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5 DAY

4WD KAKADU, ARNHEM LAND AND LITCHFIELD TOUR

This is the ultimate Top End cultural and wildlife experience. Learn about the oldest living civilisation in the world directly from your Aboriginal guide in Arnhem Land and custodian of the Top Didj Cultural Experience. Swim in the clear rock holes and waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, explore Kakadu National Park by small group 4 x 4, and hike your way through the rugged terrain to majestic waterfalls.  

Travel to Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) where you can cruise or walk the gorge and spend your nights in campsites, cooking over the campfire and marvelling at the clear Southern skies where stars are plenty and stories flow free.

 

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5 DAY

4WD Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Litchfield Tour

TOUR CODE

5 DAY

4WD Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Litchfield Tour

$2,295 AUD

Darwin

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  • Tour Departs

    Darwin, from 5:15am

  • Tour Finishes

    Darwin, Day 5, 5:30pm

  • Tour Style

    Tour Style

    Classic 4WD - Maximum 16 travellers

  • Transportation Style

    Transportation Style

    Air Conditioned 4WD Truck

  • Tour Type

    Tour Type

    Open Aged

  • Accommodation Style

    Accommodation Style

    Permanent Tent with beds

  • Meals Included

    4 Breakfast - 5 Lunch - 4 Dinner

  • Tour Inclusions

    Two professional guides days 2-5 and an Aboriginal guide on your day into Arnhem Land (some cultural exceptions apply), travel in a late model air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, all meals (as listed on itineraries), camping equipment and fees including permanent tent with beds and mattress. All linen including pillow and pillowcase, fitted sheet, sleeping bag, drinking water (please provide your own bottle) Kakadu National Park Fee and Arnhem Land entry permits (royalties to enter Aboriginal lands).

WHY WE LOVE THIS TOUR

  • Swim in the pristine waterholes of Litchfield National Park
  • See indigenous art come to life in Arnhem Land with an indigenous guide
  • Enjoy the Top Didj Cultural Experience
  • Experience Western Arnhem Land rock art and culture

PRICING & DEPARTURES

Days of Week Fare Type Price

2 May 2022 - 26 October 2022
Monday, Wednesday Adult Camping AUD $2,295
Child Camping (5 - 15 yrs) AUD $2,145
Tour Itinerary
DAY
1
2
3
4
5
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Arnhem Land
  • Injalak Hill Rock Art
  • Injalak Art Centre
  • Waterfalls and Plunge Pools
  • Nourlangie Rock (time permitting)
  • Edith Falls
  • Private Campsite Katherine Gorge
  • Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
  • Optional Katherine Gorge Helicopter Flight
  • Top Didj Indigenous Cultural Experience
  • Litchfield National Park including Florence & Wangi Falls
Day 1 - Darwin to Arnhem Land and Jabiru

Departing from Darwin around 5.15am we begin the long drive today into Kakadu National Park and into Arnhem Land. Today is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with and learn about the world’s oldest continuous living culture unique to Australia.

As we leave Kakadu we cross the notorious Cahill’s crossing (the most dangerous water crossing in Australia) and leave the bitumen roads behind to drive on dirt roads to enter Arnhem Land. The landscape here opens up to a vast wetland which is surrounded by towering escarpment country.

We walk through a unique and remote landscape which offers rock art up 6000 years old and as recent as a couple of decades. Western Arnhem Land has some of the world’s best examples of indigenous rock art. We visit Injalak Arts and Craft Centre where artists can be seen painting and weaving.

Our guests often comment on the remoteness and beauty of the landscape and really feel a sense of isolation.

We sit in locations where the traditional owners have been inhabiting for centuries and listen to stories while guests have the opportunity to ask questions of the indigenous guides to get a rare insight into the unique and fascinating Western Arnhem Land indigenous culture.

Afterward head to our campsite at Jabiru where you’ll have time to shower and refresh while your guides prepare dinner before enjoying an evening with your fellow travellers and some stargazing. 


MEALS INCLUDED - DAY ONE Lunch - Dinner

Day 2 - Kakadu National Park

Awake for breakfast this morning before we travel to one of the many waterfall areas within Kakadu National Park. During the shoulder months we will visit Maguk and other waterfalls such as Gunlom Falls and Yurmikmik, and during the peak months of July to October we visit mainly Twin or Jim Jim Falls. Enjoy walking through monsoon forests, swimming in waterfalls and plunge pools, surrounded by escarpment and cliffs.

Spend the afternoon taking in the sheer beauty of your spectacular surrounds before we make our way back to camp for a hearty dinner and well-earned rest. Time-permitting we may also take in a second rock art site at Nourlangie Rock. Here you can see how local Aboriginal people lived in this area through changing times. Environmental and social changes are reflected in the rock art and in the ground, where archaeologists have uncovered over 20,000 years of Aboriginal occupation. 


MEALS INCLUDED - DAY TWO Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 3 - Travel to Katherine Gorge

This morning we begin travelling south to Pine Creek, a small town in the Katherine region made famous in 1970 by the discovery of gold, when pioneers were building the overland telegraph station.

Enjoy a refreshment stop before moving on to Edith Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfall and swimming areas in the NT. With both a top and bottom “pool” this afternoon you can enjoy this wonderful area.

We will finish the day at our private camp near Katherine Gorge, relaxing with a cold beverage until dinner is ready. 


MEALS INCLUDED - DAY THREE Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 4 - Katherine Gorge & Top Didji Cultural Experience

It’s up early this morning to get into Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) for a 2 hour boat cruise (optional and at your own expense, approximately $110) or walk along the sheer rock walls that make the area so spectacular. Those wanting to do a scenic helicopter flight will have a range of options taking in Nitmiluk Gorge, the Arnhem Land escarpment and local wildlife.

We will have lunch here at the gorge in the beautiful picnic grounds. A short drive later we arrive at Top Didj Cultural Experience and meet Indigenous artist Manuel Parrikal who will teach you about Aboriginal culture and the significance of his painting style in this interactive activity.

We end the day arriving back at our private campsite in the early evening.


MEALS INCLUDED - DAY FOUR Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 5 - Litchfield National Park and Return to Darwin

Our final day sees us leave the Katherine region for Litchfield National Park to explore the waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments via a comfort and refreshment break at the Adelaide River. Discover the intriguing cathedral and magnetic termite mounds before we head to Buley Rockhole for an invigorating swim. A short journey later we arrive at Florence Falls where you will enjoy a short hike and another final swim before heading back to Darwin accommodation approximately 5.30pm. 


MEALS INCLUDED - DAY FIVE Breakfast - Lunch

WHAT TO BRING

Torch, wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle (1.5 litres), good walking shoes/hiking boots, sleeping bag (if you prefer to use your own), toiletries, binoculars, swim wear, towel, camera, comfortable and casual clothing for 5 days including a warm jacket for the nights.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Our safaris are active participation based tours. We rely on the good will of all passengers to make them a success. This includes your assistance in the preparation of meals, washing up, gathering firewood and loading/unloading vehicles.
  • In recent years, Parks Australia have closed areas of Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land with little warning to Tour Operators and the public. As such certain areas may not be accessible in particular between the shoulder periods of May-Jun and October. As such our itineraries must be fluid and we trust our professional guides to show you the best locations available. We have access to a number of waterfall locations to allow the best trip, including Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), the Yurmikmik Region (Motor Car Falls or Boulder Creek) 7km return walk, Moline Rockhole, Gunlom Falls, Twin & Jim Jim Falls. If most of these locations are closed then we also have the option of visiting more waterholes in the Katherine region.
  • Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
  • Tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
  • Twin Falls boat shuttle fee is an additional $12.50 payable on day of departure.
  • Please call our Reservations Team (1300 551 510) during business hours 48 hours prior to departure to confirm pick-up location and time.
  • Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack. Excess luggage should be stored at your Darwin accommodation.
  • *Multi Tour discount and Family and Friends Four or more discounts not available in conjunction with each other.
  • Travel Insurance is highly recommended.
  • Luggage is restricted to 10kg per person in a soft bag or backpack.
  • COVID-19 - together we can stop the spread, please seek medical attention and stay at home if you are feeling unwell
  • We offer a healthy and diverse menu on tour that caters to most diets including vegetarian and if possible gluten free and vegan. If you have specific food requirements outside of this we advise you to bring your own food as we operate in remote areas and catering to all isn't always possible. 
  • Please note that if you need to bring your CPAP (Sleep Apnea) machine with you then you will need to have your own battery pack as there is no electricity in your tents.

  • Cancellation Policy: Due to the extensive planning and costs associated with touring, the following cancellation fees will apply in the event you should cancel:

    Within 15-30 days of departure – 50% of total price
    Within 14 days of departure - 100% of total price

    Note: During these uncertain times, Wayoutback Australian Safaris will offer a 100% refund up until the day prior to travel for cancellations due to border closures inhibiting your ability to travel - we may ask for proof of residency in this situation. Refunds will be processed within 7 days of cancellation. For flight cancellations and all other cancellations our standard terms of cancellation apply, we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance.

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