On arrival in Darwin you will need to make your own way to the group hotel. This afternoon you are free to explore Darwin at your leisure. Overnight - hotel

Meals:  Nil

Our journey begins with a Darwin accommodation pick-up between 6.30-7:00am and travels south-east to Kakadu National Park. Today we visit a highlight of the Park, the world famous Ubirr Rock and enjoy the stunning walk past numerous breathtaking art sites that lead to the top of Ubirr rock and the awe inspiring view across the flood plains over northern Kakadu and to Arnhem land. In the afternoon we drive along a bumpy old track into in the heart of Kakadu National Park and to our semi-permanent camp near Jim Jim Falls. After choosing your tent and enjoying a shower, we relax around the campfire and enjoy a delicious evening meal. Walking distance: 3km Approx drive time: 6 hours spread over the day. *You will need to arrive in Darwin the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the 3:00pm pre-trip briefing.

Meals:  L,D

Wake up to the dawn chorus of the multitude of birds of the Savannah and wetlands. Our day is focussed on stunning walks within the World Heritage listed National Park. NB: Jim Jim Falls is generally only viable after mid-July. If we’re unable to get into the Jim Jim Falls we will complete the Southern Kakadu Wilderness Walk instead to ensure you experience the best Kakadu has to offer. Please keep in mind the thundering torrent usually depicted in the postcards is a phenomenon that only occurs during the wet season and this flow declines gradually through the dry season until it is a gentle, but still magnificent, trickle! Today we visit Kakadu’s most famous waterfall. Our visits to Jim Jim Falls aim for an active experience, walking beyond the reach of regular tourist groups. Today we will enjoy the Jim Jim plunge pool and the challenging Barrk Marlam Walk. This steep and difficult walk is over rocky stone country and only for experienced bushwalkers. Do not let the distance fool you into thinking this will be easy. We allow most of the day to accomplish this 6km walk. We then return to our close by wilderness campsite for a delicious meal and a restful evening. Walking distance: 6-8km

Meals:  B,L,D

After a filling breakfast we drive the short distance to another of Kakadu’s most challenging walks – The Twin Falls Plateau Walk. This walk takes us through rarely walked unspoilt wilderness. Our effort is rewarded with jaw dropping views of this impressive gorge on the edge of the Arnhem Land escarpment. This walk will take us most of the day and we will spend the remainder of our time taking in the twin falls area. We then return to our nearby wilderness camp for another delicious meal and peaceful evening around the campfire. NB: If we’re unable to access Twin Falls due to seasonal closures, we will use this day to walk in the Ubirr region including Cahills Crossing and alter the afternoon of day one to walk to an alternative rock art site. Walking distance: 6-8km

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we depart our campsite near Jim Jim Falls and first head towards the south where we will explore some of the other stunning waterfalls and gorges of Kakadu. Maguk (Barramundi) Falls is reached via a stunning walk through the monsoon forest, opening out to a deep plunge pool lined with blonde quartzite cliffs. Keep your eye out for birds such as Rainbow pitas, Emerald doves and Spangled drongos as well as the endemic Anbinik tree – the biggest trees in Stone Country. Tonight, we can relax and enjoy our pre-dinner nibbles and yummy dinner as we can take in our another Kakadu sunset. Walking distance: 4km Approx drive time: 4 hours spread over the day.

Meals:  B,L,D

After an early nourishing breakfast we drive a short distance to Nourlangie massif and begin our walk. We will take on one of Kakadu’s most challenging walks the Barrk Sandstone Walk. Barrk is the indigenous name for the male black wallaroo, a member of the kangaroo family which lives in this area. After a steep climb we are rewarded with stunning views and Kakadu’s unique plants and animals. This walk will take most of the day, we may have time for a quick swim before our return to our campsite. In the late afternoon we take a cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, home to an astounding variety of wildlife. We may encounter Brumbies, wallabies and goannas drinking from the waterside, salt-water crocodiles and thousands of birds, including Magpie Geese, Brolga, Cormorants, Pelicans and one of Australia’s largest flying birds – the Black-necked stork (Jabiru). The flat-bottomed boat is guided by an expert wildlife guide. Walking distance: 12km

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After our final night in the semi-permanent camp in northern Kakadu, we pack up and make our way back to Darwin. On our way we enjoy a visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre. Warradjan encapsulates the rich cultural heritage and history of Kakadu. It features an interactive museum, an art exhibit, and a gathering area where visitors can connect with our Traditional Owners on their ancestral land. Afterwards we enjoy our final walk with a steep but short climb to Mirray lookout where we will be rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views of the north of the park. We then continue north to Darwin. We expect to arrive back into Darwin and drop you at your accommodation at around 4pm. This evening we will head out for a final celebratory meal. Walking distance: 2km Approx drive time: 5 hours spread over the day.

Meals:  B,L,D

Your trip concludes this morning in Darwin.

Meals:  Nil