Day 1: We depart Darwin at approximately 0800hrs for Kakadu National Park where we will take a cultural tour on the East Alligator River.
We will watch the Crocs at the infamous Cahills Crossing and if time permits try and land a Barramundi.
We will then visit the Ubirr Rock Art Site https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/rock-art/ubirr/.
Day 2: Today we venture through Kakadu seeing numerous cultural and natural wonders of the World Heritage area. We undertake a Yellow Waters Billabong cruise before travelling to Pine Creek for the night. Whilst on our boat cruise we will see numerous crocodiles, water buffalo, Jabiru, Brolgas, Magpie Geese and more.
Day 3: We depart Pine Creek and stop for a swim and morning tea at Edith Falls, before continuing into Katherine. Here we will have a dip in the relaxing waters of the Katherine Hot Springs.
Day 4: We depart Katherine and drive along the Central Arnhem Hwy to Mainoru Store on the edge of Arnhem Land.
Day 5: Today is a long drive from Mainour to Nhulunbuy. We will be treated to some amazing scenery and abundant wildlife including birds, reptiles, water buffalo, and donkeys.
Day 6: Today we will visit the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre https://yirrkala.com/ and some spectacular beaches and recreational areas around Nhulunbuy.
Day 7: Today is an itinerary-free day. You can choose to venture around the Gove Peninsula Today and explore the region, join a fishing charter, or simply relax around the hotel pool.
Day 8: Today is our final day in Nhulunbuy and another itinerary-free day. Mataranka Thermal Pools. Here you will be able to soak in the crystal clear and croc free, thermal springs.
Day 9: We depart Nhulunbuy and return to the Mainoru Store.
Day 10: Today we have a relatively short drive to Mataranka Thermal Pools. Here you will be able to soak in the crystal clear and croc free, thermal springs.
Day 11: We travel the Savannah Way into Limmen NP for camp at the beautiful Butterfly Falls.
Day 12: We continue along the Savannah Way to Borroloola and onto camp at Hell’s Gate.
Day 14: There’s no need to pack up today. You can choose to take a canoe up the gorge or tackle the many walking tracks and enjoy a dip the crystal clear waters.
Day 15: Tonight, we camp on the banks of the Albert River on the outskirts of Burketown.
Day 16: After leaving Burketown we stop at the beautiful Leichardt Falls for morning tea. Lunch will be at the most northerly camp of the ill-fated journey of Burke and Wills. After lunch we pass through Normanton, the home of Krys the Croc, a life-size replica of an 8.63m crocodile killed in 1957. Tonight’s camp is in Karumba where we will be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Day 17: After leaving Karumba we stop for a fish on the banks of the Norman River for our last chance of landing the elusive Barramundi. Today we head for Undara Experience https://www.undara.com.au/. We will be undertaking a tour in the morning so we have the evening to explore the surrounds, have a drink in the amazing railway carriage bar/restaurant area or cool down in the pool.
Day 18: We start today, our final day with a Tour of the amazing Undara Lava Tubes. We depart Undara at approximately 10am for our journey home. But don’t worry the fun is not over yet! we will stop for a break at the Innot Hot Springs and also Milllaa Millaa Waterfall before arriving in Cairns.
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What’s included in your 18-day Darwin to Cairns Tagalong Tour:
What you need to bring:
A detailed list of required and recommended personal items will be provided to you in your information pack upon booking.
