5 Day Kakadu Complete

Tour Highlights (IN bRIEF)

NB:  Transport used on this tour is a 4WD Land Cruiser with side facing seats.  Tour suitable for passengers under 35 yrs of age.

Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up from your accommodation at 6:30am. Our first stop for the day is an exclusive Aboriginal Cultural delight as you are given a hands-on tour conducted by Aboriginal Traditional Owners from Biliru Tours and Cultural Experiences. Passengers will get the chance to interact with Aboriginal People and have a go at Traditional fire lighting and spear throwing at a moving target (pretend Wallaby). Passengers will also recieve a Traditional Larrakeyah "Welcome to Country" spoken in Aboriginal and listen to information presented by Traditional Owners about their culture. Next we view some fantastic bird life on the Marrakai Floodplain as we head down the Arnhem Highway on our way to Kakadu. We travel into Kakadu via the unsealed Old Darwin Road and after travelling for a while we take a break at White Lily Billabong for a chance to admire congregations of birds amongst water lily covered floodplains. Our day ends with a refreshing swim at Barramundi Gorge where you can spend some time exploring, rock climbing, relaxing or swimming in the waterfalls, the choice is yours. Tonight after a candlelit dinner in the heart of Kakadu, you can have a go at playing the didgeridoo.

Camp: Koolpin Gorge Campground
Meals:  Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 1 km

Day 2

Today we will be “off the beaten track” exploring a very beautiful and delicate area called Koolpin Gorge This remote area is located in the very southern end of Kakadu and there are only 3 companies in Australia who have permits to enter this region. Koolpin Gorge is an extremely sensitive area consisting of beautiful waterfalls, plunge pools and magnificent lookouts. We spend a full day hiking along Koolpin Creek where you can refresh yourself frequently in escarpment pools set amongst some of Kakadu's most spectacular scenery.

Camp: Minimal Facility Campground  (No facilities)
Walking: 12km
Meals:: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

If you are interested in getting "off the beaten track" and "away from the crowds" then today you will feel like you are in heaven. We travel for a couple of hours on a challenging 4WD track that leads us to one of Kakadu`s most rugged and diverse environments. Unadvertised on most maps, Graveside Gorge is a remote scenic area with beautiful waterfalls, plunge pools and great hikes. Enjoy swimming in crystal clear water and exploring this unique gorge system with its dramatic landforms. Only 2 companies in Australia have permits that allow access to this magnificent part of Kakadu National Park. Experience a full day of remoteness and isolation in a totally peaceful environment that remains untouched and never crowded.

At various times during the year, Graveside Gorge will be closed to visitors and only open for use by the Traditional Owners of the area. During these short closures, other  destinations will be substituted

Camp: Minimal Facility Campground  (No facilities)
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 8 km

Day 4

This morning we make our way to Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. After a short walk down to the end of the gorge, you reach a beautiful white sandy beach at the base of Twin Falls…simply spectacular. For the active hikers you get to take a return walk(7km) to the Top of Twin Falls which offers some magnificent views down the gorge and swimming in rock pools at the top of the falls. From here we make our way to the mighty Jim Jim Falls. A swim in the plunge pool at the base of Jim Jim Falls is sure to wake you up for the day as you cool down in the refreshing water. To reach the plunge pool, a 1km scenic walk through monsoon rainforest is taken and has excellent lookouts over Jim Jim Falls. Take your time to admire the awesome sight of the sheer cliff faces that surround you from the base of the gorge. Our safari camp permit in this region allows us peaceful camping only 30 minutes drive from Jim Jim falls and ensures that tomorrow you will wake up to the sound of the birds instead of the crowds. In the evening you can spend some time stargazing under the southern skies.

Camp: Garnamar Campground (Safari Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 7 km

Day 5

A cultural experience awaits you as we start our day at Nourlangie Rock, one of the most famous rock art and cultural sites in the world. The rock art concentrated in this area is magnificent, depicting mainly wildlife and Dreamtime stories and ranging in age from 20 000 years old to as recent as 40 years. Next you can view various displays on Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor Centre before heading north to Ubirr rock. At Ubirr Rock you will see more fantastic Aboriginal Art sites and learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle and culture. A short climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will reward you with a 360 degree view over floodplains and the Arnhemland Escarpment - a spectacular sight. What a better way to finish the day than by sitting back and enjoying our private crocodile and wildlife cruise on Corroboree Billabong, a part of the Mary River system. You are bound to see plenty of wildlife and usually a lot of crocodiles on a 1.5 hour cruise that won’t leave you disappointed. Return to Darwin in the early evening at approx 7.30pm.  (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 3 km

Further Information

Tour Notes  

Kakadu tour programs may vary during May and June due to seasonal closures.
Mode of Transport: 4 WD Troop Carrier with  side facing seats    
Group size:  5 – 9 persons (Minimum 5 persons)
Pre-trip meetings are held at 11am the day prior to departure.