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Australian Wildlife and Wilderness

Australia

14 days from £3,770pp Inc. international flights

Get up close to a dizzying array of Australia's unique creatures and birds in their natural rainforest, wetland, beach, island and mountain homes.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Australian Wildlife & Wilderness

Itinerary Route Map - 14 Days

Stillwater Restaurant, LauncestonDove Lake walk, Cradle Mountain

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Combine your time in Kakadu National Park with a visit to neighbouring Litchfield National Park or Katherine Gorge.
  • Enjoy a night of islander hospitality by staying at a traditional homestead on Kangaroo Island. A great opportunity to see the penguins in the evening (seasonal)
  • Spend more time in South Australia, exploring the wineries, the dramatic scenery of the Flinders Ranges and the birdlife of the Murray River.
  • Additional time in Tasmania can be spent visiting the convict history sites, walking trails, beaches and forests

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Browse the local arts and crafts of the Mindl Markets
  • Cruise on Yellow Water to see prolific birdlife in Kakadu National Park.
  • Visit the rock art galleries of the Aboriginal lands of Arnhemland
  • Tour Kangaroo Island with an expert guide to see the diverse wildlife
  • Take an evening to meet a Tasmanian devil up close

Day by Day

Day 1London

Board your international flight.

Day 2Singapore - Darwin

In flight.

Day 3Darwin

On arrival into Darwin in the early hours of the morning you will be met by a private transfer that will take you to your accommodation. Once you have caught up on some rest, the remainder of the day is at leisure in Darwin.

Day 4Darwin

Take a stroll around the Mindl Markets, browsing the local arts, crafts and foods. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 5Darwin - Kakadu National Park

After breakfast collect your hire car and drive to Jabiru in the Kakadu National Park. You may wish to stop off at the Adelaide River to see the jumping crocodiles and later perhaps drive north of Jabiru to visit the Aboriginal rock art site at Ubirr.

Day 6Kakadu National Park

Today join a small group tour that will take you into Arnhemland. You will spend some time at Injalak Hill to view the rock art with an Aboriginal guide as well as enjoying the spectacular escarpment scenery.

Day 7Kakadu National Park

Drive down to the Gagudju Lodge Cooinda where you will be picked up for your Yellow Water Cruise this morning before spending the rest of the day visiting rock art and rock pool sites under the escarpment.

Day 8Kakadu National Park - Darwin - Adelaide

Return to Darwin today to board your flight to Adelaide. On arrival in Adelaide make your own way to your central hotel.

Day 9Adelaide - Kangaroo Island

Today you fly to Kangaroo Island where you will join a small group tour and spend the day exploring this wonderful island. This is the ideal opportunity to meet some of Australia's unique wildlife.

Day 10Adelaide - Melbourne - Launceston

Make your own way to the airport for your flight to Tasmania. On arrival make your own way to your guesthouse in Launceston.

Day 11Launceston - Cradle Mountain

Collect your hire car from the city rental office and drive to Cradle Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 12Cradle Mountain

Explore the area with a walk around the beautiful Dove Lake with wonderful views of Cradle Mountain. This evening there is a great opportunity to meet a Tasmanian devil up close at a conservation centre.

Day 13Cradle Mountain - Launceston - Melbourne

Drive back to Launceston today and return your hire car before boarding your flight.

Day 14London

Arrive back in London.

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