DLKK5 - Litchfield, Kakadu, Arnhemland & Katherine Experience
Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights

En route visit the Adelaide River wetlands, Fog Dam Conservation Reserve and the Bark Hut Inn for refreshment stop before entering Kakadu. Our next stop is at Ubirr where groups of Aboriginal people camped in rock shelters around to take advantage of the enormous variety of foods available from the East Alligator River, the Nadab floodplain, the woodlands, and the surrounding stone country. This is an exciting and informative stop for information on Australian Indiginous peoples.

We continue to Jabiru to the northern region of Kakadu National Park to Cahill's Crossing on the East Alligator River and enter Arnhem Land. A 15km scenic drive to Gunbalanya Aboriginal Community provides some of the best driving views in the Top End. Floodplains covered in bird life and lagoons with waterlilies running up along side the Arnhem Land escarpment. Upon arrival at Gunbalanya we will visit the Injalak Arts and Craft Centre. Here you have the opportunity to meet and watch traditional local artists in action. Onwards to Oenpelli our final destination for the day.

Overnight: Oenpelli Lodge, Oenpelli

Today we explore and view unique aboriginal art & culture, where the art is inspiring, colourful and sacred, from a culture dating back more than 65,000 years and regarded as some of the oldest and finest to be found anywhere in the world. Recorded on rock walls and inside caves which were once occupation sites, these art sites are a fascinating insight into one of the world's oldest and most unique cultures. Remote with spectacular scenery, pristine wetlands, billabongs, birdlife and wildlife.

Today you will experience true Arnhemland with amazing sites including Nourlangie Rock and occupation sites dated in excess of 20,000 years. We conclude our day on a magic sunset cruise on the famous Yellow Waters, abundant with many species of birds and the mighty salt water crocodile.

Overnight: Gagudju Cooinda, Cooinda

Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage listed Park featuring many spectacular attractions including the spectacular Twin Falls & Jim Jim Falls. Access to the falls is by 4WD vehicle only and our vehicles will take you to the very best of these areas, also giving you the opportunity to have a refreshing swim in the cool, clear waters under the towering cliffs of Jim Jim Falls. We have plenty of time to marvel the shady monsoonal rainforest along Jim Jim Creek.

Then its onwards for a one kilometre walk through monsoon rainforest leading to the base of a beautiful plunge pool. Maguk / Barramundi Gorge. This is a scenic and tranquil place to enjoy another refreshing swim in the series of small waterholes.

The water is crystal clear, and a short hike to the top of the waterfall is well worth the effort, affording a panoramic view. We then continue on for our final destination for the day at Mary River for our overnight stay at Mary River Homestead.

Overnight: Mary River Retreat, Mary River

Today we visit the fascinating historic town of Pine Creek and the historic Goldfields, full of unusual buildings and memories of the old railway and telegraph line. Located 248km south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway Pine Creek was named after the local creek which was crossed in December 1870 by the teams constructing the Overland Telegraph Line. The creek was notable, as the name suggests, for the many pines on its banks.

Pine Creek's busiest time was during the Second World War when as many as 247 trains came trough in one week in 1944. After an interesting stop at Pine Creek, we continue on to Edith Falls which is located on the western boundary of Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). The paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls is safe for swimming throughout most of the year.

Our final stop today is at Katherine Gorge where we take an amazing 2 hour commentated cruise where we view the Southern Rock hole and famous cliff face - Jedda's Rock. Then its off to our overnight accommodation at The Pine Tree Motel.

Overnight: Pine Tree Motel, Katherine

We start today by a visit to the Adelaide River, noted for its large population of saltwater crocodiles. Adelaide River refers to two different locations: the township and the river itself. The Township of Adelaide River lies on the Stuart Highway 201 km northwest of Katherine and 114km south of Darwin and has a population of around 250. Onwards we venture through Batchelor discovering some amazing natural wonders at one of Litchfield's most unique sites as we visit the incredible Termite Mounds.

Hundreds of termite mounds standing up to two metres high in a wide swathe of empty ground will amaze. The mounds are like enormous magnetic compasses, with their thin edges pointing north south and broad backs east west minimising their exposure to the sun, keeping the mounds cool for the termites inside. Nearby, a large cathedral termite mound stands. Continuing on, we head to our next stops which include Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls lookout, Wangi Falls and Buleys Waterhole.

Departs every Sunday all year round.

INCLUSIONS: - 4WD air-conditioned deluxe transport - All accommodation twin share private facilities - All continental breakfasts & dinners - All cruise charges - All National Park entries - Experienced driver guide Prices: See our pricing guide. TOUR CODE: DLKK5

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