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Darwin to Darwin

7 Days / 6 Nights from $1979
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Duration: 7 days, 6 nights

Accommodations: Exclusive and Luxurious

Tour Code: DNDD
Highlights: Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Nitmiluk National Park, Adelaide River

 

Description
Discover the beauty of Nitmiluk National Park with a cruise through the towering walls of Katherine Gorge, and then continue onto the magnificent World Heritage Kakadu National Park on this 7 day tour.

 

 

Itinerary

 

Day 1 Thur. Darwin

On arrival in Darwin transfer to your hotel.  Your will be traveling independently till you join your escorted tour for dinner Day 2.  This evening you could visit the famous Mindil Beach Markets.
Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel.

 

Day 2 Fri. Adelaide River, Edith Falls.

Depart Darwin with your personal transfer to Katherine.  En route visit the Adelaide River War Cemetary, stop at the Pub and enjoy a swim at beautiful Edith Falls.  Late afternoon arrive at your tour hotel.  Your Tour Director will contact you upon their arrival into the hotel.
Stay: Katherine, All Seasons Hotel.

Day 3 Sat. Katherine Gorge Guided Cruise.

We enter Nitmiluk National Park with its spectacular gorges formed by the Katherine River cutting through the rugged Arnhem Land plateau.  Enjoy a cruise through the towering walls of Katherine Gorge, with a local guide providing commentary on the wildlife and ancient rock art.  Travel to World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and visit the Bowali Visitors Centre with its interpretive displays of ecology and country.
Two Night Stay: Jabiru, Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, right in the heart of Kakadu National Park.

Day 4 Sun. Ubirr Art Site, Kakadu Wetlands Cruise.

We explore stunning Kakadu National Park, rich in flora, wildlife and beautiful scenery.  Visit the famous Ubirr rock art gallery including X-ray style paintings (subject to road access) and Nourlangie Rock, before a Yellow Waters Sunset Cruise through some of the wetlands of Kakadu.  Tonight, the local delicacies of kangaroo, crocodile, barramundi and emu are on the menu at Gagudju Lodge in Cooinda.

Day 5 Mon. Crocodile Cruise, Darwin.

Board a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River, then travel to Darwin and enjoy a city highlights tour.
Two Night Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel.

Day 6 Tue. Darwin, Freedom of Choice Touring.

Choose from a day tour to Litchfield National Park, a huge sandstone plateau with cascading waterfalls where you can swim in the natural pools and wander amid the intriguing magnetic termite mounds.  Perhaps just take in the scenery on a Darwin Harbour luncheon cruise, check out the Indo-Pacific Marine and Pearling Exhibitions, or explore Darwin on the Tour Tub "jump on, jump off" bus.  Adventure upgrade - Full Day Reef and Sports Fishing. Enquire for details.

Day 7 Wed. Darwin.

Enjoy breakfast before your airport transfer, or return home aboard The Ghan.  Please enquire for The Ghan timetable and add-on fares.

 

 

Departure Dates:

 

2008:

Call 1-800-788-0829 for more departure dates

 

*Tour operates in reverse.

 

Contact a Travel Team agent to learn about the possibilities of an independent version of this tour - departing daily.

1.800.788.0829

 

 

 

Pricing per person

Double

Single

Room Only

$1979

$2419

Room,
Including Dinner (x3),
Breakfast (x6)

$2139

$2569

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What's Included

 

Guaranteed Inclusions

  • Take a Yellow Waters Sunset cruise through the wetlands of Kakadu
  • Join a jumping crocodile cruise along the Adelaide River
  • Enjoy a spectacular cruise in Katherine Gorge
  • Visit Ubirr Aboriginal rock art site
  • Comprehensive Darwin sightseeing tour

 

Finest Dining

  • 6 hot breakfasts and 3 dinners

 

Outstanding Places to Stay

  • Kakadu National Park - two nights at the Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn
  • Two nights at Novotel Atrium Hotel in Darwin
  • Centrally located hotels in key locations
  • All hotel porterage and tipping included

 

 

 

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Notes:

  • Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
  • We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale.
  • All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
  • Prices reflect cash discount.
  • Restrictions and change and/or cancel penalties apply.
  • Taxes and airport fees not included.
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