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INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 1-3
Day 1: Arrive Adelaide
On arrival in Adelaide you will be transferred
to Keswick Station and board The Legendary Ghan
Train for the journey north to Alice Springs.
Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service, The Ghan,
2 nights. (D)
Day 2: The Ghan
Marvel at the spectacular Australian landscape
from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.
On arrival in Alice Springs you may like to
join an optional tour to the Alice Springs Desert
Park. Return to The Ghan this afternoon to continue
the journey through the outback to Katherine.
(BD)
Day 3: The Ghan - Katherine
Upon arrival in Katherine this morning join
a local Driver/Guide for a town tour. Visit
the School of the Air, Katherine Museum and
historic Springvale Homestead. Meet your Tour
Director this afternoon and join an afternoon
cruise through Katherine Gorge. The towering
gorge walls provide shelter to many species
of birds and animals. Tonight enjoy a welcome
drink. Accommodation: Knotts Crossing Resort,
Katherine, 2 nights. (B) 
Day 4: Manyallaluk
 Travel to Manyallaluk and join our Aboriginal guides for
a walk through the bush. Learn about 'bush tucker'
and traditional bush medicines. See damper being
prepared and when cooked, enjoy it with a barbecue
lunch. This afternoon join in the activities
including traditional bark painting, fire lighting,
spear throwing, playing the didjeridu and learning
the craft of basket weaving. A memorable learning
experience! Later, transfer back to the town
of Katherine. (BL)
Day 5: Katherine - Kakadu
This morning stop at beautiful Edith Falls,
where there is time for a refreshing swim and
to relax. We pass through the gold mining town
of Pine Creek and travel deep into the World
Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. The focal
points of Kakadu are the spectacular escarpment
and the wetlands and their abundance of wildlife,
including over 280 species of birds. Visit the
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, to view
informative displays and exhibits depicting
the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu
before joining a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water
Billabong. Our local guide will keep us well
informed about the bird life and vegetation
of the region. Hopefully we will see the saltwater
crocodiles that inhabit many of Kakadu's river
systems. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday
Inn, Jabiru, 2 nights. (B)
Day 6: Kakadu National Park
This morning join the Guluyambi Cruise along
the East Alligator River, bordering the rocky
escarpment of Arnhem Land. Saltwater crocodiles
and wetland birds may be seen including the
magnificent white-breasted sea-eagle. We have
an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special
permission of the local people, we will be able
to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Later, walk around
Ubirr and view Aboriginal rock art dating back
some 20,000 years. Climb to the top for views
over the flood plains and escarpment country.
This afternoon there is the opportunity for
an optional scenic flight over Kakadu. (B)
Day 7: Kakadu - Darwin
Today we return to Darwin, stopping to visit
the Bowali Visitor Centre which contains a wealth
of information on Kakadu National Park. Continue
on to the multi-award-winning Territory Wildlife
Park. See some of the Northern Territory's most
elusive animals in the Nocturnal House and the
exciting 'Birds
of Prey' display. Accommodation: Saville Park
Suites, Darwin. (B)
Day 8: Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You
will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect
with your onward flight. (B)
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