North Australia Tour (6-Day Top End Highlights Tour)

Tour Overview

This Northern Territory tour doesn’t shy away from dazzling wilderness areas. And many are on your itinerary this week. Get set for a parade of gorges, national parks, dreamy waterfalls and cool waterholes, all enveloped by ancient (and humbling) First Nations history.

Start Location Darwin

End Location Darwin

Top Highlights

Explore the town of Katherine and the Top End capital of Darwin
Experience the wetlands of Kakadu
Swim in the cool waters of Litchfield National Park
Explore the serenity of Kakadu National Park

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Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Welcome to Darwin

Darwin is the kind of place that excites all your senses. It’s always tropical, which means you have a constant glow. The aroma of Top End delights wafts from markets. The horizons are wide and sunsets blazing. Take in sights and attractions that tell stories of the NT capital’s history on a city tour. As the day begins to disappear, follow the lead of the colourful locals to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market. Your Travel Director will give you the lowdown, highlighting the eclectic range of cuisine on offer – expect everything from Greek to Japanese but it is always hard to go past a Laska (own expense). What a tasty start to your getaway.

Overnight: Darwin
Day 2: Darwin - Katherine

The ancient landscapes of Litchfield National Park are shaped by water, as you’ll fast discover when exploring this immense protected wilderness. There are rivers, waterfalls and waterholes. Get set to visit Florence Falls, then take a dip in the gin-clear pool of Wangi Falls, this dreamy setting enveloped by monsoon forest. (Swimming is seasonal and opening is controlled by NT Parks). The landscape is also shaped by termites. The national park is pocked with enormous termite mounds, which are architectural feats complete with tunnels and nursery chambers. Small creatures with a big vision.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Nitmiluk Gorge

The region’s main attraction is its stunning Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, which carves the countryside in spectacular form. This awe-inspiring natural wonder features a series of gorges sculpted from ancient sandstone, offering breathtaking views and unique geological formations. Sit back and enjoy a cruise through this ancient landscape, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, home to the Jawoyn people, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about their rich cultural heritage and traditions. The cruise not only provides a visual feast but also enriches your understanding of the deep spiritual connection the Jawoyn people have with the land. In the afternoon, join Tom Curtain's award-winning Katherine Outback Experience to delve into the Northern Territory's unique pastoral history and culture.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Katherine - Kakadu

Today is your chance to reset your body’s natural rhythms with a morning dip in Katherine Hot Springs – because days are better when you begin them in thermal waters. These hot springs will have you relaxed in no time. Before venturing deep into Kakadu, you’re poised for refreshments with a short stopover in the film-set-like town of Pine Creek, where buildings date to the heady gold rush days. In Kakadu, you’ll take a guided walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie).

Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Kakadu National Park

If you want a different perspective, sign up for a scenic flight over the national park, revealing just how wide, wild and wonderful this part of the world really is (own expense). Australia is home to some of the oldest art in the world, and much of it decorates rock walls at Ubirr – this jaw-dropping site protects Aboriginal rock paintings and carvings dating back more than 20,000 years. If you thought that was impressive, wait till you see the view over Kakadu from the top of the escarpment. This afternoon, there’s nothing between you and nature, the dramatic escarpments, waterholes and abundant wildlife of Kakadu looming large. Speaking of large, there are saltwater crocs to spot while you drift away on a Yellow Water Billabong cruise. Your local cruise guide will share the secrets of these ancient waterways. Top off your holiday sharing a Farewell Dinner with your Travel Director and travel mates.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Farewell from Darwin

Following your Kakadu tour, you may also spot enormous ‘salties’ lurking in river crossings you pass by. Plus you may also see them at Fogg Dam. But here you will definitely witness a cacophony of birds. This really is a twitcher's paradise. A fitting end to this epic wilderness journey.

Meals: Breakfast

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What’s Included

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver that are accredited with Kakadu National Parks
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site - Kakadu National Park - Including Aboriginal Rock Art sites
Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres
Kakadu National Park entrance fees & Northern Territory Parks entrance fees included
Kakadu's Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise & Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise
Litchfield National Park Touring including waterfalls

What’s Not Included

Tips and gratuities
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
Pre/post accommodation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

This Northern Territory tour includes a specialist team of two experienced Travel Director and Driver accredited with Kakadu National Parks. It also features comfortable accommodations, park entrance fees, the Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise, the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise, and Litchfield National Park touring.

Excluded from the base package are tips and gratuities, travel insurance (strongly recommended), and any pre- or post-tour accommodations. Any attractions, sightseeing, or entrance fees not explicitly listed as included in the itinerary are also excluded.

The tour availability is currently listed for September, and interested travelers can easily inquire for 2027 dates and pricing. You can reach out directly to Anderson Vacations by clicking the "INQUIRE" button or calling their booking specialists.

Both the start location and the end location for this comprehensive Top End journey are in Darwin, Northern Territory. You will experience a full round-trip adventure returning to Darwin by the conclusion of Day 6.

The itinerary takes you through dazzling wilderness areas across the Northern Territory, featuring vibrant stops in Darwin, Katherine, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, and the water-carved landscapes of Litchfield National Park.

Major highlights include exploring the Mindil Beach Sunset Market in Darwin, swimming in the seasonal pools of Florence and Wangi Falls, cruising through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, soaking in the Katherine Hot Springs, and viewing ancient Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Ubirr.

Travelers have fantastic opportunities to spot native wildlife throughout the trip, including viewing saltwater crocodiles during the Yellow Water Billabong cruise. You will also witness a massive variety of birdlife and potential wildlife sightings when visiting locations like Fogg Dam.

The unique administrative tour code assigned to this specific Northern Territory package is 6DTEH. Referencing this code when speaking with customer support will help streamline your booking requests.

Yes, a complete, downloadable PDF brochure containing all day-by-day itinerary descriptions, inclusions, and highlights is available directly on the webpage. You can access it via the "Download Brochure" link in the overview section.

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