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Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine & the Top End
Discover the Sparkling Harbour Of Darwin, the Indigenous Culture Of The Top End, The
Misty Waterfalls Of Litchfield National Park And The Exceptional Natural Beauty Of
Kakadu National Park On this Amazing Tour This July.
Thursday 1 – Thursday 8 July 2021
$4,269 Twin Share + $670 Single Supplement
Day 1: Thursday 1 July: Sunshine Coast to Darwin
This morning’s 9:40am flight to Darwin leaves from Brisbane. Upon arrival, our local touring coach will meet
us at the airport and take us to the city centre, where we check into the Travelodge Resort for the next three
nights. Mid-afternoon we make our way to Aquascene to feed the fish. Since the early 1950s a unique and
natural phenomenon occurs on the high tide amongst the tranquil tropical waters of Darwin’s Doctors Gully.
Hundreds of friendly local wild fish swim to the shallow shoreline in search of a gratuitous meal of fresh
bread. Over the course of this enduring 60 plus year tradition, the fish have shed their normal shyness and
are willingly hand-fed to the delight of thousands of fascinated locals and tourists every year. Aquascene
was established in 1981 and has become a magical attraction that we can all enjoy – but you may have to
get your feet wet! Now we head to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market – it is a major social event and this
fabulous local market offers over 200 stalls with nearly 60 food stalls from more than 30 different countries.
With the multi-cultural background of Darwin, we are sure to be tempted by some delicious food and smells
as we explore the market! Colourful arts and crafts vendors peddle their wares - handmade jewellery, natural
remedies, artistic creations, and unique fashion statements. Shop till you drop, catch a fire show, stop for a
massage, or be entertained by buskers, bands, and talented performers as you wind your way through the
palm lined boulevards of Mindil Beach. A lovely spot to watch the sunset. Dinner is at our own expense this
evening. At a pre-arranged time, we will transfer back to the hotel.
Travelodge Resort, Darwin | 3 nights
Lunch and Dinner at Own Expense
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Day 2: Friday 2 July: Exploring Darwin (B + D)
Many people aren’t aware of the importance of
Darwin during World War II, so we’ll look at the city as
it is today and learn about the involvement and
history of the bombings of Darwin. The present city
centre was established in 1869 and contains many of
its remaining historic buildings such as the Old Court
House and Government House. We see Parliament
House that was built on the site of the Darwin Post
Office bombed during the war, the port area plus the
many other fascinating sights of Australia’s northern
gateway.
We return to our hotel for some free time and can walk to the local shops to purchase lunch and have a look
around. Late afternoon we will head to the Stokes Hill Wharf with a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
and Bombing of Darwin Tourist Facility - two iconic stories in one iconic location! Whilst here, we join the
Spirit of Darwin for a sunset dinner cruise on Darwin Harbour. We will see the Darwin skyline from a totally
different perspective while enjoying an interesting commentary and dinner.
Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch at Own Expense | Dinner on Darwin Harbour Cruise
Day 3: Saturday 3 July: More of Darwin (B + D)
This morning’s breakfast is at Crocosaurus Cove,
located in the heart of the City. It has the largest
display of Australian reptiles in the world, a two-
storey freshwater aquarium, a turtle sanctuary, local
NT Aboriginal Art and Culture displays. We may get to
“stroke” a baby croc as we enjoy our breakfast.
Following free time to purchase lunch, we take a drive
through Fannie Bay to East Point where we visit the
Darwin Military Museum. It is a unique combination
of Australian military heritage and modern tropical
gardens. An interesting fact mentioned at the
museum is that the Japanese aircraft that attacked Darwin on 19th February 1942 were deployed from the
same aircraft carrier that deployed aircraft for the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and more bombs
were dropped in the bombing of Darwin than on Pearl Harbor.
We return to our hotel for some free time before dinner.
Breakfast at Crocosaurus Cove | Lunch at Own Expense | Dinner on Darwin Harbour Cruise
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Day 4: Sunday 4 July: Darwin to Kakadu (B + L + D)
This morning we head down the Stuart Highway to join the Arnhem Highway – with our destination being
the Top End’s most important asset – the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. Aborigines have
inhabited the land for more than 50,000 years, leaving behind incredible galleries of rock art - more than
5000 sites of historical or cultural importance have been identified, though only a few are open to visitors.
Add Kakadu's magnificent scenery, unique flora and fauna, and you have one of the world's greatest natural
wonders.
Our first stop on our way to Kakadu is the fabulous
Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise. See powerful
saltwater crocodiles as they propel themselves high out of the
water to snatch their prey. With the help of experienced
guides, we learn more about these magnificent creatures, and
can watch crocs jump for food from the safety of our boat.
Back on dry land, we enter the National Park. This afternoon,
we head into the park and drive to Ubirr Rock – the site of one
of the best and most accessible rock art galleries in the park.
The Main Gallery is an easy 1k walk from the car park and
contains examples of mouth sprayed hand stencils, hunters
carrying spears and fish, birds and animals presented in x-ray
style, revealing internal organs and bone structures. We now make our way to Cooinda where we board our
magical Yellow Water Sunset Cruise. Nowhere else will we see such a concentration of so many species of
diverse wildlife than here, including Brolgas, Egrets, Jabiru and hopefully a crocodile or two. Two cruises in
one day, but totally different! Back on dry land, we return to our hotel for dinner.
Kakadu Lodge Cooinda Hotel | 1 night
Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel | Lunch at Bowali Visitor Centre
Day 5: Monday 5 July: Kakadu to Katherine (B + D)
We have a more leisurely start to begin our touring this morning. Not far from our resort is the Warradjan
Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The Aboriginal traditional landowners of Kakadu National Park have wanted to
tell the story about their culture for a long time. Through the displays and exhibitions, we can gain an
understanding of the Bininj and their country. We now head to Nourlangie Rock. The walls of this rock have
served as canvases for thousands of years, providing windows to a rich spiritual tradition. From Nourlangie,
we depart the National Park to Pine Creek where we stop for lunch. This afternoon we continue onto
Katherine where we are in for a real treat as Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire, Tom
Curtain, delights and entertains us with his Katherine Outback Experience. The show celebrates life in the
outback through real horse-starting, working dog demonstrations, live music, and humorous bush tales.
Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine | 1 night
Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel | Lunch at Own Expense from Mary River Roadhouse
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Day 6: Tuesday 6 July: Katherine to Darwin (B + D)
Of course, a visit to Katherine would not be complete without a cruise through Katherine Gorge. The colours
of the early morning awaken as we emerge into the first gorge. See the mist rising above the smooth water’s
surface, hear the wildlife stirring from the night and breathe the crisp clean air. This cruise will allow us to
discover the unspoiled beauty of the morning - a truly memorable start to the day and a photographer’s
dream. On our way back to Darwin, we visit
Litchfield National Park, which has gained the
reputation as the jewel of Northern Territory’s
crown. The 65,000ha National Park has
untouched rainforests, hot springs, magnificent
waterfalls, and stunning scenery. We stop for
lunch (at your own expense) at the Litchfield Café
before exploring the park. There are some great
photo opportunities, and we stop to see the
magnetic anthills and the magnificent views of
Florence Falls from the lookout platform. For
anyone who may like a swim – perhaps do so in
the Wangi Falls pool. Later this afternoon, we
return to Darwin.
Travelodge Resort, Darwin | 2 nights
Breakfast Pack Served on Katherine Gorge Cruise | Lunch at Own Expense from the Litchfield Cafe | Dinner at Hotel
Day 7: Wednesday 7 July: Free Day to Do As You Please (B + D)
After several early morning starts, today we can enjoy a leisurely breakfast and the rest of the day is free for
personal sightseeing, shopping, or relaxing at the Hotel.
Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel | Lunch at Own Expense
Day 8: Thursday 8 July: Homeward Bound (B)
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast before we complete our check-out formalities and head to suburban
Winnellie and the Darwin Aviation Museum. Here there is an impressive collection of the Territory's aviation
history. A massive B52 Bomber dwarfs other exhibits, including Mirage and Sabre jets, a Spitfire replica,
Wessex and Huey Cobra helicopters.
Early afternoon we are transferred to the Darwin airport for our 2:25pm flight home. It’s been a fantastic
trip, with many wonderful memories of our time in the in the Top End.
Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch at Own Expense
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Tour Inclusions:
• Return Airfares To Darwin
• 7 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• 6 Hotel Buffet Breakfasts
• 5 Hotel Dinners (2 Course Or Buffet)
• Entry To Aquascene Fish Feeding
• Entry To Royal Flying Doctor Service & Bombing Of Darwin Tourist Facility
• Spirit Of Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise
• Jumping Crocodile Cruise On Adelaide River
• Kakadu National Park Entry Fee
• Lunch At The Bowali Visitor Centre
• Visit To Ubirr Rock
• Yellow Waters 2-Hour Sunset Cruise
• Visit To Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
• Visit To Nourlangie Rock
• Entry To Katherine Outback Experience Show
• Nitmiluk Tours - Katherine Gorge Dawn Cruise
• Visit To Litchfield National Park
• Entry, Tour, And Breakfast At Crocosaurus Cove
• Entry To The Darwin Military Museum At East Point
• Entry To Darwin Aviation Museum
Please Note: Late Bookings Are Subject To Availability And Possible Price Increase
Please Be Advised:
• The Airline reserves the right to amend their schedule and airfares without notice
• The airfares and applicable government taxes may change without notice
• The itinerary may be change without notice. Whilst every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary as
provided, The Funtastic Tour Company reserves the right to alter the touring and attractions as dictated by
circumstances and conditions outside the company’s control. Alterations may be made to ensure the smooth
running of the tour. Every attempt will be made to ensure alterations do not adversely affect the operation
of the tour. The Funtastic Tour Company will not be held responsible for weather-based cancellations or
those closures made at the venue’s discretion.
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