AAT Kings 2 Day Kakadu & East Alligator River Itinerary

Darwin – Kakadu National Park

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).

As this Short Break departs at 6.30 am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.

Included Meals: Lunch

Day Prior: Flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport

Accommodation: Kakadu - 1 Night

Accommodation:

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

The indigenous owned luxury accommodation is uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu's most famous inhabitant, the saltwater crocodile. Relax in the recently refurbished rooms, unwind in your private courtyard, by the shaded outdoor pool or take in the landscaped interior garden view from the balcony.

Guluyambi Cultural Cruise – Depart Darwin

This morning join your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr Aboriginal Rock Art, 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.

As this trip concludes at 7.30pm, you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight.

Flights to depart late evening from Darwin Airport

Included Meals: Lunch

Notes

What's Included

Accommodation
Kakadu National Park Ticket
Experienced Driver Guides
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach

What to Bring

Enclosed walking shoes
Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
Water bottle
Warm layers in cooler months

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What Elizabeth says about this tour: I highly recommend this trip as an add-on to your independent travel or another larger tour of Northern Territory or Western Australia. It is always impressive how much having a knowledgable guide and driver can be to your sense of `knowing' a place better. Add on to that the natural environment - and having your safety paramount means you get to totally relax into the trip.

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