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JOURNEY
Katherine Gorge
The Ultimate Territory Adventure in Style
10 DAYS
DARWIN
AYERS ROCK MNCR
Darwin Mary River Kakadu Katherine Alice Springs Kings Canyon Uluru
Explore Kakadu’s ancient gorges, spectacular wetlands and unique wildlife, and meet the descendants of
Aboriginal people who have lived here for 65,000 years. Then fly to the magical Red Centre, experiencing
iconic Uluru, the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta, and windswept Walpa Gorge.
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover
• World Heritage listed Kakadu &
Litchfield National Parks
• Uncover the Mary River on a safari cruise
• Iconic Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Explore
• The 36 mystical domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
• Climb Nourlangie for spectacular
views over Kakadu National Park
• Get off road on the Marrakai 4WD track
Immerse
• Learn about rock art at Ubirr and Uluru
• Enjoy an Aboriginal cultural experience
• Hike to the top of Kings Canyon
for magnificent views
Relax
• Toast an Uluru sunset with sparkling wine
• Experience a spectacular Red Centre sunrise
• Swim at Gunlom Falls and Wangi Falls
As this Inspiring Journey departs early
morning, accommodations will need to
be pre-booked for the previous night
at Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin.
Day 1 Darwin – Mary River
Your epic Top End adventure begins in
the tropical northern city of Darwin.
Join your Journey Director and
board your luxury 4WD vehicle to
experience stunning Litchfield National
Park. Hear how the local Aboriginal
people’s ancestral spirits have shaped
the landscape, before embarking on a
cross-country journey along the rugged
Marrakai Track (seasonally accessible)
to the Mary River Wetlands. Tonight, stay
in private, permanent safari tents. Join
your Journey Director for a Welcome
Reception with drinks and canapés,
followed by dinner. Hotel: Wildman
Wilderness Lodge, Mary River. L DW
Day 2 Mary River – Kakadu
Wake up with the wildlife and head to
Corroboree Billabong, for a cruise with a
local guide to explore its floodplains and
spot different bird species and estuarine
crocodiles that find sanctuary in its
lotus-covered waters. Next, journey
into the tropical depths of iconic Kakadu
National Park, enjoying a sunset walk at
the rock-art galleries of Ubirr. Perched atop
Nadab Lookout, watch the sun set over the
lush Kakadu floodplains. Hotel: Mercure
Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru. B L DW
Day 3 Kakadu – Katherine
Enjoy a leisurely start to your day, or take to
the skies on an optional experience
early-morning flight over Kakadu before
venturing to Nourlangie to admire the
ancient Dreamtime art of the Bininj and
Mungguy people. Continue cross-country
to Gunlom Falls, where a hike to the
summit is rewarded with a refreshing dip
in the crystal-clear plunge pool. Lunch in
the shade of rustling gum-trees before
driving on to tonight’s five-star eco-lodge
accommodations. Hotel: Cicada Lodge,
Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine,
2 nights. B L DW
Day 4 Katherine Gorge
Meet didgeridoo expert Manuel
Pamkal this morning and share in his
passion for the rich traditional culture
into which he was born. Hear about life
in the bush and experience first-hand
the fine art of rarrk (cross-hatch)
painting.
Later, board a special
dinner cruise on Katherine Gorge and
learn about the history and culture
of the local Jawoyn people. B L LD
Day 5 Katherine – Darwin
A leisurely start to the day could see
you relaxing at the lodge or setting off
on a comfortable walk. Later, emerge
from the wilderness to journey north
along the Stuart Highway on your
return to Darwin, stopping to cool
off in the cascading waters of Edith