Venture into Australia’s Northern Territory and experience the raw beauty and deep cultural roots of the Top End. This remote, tropical region is where rugged Outback landscapes meet lush monsoon forests, where towering sandstone escarpments are adorned with ancient Aboriginal rock art, and where national parks overflow with waterfalls, swimming holes, and wildlife. Over five unforgettable days, explore the highlights of Kakadu, Nitmiluk, and Litchfield National Parks. Enjoy exclusive access to Arnhem Land, cruise croc-filled rivers, visit powerful cultural sites, and swim in some of the most breathtaking natural pools the region has to offer. Along the way, connect with Traditional Owners on Wulna Country and sleep under the stars for a true taste of the Top End.
From $1995pp 
5 Days / 4 Nights 
Welcome to Darwin, the tropical heart of the Northern Territory. The adventure begins early as we depart at 6:30 am, heading east along the Arnhem Highway toward Corroboree Billabong on the Mary River. Here, we’ll cruise through rich wetlands teeming with birdlife and keep a sharp eye out for the legendary saltwater crocodiles that inhabit the area.
After lunch, we continue to the edge of Kakadu and Arnhem Land at Cahill’s Crossing, where our 4WD takes us across the crocodile-inhabited East Alligator River. Enter Arnhem Land, a place of deep cultural significance. Guided by a local Bininj guide, you’ll explore restricted rock art and ceremonial sites that have been visited for thousands of years by First Nations ancestors. This is a rare and meaningful opportunity to connect with one of the world’s oldest living cultures.
We finish the day with a return to Kakadu National Park for our overnight stay.
Accommodation: Powered eco tent camps with shared facilities (1 night)
Included Activities: Corroboree Billabong Cruise, Arnhem Land rock art and cultural experience
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: Approximately 6 hours (350 km)
Walking Time: Around 1.5 hours, including informative stops
After an early breakfast, we head to one of Kakadu’s most iconic natural wonders, Jim Jim Falls. This experience includes a rewarding but challenging hike through lush monsoon forest and over large boulders. At the end of the trail, cool off with a swim in the crystal-clear plunge pool beneath the towering cliffs of the falls.
Following lunch, we visit Anbangbang, a culturally rich site known for its ancient Aboriginal rock art. Once part of Warramal Country, this site is now cared for by the neighbouring Mirarr and Djok communities, as there are no surviving Warramal people. It’s a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the area’s deep cultural heritage.
Later in the afternoon, you may choose to take a scenic flight over Kakadu, offering a stunning aerial view of its vast floodplains, escarpments, and winding rivers.
Accommodation: Powered eco tent camps with shared facilities (1 night)
Included Activities: Jim Jim Falls walk
Optional Activity: Kakadu scenic flight (from AUD $150)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: Approximately 4 hours (120 km)
Walking Time: Around 2.5 hours
After breakfast, we make our way to either Gunlom Falls or Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) for another refreshing swim in one of Kakadu’s pristine natural waterholes. At Maguk, water cascades down rugged gorge walls into a deep, clear plunge pool surrounded by tropical greenery. Alternatively, a steep but rewarding climb to Gunlom Falls offers sweeping views over the park and access to a serene upper pool shaded by gum trees. Both options provide a peaceful and picturesque way to spend the morning.
After some time to relax, we hit the road once again. We’ll stop for lunch in the historic gold-mining town of Pine Creek, then continue south for approximately three hours to our private campsite near Nitmiluk National Park. After settling in, enjoy dinner with the group and unwind beneath the stars.
Accommodation: Powered eco tent camps with shared facilities (1 night)
Included Activities: Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) or Gunlom Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: Approximately 5.5 hours (340 km)
Walking Time: Around 1.5 hours
Spend the day exploring Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and the surrounding Nitmiluk National Park, a vibrant landscape of red rock, cascading waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal art, and diverse wildlife. You can choose to discover the gorge on foot or take an optional scenic cruise for a unique perspective of the towering cliffs and winding river. Please note that optional activities are seasonal and at your own expense.
In the afternoon, we visit Edith Falls, a hidden oasis known for its refreshing rock pools framed by smooth, bronze boulders. After a swim, we continue on to our final campsite near Litchfield National Park, where a hearty dinner will be waiting.
Accommodation: Powered eco tent camps with shared facilities (1 night)
Included Activities: Edith Falls visit
Optional Activity: Katherine Gorge scenic cruise (from AUD 129)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Driving Time: Approximately 4.5 hours (350 km)
Walking Time: Around 3.5 hours
After breakfast, we head to Litchfield National Park, a local treasure filled with tropical rainforests, stunning waterfalls, and crystal-clear swimming holes. Explore iconic spots such as Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and Buley Rockholes before enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by nature. Take a leisurely stroll through the lush rainforest and cool off with a refreshing swim in one of the park’s beautiful waterholes.
In the afternoon, we make the two-hour drive back to Darwin, concluding the adventure.
Included Activities: Buley Rockholes, Florence Falls, Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Special Information: Litchfield National Park attractions may occasionally close for safety reasons. If Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, or Buley Rockholes are closed, alternative activities will be arranged.
Walking Time: About 1 hour
Driving Time: Approximately 3.5 hours (250 km)
This tour departs from Darwin from select hotels and accommodation.
Please confirm exact departure time with Adventure Tours Australia. Sleeping bags are required on Swag Camping tours or if outlined in the ‘Important Information’ section of the trip’s webpage. It’s up to you whether you bring your own, or purchase one from us in advance via your travel agent. Sleeping bags cannot be purchased once the trip has begun.
CANCELLATION BY THE TRAVELLER
If you cancel, some or all of your tour/s, cancellation fees may apply. A cancellation fee will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.
If you cancel your tour:
Note that different cancellation conditions apply to third party-operated tours and additional services. You will be advised of the different cancellation charges at the time of booking.
You are strongly advised to take out travel insurance which covers you for cancellation, at the time of booking. If you leave a tour for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be provided. If you have booked through a travel agent, which may also include other travel components, please contact them directly.
CANCELLATION BY US
We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, relevant government advice, or other external events if it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. – If we cancel your trip due to reasons other than a force majeure event you will receive a full refund. – If we cancel your trip due to a force majeure event you will receive 100% credit to use for a future trip or a refund, less unrecoverable costs.
BOOKING AMENDMENTS
If you wish to transfer from one tour to another or transfer your booking to a third-party you must notify us at least 30 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $200 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by providers such as third-party operators). If you notify us less than 30 days prior to the proposed departure date, the cancellation policy will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted, where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the tour. Transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period i.e. departures operating between April 1 – March 31. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 7 days of departure.
AGE & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age: For the majority of our tours, the minimum age is 8 years of age at the time of travel. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by a responsible adult over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 for their day-to-day care. Please note we cannot guarantee triple or adjoining rooms/tents for families; accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group.
Maximum Age: For the majority of our tours we have no upper age limit. Please be aware that our tours can be physically demanding and passengers must ensure that they are suitably fit to allow full participation. Passengers aged 70 years or older at the time of departure are required to review and sign our medical form. Due to the remote locations and challenging nature of our extended camping tours, it is essential that older travellers consider their health and ability to participate for the safety and the benefit of the whole group.
BOOKING NOTICE
If you are booking open dated, we will require 14 Days notice.
We require all bookings to be reconfirmed with us 2 Days before your scheduled start.
Moderate fitness is required. Guests will do short hikes and swims (up to 4 km per day), sometimes over rocky or uneven terrain.
Yes – while your guide will take care of most of the meals, you’ll have the chance to get involved with simple daily tasks like setting up camp, meal prep, and tidying up. It’s all part of the shared experience, and your help is always appreciated. Many travelers say that pitching in helps them feel more connected and less like a tourist – it’s all part of the adventure!
All the necessary equipment will be supplied to make your camping experience as comfortable as possible. Provided will be swags, tents, camp chairs, cooking equipment, tables, lamps/lights, torches and eskies. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag or hire one.
This is a small group tour with a maximum of 15 people.
Daytime temperatures and humidity can be extreme from October to March, with temperatures over 35 degrees Celsius. Nighttime temperatures can also be high at this time of year.rnrnWe recommend bringing loose, cool cotton clothing to protect yourself from the harsh sun. A sun hat, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, sturdy walking shoes and sunglasses are necessary. Nighttime temperatures between June and August can get quite cold so we also recommend bringing a jacket.
Yes, passengers with special meal requirements or food allergies MUST ensure they inform us at least 72 hours prior to the trip commencing. Food for the trip is purchased before commencement and special requirements cannot be catered for after departing. Due to the remote nature of our tours, food is basic but plentiful. We can cater for the following dietary requirements:
Kakadu, Arnhemland and Litchfield are rough and rugged stone bush country. In many places listed in the itinerary, there are cleared walking tracks but not boardwalks or handrails. Some walks are over slippery and uneven ground, and caution is advised when walking over these surfaces. A reasonable level of fitness u0026amp; stable footing is required for most locations in these itineraries and to make the most of the experience. Territory Expeditions has designed these tours for the fit and active.rnrnTo get the most out of this trip, you need to be prepared for walks of between 3 and 8 km on some days. This may be on rough ground, and perhaps your feet will get wet in rivers and creeks. From October to March, you will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius (and sometimes well into the 40s), so be prepared to endure extra physical stress due to the heat at these times, especially while on walks.rnrnThese extreme outside temperatures can also stress the air-conditioning units within the vehicles, making travelling uncomfortable. Your tour guide will provide regular breaks and information to help you stay well-hydrated.
You’ll spend three nights in a twin-share permanent eco tent, equipped with a bed, mattress, pillow, and bottom sheet for a comfortable night’s rest. Each campsite also features hot showers, toilets just a short walk away, and a swimming pool for a refreshing dip.Set on raised wooden platforms and made from durable canvas, these semi-permanent tents are designed for a low-impact, sustainable stay in nature. Mesh windows and roll-up sides let in the breeze, keeping your tent cool and airy.
Our camps offer limited access to power for charging devices, available in the shared kitchen, bathroom and dining areas. We recommend bringing a power bank to stay topped up between stops.
You will be travelling in a vehicle specifically designed and built for Australian outback conditions. All vehicles are 4WD, air-conditioned for your comfort, and have iPhone connections and large panoramic windows for uninterrupted sightseeing.
Pack only your bare essentials. Due to limited space and strict road laws limiting vehicle gross weight, you are required to limit your luggage to one small to medium-sized soft bag or backpack (max 10 kg) and a small daypack, which can be carried inside the vehicle. Extra luggage can usually be stored at your hotel.
Mobile phone reception is available around all major service centres within Kakadu, Litchfield, Arnhemland, and Mardugal campground. Every vehicle has a Satellite phone for emergencies.rnrnThe most important thing to remember is that you’re on holiday, and that’s a great reason not to have a phone.
We highly recommend having travel insurance.
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