Kakadu Tour with Arnhem Land, Katherine & Litchfield

### Day 1: Darwin – Arnhem Land Welcome to Darwin, the Northern Territory’s tropical capital. There’s no time to waste, so get cracking at 6.30 am and hit the road. We travel East along the Arnhem Highway to the Corroboree Billabong on the Mary River, for a cruise to learn about the Top End’s wetlands, and a very good chance of sighting a variety of birdlife and the saltwater crocodiles. After lunch we continue to the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land, Cahill’s Crossing, where the 4WD is utilised to traverse the croc-infested East Alligator River. Welcome to Arnhem Land. Learn about the cultural importance of the West Arnhem Land region as your Bininj guide takes you to restricted areas that First Nation ancestors have been visiting for thousands of years. Spend the afternoon learning about the region and its people’s history from your guide, before heading back to Kakadu for an overnight stay. Total walking time: about 1.5 hours (including stops for informative talks). Total driving time: about 6 hours (approximately 350 km)

### Day 2: Kakadu National Park After fueling up with an early breakfast, head to Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu’s most iconic natural attraction. Take a challenging walk through monsoon forest and over boulders, then recharge with a cooling dip in the clear waters beneath the falls. If access to Jim Jim Falls is closed, we’ll visit another one of Kakadu’s natural attractions instead: The Yurmikmik region of Southern Kakadu includes Motor Car Falls, one of the few options offering walks to waterfalls, swimming holes, and panoramic viewpoints. In the afternoon, explore Burrungkuy (Anbangbang) Rock Art site and learn about its cultural significance. Continue to Gunwhardewharde Lookout for sweeping views over the escarpment and surrounding floodplains. Return to camp for another night in the bush. * Please note that Kakadu National Park has made the decision to close Jim Jim Falls for the 2026 dry season, so departures during this period will visit the Yurmikmik region and Motor Car Falls instead. Total walking time: about 2.5 hours. Total driving time: about 4 hours (approximately 120 km)

### Day 3: Kakadu National Park After breakfast, head to either Gunlom Falls or Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) for a swim in another pristine waterhole. Maguk flows down the steep walls of rugged gorge into a beautiful natural plunge pool, while the steep climb to the Gunlom Falls plunge pool is rewarded with sweeping views of Kakadu and the welcome shade of gum trees. Neither option will disappoint. After a relaxing morning, it’s time to hit the road. Stop in the old gold-mining town of Pine Creek for lunch before continuing for another 3 hours to your private campsite on the doorstep of Nitmiluk National Park. Once comfortable, have dinner with the group before settling in under the stars for the night. Total driving time: about 5.5 hours (approximately 340 km). Total walking time: about 1.5 hours

### Day 4: Nitmiluk National Park – Litchfield National Park Spend the day exploring the deep Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and greater Nitmiluk National Park, a wonderland of colours, ancient rock art, waterfalls and wildlife. While here, you can explore on foot or choose to take a cruise (optional) to get a closer look. Keep in mind that these optional activities are seasonal and at your own expense. Take a dip at Katherine Hot Springs before travelling on to Edith Falls, a hidden oasis of clear, cool waters surrounded by bronze boulders. After a quick swim in the huge rock pools, continue to tonight’s camp located at the edge of Litchfield National Park, where dinner awaits. Total driving time: about 4.5 hours (approximately 350 km). Total walking time: about 3.5 hours

### Day 5: Litchfield National Park – Darwin After breakfast, head to Litchfield National Park. A bit of a local secret, Litchfield is awash with tropical rainforest, gorgeous waterfalls and crystal-clear waterholes. Visit Florence Falls, Wangi Falls or Bluey Rockholes, then tuck into a picnic lunch. Enjoy a stroll through the steamy rainforests and refreshing dip in one of the park’s gorgeous swimming holes. In the afternoon, make the 2-hour drive back to Darwin. Total walking time: about 1 hour. Total driving time: about 3.5 hours (approximately 250 km)

Camping - Permanent Tent

4WD Bus

Luggage limit of 10kg in a soft bag plus a carry-on day pack. No hard cases, please.

• 2L water bottle
• Lightweight, breathable clothing
• Long-sleeved shirts and long pants (for sun protection)
• Warm layers, puffer jacket for winter nights
• Comfortable, closed-in hiking shoes
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Torch or headlamp
• Power bank and chargers for your devices
• Toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent and personal medication
• Day pack
• Towel
• Sleeping bag (you can bring your own or hire one for  $35)

• Sleep sheet (for warmer nights in summer)
• Ear plugs