About this tour
Explore the Ubirr, Twin, or Jim Jim Waterfalls, Maguk, and Litchfield National Park Tour floodplains. Experience the best of the Top End with a 4-Day Kakadu 4WD Adventure Tour, a 1-Day Litchfield National Park Trip, and a Hotel Night in Darwin between tours. Unleash your inner explorer for a fulfilling exploration, culture, and unmatched vistas.
- Visit Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Explore Bowali, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centres, and more!
- Take a cultural boat cruise on the East Alligator River on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem land
- Enjoy a guided tour of 2 world-class Aboriginal rock art sites Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Ubirr walk (conditions/seasonality permitting)
— What You Can Expect —
Join an exclusive 5-day Kakadu 4WD Outback Adventure and Litchfield tour, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure featuring the best of Kakadu and Litchfield. Explore some of the world’s oldest and best-preserved Aboriginal rock art, and keep an eye out for our prehistoric crocodiles as you cruise the ancient wetlands by boat. Uncover the wonder of Litchfield National Park’s roaring waterfalls and hidden water holes. Adventure to Kakadu’s biggest waterfalls, Jim Jim or Twin Falls (conditions/seasonality permitting) cool off in some of the most beautiful natural plunge pools imaginable.
Explore some truly breathtaking scenery, including pockets of rainforest teeming with indigenous plants and fauna. Relax indoors in comfort each night after action-packed days of exploration, culture, and unmatched vistas.
Delve into the beauty of Darwin with Mikitravel!
— Full Itinerary —
Combining the best of the Top End, featuring a 4-Day Kakadu 4WD Adventure Tour, plus a 1-Day Litchfield National Park Trip combined with a Hotel Night in Darwin city between the tours.
- Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu National Park
– Begin your journey by traveling to the Wetlands Region, where the breathtaking scenery of the top ends begins to emerge. Discover a diverse collection of Top End birdlife as well as fresh and salty apex predator crocodiles. Continue on to Kakadu National Park and spend the next two nights in Jabiru. Stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre for a wonderful introduction to the Park’s beauty and fauna before settling into the local lodgings. Continue north to Cahills Crossing, which marks the border between Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Cruise down the East Alligator River on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land to see Dreamtime stories of the area, spectacular birds, and to view crocodiles while attempting to catch some barramundi. Visit Ubirr Rock at sunset to see one of the world’s best-preserved displays of Aboriginal Rock Art. Enjoy a variety of Rock Art styles and climb high for a breathtaking sunset over the Nadab Floodplain. Return to Jabiru for dinner and a comfortable night’s sleep.
– Meals: Lunch, Dinner
– Accommodation: Anbinik Kakadu Resort (either Shared 6Packs, Cabins, or Private Anbinik Suites) or similar
– Driving Distance: 420 km
– Hike Distance and Grading: 1 km loop, Grade 2–3
- Day 2: Jim Jim or Twin Falls – Jabiru Return
– Relax at Jim Jim or Twin Falls, two of Kakadu’s most well-known and beautiful destinations. Visit one of these incredible waterfalls located at the end of an exciting 4WD drive. Please remember that access to the falls is only available when conditions permit and this hike requires at least moderate to high fitness and agility. Hike out to the large plunge pool and beach area, where you may cool down surrounded by a dense monsoon forest and stunning granite escarpments. Return home with the option of stopping at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to learn more about Kakadu’s culture and the legends, plants, and biodiversity of this World Heritage Park.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Accommodation: Anbinik Kakadu Resort (either Shared 6Packs, Cabins, or Private Anbinik Suites) or similar
– Driving Distance: 250 km
– Hike Distance and Grading: 4 km, Grade 6
- Day 3: Jabiru to Katherine
– Explore Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock, Kunwarddewardde Lookout, and Nawurlandja Lookout’s and Anbangbang Billabong’s adjacent surroundings. Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock is home to outstanding Aboriginal rock art and Bininj Dreamtime stories. Travel south to another 4WD trail and enjoy a picnic lunch at the plunge pool of Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) Waterfall, one of Kakadu’s most scenic and pristine waterfalls. Please keep in mind that the flat roads paired with rocky crossings going to the plunge pool through the monsoon forest require at least a moderate level of fitness and agility. After a 2km walk, swim, and lunch, we head to Nitmiluk National Park before retiring to our Katherine lodging for the evening to unwind and enjoy the local hospitality.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Accommodation: Knotts Crossing Resort (either Shared Cabins or Private Suite rooms) or similar
– Driving Distance: 420 km
– Hike Distance and Grading: 1.5km, Grade 3
- Day 4: Katherine to Darwin
– Reach Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Gorge early in the morning for a 2-hour boat tour at your own expense (around A$120) or a hike along the sheer rock walls (1.4 km to 4.8 km return). Get a chance to take a beautiful helicopter flight to see the amazing views of Nitmiluk Katherine Gorge, the Arnhem Land escarpment, and indigenous fauna. Make your way to Edith Falls for further relaxation in picture-perfect Top End environs, with a picnic lunch, clean water, and a welcome opportunity to cool off. Return to Darwin in time to stroll through the famous Mindil Markets or relax at your accommodations, reminiscing on all of your travels and new acquaintances.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
– Accommodation: H on Smith Hotel (either Twin Share or Private Suites) or similar Darwin Hotel
– Options: Scenic helicopter flights, Katherine Gorge Cruise (at guest’s own expense)
– Driving Distance: 470 km
– Hike Distance and Grading: 2 km, Grade 2–4 depending on the walk embarked. The main pool (when open) is a short walk with low grades. Upper pools require a reasonably steep climb and descent, and at least a moderate level of fitness and agility.
- Day 5: Darwin to Litchfield Return
– Check out of your accommodation early and store your luggage at the hotel reception. Take a day excursion to Litchfield National Park for sightseeing. Leaving Darwin, head south towards the world-class Litchfield National Park, which is bordered by thick patches of tropical rainforest and provides a cool respite from the Top End’s heat. Take a little diversion to the Adelaide River, where you can explore the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and wetlands. The traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are participating in the reserve’s management) are one of the most stunning areas to explore the Top End’s rich fauna, home to several bird, turtle, and water python species, as well as the famed Saltwater Crocodile. Alternatively, get an opportunity to jump on board the 1-hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise (optional extra, strictly subject to availability on the day) payable directly to the cruise company. Travel south to see some incredible monolithic Magnetic Termite Mounds and cool off in one of Litchfield’s beautiful natural pools like Buley Rockholes or Wangi Falls. Visit a thundering waterfall like Florence Falls or Tolmer Falls and marvel at the sheer beauty carved out amongst the rocky escarpment. Head back to Darwin fully relaxed and rejuvenated after a day in the stunning tropical national park.
– Meals: n/a (opportunity to purchase lunch on tour, in Batchelor or BYO as we will have eski onboard)
– Driving Distance: 317 km
– Walking Distance: 1 km/2 km
*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.
