8 day Top End Spectacular guided tour with AAT Kings

Inclusions

• Luxury air-conditioned coach with 2 door access
• Experienced professional tour director and tour driver
• 7 full buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 hotel dinners
• Welcome drink
• Airport transfers#
• Hotel porterage included
• Cruise on Katherine Gorge
• Explore Kakadu National Park
• Saltwater crocodile spotting

Itinerary

Day 1    Arrive Darwin
Spend time at leisure. Perhaps visit one of the open- air markets held across the city every weekend or explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Hotel: Vibe Hotel, Darwin, 2 nights.

Day 2    Litchfield National Park
Today we enjoy an orientation tour of Darwin before travelling on to Litchfield National Park. Our first stop is the amazing stand of Termite Mounds, then view beautiful Florence Falls. Visit Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the steep waterhole below. Venture on to tropical Wangi Falls for a relaxing swim in the large crystal-clear pool. Return to Darwin this afternoon.

Day 3    Darwin – Katherine
Today we journey to Katherine via the historic Adelaide River Inn and Adelaide River War Cemetery. There is time to explore Katherine before we join an afternoon cruise through Katherine Gorge as it winds its way through Nitmiluk National Park. Hotel: Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine, 2 nights.

Day 4    Jawoyn Cultural Tour
Travel to Maud Creek and join our Aboriginal guides for a walk through ‘the Footsteps of our Ancestors’. Learn about ‘bush tucker’ and traditional bush medicines. See damper being prepared and when cooked, enjoy it with a barbecue lunch. Join in the activities including traditional bark painting, fire lighting, spear throwing, playing the didgeridoo and learning the craft of basket weaving.

Day 5    Katherine – Kakadu
This morning stop at Edith Falls. We then pass through the gold mining town of Pine Creek, to Kakadu National Park. The focal points of Kakadu are the spectacular escarpment and the wetlands and their abundance of wildlife, including over 280 species of birds. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view informative displays and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu before joining a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Hopefully we will see the saltwater crocodiles that inhabit many of Kakadu’s river systems. Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru.

Day 6    Kakadu National Park
This morning there is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over Kakadu. We visit the Bowali Visitor Centre which contains a wealth of information on Kakadu National Park. The fantastic displays here will take you on a journey through the varied landscapes and habitats of Kakadu. Later walk around Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back some 20,000 years. Climb to the top for views over the flood plains and escarpment country. Hotel: Wildman Wilderness Lodge, Mary River.

Day 7    Kakadu – Darwin
This morning we cruise on the renowned Mary River Wetlands. Take in the fantastic views across the vast floodplains and see wetland birds. Continue to Darwin visiting the multi-award-winning Territory Wildlife Park en route. See some of the Northern Territory’s most elusive animals in the Nocturnal House and the exciting ‘Birds of Prey’ display. Enjoy spectacular views of barramundi and other fish from the underwater, walk-through aquarium. Hotel: Vibe Hotel, Darwin.

Day 8    Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight.

Departure dates and Prices*

*Terms and Conditions

• Prices current as at 25 January 2012
• Prices are person in AUD$ based on twin share
• #Airport transfers are available on day 1 from Darwin Airport (only for flights arriving prior to 5.00pm): Day 8 to Darwin Airport (flights can depart anytime of the day)
• Prices are subject to change (eg due to currency fluctuation)
• Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
• Further conditions apply please see AAT Kings Northern Territory 2012/2013 brochure