Itinerary
Day 1: Darwin - Litchfield National Park:
Welcome to the Northern Territory
- CONTIKI STYLE!!! What a way to start with our first day at Litchfield
National Park. It is 650 square kilometres of top end treasure. It encloses
some spectacular scenery including an ancient sandstone plateau and
picturesque Florence Falls where you will have the opportunity for a swim.
Then it's back to Darwin as we head for our first optional group dinner and
discover the Darwin nightlife. Hotel
Day 2: Darwin to Kakadu National Park:
Goodbye Civilisation....Today you'll
discover the amazing history of Darwin with a visit to the N.T Museum and a
driving tour of the city, before heading out to the world famous Kakadu
National Park. Lodge (B,D)
Day 3: Kakadu National Park:
Kakadu and you....Rise early and you will have
the chance to see the wonders of Kakadu from the air. This scenic flight
will leave you breathless and it's not the altitude. You'll understand why
this is a world heritage region. Then on to Nourlangie Rock, famous for it's
Aboriginal art. View the wetlands and spend the afternoon spotting
crocodiles and birdlife on Yellow Water Billabong. Lodge (B)
Day 4: Kakadu National Park to Katherine:
Pronounced " Kath.Ryne". You will
be able to appreciate the vast changes in scenery today as we head south out
of Kakadu. We'll stop for a swim at either Gumlom or Edith Falls. Then get
ready to experience the enormity of Nitmiluk National Park and the Katherine
River Gorge System with an optional gorge cruise, bush walk or canoe trip.
Hotel (B)
Day 5: Katherine to Tennant Creek:
The coldest and the oldest.... Enjoy a
refreshing swim in the crystal waters of Mataranka Thermal Pools or take a
look at the Elsey Homestead. Onwards to one of the Territory's oldest
watering holes for lunch before arriving in the true outback town of Tennant
Creek. Hotel (B)
Day 6: Tennant Creek to Alice Springs:
See you later....Not Goodbye. Before
we leave the site of Australia's last gold rush all nuggets that have been
found will quickly be passed onto the Contiki crew. It's then on to the
Devils Marbles before heading to our final destination of Alice Springs
where the planning of your next Contiki tour begins. (B)
- Tour Starts on a Friday
- Depart 10.00am and Finish 6.00pm
- Tour starts in ALICE SPRINGS ends in DARWIN
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