Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure

After fuelling 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. After lunch head to Anbangbang, another incredible site that features ancient art on what was originally Warramal land. Sadly, there are no surviving Warramal people, so the care of the site is maintained by the neighbouring Mirarr and Djok communities. This afternoon, you have the option of taking a scenic flight over Kakadu or visiting the Bowli Cultural Centre.

Accommodation

Camping (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

Jim Jim Falls Walk

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time: about 4 hours (approximately 120 km)

Total walking time: about 2.5

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.

Accommodation

Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time: about 5.5 hours (approximately 340 km)

Total walking time: about 1.5 hours

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 or rental a kayak to get a closer look. Keep in mind that these optional activities are seasonal and at your own expense. In the afternoon, travel 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.

Accommodation

Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

Edith Falls

Optional Activities

Katherine Gorge Scenic Cruise – AUD95

Katherine Gorge Canoe from – AUD82

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time: about 4.5 hours (approximately 350 km)

Total walking time: about 3.5 hours

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.

Included Activities

Buley Rockholes

Florence Falls

Litchfield National Park

Wangi Falls

Meals Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Special Information

Litchfield National Park occasionally closes attractions if they are considered unsafe to access. If Florence Falls, Wangi Falls or Bluey Rockholes are closed, activities will be substituted. Please see our ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section in the ‘Essential trip information’ for more.

Total driving time: about 3.5 hours (approximately 250 km)

Total walking time: about 1 hour