6 Day Top End to Red Centre Northern Exposure Adventure
(Starts Darwin to Alice Springs)
Destination Trip
18-40 recommended
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About this tour:
This Wayoutback 6 day adventure offers a value for money Northern Territory experience. Experience a 4 Wheel drive camping safari through Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks over 3 days and 2 nights, spend a night in Darwin soaking up the atmosphere before travelling down 'The Track' visiting the icons of Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) Mataranka and Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles). Have a beer at the Daly Waters Pub and finish in Alice Springs, the heart of Australia where Indigenous art galleries, a cool vibe and history abounds.

• Kakadu National Park • Mary River Wetlands • Twin and Jim Jim Falls • Litchfield National Park • Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) • Mataranka Thermal Pools • Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park

Valid: 01 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
Trip Code: WP05 (Dorm)
Prices:
• Dorm/Camping $1100 (Adult only not suitable for children)
• Twin/Camping Upgrade $50.00 (Adult per person)
• Single/Camping Upgrade $100.00 (Adult per person)



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Trip Itinerary:

Day 1:
Departing from Darwin from 6.00am, our Top End adventure begins as we travel to the Mary River Wetlands for our cruise. This region is home to over 250 bird species and has the highest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the Southern Hemisphere. Search for the mighty crocs who rule this waterway, buffalo, birds and other wildlife. Our entrance to Kakadu National Park is at the South Alligator River, a picturesque location for a picnic lunch. We arrive into Ubirr in the late afternoon; here you will view a wide range of ancient Aboriginal art which will be interpreted by your guide. Learn the story of the Rainbow Serpent and climb the Nadab Lookout for panoramic views over the floodplain and beyond into Arnhem Land. As the day draws to a close we head to our private campsite for dinner and our overnight stay.

• Crocodile and Wildlife cruise • Ubirr
• Lunch, Dinner

Day 2:
This morning the jewels of Kakadu National Park await. After breakfast and departing camp we travel off road to the majestic Twin and Jim Falls* for a day of adventure and exploration. Travelling into Twin Falls by 4WD track, a boat shuttle and finally a rocky track and boardwalk we will be rewarded by the beauty of this remote waterfall deep within Kakadu National Park. Afterwards we stay off the beaten track where a walk through monsoon forests and over boulders lead us to Jim Falls. Surrounded by 150 metre cliffs, we spend some time soaking up the natural beauty of this majestic location. This afternoon we visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre after which we depart Kakadu National Park and travel towards Litchfield National Park where we will stop along the way at our private campsite. Tonight, enjoy a hearty meal with your fellow adventurers.

• Twin and Jim Falls • Warradjan Cultural Centre
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:
Today is spent exploring the waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments of Litchfield National Park. Marvel at the intriguing magnetic and cathedral termite mounds and swim, hike and explore Florence and Wangi Falls*. Discover the many rock holes and cascading waterfalls of Buley Rockhole before our early evening arrival back in Darwin.

(Overnight Multi Share dormitory accommodation is included).

• Termite mounds • Florence Falls • Wangi Falls • Buley Rockhole
• Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4:
You will be collected from your Darwin accommodation at approximately 6.00 am when our adventure through the ‘Territory’ to Alice Springs begins. The afternoon is spent at Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park which is owned by the Jawoyn Aboriginal people. Ancient sandstone has been carved away by the Katherine River to create a deep and picturesque gorge. You may like to take a boat cruise, paddle a canoe (all optional, seasonal and at additional cost) or a breathtaking hike before journeying to our nearby campsite.

• Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park
• Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:
A great start to the day, is a soak in the Mataranka Thermal Pools, a lush oasis fringed by paperbark trees. No trip to the ‘Territory’ is complete without a visit to the Daly Waters Pub, an important watering hole for explorers and drovers in days gone by and now a great spot for a cold beer, a bit of history and a ‘fair dinkum outback experience’! Our day winds to a close at historic Banka Cattle Station where we camp for the night.

• Mataranka Thermal Pools • Daly Waters Pub • Banka Cattle Station
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:
We pass through Tennant Creek and then further along the track are the Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) which are a collection of gigantic granite boulders magically balanced on top of one another. Later in the day we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (only 20% of the Northern Territory lies south of this point) then a short time later we arrive into Alice Springs.

• Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) • Tropic of Capricorn
• Breakfast, Lunch

Important notes on this safari

Trip Code:
• WP05 (Dorm)

Prices:
• All prices are in Australia dollar.
• There is no agent booking fee for this tour.

• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person

Tour Style:
• 18-40 recommended

Theme:
• Short Breaks | Destination trip

Maximum:
• Maximum Passengers 17/24

Transportation Style:
• Air Conditioned 4WD (Kakadu) | Travel in an air-conditioned minibus (Darwin to Alice Springs)

Tour Departs:
• Darwin from 6.00am
• 1 Apr 20 – 30 Apr 20 & 1 Nov 20 – 31 Mar 21 - Wed
• 1 May 20 – 31 Oct 20 - Wed/Sat

Tour Finishes:
• Day 6 Alice Springs only | Approximately 5.30pm

What to bring on tour:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket
• Torch
• Wide brimmed hat
• Sunscreen and Insect repellent
• Water bottle (1.5 litres)
• Walking shoes/boots
• Sleeping bag (or can be hired for $50),
• Toiletries, swim wear, towel
• Camera
• Comfortable and casual clothing for 6 days.

What's Included in tour:
• Professional guide
• Travel in an air-conditioned 4WD (Day 1-3) and air-conditioned minibus (Day 4-6)
• Crocodile and Wildlife cruis
• All meals as indicated on itinerary
• Camping equipment including basic tents with mattress day 1-3 and swags days 4-6
• Drinking water (please provide your own bottle)
• Kakadu National Park entry fee


Accommodation Style:
• Camping equipment including basic tents with mattress day 1-3 and swags days 4-6
• Sleeping bag hire (or can be hired for $30)

Meals Included: "
• All meals (as listed on itineraries)

Physical fitness suggested rating:
• 2 out of 5 - see here for the different suggested fitness ratings

Ages:
• 18-40 recommended. Safari is not suitable for children.

Access:
• Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
• * Twin and Jim Jim Falls may not be accessible between the shoulder periods of May-Jun and October. During this time we will visit Gunlom Falls, Maguk or the Yurmikmik Region (Motor Car Falls or Boulder Creek)
• Waterfalls may be closed by Park Authorities at any time and itineraries may be amended to reflect this.
• Twin Falls Boat Shuttle Fee $12.50 is not included and payable direct on day of cruise.

• During the months of November – April inclusive please be advised that the first 3 days of your itinerary will be upgraded to our 4WD Dragonfly Dreaming Wet Season itinerary. There is no additional charge for this upgrade and camping will be in permanent tents.
• This 6 day package is a combination of two safari products and the guide and passengers may differ on each safari. Passengers will be staying independently at the accommodation between safaris.

Luggage:
• Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack. On days 1-3 please store your excess luggage at your Darwin accommodation. On days 4-6 all luggage will accompany you with excess luggage being stored in the vehicle/trailer and will not be accessible during this time.

Travel Insurance:
• Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

Important trips notes for the following tours and safaris
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This is an true outback adventure experince.

18-40 recommended Not suitable for children	Eco friendly travel experience	4WD (Kakadu) | Minibus (Darwin to Alice)	2 of 5 physical fitness level	Camping equipment - basic tents with mattress day 1-3 and swags days 4-6	Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks	Daly Waters Pub and Katherine Gorge

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