Top End Explorer

11 days from £2,580pp Inc. international flights

Indulge in the incredible diversity of bird and wildlife of the Northern Territory's Top End, complemented by stunning scenery and waterfalls throughout the Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Litchfield National Parks.

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At a Glance

• Darwin 3 days
• Kakadu National Park 3 days
• Katherine 2 days
• Singapore 1 day

Highlights of this itinerary

• An invitation to isolated Arnhemland
• Cruise the Yellow Waters wetlands
• Explore the depths of Katherine Gorge
• Escarpment views and waterfalls
• A profusion of birds and wildlife

Day 1London

Fly overnight to Singapore with your chosen international carrier.

Day 2Singapore - Darwin

Connect in Singapore to your onward Qantas Airways / Jetstar code share flight to Darwin which arrives in the early hours of tomorrow morning. We have reserved your accommodation in Darwin from today so that you can check straight in on arrival and go to sleep.

Day 3Darwin

You will be met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your hotel in the centre of Darwin. Enjoy a good night's sleep and when you wake spend the day exploring the capital of the north perhaps by open top bus or on a harbour boat tour. Enjoy a meal on the water front this evening.

Day 4Darwin - 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 5Kakadu 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 6Kakadu National Park

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

Day 7Kakadu National Park - Katherine

Setoff south and enjoy a full day exploring the southern end of the Kakadu National Park before the drive in along the main highway to the town of Katherine.

Day 8Katherine

After breakfast drive down the road to the Nitmiluk Reception centre where there is a fascinating history of the region. You then board your guided boat for a cruise through the incredible gorges along the Katherine River before perhaps walking along the trails in the region this afternoon.

Day 9Katherine - Litchfield National Park - Darwin

Drive north along the main Stuart Highway through Adelaide River. You might like to detour to visit the Litchfield National Park en route to Darwin. There are some great waterfalls and wetland rivers which are accessible via Batchelor year round on the sealed roads. Continue onwards to Darwin this afternoon arriving before sunset.

Day 10Darwin - Singapore

Enjoy a morning at leisure before you make your way to Darwin airport for your Qantas Airways / Jetstar code share flight to Singapore where you transit to your onward overnight flight to London Heathrow.

Day 11London

Your flight arrives home to London Heathrow.