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Darwin and Top End Explorer
Darwin and Top End Explorer


  • 5 nights in Darwin
  • 2 nights at Kakadu
  • 3 lunches
  • Darwin City Sights Tour & Harbour Cruise
  • Kakadu Heritage National Park
  • Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise
  • Jim Jim & Twin Falls by 4WD
  • East Alligator River Cruise      
Embrace the isolation of the untouched paradise of Arnhem Land. You’ll gaze in wonder at Aboriginal art that’s existed for thousands of years. The natural beauty of striking escarpments, over which waterfalls cascade during the wet season, isolated pockets of rainforests and low-lying flood plains is evident in every direction, providing a sanctuary for flora and fauna, much of which is endangered beyond the park.


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Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Darwin, the tropical capital of the Northern Territory. Why not get your sense of direction this afternoon by taking a hop-on hop-off tour of the city?

Day 2
Enjoy a guided city tour including the Botanic Gardens, Stokes Wharf, East Point Reserve and the Art Gallery. Late afternoon, board your sailing schooner and enjoy the relaxed yet informative commentary as you sail around Darwin Harbour. Admire the sunset accompanied by sparkling wine and antipasto platters. Return hotel transfers included.

Day 3
Depart Darwin and venture into the vast and diverse landscape of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch, join the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. (L)

Day 4
Get an early start this morning as we travel by 4WD vehicle into Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. Travel through spectacular scenery including sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests and floodplains. Learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills and bush tucker. View Aboriginal rock art. Most tours are accompanied by an Aboriginal guide. (L)

Day 5
This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view Aboriginal rock art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us who will take us ashore in Arnhem Land. Return to Darwin. (L)

Day 6
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast.


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Price per person from

Twin share
Standard: $1154

Single
Standard: $1477


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Conditions

High season rates apply.

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How to Book

To book or enquire on this package, simply submit your details via our Package Request Form or call our Traveltrain Holidays consultants on 1800 TRAINS (872 467).

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Validity Period

01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009

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From $99* between Brisbane and Proserpine
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  Traveltrain Holidays is a division of QR Limited. QR Limited is a government owned corporation of the State of Queensland. ACN 124 649 967 ABN 47 564 947 264
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