3 Day Kakadu and Katherine Gorge

The 3 Day Kakadu and Katherine Gorge Tour Departs Darwin Tues & Sat 7.00 am (May – September) and is one of the great guided tours of Kakadu National Park & Katherine.
Tuesdays only in October & Returns approx. 6.00 pm in Darwin on day 3

Was $1759 per adult / now $1583
Subject to end without notice – contact us for quote

Sightseeing Highlights

• Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
• Take a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water billabong
• Explore Nourlangie Rock Art Site and Lookout
• Jumping Crocodile Cruise
• Marrawuddi Gallery
• Edith Falls
• Katherine Gorge Cruise
• Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) Visitor Centre
• Experienced Driver Guides / air conditioned coach

Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu

Start your 3 Day Kakadu and Katherine Gorge Tour with a cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles, on the Jumping Crocodile Cruise.  See these prehistoric creatures up-close as your guide entices the crocodiles to leap out of the water.  Then you’ll travel into Kakadu National Park.  Covering more than 20,000 square kilometers, World Heritage listed Kakadu.  The combination of mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood plains, lowland hills, and open woodland and forest habitats, make Kakadu one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience.  It’s home to a myriad of animals, hundreds of bird species and thousands of different insects and plants.  Enjoy lunch before a stop at Marrawuddi Gallery. Continue to Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a spectacular view over the surrounding wetlands. Lunch included & Dinner at your own expense.

Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu

Day 2: Kakadu – Katherine Gorge

Take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie.  Continue to the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays and exhibits depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join the famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles and the colorful range of bird life for which this region is renowned. This afternoon we travel to Katherine, the third largest town in the Northern Territory, stopping at Leliyn (Edith Falls) along the way. The paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls is suitable for swimming throughout most of the year (conditions permitting). Includes Breakfast & Lunch and Dinner is at your own expense.

Hotel: Contour Hotel Katherine

Optional Kakadu Air Scenic Flight.  The flight will be in the morning prior to the remainder of the guest departing the hotel.

Flight rates

• $159 adult AUD
• $130 child AUD

Day 3: Katherine – Darwin

Enjoy a morning cruise through Katherine Gorge, one of the most visited sites in Australia’s Top End, it is a stunning network of thirteen gorges carved from billion year old sandstone that are home to many rapids and falls, flowing from the Katherine River.  The cruise will put you at the heart of Katherine Gorge among freshwater crocodiles, wonderful bird life and some of the most amazing scenery the Northern Territory has to offer.  Afterwards take a look through the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre.  The Display Centre and Heritage Museum features large scale models illustrating the flora, fauna and rock formations of the park.  If you would like to purchase our own memory of Nitmiluk, the center has a range of souvenirs and artifacts handmade by the Jawoyn people.  Next stop Pine Creek and historic gold mining town, then a stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, the resting place for many of those killed in World War II air raids on Darwin, before returning to Darwin. Includes Breakfast & Lunch is at your own expense.

Child: A person 2–15 years, who must be accompanied by a person 18 years and over.

Single passenger must pay the single price as sharing with another passenger you are not travelling with is not an option.

Kakadu National Park entry fee is included in the cost of your 3 Day Kakadu and Katherine Gorge Tour.

Please note: Itineraries are subject to change without notice due to seasonal conditions.  

Please enquire through the “Book Now” option, and we will promptly send you the details along with any current special offers. Please note: as with all hotel-accommodated tours, we need to confirm the availability of all tour components before finalizing your booking.