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Day
1: Pickup from Darwin
CBD Toursit Accomodation Hotels, Backpackers and Apartments,
Pick-up from your accommodation
at 6:30am. Next we view some fantastic bird life on
the Marrakai Floodplain as we head down the Arnhem
Highway on our way to Kakadu. We travel into Kakadu via the
unsealed Old Darwin Road and after travelling for a while
we take a break at White Lily Billabong for a chance to admire
congregations of birds amongst water lily covered floodplains.
Our day ends with a refreshing swim at Barramundi Gorge
where you can spend some time exploring, rock climbing, relaxing
or swimming in the waterfalls, the choice is yours. Tonight
after a candlelit dinner in the heart of Kakadu, you can have
a go at playing the didgeridoo.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Koolpin Gorge Campground
Walking: 1 km
Day 2:
Today we will be “off
the beaten track” exploring a very beautiful and delicate
area called Koolpin Gorge This remote area is located
in the very southern end of Kakadu and there are only 3 companies
in Australia who have permits to enter this region. Koolpin
Gorge is an extremely sensitive area consisting of beautiful
waterfalls, plunge pools and magnificent lookouts. We spend
a full day hiking along Koolpin Creek where you can refresh
yourself frequently in escarpment pools set amongst some of
Kakadu's most spectacular scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
Walking: 12km
Day 3:
If you are interested in getting
"off the beaten track" and "away from the crowds"
then today you will feel like you are in heaven. We travel
for a couple of hours on a challenging 4WD track that leads
us to one of Kakadu`s most rugged and diverse environments.
Unadvertised on most maps, Graveside Gorge is a remote scenic
area with beautiful waterfalls, plunge pools and great hikes.
Enjoy swimming in crystal clear water and exploring this unique
gorge system with its dramatic landforms. Only 2 companies
in Australia have permits that allow access to this magnificent
part of Kakadu National Park. Experience a full day of remoteness
and isolation in a totally peaceful environment that remains
untouched and never crowded.
At various times during the
year, Graveside Gorge will be closed to visitors and only
open for use by the Traditional Owners of the area. During
these short closures, the following destinations will be substituted:
Jim Jim Falls (top): A great
hike known as the Barrk Marlam Walk will take you to the Top
of Jim Jim Falls and reward you with a magnificent view down
the gorge. Spend a while swimming, bushwalking and rock climbing
then enjoy your lunch at the top of Jim Jim Falls away from
the crowds!
Anbangbang Billabong: enjoy
viewing many varieties of water birds on a floodplain, with
Nourlangie Rock acting as an impressive backdrop.
Nawurlandja Lookout: From the
top of this stony outcrop, you obtain breathtaking views over
central Kakadu and across to "Lightning Dreaming"
on the Arnhemland Escarpment.
Mamukala Wetlands: offers the
bird enthusiast a small paradise at various times of the year,
the concentration of birds on this floodplain can be awesome.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
Walking: 8 km
Day 4:
This morning we make our way
to Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy an informative
boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge with
an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. After a short walk
down to the end of the gorge, you reach a beautiful white
sandy beach at the base of Twin Falls…simply spectacular.
For the active hikers you get to take a return walk(7km) to
the Top of Twin Falls which offers some magnificent views
down the gorge and swimming in rock pools at the top of the
falls. From here we make our way to the mighty Jim Jim
Falls. A swim in the plunge pool at the base of Jim Jim
Falls is sure to wake you up for the day as you cool down
in the refreshing water. To reach the plunge pool, a 1km scenic
walk through monsoon rainforest is taken and has excellent
lookouts over Jim Jim Falls. Take your time to admire the
awesome sight of the sheer cliff faces that surround you from
the base of the gorge. Our safari camp permit in this region
allows us peaceful camping only 30 minutes drive from Jim
Jim falls and ensures that tomorrow you will wake up to the
sound of the birds instead of the crowds. In the evening you
can spend some time stargazing under the southern skies.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Garnamar Campground (Safari Camp)
Walking: 7 km
Day 5:
A cultural experience awaits
you as we start our day at Nourlangie Rock, one of
the most famous rock art and cultural sites in the world.
The rock art concentrated in this area is magnificent, depicting
mainly wildlife and Dreamtime stories and ranging in age from
20 000 years old to as recent as 40 years. Next you can view
various displays on Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor Centre before
heading north to Ubirr rock. At Ubirr Rock you will
see more fantastic Aboriginal Art sites and learn about the
Aboriginal lifestyle and culture. A short climb to the top
of Ubirr Rock will reward you with a 360 degree view over
floodplains and the Arnhemland Escarpment - a spectacular
sight. What a better way to finish the day than by sitting
back and enjoying our private crocodile and wildlife cruise
on Corroboree Billabong, a part of the Mary River system.
You are bound to see plenty of wildlife and usually a lot
of crocodiles on a 1.5 hour cruise that won’t leave
you disappointed.
Return to Darwin in the early
evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Walking: 3 km
Note:
Tour is operated as a code-share with Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
A 9 seat 4WD may be used if passenger numbers are low. Graveside
Gorge closes at various times throughout the year for exclusive
use by the Traditional Owners alternate attractions will
be substituted at these times.
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