Explore Kakadu

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  Day Hikes
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  Kayaking
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  Cruise
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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Glacier Walking

Start:	Darwin
Finish:	Darwin
Length:	7 days
Grade:	C Grade C Up to 6 hours of physical activity per day At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs (11-13 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Camping
Price:	0
Departs:	Weekly Aug to October - see see departures

Highlights: Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage Area covering some 20,000 square kms. Waterfalls tumble from the red cliffs of the Arnhem Land escarpment into shady pools; tranquil wetlands teem with animal and birdlife while 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage is on display in the numerous hidden rock art galleries. While visits to Kakadu's main attractions are on our itinerary including a cruise on Yellow Waters (a favourite haunt of saltwater crocodiles) it is when we get off the tourist tracks that Kakadu reveals its true magic. Our bushwalks are a highlight with opportunities to wander through remote gorges to sparkling waterfalls for a quick dip before heading to our overnight camp. Our itinerary varies with the season, choosing the best walks and waterfalls as the Wet Season floodwaters recede and access opens up. Canoeing down the Katherine River provides a further dimension to our program. We watch freshwater crocodiles bask in the sun while birds and many animals drink at the waters edge as we paddle the calm waters. During the river journey we camp on sandy banks under a canopy of stars.

Day 1: Join in Darwin, transfer to Kakadu. Join a Yellow Waters Cruise.

Day 2: Kakadus famous waterfalls. Jim Jim and Twin Falls

Day 3: Drive to Maguk (Barramundi Falls), which flows all year round. We walk through lush sub-tropical forest before stumbling across the falls themselves.

Day 4: Full-day hike in the Koolpin Gorge area, deep in to wilderness of the Southern Plateau and stone country. The walk involves a lot of rock scrambling through spectacular gorges.

Day 5: Transfer to Katherine River, canoe remote stretches of river with excellent wildlife sightings.

Day 6: Transfer to Katherine River, canoe remote stretches of river with excellent wildlife sightings.

Day 7: Return to Darwin where trip concludes.

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