Top End Highlights

Depart Darwin and travel to the Adelaide River to join a Jumping Crocodile Cruise. Watch for wildlife and see the agility of the infamous saltwater crocodiles. We enter Kakadu National Park and visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, learning about the wonders of the park before heading to the ancient Aboriginal rock art sites at Ubirr. Learn of the significance and meaning connected to these X-ray style paintings. There is time this afternoon to take a flight over the stunning Arnhem Land Escarpment (own expense).

Stay: Kakadu National Park - Kakadu Lodge (Budget, shared facilities), Aurora Kakadu (Standard), Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (First-Class).

We visit the ancient art sites of Nourlangie Rock. Continue to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre before joining a guided cruise on Yellow Water billabong.

Stay: Katherine - Knotts Crossing, Cabins (Budget), Motel Rooms (Standard), Executive Rooms (First-Class).

Visit Nitmiluk National Park and join a guided cruise on Katherine Gorge. Look out for wildlife as you enjoy the guide's informative commentary. Visit beautiful Edith Falls for a swim in the crystal-clear waters. Later, travel to Adelaide River before returning to Darwin.