Overview
Itinerary
As this Short Break departs at 6.30am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, their major river systems and wetlands, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, this national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape from rocky escarpment home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned.
After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries. There is the opportunity for an optional 50-minute scenic flight (own expense). (L) Stay: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
This morning join your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr, where you'll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their culture, including local mythology, the river's abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills.
With special permission of the local people, you can go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Marrawuddi Art Gallery before returning to Darwin, where your short break concludes. (L)
Trip Inclusions
- Kakadu National Park
- Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
- Aboriginal Rock Art & Culture
- Warradjan Cultural Centre
- Cultural Cruise with Aboriginal Guide
- Accommodation
- Kakadu National Park Ticket
- Experienced Driver Guides
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Lunch (2)
- Water bottle
- Insect repellent
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Trips begin 6.30am. Flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport the day prior.
- Trips end 7.30pm approximately. Flights to depart late evening
- Ubirr - Low to moderate level of fitness required. Walk is slightly uneven around the base but quite steep on the way to lookout
- Nourlangie Rock - Low level of fitness required. The 1.5km walk around the base has built in steps along the path
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.
Trip Reviews (5) Most Recent 'Kakadu & East Alligator River' Reviews
On day 1, we had a busy day, we saw quite a few crocodiles & plenty of bird life over the 2 days on the river cruises, we then ...read more went to Cooinda Hotel for lunch we are staying at the Mercure Crocodile Hotel Jabiru, tonight, it was good, the hotel needs some work to bring it back to 5*. Prices were fair for drinks & food for the location.
Day 2, was a trip to Ubirr Rock to see the famous Rock Art & then another cruise on the East Alligator River, more croc's & Bird life. Then back to the Hotel for lunch, which was included both days consisted of Cold Meat & Salad, Tea/Coffee. Then the trip back to Darwin, we were dropped back at the hotel at 6.30 pm. Great 2 day trip!
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