8 Days | Be surrounded by natural wonders in the Northern Territory
Take a drive along Nature’s Way in the Northern Territory – a round trip that takes in the best of the Top End. You’ll travel through the spectacular landscape of Kakadu National Park, followed by a few days in Katherine and a day at Litchfield National Park, with plenty of spectacular hikes along the way. View some of the world’s most impressive rock art sites, see thundering waterfalls and go swimming in natural waterholes. This eight-day small group trip combines scenic walks, comfortable accommodation and a knowledgeable leader with some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery.
Trip overview
- Start
- Darwin, Australia
- Finish
- Darwin, Australia
- Theme
- Walking & trekking
- Destinations
- Australia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 4
- Trip code
- PJXK
- Explore the many wonders of Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield National Parks on foot, from beautiful walking trails to amazing lookouts.
- Go further and visit remote and restricted rock art sites including Ubirr and Nourlangie with a local guide.
- Cool off in some of the Northern Territory’s most beautiful waterholes, rivers and natural pools as you go swimming in the National Parks.
- Enjoy several included picnic lunches in the best secret spots, known only to a handful of people including our experienced trip leaders.
- Embark on a spectacular journey through Cahill’s Crossing on the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. With an experienced First Nations guide, you’ll learn about the Aboriginal culture and heritage of this area.
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Good footwear, plus perhaps walking poles are recommended. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
- This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
- Throughout the year the exact order and nature of inclusions may vary depending on factors such as weather, driving times, group fitness, road conditions, so be prepared to be flexible. We will still show you the very best of what the region has to offer!
Itinerary
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Private vehicle, Walking
Hotel (3 night), Resort (1 night), Basic Resort with shared facilities (3 nights)
- Kakadu National Park – Ubirr walk
- Kakadu National Park - Mamukala Wetlands
- Arnhem Land - Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage 4WD tour
- Kakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site
- Kakadu National Park - Barrk sandstone walk
- Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim
- Nitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail (Leliyn to Sweetwater Pool)
- Nitmiluk National Park - Katherine Gorge walks
- Nitmiluk National Park - Southern Rockhole Ferry (Dec-Mar only)
- Litchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds
- Litchfield National Park - Day walks
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip begins in Darwin with a group meeting at 6pm, and finishes upon arrival back into Darwin on the last day in the late afternoon.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Due to the types of accommodation used on this tour a single supplement will not always mean a king/queen bed and own bathroom.
OPERATOR
This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
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