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3 Day Katherine & Kakadu Tour

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Note: This tour will not be available on the following dates:

• February 2012 - 6th

Experience the magical top end over 3 days and 2 nights with this magnificent and adventurous tour. Witness breathtaking scenery of the vast landscapes, cruise along the famous Nitmulik (Katherine) Gorge AND enjoy the Yellow Waters sunset cruise. Learn about aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and wonder in the spirit of the Kakadu landscapes.

Day 1: Travel Darwin by Greyhound Coach from Darwin to Katherine where you will enjoy lunch at Pine Tree Motel before transferring to Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge for a two hour afternoon cruise along the Gorge.

Day 2: Depart Katherine for two exciting days in Kakadu National Park where you can enjoy the splendour of Edith Falls, a deep permanent pool fringed by pandanus palms and high cliffs. Entry to the Park is through the southern entrance, where you will make your water to Cooinda for a Yellow Waters sunset cruise where you can view the variety of birds, wildlife and crocodiles.

Day 3: Depart Cooinda first thing this morning, make tracks to Nourlangie Rock which is just magical in the morning. You will also visit Bowali Visitor Centre, Ubirr, Border Store, East Alligator River and much much more.

Motel Accommodation is included in this tour, you must choose the type of accommodation you wish to stay for the duration of the trip at the time of booking.

Tour Pricing For Motel Accommodation Motel accommodation included is 3.5 start properties Single Room: Select the season you wish to travel in Jun - Aug: Daily Sep - Oct: Tue, Thu, Sat Nov - Apr: Tue May: Tue, Thu, Sat Double/ Twin Room: Select the season you wish to travel in Jun - Aug: Daily Sep - Oct: Tue, Thu, Sat Nov - Apr: Tue May: Tue, Thu, Sat Child: Select the season you wish to travel in Jun - Aug: Daily Sep - Oct: Tue, Thu, Sat Nov - Apr: Tue May: Tue, Thu, Sat

Starting Location Darwin, Northern Territory Bookings Bookings need to be made 48 hours prior to departure. Price Includes (Itinerary) Coach Travel Motel Accommodation 2 hour Nitmulik (Katherine) Gorge Cruise Yellow Waters Sunset Cruise What to bring Swimmers & towel Sunscreen & hat Camera Clothing for length of tour Personal toiletries Comfortable walking shoes Insect repellent Departure This tour departs Darwin at 7.15am Customers are required to make their own way to the the Greyhound Austalia Terminal, 67-69 Mitchell Street, Darwin at least 20 mins prior to departure Tour returns to Darwin at approx 5.00pm on the last day of the tour

Itinerary

DAY 1 KATHERINE

Departing Darwin you will travel by coach to Katherine in time for lunch Visit the Nitmiluk Centre and enjoy an afternoon cruise along the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. There will be a little bit of walking so wear comfortable shoes

DAY 2 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

Depart Katherine today for 2 exciting days in Kakadu we will approach the Southern end of Kakadu through Mary River. Visit Waterfall Creek (Gunlom), a deep, permanent pool surrounded by Pandanus palms and high cliffs Our final stop today is Cooinda where you will enjoy a Yellow Water Sunset Cruise

DAY 3 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

A morning visit to Nourlangie Rock which is just spectacular this time of day. A visit to Ubirr, one of the two most famous Aboriginal rock art galleries. Then onto Bowali Visitor Centre, an interpretive centre which is designed to help give you a greater understanding of Kakadu's landscapes. Stop by the east Alligator River on the way back to Darwin arriving approximately at 5pm.