3 Day Litchfield & Kakadu Tours
Green Season January-May

DAY 1- DEPART DARWIN 7AM- WETLAND CRUISE, BOWALI CENTER, UBIRR ROCK ART, NARDAB FLOODPLAIN LOOKOUT

As we head directly towards Kakadu this morning, our first adventure today is a cruise on one of our more famous wetlands. We board our skippered craft and venture out to view the local wildlife, huge amounts of bird species, and of course our elusive crocodiles. This experience is a great introduction to our local environment, and just a taste of what is to come. After our wetland cruise we continue travelling, stopping en route for some lunch, and soon enter Kakadu where we visit the Bowali Center. We spend some time here having a brief look around as your first real introduction to Kakadu National Park. This afternoon we travel north to Kakadu’s most renowned cultural site, Ubirr Rock (access permitting*). While at Ubirr we lead you on an amazing cultural expedition through ancient occupational shelters, and view rock art that documents an Indigenous culture and lifestyles spanning tens of thousands of years. After our cultural journey through time, we climb to the stunning Nardab Lookout to admire a typically inspiring Kakadu panorama over the expansive Nardab floodplains. Soon afterwards we head to our Kakadu character accommodation or camp.

*If Ubirr is inaccessible due to flooding, we visit the equally impressive indigenous shelters & lookout at Nourlangie Rock.

DAY 2- ARNHEM LAND PLATEAU, REMOTE STONE COUNTRY & WATERFALLS

RUGGED STONE COUNTRY, GUBARRA SPRINGS, HIKING, SWIMMING, SNORKELLING

After breakfast we travel to a lesser know area of Kakadu and venture into the remote and rugged Arnhemland stone country. A short 4WD adventure, followed by an invigorating hike, leads us to some of Kakadu’s famously diverse habitats. Woodlands and monsoon forests that spring to life after our wet season rains, displaying seasonal waterfalls, lush vegetation and an abundance of wildlife. While in this lesser visited and more remote area of Kakadu, we take time for a more secluded, refreshing swim. After our swim and return hike we head south through Kakadu. If time permits we enjoy a swim in another Kakadu waterfall before heading to tonight’s accommodation or camp closer to Litchfield National Park.

DAY 3- FULL DAY EXPLORING LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK

LITCHFIELD WATERFALLS, SNORKELLING, SHORT HIKES, TERMITES

Today is a full day of enjoying the aquatic playground for which Litchfield National Park is renowned for. After last night’s accommodation close to the “Litchfield Gateway” we have the added advantage of an early entry, giving us a genuine full fun day of hiking, swimming and snorkelling this absolute tropical paradise. We visit and indulge ourselves in all of Litchfield’s big name attractions and features such as Wangi Falls, Tolmer falls, Buley Rockholes, Florence Falls, and some lessor visited absolute gems of Litchfield! And of course while in the Litchfield area, we explore our fascinating termite supported ecology with their striking and unusually designed and built structures. Late in the afternoon we “hit the road” for the last time and head for Darwin. Only 2 hours drive from Litchfield, we arrive back in Darwin around 6pm and return you to your accommodation, with time to reflect on your Charter North “Top End” experience.

At Charter North 4WD Safaris, we know how important a healthy, balanced diet is for your well-being, and just because our tours are remote that does not mean that you will have to compromise your diet for the duration of your trip. Many of our tour guests still attribute camping to sausages and bread, but thankfully these days are over. At Charter North, we provide freshly prepared meals incorporating all food groups at breakfast, lunch & dinner. In between meals, there will be plenty of healthy snacks to top up energy levels during our activity packed tour days. Ample cool storage space in our tour trailers allows us to carry lots of fresh vegetables & fruits along with all other ingredients for our wholesome meals. All of our guides are great camp fire cooks and you will be surprised at the variety of meals they prepare for you. We cater for a range of diets (vegetarian, gluten free etc.).

Please note: On our accommodated tours, if staying in hotel style accommodation, we may not be able to prepare breakfasts and dinners for you which will be available on site. If this is the case, we will let you know through the booking process.

What our tour guests say about our food:

“The day was always started with a fresh cup of percolated coffee and a spread of cereals, breads, fresh fruit and when time permitted damper, eggs and bacon, often with an open fire. We were all surprised at the quality and variety of food prepared; Fresh, organic, delicious and plenty thereof, always thinking of the environment in our use of the camping area, roads and bush.”

“We fully expected 3 nights of BBQ sausage in rolls so it was fantastic to get a really delicious home-cooked meal every evening, from stir fries to homemade pasta sauces. Plenty of snacks and a hearty breakfast (and espresso coffee… no international roast here!) set us up for the day.”

“I was expecting 8 nights of BBQ’ed sausages, but we ended up with everything from stir fries to tacos to pasta, all cooked on an open fire. So the dinners were great, and it would be remiss of me not to mention Alina’s muesli and GT’s coffee, which got the mornings off to a great start.”

“The food was great & all meals other than lunch were cooked over the fire. We enjoyed freshly brewed coffee and cooked breakfasts (eggs and bacon; jaffles); bread cooked in the camp oven (including damper; multigrain and a banana bread); Bbqs, curries, pasta and stir fries for dinner and plenty of chocolate and marshmallows for toasting over the fire while star gazing.”

(Quotes from our 2017/18 TripAdvisor reviews)

At Charter North 4WD Safaris, our guests’ safety, comfort and well-being always comes first. Through a number of mechanism, we ensure that you are well looked after, well informed and getting the most out of your valuable holiday at all times. After all, a holiday should be relaxing and enjoyable, and you are in the right hands with Charter North.

Our Tour Guides

All of our tour guides have many years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of our tour destinations. They are personable, responsible and approachable and will ensure that you truly experience and learn about your chosen destination, not just see it. Our guides are accredited, trained in remote first aid and most importantly passionate about their work, people and the environment.

Our tour vehicles & trailers

Charter North’s tour vehicles and trailers are suited to the sometimes rough and often challenging conditions characteristic of our tour destinations, and are equipped with the latest safety features and emergency communications. Our modern luxury 4wds are the most comfortable available in the market, and fitted with upgraded suspension to “smoothen out the ride” even further. They are fitted with air-conditioning and curtain airbags throughout, and designed for quiet acoustics allowing you to converse freely. All vehicles and trailers are serviced and maintained to the highest standards and beyond recommended service intervals to minimise any risk of mechanical issues on tour.

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