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Over eight magnificent days, discover Kakadu and Litchfield two national parks by foot. Walk to Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield and experience the finest trails in the Top End. Swim under cascading waterfalls, walk among rugged escarpments, view aboriginal rock art, spot giant crocodiles and enjoy the myriad of bird life.
Take the famous Wetland Cruise to see giant crocodiles and a vast range of resident birdlife. Swim in rockpools in Kakadu and underwaterfalls and in rockholes and Litchfield.
Kakadu is a World Heritage-listed national park fed by pristine river systems and alive with over 280 bird species. From floodplains and billabongs to rugged stone country, the diverse landscapes of Kakadu are home to one fifth of Australia's mammals and over 2000 plant species.
In Litchfield National Park, plunge into crystal clear waterholes beneath ...
In Litchfield National Park, plunge into crystal clear waterholes beneath the spring-fed waterfalls of Florence Falls and soak in the cascading pools of Buley Rockhole.
This is once-in-a-lifetime walking adventure. Check off your hiking bucket list!
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Walking distance: 3 km approx. 1.5 hours walking - Easy Grade
The first stop en-route to Kakadu is at the picturesque Mary River Corroboree Billabong. This morning you board a boat for a leisurely cruise along the billabong which is part of the Mary River Wetlands, and home to the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world. Sit back and observe the crocodiles as well as a vast variety of birds and other local wildlife in their natural environment.
After morning tea, your next stop is at the picturesque Mamukala wetlands for a lovely 3km walk. Mamukala is beautiful all year round and there is a myriad of bird life here as they congregate to feed. An observation platform allows you to view the birdlife. It's here we enjoy your lunch.
By mid-afternoon you will arrive into Jabiru where you unload and check in.
Enjoy some free time exploring the lodge or swimming in the tropical pool before pre-dinner nibbles are served which is a two-course meal expertly prepared by your guides.
Walking distance: 4 km approx. 3 hours walking - Moderate Grade.
Today you embark on an unforgettable cultural day tour into Arnhem Land. You head into Arnhem Land via Cahills crossing, be sure to keep a sharp eye out for saltwater crocodiles which frequently inhabit this area. This road takes you to the Injalak Arts Centre where you join up with your indigenous guide. Heading further into Arnhem Land you stop at Injalak Hill. Here you begin your walking journey up the Hill, expertly lead by your local guide. The guide will impart some fascinating historical information about the area, and the rock art.
Your lunch stop is atop the rocky escarpment, where the view out over the floodplains is simply breathtaking. Then it's back to the Arts Centre for an opportunity to browse or purchase art items from this non-profit Aboriginal organisation, and watch local Aboriginal people painting and weaving pandanus baskets. With its stunning scenery of billabongs, birds, escarpments Arnhem Land is truly a place where you can experience this unique untouched have of the Northern Territory.
On your return back into Kakadu you again pass over Cahills. If you didn’t spot a crocodile this morning you're more than likely to see one this afternoon.
Ubirr is your next destination for this afternoon. Here embark on an easy 1km circular walk followed by a moderately steep climb to a rocky outlook, where you have the opportunity to view Kakadu rock art. There are three main sites of rock art to experience at Ubirr. You will see representations of the many animals the Aboriginal people hunted. Important Dreamtime ancestors such as the Namarrgarn Sisters and a magnificent Rainbow Serpent are also represented in their respective galleries.
You have dinner tonight at Jabiru which offers authentic, delicious Thai food. Then it's back to your accommodation for the evening to settle in and rest up, before another exciting day tomorrow.
Walking distance: 16 km approx. 8 hours walking - Hard Grade.
You have an early start today after breakfast and making lunches. Today you visit the amazing Nourlangie Rock Art site and embark on the 12km Barrk Sandstone Walk.
At Nourlangie you can see how local Aboriginal people lived in this area through changing times. Environmental and social changes are reflected in the rock art and in the ground, where archaeologists have uncovered over 20,000 years of Aboriginal occupation. The walk here takes you through what was a wet season home for generations of Aboriginal people. The rock art here is simply astounding and you will see the world-famous Namarrgon, lightning man, (among many others) at Anbangbang gallery.
The beautiful walk around Anbangbang Billabong is not to be missed and you get a spectacular view of Nourlangie from this trail. A myriad of birdlife can also be spotted here from Jabiru to Brolga, magpie geese to spoonbills. (of course, NO swimming). NB: Depending on the wet season access to this site may be limited. The Barrk Sandstone Walk takes you from Anbangbang Gallery to the top of Burrunggui (Nourlangie), across the top then down a gully to the woodland at the base. The ground is rough in places and there are some steep slopes. If you choose to embark on this walk you will need to complete the full 12km as there is no access mid-way to finish the walk early.
After spending the day around Nourlangie we head back to our accommodation for pre-dinner nibbles followed by a two-course dinner prepared by your guides.
Today you can go swimming so bring your bathers and towel. Bring your usual 2-4 litres of water.
After breakfast, you pack up our gear and head south towards Pine Creek. Your morning tea stop is at the Pine Creek picnic area. You continue on south to Bitter Springs where you can lay back in the spring-fed thermal pools amid palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park, found by surveyors for the Overland Telegraph Line.
Then it's back to your glamping style accommodation just outside the township of Katherine on the way to the Gorge. Tonight, you will experience homestyle cooking prepared by your host.
Walking distance: 10 km approx. 3 hours walking - Moderate Grade
After breakfast, you head off for Nitmiluk National Park. Here you do the lovely walk around the gorge and up to Jeddhas lookout which takes approx. 3 hours. views of the second gorge are spectacular. This walk traverses the sandstone escarpment through rock platforms and gullies.
After lunch, you board the Nit Nit Dreaming cruise which travels along the Katherine Gorge. You will discover the cultural significance of the first two gorges to the traditional landowners - the Jawoyn people.
Once back at your accommodation, tonight you enjoy dinner prepared by your guides.
Walking distance: 8 km approx. 3 hours walking - Moderate Grade
You pack up and head off to Edith Falls. Here you walk the 8 km return trip to magnificent Sweetwater Pool which is a beautiful place for swimming and relaxing. Indulge in a tranquil dip and then find a spot on a flat ledge to warm yourself, and have some lunch. If you're lucky you may see several species of turtle and birds.
You then head off to Litchfield National Park to your glamping style accommodation which is located on the edge of Litchfield National Park. You unpack, settle in and have a bit of free time before a two-course dinner prepared by your guides.
Walking distance: 9.5 km approx. 5 hours walking - Moderate Grade
Today you visit Wangi Falls, Walker Creek and Green Ant Falls. Wangi Falls is one of Litchfield's most popular and easily accessible attractions. On this short walk you climb to the top of the escarpment for a great view, and then wander back down to the base of the falls to have a swim.
At Walker Creek you walk about 5 km and hike alongside the crystal clear water course. You can pause for a refreshing dip in one of the many pristine waterholes and enjoy the tranquillity of this amazing national park.
The Green ant Creek Walk meanders through rainforest to another attractive plunge pool. Typically un-crowded there is abundant birdlife to spot - look out for colourful red-winged parrots, double-bar finches or kingfishers.
This evening you will be dining at the Litchfield Tourist Park Restaurant (at your own expense).
Walking distance: 5 km walking - Easy Grade
Visit Tolmer Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Rockholes and the magnetic termite mounds. You walk to the lookout at Tolmer Falls where you stand on the viewing platform to see the water cascading over escarpments into a deep plunge pool.
The Florence Creek Walk links Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole (both offering beautiful swimming opportunities). As you walk, look out for birdlife, including kingfishers, honey-eaters, fairy-wrens and pigeons. Other wildlife to spot includes brown bandicoots and northern quolls.
One of Litchfield National Park's most impressive sights is the hundreds of termite mounds standing up to two metres high in a wide swathe of empty ground. Stroll through the area and marvel at what are enormous magnetic compasses, with their thin edges pointing north-south and broad backs east-west.
You'll then head off and return to Darwin about 5:00pm.
Please contact us for waitlist, group bookings or private departures.
- The departure point is Darwin NT- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Darwin
Day 1: Approximately 3 km, approx. 1.5 hoursDay 2: Approximately 4 km, approx. 3 hoursDay 3: Approximately 16 km, approx. 8 hoursDay 4: No WalkDay 5: Approximately 10 km, approx. 3 hoursDay 6: Approximately 8 km, approx. 3 hoursDay 7: Approximately 9.5 km, approx. 5 hoursDay 8: Approximately 5 km
The Top End is dominated by a tropical monsoonal weather pattern that results in a number of distinct seasons.April to July –the early part of the 'Dry'Nights can be cool and early morning fogs common. The days are warm, dry and generally cloudless with some spectacular sunsets. From April the water begins to slowly recede from the floodplains.August to September – late part of the 'Dry'Days and nights start to warm up. The retreating waters concentrate in billabongs together with the birdlife which congregates in extraordinary numbers. Many tropical woodland plants flower at this time of year.October to December – build up to the 'Wet'This is a time of increasing humidity and heat, with the build up of massive cumulus clouds and exciting thunder and lightning shows. Early rains start to turn the country green.January to March – the main part of the 'Wet'The arrival of the full monsoon brings heavy rains and high tides. The rivers break their banks and spread out across the floodplains, water lilies flower and life returns to the country in all its majesty. The 'run off' is the best time of year for Barramundi fishing.Climate Statistics for Jabiru
We stay in the heart of Kakadu, in Katherine and close to the entry of Litchfield National Park.
In Kakadu we stay in lodge style rooms at Kakadu Lodge. Each lodge room contains a Queen bed, Air conditioning, television and refrigerator. Communal bathroom and kitchen facilities are close by. After a days touring return to the relaxation of the magnificent lagoon style pool, which is surrounded by lush tropical gardens & is complemented by the Poolside Bar & Bistro.
At Katherine we stay in motel-style accommodation in the township. Breakfast is enjoyed at the property and there is a pool for cooling off at the end of the day.
At Litchfield we are located near the entry of Litchfield National Park staying in lodge style rooms. Relax at the end of a long day with a swim in the nearby swimming pool.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price i
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
s available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel. A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit. Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.