4 Days | Striking natural colour and proud First Nations culture combine in the Northern Territory
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Get a taste of the Top End’s natural wonders on this four-day adventure. Chase the many magnificent waterfalls at Litchfield National Park and be drawn to the 2 m tall Magnetic Termine Mounds – an iconic feature of Northern Territory’s landscape. Learn from the traditional owners of the land at Kakadu National Park, and marvel at examples of First Nations rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). Wind your way through the staggering sandstone of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge – the reds of the soil and orange of the sunsets will leave you with a lasting impression of the Territory’s beauty and biodiversity.
Trip overview
![Map of Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Explorer including Australia](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt1e757a27fea4a1df/6578e63da03b19faba5ce0f8/PZRK-_2024.gif?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
- Start
- Darwin, Australia
- Finish
- Darwin, Australia
- Theme
- Explorer
- 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
- Basix
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PZRK
- Explore some of Litchfield National Park’s magical waterfalls, including Wangi Falls and Florence Falls, and swim in their refreshing natural plunge pools.
- Gain insight into the First Nations customs and traditions of the Northern Coast Wetland region on a Culture Ecological Experience.
- Tour through time and see incredible examples of First Nations rock art on short walks in Ubirr and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie).
- Choose to go on an optional Indigenous-owned cruise through the Yellow Water Billabong within Kakadu National Pak.
- Admire the sculpted sandstone of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge on either a guided walk or on a cruise along the Katherine River.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Country Needs People. Donations help them support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
- Your accommodation on this trip is at private semi-permanent tented campsites. However, this isn't the most basic camping experience, as you'll have stretcher beds to sleep on. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Alternatively you can hire a sleeping bag at an additional cost. Please ask your booking agent to request a sleeping bag for you if you like to take advantage of this option. Please note that facilities are shared with other nearby campsites, including toilets and shower blocks, which are a short walk from where we camp.
- On some days of the trip, you’ll spend many hours driving through very sparse areas of Australia. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel. Think of it as a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie.
- This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to truly enjoy the surrounding nature. Some hikes are longer and more challenging than others. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
- Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be required to help with the preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.
- Temperatures in the Top End can be extreme. During the day the weather can be hot (and the Australian sun is strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so ensure you have base layers and warm clothing.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Private vehicle
Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (2 nights), Safari Tents with shared facilities (1 night)
- Lambells Lagoon - Pudakul Aboriginal Ecological Experience
- Litchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds
- Litchfield National Park - Florence Falls
- Litchfield National Park - Wangi Falls Loop Walk & Swim
- Kakadu National Park - Nourlangie Rock Art Site Walk
- Kakadu National Park - Ubirr Rock Art Site Walk
- Kakadu National Park - Cahills Crossing
- Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim
- Katherine - Hot Springs
- Kakadu National Park - Yellow Water Cruise - AUD145
- Nitmiluk National Park - Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge walk - Free
- Nitmiluk National Park - NitNit Dreaming 2 Gorge Cruise - AUD130
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The tour commences in Darwin on Day 1 at 7am am and finishes back in Darwin on the final day (Day 4) at approximately 6pm. We recommend you arrive a day earlier, and onward travel should be booked for the following day.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Tent Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a tent on this trip, subject to availability.
SLEEPING BAG
A sleeping bag is required for this trip. Please bring your own or request to hire one through us at time of booking.
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