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Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu
Pick up at 6.30-6.45am from your nominated accommodation in Darwin.
We start our Kakadu tour by heading towards Kakadu to join a wildlife cruise on Corrobboree Billabong. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe crocodiles and the prolific birdlife in their natural habitat.
After the cruise, we commence our drive toward Kakadu National Park.
Stop & enjoy a picnic lunch near the East Alligator River with the opportunity to spot some crocs and flying foxes!
Then, on to the world-famous Ubirr in the North of the park. Some of the best examples of Northern Australian rock art can be found here.Learn about the art from your guide and the meaning behind these special paintings. A climb to the top is rewarded with staggering 360º views over the Nardab Floodplains and into Arnhem land.
Tonight, we camp at our exclusive safari camp at Mardugal Billabong in the heart of Kakadu. Enjoy sitting around an open campfire enjoying a cool beverage or a toasted marshmallow.
Walking distance: 3 km
Meals: Lunch & dinner.
Day 2: Kakadu
Rise early for a big day of spectacular waterfalls and some great walks!
After breakfast, we make our way to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). A 1km hike through a paperbark forest with some rock scrambling leads to the plunge pool for a cool swim in a pristine environment.
We then head to Gunlom Falls in the Southern end of Kakadu. A hike to the top is rewarded with a swim in the naturally occurring infinity pools whilst taking in the panoramic views of Southern Kakadu. The bottom plunge pool is a must-see, and a wonderful place to relax on the beach.
We finish the day with a short hike and swim at Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole), a special permit area with very few visitors (Time permitting).Tonight, we camp at our private safari camp on the border of Litchfield National Park.
Walking distance: 4 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Day 3: Litchfield – Darwin
Up early again to head to Litchfield National Park.
Today is spent exploring the wonders of Litchfield. Learn about the intriguing Cathedral and Magnetic mounds that are prolific in this region.
Hiking and swimming at Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls and Wangi Falls.
Return to Darwin at approximately 5.30pm
Walking distance: 2 km
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Itinerary may be done in reverse at Guides discretion.
All itineraries are subject to change without notice due to seasonal and extreme weather conditions, national park road or attraction closures and cultural commitments from Traditional owners. All tours must be reconfirmed 24 hrs prior to travel.
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Day 1: Ubirr
Day 2: Warandjan Cultural Centre, Nawurlundja Lookout, Anbangbang Billabong, Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), the Cooinda Lodge, and the Yellow River Cruise
Day 3: Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) and Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole)
Day 4: Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge)
Day 5: Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Koolpin Gorge was the highlight of this tour and is sufficient reason to select this tour over others that don’t visit this gorge. The views and swimholes at Koolpin were iconic and spectacular. Our group of 11 were the only people there that day.
Days 1 and 2 were smoking hot, and Dan did a good job explaining the rock art to us, which would not have been nearly as interesting without his commentary. We camped at the Mardukal Campground. This was set-up with a communal kitchen tent, several permanent screened buildings with bunk beds, and several portable tents. The campground had a nice central bathroom/shower facility with hot water and flush toilets. We were lucky and there were few mosquitoes, so we enjoyed the evening around the fire.
On Days 3 and 4 we camped at the Moline Golf Course. This was a bit of a surprise as the Mary River Roadhouse is listed as the camp location on the itinerary, but it’s been closed for quite a while. The Moline Golf Course is outside the park but has its own interesting quirks including the outdoor showers, a resident bull, and has good cooking facilities and flush toilets. We slept on bedrolls in portable tents.
Breakfast supplies were provided and we looked after ourselves in the mornings – except for making coffee which was Dan’s specialty. Breakfast was typically cereal and toast with the option to cook bacon if you felt like cleaning the pan. Lunch was typically sandwiches and vegetables/fruit. Supper changed daily and was stir fry, pasta, and steaks/sausages. The food was good and filling. Dan would typically prepare lunch and supper with help from the guests prepping vegetables and washing up.
The tour was excellent, and my 17 year old daughter who was hesitant to go camping with old dad had a great time. The people on the tour were all pleasant, ranging in age from 17 to ~65. The hikes were challenging, and you should be prepared for multiple short hikes in hot weather on rocky terrain with moderate exposure, creek crossings where you hop from rock to rock, as well as be willing to swim in the wonderous waterholes and sit under waterfalls surrounded by spiders!


This tour was everything we hoped for with a great mix of lookouts, gorges, swimming and local knowledge all delivered by our guide and driver Adam. Adams local knowledge was very extensive and he certainly made the tour interesting. We had a great group and the accommodations and food were excellent. The only negative would be the bus - although it did the job it needed to do, it was very tired and at times uncomfortable and does need a little TLC. Saying that I would certainly travel with them again.





For future travellers, expect that you get involved in food preparation, dishwashing and cleaning up. Everyone is expected to pitch in. No room for princesses. All meals were prepared by the group at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food was varied and plentiful. Dan stopped at a bottle shop on the way to first overnighter, allowing all passengers to gather ample liquid supplies for the 4 nights. Eskies were kept ice filled.
The tour took us to various waterfalls and gorges in Kakadu. A number of these 1-2 km walks are very tough to negotiate due to the tracks being very rocky and not levelled out for the public. The aboriginal artwork was fascinating to see and understand. Our highlight was the cruise on the Yellow Waters billabong getting very close to crocodiles and birdlife.
The tour caters for 12 passengers. On our tour we were the only couple, with one elderly gent, and 8 single young women. We all got along very well. Hint to any single young men thinking about Kakadu……
Very glad we got to travel to these remote locations, and had plenty of time to relax.










I have just completed the 5 day Kakadu/Koolpin trip.
I think Territory Expeditions really needs to re think using an abandoned road house as their accommodation. The amenities were filthy and not at all pleasant to use.
The food on this tour was adequate and we didn't go hungry but it doesn't take much to provide a few basic herbs, cracked pepper and extras like Parmesan cheese for pasta and a roast by the fire would have been fabulous.
Overall I enjoyed our 5 days with a fabulous group of people but would have to think seriously about another trip with your company. Safari Tents were not provided at the second camp making it difficult to sleep when you have a crook back.
You also advertise that the $40 entrance fee is included but we paid on tour in cash?
I think with some fine tuning this could be not just a good experience but an excellent one.
It was an amazing experience to see the wild life, waterfalls and immerse yourself in culture. Dan made sure that we saw and experienced Kakadu at its very best- so a huge thanks to him. There was plenty of food and cold water. Make sure you take sunscreen and mosquito repellent.