu such a special experience. First we take off on a 12 kilometre walk through ancient sandstone formations followed by lunch at the popular Cahills Crossing. Then mid afternoon we board one of the Territory’s best river cruise experiences run by the local Guluyambi community. We follow this up with a two kilometre walk around the superb Ubirr art site before a BBQ dinner back at our lodgings.
DAY 4
A different experience awaits us today as we climb aboard a 4WD people mover for a gentle journey into Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls. Standing at the foot of these towering giants as the last of the wet season waters drain off the escarpment is a powerful and unforgettable experience.
DAY 5
This morning gets underway with a four kilometre wander around Anbangbang Billabong and a chance to see a host of fabulous wildlife during a most engaging short walk. Then after a morning coffee at Cooinda Resort it’s time to board the famous Yellow Waters Cruise for a journey over a flood plain teeming with wildlife. After lunch we make tracks for Katherine and a delightful place of stay at the Knotts Crossing Resort. Dinner tonight is in a great local restaurant and is (OE).
DAY 6
Nitimiluk National Park, aka Katherine Gorge, is ours to wander around today. We have any number of walks to choose although we have always favoured the 12 kilometre trek into Butterfly Gorge. Then mid afternoon it will be time to board an open-air cruise boat and travel up Katherine Gorge for an excellent perspective on this dramatic escarpment.
DAY 7
The spectacular Edith Falls are our first port of call this morning. One of the best walking and swimming experiences awaits us as we head up to Sweetwater Pool for a 10 kilometre return walk. Then there is more time for swimming as we relax by the grassy garden surrounds at the foot of Edith Falls before heading north to Litchfield National Park. This evening we unwind in the comfortable cabins and lush surrounds of the Litchfield Tourist Park where dinner tonight is at the local restaurant (OE).
DAY 8
Our scheduled walk today takes us from the enchanting Florence Falls and finishes at the beautiful Wangi Falls. It’s a 17 kilometre trek and is one of the best walks in the Top End. Then we head back to our place of stay for a final night BBQ.
DAY 9
Even though it is our last day we still have a lot to show you. Litchfield is famous for it’s profusion of fabulous waterfalls and we have a number lined up to explore. We depart for Darwin late afternoon and expect to have you disembarking around 5.00pm. Approximately eight kilometres of walking
PRICE
Trip cost $2,650.00, includes GST.
(ex - Darwin)
OE denotes Own Expense
