Darwin Package

Kakadu Darwin Ubirr Rock Sunset Yellow Water Billabong

Description

Daily departures (min.2 passengers) with English speaking guide.

Program

Day 1:

Darwin
Arrive Darwin. Private transfer to accommodation.

Day 2:

Darwin - Kakadu
Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, their major river systems and wetlands, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, this national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape from rocky escarpment home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries. There is the opportunity for an optional 50 minute scenic flight (own expense). (L)

Day 3:

Kakadu – Darwin
This morning join your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With special permission of the local people, you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin, where your short break concludes. (L)

Inclusions: Kakadu National Park Ticket, Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2, Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise, East Alligator Guluyambi River Cruise with an Aboriginal guide, Italian Language Audio Device

Note: During the months November to April, access to Ubirr and East Alligator River is not always possible. Alternative touring will be arranged.

Day 4:

Darwin onward
Private transfer to Darwin Airport.

Price includes

- 3 nights accommodation, room only basis
- All tours and transfers in English

Price does not include

- All domestic flights
- Optional Excursions
- Meals unless stated

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place