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Kakadu and Katherine Gorge (Short Break, 3 Days)

3 days
Start and end in Darwin
2.8
4 traveler reviews

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kakadu National Park

    Start your morning with a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River where you'll get close views of over 1,600 crocodiles. After that, head into Kakadu National Park to experience one of Australia's most varied landscapes. You'll have lunch somewhere in the park, then visit the Marrawudli Art Gallery to see local artwork. Later, climb up to the Ubirr lookout where you can see ancient Aboriginal rock art and views across the wetlands below. If you're interested, there's an optional scenic flight available for an extra cost.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Kakadu National Park)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Jumping Crocodile Cruise on Adelaide River
    • Kakadu National Park visit
    • Lunch in Kakadu National Park
    • Marrawuddi Art Gallery visit
    • Ubirr Rock Art Site visit with climb to lookout

    Optional Activities

    • 30-minute scenic flight over Kakadu (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Adelaide River
    Kakadu National Park
    Marrawuddi Art Gallery
    Ubirr Rock Art Site
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  2. Day 2

    Katherine

    This morning, check out Nourlangie Rock art site, which holds some of Kakadu's most important Aboriginal galleries with rock art dating back around 20,000 years. Stop by the Warradjan Cultural Centre afterward to learn how the Bininj people live and their traditions. In the afternoon, take a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong where thousands of saltwater crocodiles live, plus you'll see roughly 60 bird species. Then travel toward Katherine and stop at Leliyn (Edith Falls) where you can swim in the natural pool right at the base of the falls.

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contour Hotel Katherine)

    Included Activities

    • Nourlangie Rock Art Site visit with Driver Guide
    • Warradjan Cultural Centre visit
    • Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
    • Leliyn (Edith Falls) stop

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Leliyn (Edith Falls) natural pool (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Nourlangie Rock Art Site
    Warradjan Cultural Centre
    Yellow Water Billabong
    Leliyn (Edith Falls)
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  3. Day 3

    Darwin

    Start the day with a cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, a network of 13 gorges cut from billion-year-old sandstone with freshwater crocodiles and lots of bird activity. Visit the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre to see the Display Centre and Heritage Museum. From there, continue on to Pine Creek, a historic gold mining town worth a quick look around. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery before heading back to Darwin to finish your tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise
    • Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and Display Centre visit
    • Heritage Museum visit
    • Pine Creek historic gold mining town visit
    • Adelaide River War Cemetery visit

    Optional Activities

    • Souvenirs and artefacts handmade by the Jawoyn people available for purchase at Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
    Landmarks
    Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
    Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
    Pine Creek
    Adelaide River War Cemetery
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Average
    2.8
  • Itinerary
    Average
    2.5
  • Guide
    Rather poor
    1.7
  • Transport
    Average
    2.7
  • Accommodation
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Food
    Average
    2.3
  • 4.3
  • Kakadu and Katherine Gorge (Short Break, 3 Days) reviewer 1
    · July 31st, 2021
    DO NOT TRAVEL WITH AAT KING They leave their travellers in the lurch when things get difficult l! Darwin went into lockdown one hour before our trip was due to start! Within an hour the tour was cancelled and after ONE nights accommodation we were left, deserted with no assistance in Darwin! All this was done via email! Not once did a person from the company contact me (a lone traveller) to check on my welfare or offer assistance sorting travel arrangements!!! They were cruel and disgusting in their lack of empathy and care of their clients! They only thought of themselves! A CRUEL UNCARING UNSYMPATHETIC AND THOUGHTLESS ORGANISATION
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Dear Ann, Thanks for your review and regrettably, Darwin and surrounds were put into an immediate lockdown with very minimal warning. When these things happen we have to follow government directions and for the safety of our guests, our crew and the... Show more
    Trip date: July 2021
  • KL
    · June 23rd, 2021
    The content was as expected. The presentation was a little disappointing. The guide seemed to be in catch up mode some of the time - checking up on the next part of the trip in our presence. I feel he should have had all arrangements sorted and confirmed prior to departure or if not possible, to be done discretely. That way we would have been more assured of the programme. For the cost the meals were very average. However, a trip I would recommend for the experience.
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Dear Kath, Thanks for taking the time to review our tour and we are glad that you enjoyed the content although although we are disappointed that other aspects did not meet your expectations. We would like to investigate this further for you as your... Show more
    Trip date: May 2021
  • P
    · May 6th, 2021
    My wife & I did the Katherine gorge tour on 5/5/21 the coach was 40mins late then drove past our motel while 8 of us watched it drive by. Only to have the Kakada bus driver picked us up & drop us all off up the road this bus was also 40mins. We got told that there wasn’t enough time to have a swim at Edith falls when we arrived. After we left the gorge cruise we got told the pub we were having dinner at didn’t have enough Barramundi to fill the orders & could 11 people change there order. On receiving the new order Michael the coach driver told us that we couldn’t follow simple instructions & that he couldn’t understand what the new otters were. So a lady from the back of the bus went down the front & ask how many of each meal selection was required. With this sorted he phoned the order through but once done complained about how hard it was & that we had made the trip return later then it should of been & that we had to be back on the coach by 7pm. If the coach had of been on time & we didn’t stop for morning tea which isn’t on the itinerary. We could of had a swim & been back at 9-9:30 instead of 10:15pm. Paul Seward
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    Dear Paul, Thanks for taking the time to review our tour although we are disappointed that some aspects did not meet your expectations. We would like to investigate this further for you as your comments are important to us, and if you could email us... Show more
    Trip date: May 2021
  • B
    · August 3rd, 2020
    I travelled to Yellow waters and beyond...
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    AAT Kings commented on this review
    G'Day Bruce, thanks for your feedback and we are so glad to hear yourself and the group enjoyed exploring the Top End with AAT Kings. We hope to see you on another AAT Kings trip soon. Many thanks, AAT Kings
    Trip date: August 2020

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    Andrew

    Asked on May 23rd, 2022

    My 75-year old mother would like to book this Kakadu and Katherine Gorge Dry Season tour. Can you please tell me what accommodation she would experience? Is it a tent or a motel/hotel?

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten June 2022

      The accommodation used for this short break is in hotels. If you can book hotels directly you can contact us to book the tour with no accommodation. You would need the following: Day 1 - Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kakadu. Day 2 - Contour Hotel Katherine.

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