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Walk Kakadu National Park

Operated by Intrepid Travel

Tripcode: PJXK

Overview

Destination:

Australia,

Duration:8 days

Type:Group tour (max 12)

Style:

Adventure,

Walking & Trekking,

Travel Period

June 2026 - August 2027

Take a drive along Nature’s Way in the Northern Territory – a round trip that takes in the best of the Top End. On this eight-day trip, you’ll travel through the spectacular landscape of Kakadu National Park, followed by a few days in Katherine and a day at Litchfield National Park, with plenty of rewarding hikes along the way. Visit some of the world’s most impressive rock art sites, see thundering waterfalls and go swimming in natural waterholes. This small group adventure combines scenic walks, plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings, a knowledgeable leader and some of Australia’s most epic scenery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WALKING & TREKKING
This is a hiking trip. Please come physically prepared and with the right hiking gear in order to complete the hikes safely and comfortably. Please read the trip notes carefully and take note of the packing list.

START & END TIMES
The trip begins in Darwin with a group meeting at 6pm, and finishes upon arrival back into Darwin on the last day in the late afternoon.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Due to the types of accommodation used on this tour a single supplement will not always mean a king/queen bed and own bathroom.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. Darwin's remote location means that some food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible.

Highlights:

WALKING & TREKKING This is a hiking trip. Please come physically prepared and with the right hiking gear in order to complete the hikes safely and comfortably. Please read the trip notes carefully and take note of the packing list. START & END TIMES The trip begins in Darwin with a group meeting at 6pm, and finishes upon arrival back into Darwin on the last day in the late afternoon. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Due to the types of accommodation used on this tour a single supplement will not always mean a king/queen bed and own bathroom. DIETARY REQUIREMENTS It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. Darwin's remote location means that some food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible.

Standard inclusions

Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners.
Transport: Private vehicle, Walking.
Accommodation: Hotel (3 night), Resort (1 night), Basic Resort with shared facilities (3 nights).
Kakadu National Park – Ubirr walk.
Kakadu National Park - Mamukala Wetlands.
Kakadu National Park - Nanguluwurr Rock Art Site.
Kakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art Site.
Arnhem Land - Arnhemlander Cultural & Heritage 4WD tour.
Nitmiluk National Park - Leliyn (Edith Falls) Upper Circuit Walk & Swim.
Nitmiluk National Park - Jatbula Trail (Leliyn to Sweetwater Pool).
Nitmiluk National Park - Katherine Gorge walks.
Litchfield National Park - Magnetic Termite Mounds.
Litchfield National Park - Day walks.

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Day 1: Darwin

Welcome! Your adventure begins in Darwin or Gulumoerrgin, in the language of the Larrakia people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Darwin is now located. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your leader and the rest of your group. If you arrive early, why not check out the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory or discover Australia’s war history at the WWII Oil Storage Tunnels along the waterfront. After the meeting, you’ll head to a local restaurant to get to know each other and celebrate the start of your adventure.

Day 2: Kakadu National Park

After breakfast, set off on the drive to Mamukala Wetlands in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, where water pythons, birds, crocodiles, turtles and other wildlife can be spotted. From here, drive to Ubirr – widely regarded as one of the world’s most outstanding rock art sites. Here, you’ll go on a walk to discover the rock art galleries and learn about the incredible history of this area. After you’ve checked out the fascinating paintings, which include depictions of some of the first interactions with non-Aboriginal people, head to Jabiru and check into your accommodation for the next few nights.

Day 3: East Arnhem Land

Kakadu National Park has one of the world’s highest concentrated areas of rock art. Today, you’ll drive to the Nanguluwurr art site, where you’ll walk through woodlands leading to a quiet art site with incredible paintings. Next, continue to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock) and walk to the famous painting of Namarrgon – the lightning man, who is said to control the wet season lightning storms. You’ll also explore the rest of the site, which has multiple rooms (caves) featuring different styles of art.

Day 4: Kakadu National Park

After breakfast, embark on a journey through Cahill’s Crossing on the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land with Traditional Custodians. Here, you’ll spend the day with an experienced First Nations guide leading the way and you’ll discover Mikkinj Valley and beyond from 4WD buses. See rock art sites, sandstone gorges, forests, flood plains and an abundance of birdlife, while learning about the Aboriginal culture and heritage of this area. Enjoy some time by the water, then have a bite to eat at Inkiyu Billabong.

Day 5: Kakadu National Park

Today, make the long drive south. You’ll stop at Yurmikmik, where you’ll go on the Yurmikmik Lookout Walk, which takes you through woodland to a viewpoint overlooking Jawoyn Country. Make another stop at Gunlom Falls – this 85 m waterfall is fringed by paperbarks and pandanus. At its summit, tranquil plunge pools offer sweeping views of the national park. Next, head to Katherine – your home for the next three nights.

Day 6: Nitmiluk National Park to Katherine

Drive to the northern section of Nitmiluk National Park to reach Leliyn (Edith Falls). These cascades are the last stop on the Jatbula Trail, which begins 62 km away in Katherine Gorge. Today, walk part of the trail along a sandy path to Sweetwater Pool, where rich red rocks frame the waterhole. Along the way, there will be plenty of smaller natural pools to take a quick dip in. Then, on the walk back, you’ll stop at the Upper Pools of Leliyn for one final dip to cool off before the drive back to Katherine.

Day 7: Nitmiluk National Park

Drive to the southern section of Nitmiluk National Park today to Katherine Gorge. Depending on the temperature, your local guide will offer a selection of walks of varying difficulty and length, ranging from 6 to 12 km. Take your time to discover Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, which was formed as the Katherine River carved its way through ancient sandstone cliffs more than 20 million years ago. You’ll notice the natural horizontal bands defining the cliffs that were created by layer upon layer of sediment. After a full day of exploring all that Katherine Gorge has to offer, make your way back to Katherine for the evening.

Day 8: Litchfield National Park to Darwin

Have breakfast, then drive to Litchfield National Park, where waterfalls cascade from escarpments into plunge pools surrounded by thick forests. During the wet season, four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs into rock pools and in the dry season, the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes perfect for swimming. Stop by the Magnetic Termite Mounds, then head out on a walk chosen by your local guide. See stunning waterfalls and billabongs along the way, then drive to Darwin, where your trip comes to an end. No accommodation is provided tonight, but if you’d like to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation.

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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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