Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park
Turning off the Stuart Highway, we travel along the Arnhem Highway into Kakadu National Park. We begin to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr Rock where we climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries to the lookout for the famous view over surrounding wetlands. We then visit the Bowali Visitor Centre with informative displays, and continue to Cooinda to join Kakadu's fabled Yellow Waters Wetland Cruise. Overnight at COOINDA CAMPGROUND (tented) or GAGUDJU COOINDA LODGE (standard). (L)

Day 2: Arnhem Land - Darwin
Today's highlights include visits to Nourlangie Rock region and Anbangbang Billabong which includes spectacular Arnhem Land Escarpment views. We also venture off the beaten track to Barramundi Gorge, where a 2km return walk through paperbark forest leads to a small waterfall and clear plunge pool with the opportunity to swim.
Late afternoon we make our way out of Kakadu National Park, viewing Jabiru Township and pausing for an evening snack (own expense) at the Bark Hut Inn. Arrive Darwin mid evening. (In the event seasonal conditions prevent access to Ubirr Rock and/or Barramundi Gorge, the group will visit other attractions such as Nanguluwur, Gubara Pools or Nawulandja.) (CB L)

Returns: 9.30 pm approximately to Darwin