Solo Top End Discovery
Explore the Top End’s stunning national parks, ancient rock art, scenic cruises and spectacular waterfalls.
Members from: $6,998 P.P SingleNon-members from: $7,048 P.P Single

Type
Escorted Tours
Destination
Australia
Supplier
Trade Travel
Departs
7 June 2027
Day 1. Mon 7 Jun: Darwin Arrival & Orientation
FLIGHT DETAILS: Homeport - Darwin (flight details to be advised)
We arrive in tropical Darwin, gateway to Australia's Top End, and settle into our centrally located accommodation. In the afternoon, explore the Darwin Waterfront precinct, admiring its public art, harbour views and relaxed promenade, before visiting Stokes Hill Wharf to discover the city's wartime history. As evening falls, gather for a welcome three-course dinner at Wharf One Darwin, showcasing fresh local seafood and regional flavours. Round out the day with a spectacular Top End sunset over Darwin Harbour before returning to the hotel, ready for the adventures ahead.
Daily:Dinner
Day 2. Tue 8 Jun: Darwin City Tour & Sunset Cruise
This morning, a guided city tour reveals Darwin's highlights, including the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, East Point Reserve and the Darwin Botanic Gardens, with fascinating insights into Cyclone Tracy and the city's multicultural heritage. After free time for lunch, board a Darwin Harbour sunset cruise, settling in with refreshments as the city skyline glows in the evening light and commentary brings the harbour's history to life. Return to the hotel for a second relaxed evening, memories of the day's discoveries still fresh.
Daily: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3. Wed 9 Jun: Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Travel east today to the World Heritage-listed wonders of Kakadu National Park, stopping at the Marrakai Plains for sweeping views across the floodplains and wetlands. At the Warradjan Cultural Centre, learn the traditions and stories of the Bininj people before boarding a leisurely Yellow Water Billabong cruise, watching for crocodiles, buffalo and abundant birdlife from the comfort of the boat. Continue to comfortable accommodation within the national park, where a relaxed dinner and a peaceful evening await, surrounded by the vastness of Australia's largest national park
Daily: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4. Thu 10 Jun: Kakadu National Park to Katherine
This morning, visit Ubirr, one of Kakadu's most significant Aboriginal rock art sites, where accessible walking paths lead to ancient artworks and sweeping views across the floodplains. After lunch (own expense), travel south towards Katherine, watching the landscape shift through woodland and savannah along the way. On arrival, enjoy leisurely time to settle in before dinner. Known as the gateway to the outback, Katherine offers a warm welcoming atmosphere and scenic surrounds, a fitting introduction to the next stage of this memorable Top End journey
Daily:Breakfast & Dinne
Day 6. Sat 12 Jun: Katherine to Litchfield National Park
Depart Katherine this morning for Litchfield National Park, celebrated for its cascading waterfalls, monsoon forests and giant termite mounds. Visit the Florence Falls lookout and beautiful Wangi Falls, both offering lovely views with only gentle walking required. Enjoy lunch (own expense) in a scenic picnic area, learning about the park's unique ecosystems, before stopping to photograph the remarkable Magnetic Termite Mounds, rising like sculptures from the surrounding bushland. Settle into accommodation this evening with plenty of time to relax and reflect quietly on the incredible landscapes explored throughout this rewarding Top End adventure
Daily: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7. Sun 13 Jun: Litchfield to Darwin
Spend the morning exploring further highlights of Litchfield National Park, including the Tolmer Falls lookout with its panoramic views over the rugged escarpment. Travel back to Darwin, pausing at local attractions along the way, before enjoying free time to shop, browse local galleries or simply relax at the Waterfront Precinct. This evening, gather with fellow travellers for a farewell two-course dinner, with a drink included, at PeeWees at the Point, celebrating the shared experiences and new friendships made across the past week.
Daily: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8. Mon 14 Jun: Darwin Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Darwin Airport, with time, flight schedules permitting, for a final stroll along the waterfront or some last-minute shopping. Reflect on a remarkable week of discovery, from Kakadu's ancient wetlands and rock art to Katherine Gorge's spectacular scenery and Litchfield's cascading waterfalls. Depart Darwin with lasting memories of Australia's tropical north and the warmth of the Top End, a fitting close to a journey through some of the country's most extraordinary and unforgettable natural landscapes and cultures.
FLIGHT DETAILS: Darwin - Homeport (Flight details to be advised)
Daily: Breakfast

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