Depart Darwin for the eco-accredited Bamurru Plains, which has featured in nearly every luxury travel guide. This 300km² property located just to the west of Kakadu National Park has access to the Sampan River, the coast and vast wetlands which are part of the Mary River Floodplain system.

We will spend two nights amidst wild bush luxury, accommodated in contemporary and stylish safari style bungalows each with its own spacious ensuite. During our stay we will undertake guided wilderness activities that may include croc-spotting river cruises, 4WD and floodplain safaris, quad bike touring, wildlife viewing or fishing for the acclaimed barramundi!

All meals and beverages from a select open bar are included.

2 nights in luxury safari bungalows at Bamurru Plains.

After breakfast we leave Bamurru Plains and make our way into the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Aboriginal people have lived here for over 50,000 years, to which the ancient rock paintings of Ubirr can attest. After lunch your guide will explain the significance of these artworks during an interpretative cultural walk that ends on a rocky escarpment overlooking the Nardab floodplain. In the afternoon we make our way to the Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge. We then head out for an afternoon rock art tour in areas not open to the public before enjoying sunset overlooking the Arnhem land escarpment and the beautiful floodplains followed by a sumptuous dinner at the Lodge.

1 night safari bungalow with ensuite at Kakadu’s Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge.

This morning we embark on the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise through Kakadu’s spectacular East Alligator River. This is followed by a visit to the Bowali Visitor Centre to learn more about Kakadu and the local Bininj Aboriginal culture. We then head south for the historic gold-mining town of Pine Creek which offers a very different side to Australian history. Back on the road again, there’s time for a swim in Edith Falls before pulling into our luxury accommodation for dinner at Cicada Lodge located inside Nitmuluk National Park.

1 night Cicada Lodge private air conditioned room.

Around 23 million years ago, the Katherine River flowed all the way from Arnhem Land to the Timor Sea. These days, the waters now flow between 70 metre-high cliffs, through a series of 13 different gorges. You will have the opportunity to either take a two hour cruise through the first two gorges or the option of a helicopter flight (additional costs may apply) which is easily the best way to truly see the grandeur and sheer scale of Katherine gorge. After lunch we make our way back to Darwin.