ITINERARY:

Day 1:

Yellow Waters Wetlands
Turning off the Stuart Highway, we travel along the Arnhem Highway passing the major river systems and wetland regions into Kakadu National Park. After crossing the South Alligator River we begin to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr Rock where we climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries to the lookout for the famous view over surrounding wetlands. We then visit the Bowali Visitor Centre with informative displays, and continue to Cooinda to join Kakadu's fabled Yellow Waters Wetland Cruise to experience the beauty of the Kakadu wetlands.
Accommodation: Cooinda – choice of hotel or tented (L)

Day 2:

Nourlangie Rock
The morning is spent in the Nourlangie Rock region and Anbangbang Billabong which includes spectacular Arnhemland Escarpment views, ancient Aboriginal occupation sites and pristine freshwater environs. After lunch venture off the beaten track to Barramundi Gorge, where a 2km return walk through paperbark forest leads to a small waterfall and clear plunge pool with an opportunity for a swim. This walk is graded moderate with difficult areas requiring some agility in rougher parts of the track. Late afternoon we make our way to Jabiru where you will be staying overnight.
Accommodation: Jabiru – Jabiru – choice of hotel or cabin (CB, L)

Day 3:

Arnhem Land
Today we depart from Jabiru and visit remote, mysterious and restricted areas of Kakadu and Arnhemland. Arnhemland is Aboriginal land - a unique area where Aboriginal people live a lifestyle more closely linked to their true culture and heritage. This 4WD tour will visit Mikinj Valley, a superbly scenic area of sandstone outcrops and escarpments, forest, floodplains and billabongs. This is an area where Aboriginals have lived for thousands of years and by arrangement with an co-operation of the Manilakarr people, this unique tour will allow you to see places inaccessible to most. Hear of traditional land ownership, learn of bush skills, hunting, food gathering and preparation (bush tucker), view Aboriginal art in its natural state - no fences or barriers, or other groups … just art as it was created many years ago.
(Continental Breakfast, Lunch)

Special note:
• In the event seasonal conditions prevent access to Ubirr Rock, Barramundi Gorge and/or Arnhemland the group will visit other attractions such as Nanguluwur, Gubara Pools or Nawulandja or similar.
• All travellers should be encouraged to have adequate travel insurance.
• This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age
• Price includes entry fees.
• Full Payment is required for this tour at the time of booking.
• Please note that all itineraries are a guideline only and are subject to change. Itinerary may alter due to seasonal or access conditions.

You will need: Small bag (due to space limitations), sunscreen, hat, personal requisites, camera with plenty of film, comfortable, sturdy, non-slip walking shoes, insect repellent and a small water bottle. Dinners are at the passengers own expense.

Luggage Restriction: One medium soft bag or suitcase not exceeding 12kg in weight plus one day pack which can be carried on board. If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you make alternative arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the termination point of your tour.

Special note: This tour is suitable for most ages, however a reasonable level of fitness as there is some walking and climbing required in Central Australia. All travellers should be encouraged to have adequate travel insurance.

General Tour Information About:
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