Kakadu & Litchfield ACTIVE - Hiking & Cultural Adventure

Come with us to the most amazing, breath-taking and accommodated walking tour in the NT!

Each day you will journey to a variety of exceptional waterfalls, rockpools, ancient rock art galleries and sandstone escarpments, all offering their own unique beauty. Hiking through vastly different terrains within Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks, from monsoon rainforests, savannah woodlands and floodplains you will experience this tropical oasis first hand in all its raw tactile splendour. For those individuals or families looking to walk the land and get off the beaten track this tour is the ultimate active experience. Staying in luxury accommodation each night you are able to kick off your hiking boots and attire, slipping into

something comfortable to relax by the pool. The perfect balance of being completely immersed each day in nature to indulging in those creature comforts each night. For the passionate adventurer who wants to walk this incredible landscape, explore the often hidden magic seeping from the earth. The active families that truly want to get lost in the nature here. This experience is for you, full of hiking, natural exploration and waterfall hopping experience the wild, untouched setting of the Top End of Australia.

AT A GLANCE

Activity level

Moderate fitness required.

Duration

4 days hiking and a large variety of cultural
experiences, 3 nights in accommodation

Prices

From $3390,- per person TWIN share

Single Traveller: $4590,-

Group size

Minimum 4, maximum 7 guests

Featuring regions

Litchfield NP: Wangi Falls, Tolmer falls, Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls. Kakadu NP: Maguk Waterfall (Barramundi Gorge), Yellow Water Billabong Boat Cruise, Nanguluwurr, Anbangbang Billabong, ancient rockart gallery Burrungkuy, Nawurlandjia lookout, Ubirr, Cahills Crossing

Trip Highlights

·       Wangi Falls - enjoy a swim and hike around them; enjoy the view from Tolmer Falls viewing platform

·       Relax in the natural spa at Buley rockhole before hiking to Florence Falls for a dip in the plunge pool

·       Enjoy the scenic drive from Litchfield NP to Kakadu National Park

·       Embark on a hike to Maguk Waterfall (Barramundi Gorge)

·       Embark on the Yellow Water Billabong Boat Cruise

·       Hike to Kakadu's hidden gem Nanguluwurr to experience some incredible contact art

·       Be guided though the ancient rock art gallery Burrungkuy

·       Be guided through the ancient rock art gallery, Ubirr

·       Gain a deeper understanding of the rich indigenous culture in both National Parks

·       Staying in comfortable accommodation each night you are able to kick off your hiking boots and relax by the pool

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Departing Darwin City at 7am, your guide will pick you up from your respective accommodation before embarking on a 1.5hr drive out to Litchfield National Park. Your first stop of the day will be Wangi Falls, these incredible twin
falls cascade down the sandstone falling into a large crystal clear, sandy bottomed waterhole. Relax by the water’s edge, take a refreshing dip before taking an optional 1.6km return loop walk around the top of the falls. Stopping after a busy morning for a delicious lunch, take a walk while lunch is being prepared by your guide down to the viewing platform over Tolmer Falls, this single drop waterfall cascades over two high escarpments into one deep plunge pool. With view out over the National Park this spot is absolutely stunning. Swimming is not permitted here. After lunch we will make our way to Buley Rockhole, this series of small deep plunge pools to shallow rock pools is the perfect place to relax and experience one of nature’s very own spa baths while sitting in the flow of the small cascades. From Buley we will hike 3.2km to our final waterfall of the day, Florence Falls. Florence falls is a stunning place to visit, a walk through the monsoon rainforest takes you to the deep plunge pool at the base of the twin falls. Take a refreshing dip before heading up a steep flight of stairs to the lookout above the falls and back to the car for our last drive of the day taking us to our comfortable accommodation for the evening. Once at your accommodation you will be on your own time to relax and enjoy your dinner.

DAY 2

After enjoying a delicious breakfast we will pack up and get ready for our 3.5 hour scenic drive down the Old Jim Jim dirt road out to Kakadu National Park. Your guide will provide you with a comprehensive commentary along the way with regular stops for bathroom breaks. Once we reach Kakadu National Park we will stop for a homestyle lunch before embarking on a 2km return hike to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). Hike through monsoon forest and along a sandy and rocky creek to a small waterfall. This tropical oasis is absolutely stunning! Take a dip in the crystal clear refreshing waterhole surrounded by tropical palms and pandanus. Making our way back to the vehicle, we will head to our accommodation for the night where you will have the opportunity to relax by the pool with a cool drink to unwind after a long day of exploring. Here you will be on your own for dinner meeting with your guide for departure the following morning.

DAY 3

Rising early this morning for the 6:45 Yellow Water Billabong boat cruise. The perfect time to see the native and introduced birds and wildlife come alive in their habitat. From large saltwater crocodiles on the banks of the billabong catching the early morning sun to the vibrant kingfishers catching their breakfast off the surface of the water there is so much to see so be sure to bring along your camera. Arriving back after your cruise, your guide will take you back to your accommodation for a delicious buffet breakfast before our first hike of the morning. After breakfast we will head to Nanguluwurr, one of Kakadu’s less popular destinations this hidden gem is well worth the visit. Here you can see powerful depictions of ancestral spirits, animals, and the fascinating early depiction of contact between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the form of a two-masted sailing ship with anchor chain. Our next stop will be for lunch at Anbangbang billabong, this billabong hosts magpie geese, green pygmy geese, egrets, comb-crested jacanas, cormorants, corellas and red-tailed black cockatoos, just to name a few! After lunch you will be guided through Burrungkuy Rock Art gallery by your knowledgeable guide who will share the stories of the art here. Burrungkuy is a must-stop on your journey through Kakadu. Stroll through shaded rock shelters to marvel at the World Heritage-listed art and discover how life used to be for the Bininj. Our last stop of the day will be short 500m walk up to the Nawurlandja lookout. With views out over the Arnhem Escarpment as the light settles into that lovely golden hour of the day this spot is the perfect place to end the day. Arriving back at your accommodation you are on your own time for dinner to wind down from the day.

 DAY 4

Starting the morning with a buffet breakfast at your hotel we will then make our way to our first stop of the morning Ubirr Rock Art gallery. Ubirr is one of Kakadu National Park’s most famous locations The walk passes several breathtaking Aboriginal art sites and leads up to a stunning lookout over the Nadab floodplain. With art depicting turtles, goannas and other important food animals. One of the more interesting rock paintings is that of the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) which became extinct on the mainland more than 2000 years ago! DAY 4 Leaving Ubirr we will make our way to Cahills Crossing. One of the best, and most notorious, places to see saltwater crocodiles is at Cahills Crossing, a river causeway that is the gateway into Arnhem Land. This unique road is quite the place to visit. A final homestyle lunch prepared by your guide will finish off our 4 days of exploring the Top End of the Northern Territories National Parks. A 3.5 hour drive will take you back to Darwin City where your guide will drop you off at your respective accommodation.

 WHAT’S INCLUDED:

·       Darwin Hotel pick up and drop off (within a 15km radius of Darwin)

·       3x breakfasts, 4x lunches, homestyle snacks

·       comfortable accommodation to unwind (no camping!)

·       Professional wilderness guide & support staff

·       Boat Cruise

·       National Park Pass & fees

·       30L ice cold water

·       Comprehensive group first aid kit

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

·       Accommodation in Darwin before and after the trip

·       Dinners

·       Backpack and sleeping bag

·       Domestic or international airfares

·       Travel insurance (which we recommend)

·       Meals/beverages other than specified

·       Tips & gratuities