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Highlights •
Kakadu National Park • Arnhem Land
Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu
Travel via Adelaide River and
the Marrakai Plains deep into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk
to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the famous
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific
bird life. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Accommodation:
Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Kakadu Resort or Kakadu Lodge, 2 nights.
(L)
Day 2: Arnhem Land by 4WD
Join the
Arnhemlander Tour for an early start this morning by 4WD vehicle into
Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. We travel through spectacular scenery
including sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests, floodplains and billabongs.
Hear of traditional land ownership, learn of bush skills, hunting, food
gathering and preparation of 'bush tucker'. View Aboriginal rock art in
its natural state - no fences or barriers. Most tours are accompanied
by an Aboriginal Guide. (L)
Day 3: Kakadu - Darwin
This morning stop at Ubirr
with a short walk to view rock art.
Join the
Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater
crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission
of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land.Visit
the Bowali Visitor Centre. Opportunity for an optional scenic flight over
the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Scenic flight replaces Bowali Visitor Centre.
Return journey to Darwin arriving at approximately 7.30pm. (L)
Wet Season Alternative (DK75)
During the months November
to May access to Ubirr and East Alligator River is not always possible.
Day 1 touring is the same. See the following for alternative touring on
Days 2 & 3. Same price applies.
Day 2: Kakadu by 4WD
Travel by 4WD into some of
the most picturesque and seldom visited area of Kakadu National Park,
where only limited vehicle access is permitted. You will have the opportunity
to learn about local Aboriginal customs and traditions, discover 'bush
tucker' unique to this region and view some of the most spectacular wetlands
that the Top End has to offer. (L)
Day 3: Kakadu - Darwin
Travel by coach to Magela Creek
and board your cruise across the Magela paperbark wetlands to Ubirr Rock.
Here, you will experience the fantastic sights of the Kakadu floodplains
in their wet season glory. There is ample time to view the ancient rock
art of Ubirr, before travelling back to Jabiru for lunch. This afternoon
you will be able to do a spectacular scenic flight (optional). Visit the
Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning back to Darwin. (L)
Note: During some weeks
of November, December, April and May, weather conditions may preclude
access to Ubirr. A unique day of alternative touring is assured.
Departs: 7.00am
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu (3 Jun - 31 Oct)7.00am Daily (1 Nov - 31
May) from 14 Knuckey Street (or earlier from your hotel)
Returns: 7.30pm
approximately to Darwin
Tour Code:
DK70/DK75
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