3-Day Kakadu National Park and Waterfalls Tour from Darwin

Itinerary

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park

Pass By: Arnhem Land, North-eastern corner of the Northern Territory Melville Bay Road, Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory 0880 Australia
Depart Darwin and travel onwards towards Kakadu along the Arnhem Highway, the Marrakai Plains will provide a beautiful backdrop for your onward journey.

Stop At: Nourlangie Rock, 52 kilometre_s from Jabiru Along A Sealed Road, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
Travel to the Nourlangie rock art site and take a walk with your Driver Guide around its base to see many different forms of Aboriginal rock art
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
Stop for your included lunch in Cooinda.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Yellow Water, Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu NT 0886, Australia
Join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, home to thousands of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species of colourful birdlife, including sea eagles, brolgas and tiny brilliantly-hued kingfishers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Warradjan Cultural Centre, Kakadu Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre, where you’ll be introduced to the way of life of the Bininj people, traditional owners of this land
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Gunlom Falls

Stop At: Gunlom Waterfall Creek, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Travel by 4WD through Kakadu National Park to visit famous Gunlom Falls, for a swim in its plunge pool. A steep 15-minute climb leads to the top of the falls, with views over the southern region of the park. You’ll also visit the stunning Ikoymarrwa Rock Pool. Learn about Kakadu’s fascinating history and landscape. Finish the day with drinks and canapés by a private billabong.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Kakadu - Darwin

Stop At: Kakadu National park, Kakadu Hwy, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
This morning join your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage area of Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for stunning views over the surrounding wetlands. Later, board the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river to see a display of traditional hunting and gathering implements before heading back downstream. Visit Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin, where your Short Break concludes.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.