australia
Northern Territory
From €1399pp
- Depart From
- Cork or Dublin
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- Duration
- 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Destination
- Australia
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Explore Australia's vast Northern Territory with this self-drive itinerary.
Enjoy the city of Darwin's balmy weather and eclectic food and culture at outdoor festivals, waterfront restaurants, tropical parklands and art precincts. Get a taste of Darwin at Mindil Beach Markets, sail Darwin Harbour and trace the region's dramatic history at the local museums.
Then, drive to the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, a natural and cultural wonder around three hours from Darwin. Discover detailed Aboriginal art galleries, hike to the top of rugged escarpments and cruise the wetlands past waterlilies, waterfalls, crocodiles and migratory birds.
You next stop is the town of Katherine, which offers museums, art galleries and historic sites. Katherine is a great place to purchase authentic Aboriginal art and artefacts; or create your own original dot painting to take home.
Next, head to the jewel in the crown of the region - Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park. The park sits at the southern tip of Kakadu National Parkland's Aboriginal-owned Arnhem Land. Here you'll find a landscape of rugged sandstone cliffs, dramatic waterfalls and lush rainforest. The Edith Falls waterfalls flow all year round and are a great spot for swimming, picnics and camping.
Before heading back to Darwin theres one last chance to emmerse yourself in the stunning scenery the Northern Territory offers. Litchfield National Park is full of lush woodlands, spectacular waterfalls, sparkling plunge pools and tall termite mounds. This park is renowned for its accessible, unspoiled wilderness of monsoon rainforests and waterfalls that flow year-round.
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Days 1 - 3: Darwin
Upon arrival into Darwin make your own way to the 3* Vitina Studio Motel where you will spend 3 nights in a standard room on a room only basis. The Vitina Motel is located close to the Darwin Entertainment Centre, Aquascene and Bicentennial Park. Days at leisure to explore the Darwin area.
Day 4: Darwin to Kakadu
Make your way back to the airport to collect a Wicked 2 berth campervan. The premium 2-sleeper camper is a manual transmission. The campervan has fridge, cooking equipment, large bed, storage and kitchen in rear.
Set off for the rare and unspoiled beauty of Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land is only a 3-hour drive from Darwin. On your way to the park, along the Arnhem Highway, there are several opportunities to see wildlife in its natural environment. Stop at the Adelaide River and board a cruise to see huge saltwater crocs jump for food from the safety of the riverboat.
Days 5 & 6: Kakadu National Park
Kakadu is a World Heritage listed site and Australia’s largest national park, explore and cruise its waterways to see crocs and birdlife, walk through ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, or join a guided tour.
Day 7: Kakadu to Katherine via Pine Creek
Head south along Stuart Highway to Pine Creek, a small town that experienced a rush for gold in 1871. A further 90km down the road, Katherine is a great place to base yourself and explore the Victoria River region. It is the gateway to six national parks and over 10 nature parks, reserves and conservation areas, including Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park). Take a refreshing dip in the Katherine Hot Springs – a series of clear pools fed by a natural thermal spring located on the banks of the Katherine River.
Day 8: Nitmluk National Park
Nitmiluk National Park is only a short 30km drive from Katherine. There are many options to explore the park – via the air on board a helicopter flight, from the water on a guided cruise, or by foot with well-marked paths.
Day 9: Katherine to Litchfield
Why not make a stop on your journey into Edith Falls, a fringed plunge pool to enjoy a swim before arriving at Litchfield National Park. The Park is renowned for its accessible, unspoiled wilderness of monsoon rainforests and waterfalls that flow yearround. Further cool off with a swim in the plunge pool below the permanent spring-fed Florence Falls or wade through the rocky pools at Buley Rockhole.
Day 10: Litchfield to Darwin
Head back to Darwin via the Territory Wildlife Park. Wander through treetop aviaries, around a natural lagoon and walk through the aquarium to see animals, including the saltwater croc, in their natural habitats.
Before you enter Darwin, stop at Berry Springs Nature Park. A recreation camp for armed forces personnel during the war, today it is a popular spot for a barbecue and a dip in the freshwater pools. Drive back to the airport and say goodbye to your campervan and time in australia.
Darwin- 3* Vitina Studio Motel
Set off Highway 1 in the Gardens district, this casual, low-rise motel lies 1.5 km from George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and 1.6 km from Mindil Beach.
The rooms and suites provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and tea and coffeemaking facilities. There's a pool, an outdoor bar and BBQ facilities.
Wicked 2 Berth Campervan
Premium 2 berth campervan approx 3 years old. The campervan sleeps 2 and seats 2 people. There is a large bed insude, plenty of storage for luggage, kitchen in the rear, chiller and cooking equipment and manual transmission.
Price is based on 2 people travelling and includes:
- Flights from Cork or Dublin
- Airport taxes
- Accommodation on a room-only basis
- Campervan including additional drivers, GPS hire, liability reduction, remote location fee and unlimited mileage
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