Kakadu & Arnhem Land Overnight

Description

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park
This first day of your two day Kakadu and Arnhem Land adventure will begin as you drive across the Adelaide River and Marraki Plains into Kakadu National Park. Kakadu covers 20,000 square kilometres of varying landscape and is abundant with wildlife. Your first stop will be at Nourlangie where you will be shown the ancient Aboriginal rock art. Following lunch, enjoy a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Keep an eye out for saltwater crocodiles and the immense range of colourful birdlife. Admire the swamp paperbark and water lilies. Finish off with a visit to Warradjan Cultural Centre and see the informative illustrations setting out the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu.

Day 2: Arnhem Land 4WD Adventure - Darwin
Today it's time to discover Arnhem Land. Travel by 4WD vehicle into Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley to the immersive scenery of sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests, floodplains and billabongs. Travelling by 4WD means you will get to visit places inaccessible to most. Enjoy an informative session about traditional land ownership, bush skills, hunting, food gathering and bush tucker preparation. See Aboriginal rock art before returning to Darwin.

Accommodation
Your accommodation for this tour is the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel situated in Kakadu National Park. This relaxing and luxury accommodation is indigenous owned and shaped to represent Kakadu's famous saltwater crocodile. Enjoy the modern rooms and relax in your own private courtyard or by the refreshing outdoor pool.

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from Darwin
• 1 night accommodation at the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
• National Park entry fee
• Lunch on day 1 & 2
• Visit Nourlangie, Warradjan Cultural Centre, Arnhem Land
• Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong
• Professional guide
• Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Duration

• Allow 2 days

Departures

• 6.15am from Darwin (returns 7.30pm on day 2)
• Departs Darwin accommodation
• Operates daily May-Nov only

Other Information

• Child rates apply (2-15yrs)
• Infants under 2yrs travel free 
• Rooms accommodate up to 3 guests with a maximum of one child rate per room. If you have 1 adult & 2 children then you will need to pay for 2 adults twin share & 1 child rate
• Sole occupancy rates apply for solo travellers
• Low level of fitness is required
• Bring your camera for many stunning photographic opportunities
• Passengers under 18 years must be accompanied by a person 18 years & over
• Bring with you comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle & a jacket in cooler months
• Alternative accommodation options are available. Please contact us if you are interested
• Operated by AAT Kings - If you cancel your trip within 6 days of your departure date a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred