5 Day Alice Springs Darwin including Kakadu

HIGHLIGHTS
:: DEVILS MARBLES
:: TENNANT CREEK
:: DALY WATERS
:: MATARANKA SPRINGS
:: KATHERINE GORGE
:: LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
:: MARY RIVER WETLANDS
:: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
:: JIM JIM & TWIN FALLS
:: ABORIGINAL CULTURE

ITINERARY

DAY 1 :: ALICE SPRINGS + DEVILS MARBLES
Leaving Alice Springs, we pass by the Tropic of Capricorn and make our way to Karlu Karlu, otherwise known as the Devil’s Marbles. Take some time to explore and photograph the well-known marble-shaped granite boulders, a site sacred to its traditional owners. Our adventure continues with a stop at Tennant Creek to purchase some dinner and stretch your legs before we make the overnight journey to Katherine.

DAY 2:: KATHERINE GORGE TO DARWIN
After a short early morning stop in Katherine, we arrive at Nitmiluk National Park home to Katherine Gorge. There is the opportunity to take an optional 2-hour breakfast cruise through the first 2 gorges (own expense and seasonal Apr-Nov). The scenery is spectacular and early morning is the perfect time to experience and photograph the gorge in all its glory. If the cruise is not for you our guide will lead a short return walk to Baruwei lookout. Grab some photos of the pristine gorge and learn about this stunning area and its significance to the local Jawoyn Aboriginal people. Once we finish exploring the gorge we make the drive into Darwin arriving around 1:00 pm leaving the afternoon free for you to explore the Northern Territory’s capital city. Overnight dorm accommodation in Darwin.

DAY 3:: DARWIN TO LITCHFIELD NP
We start the day by checking out the cascading waterfalls of Litchfield National Park. Have some lunch before we travel into Wulna Country and receive a Cul Cul or unique ‘Welcome to Country’ by the traditional owners of the land, the Limilngan – Wulna people. Experience the local Aboriginal culture including bush tucker talks, playing the didgeridoo, basket weaving, and spear throwing (cultural experience only available in the dry season). We finish the day in the spectacular Mary River Wetlands, where the exotic birds are not the only wildlife to see. Keep a watch for lurking crocodiles on an afternoon river cruise! Climb into your sleeping bag for a well-earned rest at our secluded Mary River camping spot. (LD)

BRING
Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, water bottle, towel & toiletries, torch, warm clothing in winter, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for AUD$15).

INCLUDED
Experienced guides, meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, camping fees & equipment, and overnight dorm accommodation.

NOTE
The package is made up of two individual tours; therefore you may travel with a different guide and passengers during each section. The dorm was not included last night. Tropical Summer Program applies from December to May.

TROPICAL SUMMER PROGRAM (DECEMBER – MAY)
DAY 1::
– Litchfield National Park
– Crocodile Cruise
– Overnight camp Point Stuart Point Stuart
DAY 2::
– Mamukala Wetlands (seasonal)
– Ubirr or Nourlangie Rock (seasonal)
– Bowali Visitor Centre
– Walk to Gubara Springs
– Overnight camp Kakadu
DAY 3::
– Cathedral Termite Mounds
– Boulder Creek Falls
– Hike to Motor Car Falls
– Return to Darwin

Valid between 01/04/14 – 31/03/15

DEPARTS
May-Oct on Mondays

Tour PASDK5 = Alice Springs accommodation 5:40 am

TOUR OPERATES IN REVERSE
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FINISHES
Darwin’s accommodation early evening Day 5

MAX PEOPLE – 16/24

Valid till 31 March 2015

Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities