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Tropical Top End

9 days/8 nights

Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €3,495 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Visit the best of the Top End on this exciting fly drive. Explore dramatic national parks, tropical wetlands teeming with native wildlife and immersive outback where you will experience the real wilderness of Australia.    

Highlights:
  • Delve into the spectacular Bamurru Plains
  • Cruise along the Yellow Waters
  • Enjoy a cooling dip in the natural waterhole in Nitmiluk National Park
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Itinerary

Day 1 Darwin    
Arrive into laidback Darwin. With its warm climate, palm tree-lined streets and azure coastal waters, the city is often a pleasant surprise. Boasting dazzling sunsets, enjoy dinner on a harbour cruise this evening.    

Day 2 Darwin    
This morning, uncover the city’s place in WWII history with a sobering Bombing of Darwin Tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a wander along the harbourside, admire the vibrant street art and savour the local Asian fusion cuisine in one of Darwin’s many restaurants.    

Days 3-4 Darwin to Mary River NP  
Pick up your car and take the scenic highway east to the Mary River region. Home to vast wetlands, stunning waterfalls and the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world. Your home for two nights will be a safari-style bungalow immersed in a tranquil setting. Spend the rest of the day and the next day exploring this tropical wilderness with included guided nature touring.    

Day 5 Mary River NP to Kakadu NP    
Today continue to Kakadu National Park, where you can spot endemic wildlife such as black wallaroos or dingoes. Make sure you catch the incredible sunset views from atop Ubirr Rock.    

Day 6 Kakadu NP    
This morning, explore Kakadu’s beautiful wetlands which play host to an abundance of wildlife on a Yellow Water Billabong Cruise, looking out for whistling ducks, magpie geese and distinctive jabirus. In the afternoon, you can discover the national park’s ancient Aboriginal rock art or take a walk through the bush to visit the area’s many waterfalls.    

Day 7 Kakadu NP to Nitmiluk NP    
Drive on to Katherine and into the rugged Nitmiluk National Park. Spend the rest of the day enjoying some of the 60 miles of scenic walking trails in the area.

Day 8 Nitmiluk NP    
Make the most of your time in the dramatic gorges of Nitmiluk National Park. There is a multitude of activities available including canoeing, river cruising or even a scenic flight (all payable locally). Check with the visitor centre about the best waterfalls and safe natural swimming holes that are dotted around the park ready for you to discover.

Day 9 Nitmiluk NP to Darwin    
Return to Darwin and drop off your car for your onward flight.  

Additional Options: Why not combine this tour with Red Centre Rocks for the ultimate Northern Territory fly drive holiday?    

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Tropical Top End

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €3,495 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • 7 days Intermediate SUV Inclusive Plus car hire including zero excess insurance, unlimited mileage, 24-hour Roadside Assistance & an additional driver
  • 8 nights 3star to 4star+ accommodation
  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners
  • One way transfer from Darwin airport to hotel
  • Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise, Bombing of Darwin Tour, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise & Kakadu NP
Not Included
  • International flights
  • National Parks fees payable locally
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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