Begin your adventure with a departure from Darwin, heading towards the Wetlands Region. Enjoy the scenic drive and spot native wildlife along the way. Arrive at Kakadu National Park and visit the Bowali Visitor Centre for an introduction to the park’s landscape. After checking into your Jabiru accommodation, visit Cahills Crossing on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land, followed by an exploration of Ubirr rock to see its well-preserved Aboriginal rock art and stunning sunset views over the Nadab Floodplain. End the day at your private camp, preparing dinner and relaxing with fellow travellers.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Private Jabiru Campsite

Rise early to venture into Kakadu National Park’s heart. Spend the day hiking through monsoon rainforests and swimming in pristine plunge pools and waterfalls like Motor Car Falls, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, or Moline Rockhole. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to learn about local Aboriginal culture. Return to camp for a hearty dinner and rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Private Jabiru Campsite

This morning, explore the fascinating Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art, Kunwarddewardde Lookout, and potentially the nearby Nawurlandja Lookout and Anbangbang Billabong. Burrungkuy Rock is renowned for its incredible Aboriginal rock art and the Dreamtime stories of the Bininj people. Continue south via a 4WD track to the beautiful Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) Waterfall. After a 2km walk, swim, and lunch, proceed through Kakadu National Park to your private safari campsite in Katherine, where you can unwind under the stars and enjoy the evening around the campfire.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Private Katherine Campsite

Start early today to reach Nitmiluk National Park, where you’ll embark on a 2 hour NitNit Katherine Gorge boat cruise. This cruise navigates through 70 metre sheer rock walls with wildlife hiding around every corner. For those interested, scenic helicopter flights are available after the cruise at an additional cost, offering spectacular views of Nitmiluk and Katherine Gorge. Then continue to the beautiful Edith Falls, where you can relax in picture-perfect surroundings, enjoy a picnic lunch, and take a refreshing dip in the huge plunge pool beneath a cascading waterfall. After a full day, return to your private campsite for a stunning sunset and evening stargazing.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Private Katherine Campsite

Your final day of adventure takes you to Litchfield National Park. Travel north to explore the renowned park, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and providing a refreshing escape from the heat. Marvel at the impressive Magnetic Termite Mounds and take a dip in Litchfield’s stunning natural plunge pools, such as Buley Rockholes or Wangi Falls. Explore the thundering waterfalls like Florence Falls or Tolmer Falls and admire the breathtaking beauty carved into the rocky escarpment. Fully relaxed and rejuvenated after a day of exploration and adventure, sit back in comfort as your guide returns you to Darwin for a well-deserved rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:
Cancellations within 1 Day of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.
Between 1 Day and 7 Days incur a 50.00% fee.
Between 7 Days and 28 Days incur a 25.00% fee.

Most of the meals are prepared by your tour guides with basic camping-style food options and on occasions, they will be provided by accommodation providers onsite. Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean-up, and vehicle unpacking/loading as it’s a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.

This tour has exclusive access to private permanent campsites in the Northern Territory, with purpose-built infrastructure. Guests can dine together privately and in outback comfort. We offer two sleeping options, such as a traditional bush swag or a safari tent for that true outback adventure experience. These tours have access to communal campground bathrooms and shower facilities. With two nights in the Kakadu area and two nights in the Katherine area.

Basic Single Swag (sleeps 1) – For guests who wish to sleep under the stars on the ground, in a self-contained canvas-covered bush bed roll with a camp mattress.
Twin Share Safari Tent (sleeps 2) – For guests wishing to sleep in the outback but remain protected from the elements, we provide permanent tented campsites, twin single beds with mattresses, bed linen supplied. (Solo travellers booking separately in a Twin Share Safari Tent will be paired with another solo passenger, where possible of the same gender but not guaranteed.

A minimum moderate to advanced level of fitness is required to complete the walks. The length of walks will be between 2km to 4km each day, often over steep rocky sections and in direct sunlight and high humidity. An approximate 9-11km walk is included in this tour. Embarking on walks will be at the guide’s discretion to ensure the safety of guests. Therefore a medium/high level of fitness is required and a doctor’s certificate is required for people over 70 years (30 days prior to travel).

We ask that guests travelling on this tour bring small soft overnight bags and hand luggage only as there is limited storage onboard our vehicles. Large suitcases and oversized luggage can be left at your hotel whilst you are on tour.

Autopia Tours includes Parks Australia fees within the tour price, this covers guests for a 5 Day access to Kakadu National Parks. Park Passes are not available for purchase by guests not travelling onboard these tours.

You will travel in an all-terrain 4×4 range eco-tour bus, uniquely designed to handle the harshest of terrains and off-road tracks. The maximum number of passengers carried on these tours is 15-21 people, with a minimum requirement of 8 people to guarantee the departure. In the unlikely event of a breakdown, alternative vehicles may be used.

Travelling to the Top End of Australia can be safe and incredibly rewarding, but it requires proper preparation and awareness of the unique conditions and potential hazards. Safety is our number one priority, and your tour guides are highly trained to ensure passenger safety at all times.

The weather in the Northern Territory can fluctuate and be extreme. It is not unheard of for temperatures to reach over 40+ degrees Celsius in the dry season and in the evening the temperature drops dramatically. Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing. In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead, unless contacted by the provider.

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

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