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As this Short Break departs at 6.30am , accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night .

Day 1 : Darwin – Kakadu National Park Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway , passing major river systems and wetland regions , into Kakadu National Park . Located 160 miles east of Darwin , the national park covers 8,000 square miles of landscape varying from rocky escarpment that is home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years , to the floodplains that are abundant with wildlife . Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu . Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong Cruise . Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colorful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned . After lunch , stop at Nourlangie , where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries . Hotel : Aurora Kakadu ( B ), Aurora Kakadu ( R ) or Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel ( S ), Kakadu . L

Add-on a spectacular 50 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land Escarpment for USD210 | CAD260 .

Day 2 : Kakadu – Guluyambi Cultural Cruise – Farewell from Darwin This morning head off with 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 the view over the surrounding wetlands . Join the Guluyambi 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 . With special permission of the local people , you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land . Visit Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin , where your short break concludes . L

As this Short Break concludes at 7.30pm , you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight .

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Low season : 01 Apr 2017 – 31 May 2017 & 01 Oct 2017 – 31 Mar 2018 . High season : 01 Jun 2017 – 30 Sep 2017 . All prices are per person , land only . * Single traveler must pay the single price . National Park entry fee is included ( see page 83 ). In April & November to March if weather conditions preclude access to East Alligator region , alternative touring will be arranged on day 2 .

As this Short Break departs at 6.30am / 7.15am , accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night .

Day 1 : Darwin – Jumping Crocodile Cruise – Kakadu National Park Cruise on the Adelaide River , home to over 1,600 crocodiles , on the Jumping Crocodile Cruise . Then you ’ ll travel into Kakadu National Park . It ’ s home to a myriad of animals , hundreds of bird species and thousands of different insects and plants . After lunch , stop at Bowali Visitor Centre . Continue to Ubirr , where you ’ ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries to the lookout for a spectacular view over the surrounding wetlands . Hotel : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel , Kakadu . L

Add-on a spectacular 30 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land Escarpment for USD126 | CAD156 .

Day 2 : Kakadu – Nourlangie – Yellow Water Billabong Cruise – Katherine Be mesmerised as you explore the Nourlangie rock art site . It provided shelter to the indigenous people for many thousands of years , and while taking shelter , the rock evolved into a canvas that illustrates the traditional owners ’ very deep spiritual culture . The Bininj people are the traditional custodians of Kakadu and now you ’ ll visit Warradjan Cultural Centre where you ’ ll be introduced to their way of life . Later , join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong . These waters are home to thousands of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species of colorful birdlife . This afternoon travel to Katherine . Hotel : ibis Styles ( May-Oct ) & DoubleTree Esplanade ( Apr & Nov-Mar ), Katherine . L

Day 3 : Katherine – Farewell from Darwin Enjoy an early morning cruise through Katherine Gorge . One of the most visited sites in Australia ’ s Top End , it is a stunning network of thirteen gorges carved from billion year old sandstone that are home to many rapids and falls , flowing from the Katherine River . Next stop is Leliyn ( Edith Falls ). The paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at base of the falls is suitable for swimming throughout most of the year ( conditions permitting ). Return to Darwin stopping at Adelaide River War Cemetery , the resting place for many of those killed in the World War II air raids on Darwin . Your short break concludes this evening . B

As this Short Break concludes at 6.00pm / 8.30pm , you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight .

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Low season : 01 Apr 2017 – 30 Apr 2017 & 01 Nov 2017 – 31 Mar 2018 . Mid season : 01 May 2017 – 31 May 2017 & 01 Oct 2017 – 31 Oct 2017 . High season : 01 Jun 2017 – 30 Sep 2017 . All prices are per person , land only . Single price is available on request . National Park entry fee is included ( see page 83 ). Green season itinerary ( Code : DG52 ) operates April & November to March . Day 2 overnight in Darwin instead of Katherine .