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Highlights * Katherine Gorge
Cruise * Mataranka Thermal Springs
Day 1: Darwin - Katherine
Leaving Darwin we travel south via WWII airstrips
to Adelaide River , where we visit the Adelaide
River War Cemetery . Continue to Edith Falls
, where you have time for a refreshing swim
(conditions permitting). Travel to Katherine
Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park . After lunch
join a scenic 2 hour cruise, where you have
the opportunity to see wildlife and prolific
bird life. Our tour of the first two gorges
takes us past sheer rock walls and all manner
of flora and fauna. A short walk to a waterhole
for a refreshing swim may be possible.
Accommodation: Pine Tree Motel, Katherine. (L)
Day 2: Mataranka - Darwin
This morning journey to Mataranka, 'Land of
the Never Never'. Visit the unique rammed earth
constructed Territory Manor and watch barramundi
being fed. On arrival at Mataranka Homestead,
we take time to visit the replica of the original
Elsey Homestead, used in the filming of 'We
of the Never Never'. Take the beautiful palm
lined walkway for a swim in the famous thermal
springs. Enjoy lunch at Territory Manor before
returning to Katherine at approxi-mately 2.00pm.
There is time to explore Katherine township
before you commence the return trip to Darwin
later in the afternoon. An evening stop is made
at Adelaide River , where you may wish to purchase
some dinner (own expense). (L)
Note: A good level of fitness is required.
Departs: 6.45am Wed &
Fri (May, Sep, Oct), Wed, Thu & Fri (Jun,
Jul, Aug) from Darwin (or earlier from your
hotel)
Returns: 8.30pm approximately
to Darwin
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