Three Days of Top End Highlights
adults from
$915
per person
From your Darwin accommodation, we transport you on guided day tours through Australia’s Tropical North. We take you on the most iconic Northern Territory experiences, as you see for yourself the spectacular sights. These guided tours will take you to the NT’s cultural, historical and geographical landmark locations, as we delve into their local and international significance. We visit the natural wonders of the region and enjoy the beautiful, natural variety of abundant terrain diversities. Activities include bushwalking, scenic lookouts, exploring ancient rock art sites, waterfalls, swimming and hearing about the cultural stories and traditions. You will see for miles over Wetlands, Savannah Woodlands, Stone Country and Escarpment. You will witness the uniqueness of our tropical ecosystems and hear how we have worked with the land and elements in the Northern Territory for centuries. Offroad Dreaming shares their knowledge of combined decades of experience in the area and we have the opportunity to join specialist activities where specific cultural, geographical and historical information is a valuable addition to your itinerary. We work with other locally owned and operated cruise operators, to travel on our vast waterways. You will take a Billabong cruise, a wildlife crocodile cruise and a Darwin Harbor sunset cruise. (Darwin accommodation and flights not included – please advise your accommodation to receive an accurate pick up time)
Highlights
Day One (Thursday) – includes
Kakadu Day Tour approximately 05:30 to 19:00 (Please advise your accommodation address for an accurate pick up time)
Day Two (Friday) – includes
Berry Springs Nature park for: Day tour approximately 10:00 to 20:00
Day Three (Saturday) – includes
Litchfield Day Tour approximately 06:00 to 18:30 (Please advise your accommodation address for an accurate pick up time)
Recommend a fourth day – not included (Sunday) – suggested if time:
3 Days of Top End Highlights tour details
- Daily pick up and return to your Darwin accommodation
- Guided tour of Kakadu National Park. Nourlangie Rock Art Shelters
- Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
- Crocodile Cruise
- Guided tour of Litchfield National Park, Termite Mounds, waterfalls and swimming
- Sunset Harbour Cruise including Dinner
- Guided tour of Berry Springs Nature Park with swimming
- Chilled drinking water,
- Morning and afternoon snacks
- Freshly prepared picnic lunch made from a wholefood menu, which can be easily amended to cater for specific dietary requirements. Please note fees apply for special meals.
- Pick up and return to your Darwin accommodation daily
- Sunset Darwin Harbour Cruise with onboard Fish and chips
- For the full-day tours, we pick you up and return to your Darwin city accommodation.
- For the Darwin Harbour Sunset Cruise, we pick you up from your hotel and transport you to Stokes Hill Wharf, to join your boat hosts for the evening.
- Transport provided will be in a fully licensed, permitted and well-maintained passenger tour vehicle
- Any health or fitness requirements
- (Please note our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible)
- Dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances
- Full name
- Hotel accommodation
- Local contact number (mobile not landline)
- Home town and emergency contact name and contact number
- Walking shoes
- Swimwear (Litchfield and Berry Springs only)
- Swim towel (Litchfield and Berry Springs only)
- Refillable water bottle
- Sun hat and Sunscreen 30+
- Insect repellent
- Day pack for walks (no luggage)
- A light warm jumper for cool nights
- Lightweight waterproof clothing during the Shoulder Wet Season months (typically March, April, September and October)
Transport in well maintained air conditioned vehicle, with tinted windows which will provide some protection from the heat and the UV rays.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Incidentals eg fresh coffee at comfort stops
- Flights to and from Darwin
- Darwin overnight accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Please note that National Park entry fees and permits are NOT included
Day 1:
Northern Suburbs 05.15
CBD 05.30
Waterfront 05.45
Caravan Parks 06:00
Day 2:
Northern Suburbs 10.15
CBD 10.30
Waterfront 10.45
Caravan Parks 11:00
Day 3:
Northern Suburbs 05:45
CBD 06.00
Waterfront 06.15
Caravan Parks 06:30
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Destination
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KakaduLitchfield -
Not Included
Corroboree Park TavernMaguk
Our gallery
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Day One
After an early morning start, we leave Darwin behind and cross the Adelaide River Floodplain as we travel East towards the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. Along the way, our first comfort stop is at the Corroboree Park Tavern. We continue our journey into Kakadu along the Arnhem Highway, stopping by the South Alligator River before turning South onto the Kakadu Highway that leads us into the heart of Kakadu.
Arriving at Burrungkoy (Nourlangie) your guide leads you on a journey through some of the world’s oldest rock art galleries and shelters, sharing knowledge of the history and culture of the region. As part of the trail, a short trek leads up to the Gunwarrdewarrde lookout with a number of vantage points to take in the views over a diverse range of landscapes, including the Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu and Burrungkoy.
After exploring this scenic lookout, we enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch before making our way further into the heart of Kakadu, where we join the world-renowned Yellow Water Billabong Cruise. This aquatic ecosystem is rich with wildlife, and the landscape is ever-changing. The cruise operates during both dry and wet seasons and provides the perfect opportunity for wildlife spotting.
On return from your cruise and after a refreshing afternoon snack, we start our journey back towards Darwin, the tropical capital of the Northern Territory, returning in the early evening.
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Day Two
After a leisurely start, we will meet you are your Darwin Accommodation to spend the day in Berry Springs Nature Park. We will guide you through the well-established nature walk, where the botanical and wildlife species are abundant. We will prepare and serve freshly prepared picnic lunch on location. This afternoon we can spend time at each of the 3 adjoining swimming holes to dip and relax or swim amongst the lush green surroundings.
Mid-afternoon we make the transfer to Stokes hill wharf for your Darwin Harbour Cruise with fish and chips.
Taking off from the busy harbour, we head away from the shore, over the lively waters, into the vastness of the Timor Sea. Enjoying a refreshing cruise, with early evening views of the horizon we make a stop at the perfectly located sandbank, where we can stretch out our legs and breathe in the night air, as we watch the spectacular sunset colours in our tropical skies. After returning to the boat, we can take advantage of the drinks available on board, and tuck hot the freshly made hot fish and chips, picked up from the wharf, as we make our way back to port. The cruise will return to the heart of Darwin waterfront precinct, where various nightlife options are available, or you can rejoin your Offroad Dreaming transport and return to your hotel. (Please advise your Guide if you wish to stay at the waterfront after your cruise)
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Day Three
Departing Darwin, we make our way east to the Adelaide River system and wetlands for a crocodile cruise. Here you will get as close as safely possible to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat and hear about the characteristics of these amazing creatures and how they have survived for millions of years. We then make our way back across the Adelaide River Floodplains heading southwest to Litchfield National Park.
In Litchfield National Park we make a stop at Wangi Falls, where you will see the water from the two falls cascade over the rock escarpment into the large pool below. Here you can choose to relax in the tranquil surrounds, dip or swim in the crystal clear plunge pool (seasonal restrictions apply) or take the path through the monsoon forest to a treetop viewing platform or for the more adventurous a loop walk that takes you up and over the falls.
Your Offroad Dreaming guide will prepare and serve a freshly prepared picnic lunch which we will serve on location, as you relax in this natural bush setting. We also stop at Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole, where you will have an opportunity to swim in their adjacent fresh, cool, plunge pools and an option to walk along the Shady Creek trail through the monsoon forest. The scenic viewing platform high above Florence Falls will give you panoramic views of the falls and the waterhole below, while at Buley Rock Hole you can sit, relax and let the water flow past you while absorbing the scenic bush surroundings.
Litchfield National Park also hosts magnificent termite mounds. We will make a stop here, where you will hear about their unique role in our tropical ecosystem as we walk through the cathedral and magnetic termite mounds that tower over the landscape, in their living, growing forms.
After a refreshing afternoon snack and comfort stop, we start our journey back towards Darwin, the tropical capital of the Northern Territory, returning in the early evening.
