6 Day Kakadu Tours & Beyond

CENTRAL KAKADU, JIM JIM FALLS EXPEDITION

Today we delve deeper into Kakadu’s Cultural heartland as we penetrate the more remote and diverse habitats of the park. Rainforests, Stone Country, Woodlands and Waterfalls.

We start our active day with a drive along the 4wd track to Jim Jim Falls, while the imposing Kakadu stone country begins to close in around us (when accessible). Before continuing to Jim Jim Falls, we stop to set tonight’s camp, a break after the drive and some lunch. After lunch we negotiate the last section of the 4WD track to arrive at Jim Jim Gorge. We hike into Jim Jim Gorge in the late afternoon and scramble our way through the gorge to the falls and large plunge pool. At the plunge pool we have time for a swim and admiring the towering sandstone walls that surround us. While everyone else leaves the gorge, we remain and absorb the peaceful quiet of this truly stunning landscape as the sun drops to reveal its striking colours.

After enjoying some peace, tranquillity and solitude, we return to our camp just on dark and in time once again to enjoy the “Big Sky” as we prepare another feast for you over the camp fire.

ARNHEM LAND PLATEAU, TWIN FALLS – HIKING & SWIMMING, TWIN FALLS GORGE

Today we discover the Arnhem Land Plateau and escarpments, while experiencing the dominant geological forces and aquatic environments of Kakadu.

After breakfast and camp pack up, our journey this morning begins with a 4WD expedition as we travel the remote tracks of Kakadu, crossing Jim Jim creek, before being confronted with the Twin Falls Escarpment and Gorge (when accessible). Upon arrival at Twin Falls Gorge we take a cultural cruise through the gorge with the traditional owners of Kakadu, before a short hike to the waterfall with a picnic lunch. After our Twin Falls expedition we return travel via the 4wd track stopping enroute at one of Kakadus more secretive & stunning stone country lookouts for yet another sunset experience.

On completion of our full active day, we return to our camp for another night under the stars and more campfire treats.

MAGUK – WATERFALLS, CLIMBING HIKING, SWIMMING

Another day of 4wd adventure, swimming and hiking awaits us as we head further south to explore one of Kakadu’s most favoured aquatic environments.

Upon packing up camp we negotiate the 4WD track into Maguk to arrive at a lush tropical setting (when accessible). A short hike along Barramundi Creek amongst the tall paperbarks and monsoon forests eventually brings us to another of Kakadu’s inviting waterfalls and a large plunge pool. Surrounded by tropical vegetation nestled amongst the contrasting stone country, the waters of Maguk are not only a visual and photographic delight, but also incredibly enticing. It’s not hard to understand, after spending time here, why this oasis is still today one of the favourite hunting, fishing and recreation areas for our local indigenous groups. After absorbing this tropical paradise, some spectacular photography opportunities and perhaps a swim, it’s time to depart Kakadu and make our way to Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) and tonight’s camp.

Our camp tonight is complete with swimming pool and still “under the stars”.

KATHERINE GORGE EXPEDITION. CANOE/BOAT CRUISE (OPTIONAL)

EDITH  FALLS EXPEDITION OPTION

This morning, immediately after breakfast, we can either head to the gorge, or Edith Falls. If heading to the gorge, we can either launch our canoes (option 1- available July onward) for the paddle, or board our boat for a cruise (option 2) through this complex gorge system. Katherine Gorge comprises of 13 gorges in all, our time here allows us to explore the first 2-3 gorges. The gorges, with an average height of around 180 meters, make for a spectacular journey as we paddle or cruise upstream. Each gorge is different in shape and atmosphere and overall it is an exhilarating and tranquil experience. There are clean sandy beaches, crystal clear water with an abundance of bird life, fish and freshwater crocodiles. If canoeing, upon reaching the furthest point in the gorge, you have time to find a suitable spot for a break, a picnic lunch and perhaps a swim, before returning to your starting point. After exploring the gorge by watercraft, you have the option to embark on a scenic helicopter flight to see more of the gorge complex from the air.

If heading to Edith Falls, we have the option of either hiking to the top of the falls for a swim, then taking a different hiking route back to the bottom pools for lunch and another swim  If you prefer to relax a little, we can enjoy extended time at the bottom pool.

This afternoon we travel north along the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River and tonight’s camp or accommodation, in readiness and close proximity for tomorrow’s full day in Litchfield National Park.

LITCHFIELD – WATERFALLS, SNORKELING, HIKES AND SWIMMING

Today is a full day of enjoying the aquatic playground for which Litchfield National Park is renowned for. After last night’s stay close to the “Litchfield Gateway” we have the added advantage of an early entry, giving us a genuine full fun day of hiking and swimming 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 and Florence Falls. We also go off the main track and take you away from the crowds to the more secluded and lesser visited gems of Litchfield. And of course we explore this 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 via the 4wd track. Only 2 hours drive from Litchfield, we arrive back in town around 6pm and return you to your accommodation with time to reflect on your Charter North experience.