Passengers on a Yellow Water Cruise watch a large flock of birds take flight over the wetlands at twilight in Kakadu National Park.

Wildlife & Nature

Intrepid Travel: Top End & Kakadu Adventure

Darwin

6 days, 5 nights

Guided Small Group Tours

From: $3,390 pp

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Tour overview

Take in the natural and man-made treasures of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks on this Top End adventure. From your starting point in Darwin (Gulumerrdgen), depart for the wilds of Kakadu National Park, where a cruise down the Yellow Water Billabong and First Nations Ubirr rock art tour awaits. Then it’s on to Katherine, where the red expanses of the Outback meet the tropical flowing waters of the Katherine River. Finally, the magnetic wonders and natural pools of Litchfield National Park call to end your adventure with a splash.

Is this trip right for you?

On some days of the trip, you’ll spend many hours driving through very remote areas of Australia. The days can be long, but we want to fit as much of this amazing place in as we can!
Accommodation will be hotels for three nights and a resort with shared facilities for two nights.
Temperatures in the Top End can be extreme. During the day, the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong), so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings, temperatures really drop, so make sure you check the forecast and have warm clothes for the climate.
As sunrise and sunset times as well as weather conditions vary throughout the year, the order of activities may change to ensure you have the best experience possible. On occasion, the First Nations experiences may not be available should our guides have other cultural commitments, in which case we will include alternative activities.
Minimum age: 15 years old.

*This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Please consult your Travel Specialist for details on itinerary variations outside these dates.*

Tour highlights & inclusion

6 days / 5 nights

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Darwin

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Price pp from

NZD $3,390

Trip itinerary

Kangaroos standing in a green field with trees in Kakadu National Park.

Welcome to the Top End! Your adventure begins in Darwin (Gulumerrdgen in the language of the local Larrakia people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Darwin is now located), capital of the Northern Territory. A welcome meeting at 6 pm will give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers, then you’re free to spend an evening resting before your early start tomorrow. If you arrive early, you might like to take a dip in the Darwin City Lagoon, or visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory for a taste of the state’s culture, history and art.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Staying in:

Hotel (1 night)

Welcome to the Top End! Your adventure begins in Darwin (Gulumerrdgen in the language of the local Larrakia people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Darwin is now located), capital of the Northern Territory. A welcome meeting at 6 pm will give you a chance to meet your fellow travellers, then you’re free to spend an evening resting before your early start tomorrow. If you arrive early, you might like to take a dip in the Darwin City Lagoon, or visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory for a taste of the state’s culture, history and art.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Staying in:

Hotel (1 night)