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Kakadu’s
Ancient Secrets
Explore Kakadu, an ancient landscape of
billabongs, gorges and hidden canyons
teeming with spectacular wildlife.
Admire rock art and hear stories of the
Dreamtime. Embark on a journey to the
haunt of the Lightning Man, Aboriginal
clans and the crocodiles that roam
Kakadu’s floodplains.
Top Didj Cultural Experience
5 DAYS • Darwin • Mary River Be welcomed to Katherine by award-winning Aboriginal artist Manuel Pamkal.
Brought up in the bush near the King River, Manuel is a passionate teacher and
• Kakadu National Park • Katherine Gorge storyteller ready to share his beloved childhood memories with you.
• Litchfield National Park
Immerse As this journey departs at 7.30am from Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin,
accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery and learn
of its moving history, and discover the ancient Day 1: Darwin – Mary River
rock art gallery of Ubirr.
Meet your Journey Director and board your bespoke 4WD vehicle to
begin your journey of discovery in the Top End. Travel across the Finniss
Indulge River to Litchfield National Park. You’ll enjoy a swim to cool off at tumbling
Unwind on an indulgent Katherine Gorge Florence Falls and you’ll also visit Wangi Falls, surrounded by tropical
monsoon rainforest, and hear about its importance in Aboriginal custom
dinner cruise, and dine at the award-winning
before stopping for lunch. Get ready for a cross-country journey via the
Cicada Lodge, where the Chef's menu is unsealed Marrakai Track (seasonally accessible), through cattle stations
crafted daily. and back country to the Mary River region. Late-afternoon you’ll arrive
at Wildman Wilderness Lodge, where you’ll stay in private permanent
Explore safari tents surrounded by the sounds of the bush. Situated in the Mary
River Wetlands and renowned for its incredible wildlife, the property
Climb Ubirr for spectacular views over seamlessly combines comfort and chic with the beauty of the surrounding
Kakadu, spot crocodiles and other wildlife on landscape. Enjoy a beverage while the sun sets over the floodplains and
Yellow Water Billabong. after dinner maybe sit back with a nightcap by the fire pit.
Wildman Wilderness Lodge
Relax Lunch, dinner with wine
Stay in the heart of Nitmiluk National Park Day 2: Mary River – Kakadu
at the eco-friendly Cicada Lodge, where you
can enjoy sunset drinks and canapes poolside Wake up to the evocative sounds of the floodplains. Now you’ll journey
into the tropical depths of Australia’s largest National Park, Kakadu.
looking out to the native bushland.
World Heritage and Ramsar listed, as both a cultural and natural
sanctuary, it’s a national icon. Join your Journey Director on a walk
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at Kakadu’s stunning Ubirr, where you’ll see ancient rock 5 Days Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets MNDD • 23
art, and remarkable views over the surrounding wetlands
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Day 3: Kakadu – Nourlangie – Katherine May 06 May 10 Aug 05 Aug 09
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru May 13 May 17 Aug 12 Aug 16
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Single traveller must pay the single price.
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experience a glorious sunset. • Small group (22 guests max)
Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National Park, 2 nights • 11+ Unforgettable experiences
Inclusions
Breakfast, lunch, dinner with wine • 13 included meals
• Small
4 Nights premium
group accommodation
(22 guests max)
• 11+ Unforgettable experiences
• 13 included meals
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Flights are not included in holiday price.
Flight Information:
MNDD: Darwin Return
Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport
Flights
Day 5 –are not included
flights to departinafter
holiday price.
8.00pm from Darwin Airport
Nourlangie Rock Art Flight Information:
Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport
Day 5 – flights to depart after 8.00pm from Darwin Airport
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Day 4: Katherine
Nourlangie Gorge
Rock Art
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traditional performance on the didgeridoo. Manuel was born
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