5 DAY 4WD KAKADU/ KOOLPIN SAFARI

Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu
Pick up at 8-8:30am from your nominated accommodation in Darwin. 

We start our Kakadu tour by heading towards the world heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, with a stopover and the iconic Australiana Bark Hut for quick refreshment.

Stop & enjoy the sights of the tidal East Alligator River with the opportunity to spot some crocs and flying foxes!

Then on to the world famous Ubirr in the North of the park. Some of the best examples of Northern Australian rock art can be found here. Learn about the art from your guide and the meaning behind these special paintings. A climb to the top is rewarded with staggering 360º views over the Nardab Floodplains and into Arnhem Land.

Tonight, we camp at our exclusive safari camp at Mardukal Billabong in the heart of Kakadu. Enjoy sitting around an open campfire enjoying a cool beverage or a toasted marshmallow.

Walking distance: 3 km
Meals: Lunch & dinner

Day 2: Kakadu
After breakfast, we do some 4-wheel driving to Jim Jim Falls. A 1 km walk through the gorge surrounded by towering 200m high sandstone cliffs leads to the impressive plunge pool for a
well-deserved refreshing swim or simply relax on the beach whilst taking in the breathtaking views.

Visit to the Warradjan Cultural Centre is a wonderful opportunity to gain some insight into the traditional owners of Kakadu through interactive displays and demonstrations.

This evening, we will enjoy 2-hour Sunset Cruise on the famous Yellow Waters. Here, we will have the opportunitytheir natural habitat.

We then return to our safari camp at Mardukal Billabong and relax around the campfire after some dinner.

Walking distance: 5 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3: Kakadu
After some breakfast we then make our way to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). A 1km hike through a paperbark forest with some rock scrambling leads to the plunge pool for a cool swim in a pristine environment, teeming with black bream and barramundi this is a place like no other.

This afternoon is spent exploring Gunlom Falls in the Southern end of Kakadu. A hike to the top is rewarded with a swim in the naturally occurring infinity pools whilst taking in the panoramic views of Southern Kakadu. The bottom plunge pool and beach are not to be missed, made famous in the Crocodile Dundee movie it’s a great place to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this special place.

Tonight, we camp at Gunlom Falls in tents and swags.

Walking distance: 5 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4: Kakadu
Today, we spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge), the jewel in the crown, this is a special permit access area that is recognised for its cultural and environmental sensitivity.

Territory Expeditions is the only tour operator that can offer regular tours to this area and is grateful to the traditional owners for allowing us to have this opportunity.

The walk up the gorge is a real wilderness walk and requires a proficient level of fitness with great rewards on arrival to some of the National Parks, most spectacular rock pools, waterfalls, and rock landscapes.

This remote location is restricted to only 40 people per day and is home to several endemic species of flora and fauna.

Tonight, we camp back at Gunlom Falls in tents and swags.

Walking distance: 5-8 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5: Kakadu
This morning, we visit Old Goodparla Homestead, this was one of the first cattle stations occupied by the early pastoralists of the Kakadu region before being declared a national park. A fantastic opportunity to see how Europeans lived and struggled in the early days with many of the remnants remaining, a glimpse into the past.

Then we visit Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole), a special permit area that is spring fed and flows all year round, this is the last opportunity for a swim in Kakadu before preparing for the drive back to Darwin.

Return to Darwin via the historic town of Pine Creek, arriving back in Darwin at approximately 5pm.

Walking distance: 2 km

Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

everse at Guides discretion.

All itineraries are subject to change without notice due to seasonal and extreme weather conditions, national park road or attraction closures and cultural commitments from Traditional owners. All tours must be reconfirmed 24 hrs prior to travel.