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Top End & Kakadu Adventure
6 Days | Tour the Top End on a remarkable journey through Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield
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Start
Darwin, Australia
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Darwin, Australia
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Trip Code
PZSK
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
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Transport
Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities (2 nights)
From £1,414(6 days)
Trip Informations
Take in the treasures of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks and more magical Top End moments on this six-day adventure. From your starting point in Darwin, you’ll soon sample the incredible sights of Kakadu National Park. Cruise down the Yellow Water Billabong and tour the fascinating First Nations rock art at Ubirr. Then it’s on to the contrast of Katherine, where the red expanses of the outback meet the flowing waters of the Katherine River. Finally, the wonders of Litchfield National Park await – all the idyllic swimming holes will leave you spoiled for (a refreshing) choice.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Spot eagles, crocs and more of Kakadu National Park’s rich wildlife on an Indigenous-owned river cruise along Yellow Water Billabong.
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Marvel at ancient First Nations rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and learn more about the wildlife and histories of the respective areas.
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Glide or walk along the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge – a maze of waterways spanning over 12 km carved out of ancient sandstone.
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Refresh yourself with incredibly scenic swims in the natural pools of Litchfield National Park, with stops at Wangi Falls and Buley Rockhole.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Country Needs People. Donations help them support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Tuuur will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
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On some days of the trip, you’ll spend many hours driving through very remote areas of Australia. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel. The days can be long, but we want to fit as much of this amazing place in as we can in 6 short days!
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Stay in comfortable beds every night of the trip, with hotel accommodation for three nights and a resort with shared facilities facilities for two nights.
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Temperatures in the Top End can be extreme. During the day the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop so make sure you check the forecast and have a suitable sleeping bag and warm clothes for the climate.
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As sunrise and sunset times as well as weather conditions vary throughout the year, the order of activities may change to ensure you have the best experience possible. On occasion, the First Nations experiences may not be available should our guides have other cultural commitments, in which case we will include alternative activities.
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If you’re looking for a shorter, camping-based trip in the Top End, you might like to consider the 4-day Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer. Search trip code PZRK on our website. Alternatively, if it is more comfort you are after, search for Best of the Top End & Kakadu (PZKK).
Itinerary
- DAY 1Darwin
- DAY 2Kakadu National Park
- DAY 3Kakadu National Park
- DAY 4Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine
- DAY 5Nitmiluk National Park / Katherine
- DAY 6Litchfield National Park / Darwin
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
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Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleKakadu National Park - Picnic Lunch at Cahills Crossing
circleKakadu National Park - Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River
circleKakadu National Park - Ubirr Rock Art Site Walk
circleKakadu National Park – Yellow Water Cruise on the South Alligator River
circleKakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) main gallery and shelter walk
circleKatherine – Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
circleNitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim
circleNitmiluk National Park - Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge walk
circleKatherine - Hot Springs
circleLitchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds
circleLitchfield National Park - Buley Rockhole
circleLitchfield National Park - Wangi Falls
museum Add on activities
circleNitmiluk National Park - NitNit Dreaming 2 Gorge Cruise - AUD130
circleDarwin - Mindil Beach Markets Visit - Free
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Friday May 30, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£1,485
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
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£1,502
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Friday Jun 27, 2025
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£1,557
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Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
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Friday Sep 05, 2025
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
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Friday Oct 10, 2025
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Friday May 08, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
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Important notes
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START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
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The trip starts in Darwin with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel, and finishes back in Darwin on Day 6 at our finishing point hotel around 6 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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A Single Supplement can be booked if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
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