About The Tour
Get to know the top-end of Australia on this incredible 3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Tour. This 4WD adventure takes you deep into the great outdoors and gives you the chance to experience the beauty of this region.
Tour Details
Operates: Friday
Departs: 7:00am
Returns to Darwin: approx. 5:30pm
Adults: $550
Please note: this tour is suitable for passengers aged 18 – 49 years
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, 1 litre water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing (including a rain jacket and a long sleeved cotton shirt), sleeping bag, camp pillow / small cushion, swimmers, towel, hat and a torch or headlight.
Please note: we have limited space on our 4WD transportation and therefore luggage is limited to one medium sized soft bag or backpack (max 10kgs) and a day pack per person. Large backpacks or suitcases cannot be accommodated and should be left at your accommodation in Darwin for the duration of the tour.
Optional extras:
Sleeping bags can be hired for $15 (Paid in cash on the morning of the tour before departure).
Note: Our tour itineraries to Kakadu are flexible and may change due to the nature of the Top End, meaning it may not be possible to visit some of the locations mentioned here when you travel. Your guide will take into consideration a range of factors including weather condition, water levels, and road access to plan a tour that will provide you with alternative locations if some are not accessible. If you are booking this tour to visit certain attractions as outlined in the itinerary, please include it in the note section at the time of the booking.
Itinerary
Tour Highlights
- Observe crocodiles in the natural habitat with a crocodile cruise
- Explore stunning waterfalls including Gunlom, Wangi and Florence Falls
- Enjoy refreshing swims in picturesque waterholes including Moline Rock Holes
- Discover the incredible cultural heritage of northern Australia and admire ancient rock art at Nourlangie Rock
Day One (Lunch & Dinner)
We start day one of the 3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Tour by heading straight to Kakadu National Park and taking a crocodile jumping cruise. During this time, you’ll get to learn more about some of Australia’s oldest creatures and discover some of the unique local wildlife.
Afterwards, we’ll head into Kakadu and enjoy a picnic-style lunch on the pretty banks of the East Alligator River.
Once in the park, it’s on to Nourlangie Rock, where you can discover Aboriginal rock paintings that date back thousands of years. We’ll take you to the Warradjan Cultural Centre where you can learn more about this part of Australian culture before we walk up to Gunwhardewharde lookout for spectacular views.
In the afternoon it’s on to Mardugal Safari camp, where we’ll indulge in an Aussie BBQ and camp for the night.
Day Two (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
We start the day early by heading to Gunlom Falls or Yurmikmik. At the end, you can take a refreshing swim before we head off in the 4WD to Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes for another dip.
This is a special permit-only area with a unique insight into the cultural sensitivity of the region. Afterwards, we’ll head to our camp at Pine Creek where you can enjoy an air-conditioned room for your second night on the 3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Tour.
Day Three (Breakfast & Lunch)
On the final day of the 3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Tour, we make our way to Litchfield National Park, making our first stop at Wangi Falls for a swim in its pretty plunge pool. Then it’s on to Tolmer Falls for stunning views over the surrounding scenery and a picnic lunch at the impressive Buley Rockholes. We’ll have a picnic lunch before heading on to Florence Falls and then back to Darwin via the quirky termite mounds that Litchfield is renowned for.
What's Included?
- All meals as indicated
- Accommodation (1st night camping, 2nd night in air-conditioned dorm)
- Camping fees and equipment
- Wildlife and crocodile cruise
- 3 Waterfalls: Wangi Falls, Florence Falls and Gunlom Falls or Yurmikmik
- 2 Rockholes: Bluey Rockholes and Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes (Moline)
Please Note: Sleeping Bags can be hired for an additional $15 per person.
Pickup Locations
We can arrange pick up from most hostels and hotels in Darwin. If you don’t see your accommodation listed in the drop down menu, please contact us and we can advise you of your closest pickup location.
Please note: The times given from the list are the approximate time of pick-up, the exact time will be shown on your confirmation email.
| Location |
Address |
Time |
| Alatai Holiday Apartments |
McMinn St, Darwin City NT
|
7:00am |
| Argus Apartments |
6 Cardona Court, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Argus Hotel Darwin |
13 Shepherd Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Caltex Berrimah |
Stuart Highway, Berrimah |
7:30am |
| Chilli’s Backpackers |
69 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Crocodilly Inn |
97 Mitchell St, Darwin City |
7:00am |
| Cullen Bay Serviced Apartments |
26 Marrina Blv, Darwin |
7:30am |
| Darwin City Edge(Vitina Studio) |
38 Gardens Road, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Darwin YHA – Melaleuca ob Mitchell |
52 Mitchell St, Darwin City |
7.00am |
| Dingo Moon Lodge |
88 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Double Tree by Hilton Hotel |
122 The Esplanade, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade |
116 The Esplanade, Darwin |
7:00am |
| DownUnder Hostel |
4 Harriet Pl, Darwin City |
7.00am |
| Frogshollow Backpackers |
27 Lindsay Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Gecko Lodge Hostel |
146 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Hilton Darwin |
32 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Mantra on the Esplanade |
88 The Esplanade, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Mantra Pandanas |
43 Knuckey Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Novotel Darwin |
100 The Esplanade, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Oaks Elan |
31 Woods Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Palms City Resort |
64 The Esplanade, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Ramada Suites Zen Quarter |
6 Carey Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Rydges Darwin Central |
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| The Bottle-O Pit Lane |
2/2 Middleton St, Yarrawonga |
7:30am |
| Travelodge Mirambeena Resort |
64 Cavengh Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| United Petrol Station in Parap |
209 Stuart Hwy, Parap |
7:30am |
| Value Inn |
50 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront |
7 Kitchner Drive, Darwin |
7:00am |
| Youth Shack |
69 Mitchell Street, Darwin |
7:00am |
