Attributes

States:	NT
Regions:	Top End, Central Australia
Themes:	History & Heritage, Aboriginal Culture
Days:	8

DARWIN, TOP END, KAKADU & THE GHAN TOUR

THE NORTHERN TERRITORY TOP END

In the first section of our tour we spend some time in Darwin, which has grown from an early and remote outpost to a thriving modern capital city. On its eastern doorstep is the Kakadu National Park. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres, contains 275 species of birds, 75 species of reptiles, 25 species of frogs and an estimated 10,000 species of insects. It also contains more than a third of the Top End’s plant life and is so important on the world stage that it’s World Heritage... [view more]

Overview

Days:

Day 1	To Darwin Today we arrive in Darwin to start our fabulous eight day journey. Located between Beagle Gulf and Port Darwin and, situated on Fannie Bay, Darwin is a thriving centre of more... read more... Accommodation Travelodge Mirambeena Darwin Holiday Inn Darwin		Meals Dinner
Day 2	Darwin This morning we discover Darwin with a tour of the city sights. The present city centre was established in 1869 and contains most of its remaining historic buildings such as... read more... Accommodation Holiday Inn Darwin Travelodge Mirambeena Darwin	Tourist Attractions Territory Wildlife Park Museum & Art Gallery Fannie Bay Gaol Museum	Meals Breakfast Dinner
Day 3	Litchfield National Park / Darwin After breakfast we make our way to the Litchfield National Park. Just 2 hours south of Darwin, Litchfield has gained the reputation as the jewel of the Northern Territory’s... read more... Accommodation Travelodge Mirambeena Darwin	Tourist Attractions Litchfield Cafe Litchfield National Park	Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4	Darwin to Kakadu After breakfast we head back down the Stuart Highway then join the Arnhem Highway – our destination today is the Top End’s most important asset – the World Heritage Listed... read more... Accommodation Gagadju Cooinda Lodge Aurora Kakadu	Tourist Attractions Yellow Waters Cruises Window on the Wetlands Kakadu Air / Kakadu Tours	Meals Breakfast Dinner
Day 5	Kakadu to Darwin First stop today will be the Bowali Visitors Centre – the Kakadu National Park Headquarters. There is time to enjoy the Interpretative Centre and an introductory video... read more... Accommodation Holiday Inn Darwin	Tourist Attractions Ubir Rock Spirit of Darwin Bowali Visitors Centre	Meals Breakfast Dinner
Day 6	Ghan / Katherine This morning we board the Ghan for our journey to Adelaide via Katherine and Alice Springs. On arrival in Katherine this afternoon we break our train journey with time for some... read more...	Tourist Attractions Katherine Gorge Cruises (Nitmiluk) Alice Springs Information Centre	Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7	Ghan / Alice Springs read more...	Tourist Attractions Alice Springs Information Centre Alice Springs Desert Park	Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8	Ghan /Adelaide The Ghan arrives in Adelaide at 9.00am this morning to complete a sensational eight day tour. read more...		Meals Breakfast