Tours
hoose from one of our regular tours or contact us for your individual charter itinerary.
Dry Season 2003 01. June 2003 – 30. November 2003
D3-K 3 days Kakadu
D4-KK 3 days Kakadu, 1 day Katherine
D5-KKL 3 days Kakadu, 1 day Katherine, 1 day Litchfield
Wet Season 2003/04 01. December 2003 – 31. May 2004
W3-K 3 days Kakadu
W4-KL 3 days Kakadu, 1 Day Litchfield
Top End Explorer Tours are also available for individual charter tours.
Simply e-mail us with your intended date of travel, preferred activities, places you would like to see or special interests, and number of passengers to arrange for a quote.
Ask us for our special charter rates. Family and group specials are also available.
Top End Explorer Tours are specialists for
- Cultural tours concentrating on Aboriginal art and lifestyle
- Photo safaris for nature lovers
- family and group charters
- 4WD camping tours for the active traveller
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The minimum number of passengers on all our tours is 2, the group size on our regular trips is limited to 7 passengers. Travel in a small group with a friendly atmosphere is guaranteed!
Some of our activities require a reasonable level of fitness (easy to moderate bushwalks on marked tracks of varying lengths, swimming).
Our regular tours are not suitable for children under 5 years of age. Please ask for our family-friendly itineraries at special rates.
Dry Season 2003 01. June 2003 – 30. November 2003
D3-K 3 Days Kakadu
| Day 1 | Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on the Adelaide River, Kakadu National Park: East Alligator River, Bardedjilidji Walk, Ubirr (artsite), overnight camping |
| Day 2 | Jim Jim Falls, Budjmi Lookout, Twin Falls (please note: the falls are only accessible by water, Top End Explorer Tours provide floatation devices), sunset at Yellow Water, overnight camping |
| Day 3 | Gunlom, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), return to Darwin |
| Departs: Mondays, even calendar weeks only | |
| Price per person in A$: 715.00 | |
D4-KK 3 days Kakadu, 1 day Katherine
| Day 1 | Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on the Adelaide River, Kakadu National Park: East Alligator River, Bardedjilidji Walk, Ubirr (artsite), overnight camping |
| Day 2 | Jim Jim Falls, Budjmi Lookout, Twin Falls (please note: the falls are only accessible by water, Top End Explorer Tours provide floatation devices), sunset at Yellow Water, overnight camping |
| Day 3 | Gunlom Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park: Edith Falls, Leliyn Walk |
| Day 4 | Katherine Gorge, half day canoeing, return to Darwin |
| Departs: Thursdays, even calendar weeks only | |
| Price per person in A$: 990.00 | |
D5-KKL 3 days Kakadu, 1 day Katherine, 1 day Litchfield
| Day 1 | Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on the Adelaide River, Kakadu National Park: East Alligator River, Bardedjilidji Walk, Ubirr (artsite), overnight camping |
| Day 2 | Jim Jim Falls, Budjmi Lookout, Twin Falls (please note: the falls are accessible by water only, Top End Explorer Tours provide floatation devices), sunset at Yellow Water, overnight camping |
| Day 3 | Gunlom, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park: Edith Falls, Leliyn Walk, overnight camping at Katherine Gorge |
| Day 4 | Katherine Gorge: full day canoeing, Douglas Hot Springs, camping near the springs |
| Day 5 | Litchfield National Park: Surprise Creek, Tjaynera (Sandy Creek) Falls, Wangi Falls, termite mounds, return to Darwin |
| Departs: Mondays, odd calendar weeks only | |
| Price per person in A$: 1265.00 | |
Wet Season 2003/04 01. December 2003 – 31. May 2004
W3-K 3 days Kakadu
| Day 1 | Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on the Adelaide River, Window on the Wetlands (visiting centre); Kakadu National Park: Nourlangie Rock (artsite), Nawurlandja Lookout), overnight camping (upgrade to budget accommodation possible, at own expense) |
| Day 2 | Gubara (walk to monsoon forest pools), Nanguluwur (artsite), Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, overnight camping (upgrade to budget accommodation possible, at own expense) |
| Day 3 | Yurmikmik (walk to the waterfalls of the area), Gunlom (subject to accessibility), return to Darwin. |
| Departs: every Mondays | |
| Price per person in A$: 715.00 | |
W4-KL 3 days Kakadu, 1 Day Litchfield
| Day 1 | Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on the Adelaide River, Window on the Wetlands (visitor centre); Kakadu National Park: Nourlangie Rock (artsite), Nawurlandja Lookout), overnight camping (upgrade to budget accommodation possible, at own expense) |
| Day 2 | Gubara (walk to monsoon forest pools), Nanguluwur (artsite), Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, overnight camping (upgrade to budget accommodation possible, at own expense) |
| Day 3 | Yurmikmik (walk to the waterfalls of the area), Gunlom (subject to accessibility), overnight camping (upgrade to budget accommodation possible, at own expense) |
| Day 4 | Litchfield National Park: Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls, return to Darwin. |
| Departs: every Thursday | |
| Price per person in A$: 990.00 | |
Please note: No departures between 24.12.2003 and 01.01.2004!
Enquiries to any departure dates outside our regular schedule are welcome!
Top End Explorer Tours reserve the right to alter itineraries, accommodation or choice of vehicle due to seasonal conditions, cultural reasons or at discretion of guide.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy an early morning boat cruise on the Adelaide River and observe crocodiles, white-bellied sea eagles, storks and other “locals” in their natural habitat.
- Visit Ubirr, Nourlangie Rock and/or Nanguluwur artsites. Learn about the Aboriginal people of Kakadu, view their paintings and listen to their stories.
- Take a walk through the monsoon vine forest to the cool pools of Jim Jim Falls.
- Get wet and swim up to breathtaking Twin Falls.
- Stroll through the stone country of the Arnhem Land escarpment, open woodland, monsoonal rainforests, and floodplains of Kakadu, learn about the diverse vegetation and observe the amazing wildlife.
- Paddle up the Katherine River and experience the ancient gorge system.
- Relax in the thermal pools of Douglas Hot Springs.
- Visit the picturesque waterfalls of Litchfield National Park.
- Enjoy healthy meals cooked on the fire and a camping experience of a lifetime.
That’s included
Included are all park entry fees, camping fees, camping equipment (we provide large dome tents with mosquito net and canopy for, canvas swags with comfortable mattresses, sleeping bags, bed sheets and pillows), boat cruise, canoeing, meals (all lunches and campsite meals).
Not included are alcohol, soft drinks, personal items, breakfast on day one, dinner on last day of tour.
Upgrade to budget accommodation during wet season at own expense (approx. $45 per night, twin share).
What to bring
Luggage is limited to a small overnight bag per person and a small daypack. Bulky luggage can be stored at accommodation in Darwin.
Passengers need to bring comfortable walking shoes, loose clothing for the days, long sleeved shirt, long pants (mosquito protection), and jumper for cooler nights (May to September), swimwear, towel, hat, sunblock, insect repellent, necessary medication, camera and film, torch.
Disclaimer
Top End Explorer Tours reserve the right to alter itineraries, accommodation, and choice of vehicle due to seasonal conditions, cultural reasons or at discretion of guide.
Some of our activities require a reasonable level of fitness (easy to moderate bushwalks on marked tracks, of varying lengths, swimming) and are not suitable for children under the age of 5. Some of our activities might not be suitable for persons with certain medical conditions.
Whilst all care is taken by Top End Explorer Tours, our customers should be aware of risks involved when travelling in remote areas. We cannot accept responsibility in any case of injury, sickness, damage or loss arising from any situation whilst on tour. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover any unforeseen circumstances.