Remote, Raw, Rugged and Real - There's nowhere in the world like Australia's Top End! Join Adventurous Women on this ultimate expedition in the NT - where the tropics meet the outback.
We start with cosmopolitan Darwin, where we get straight into the holiday spirit as we enjoy a welcome meal at one of the most popular hotels in Darwin. The next day, we venture into Kakadu, one of Australia's best kept secrets, brimming with native wildlife, breathtaking waterholes, and plunging waterfalls.
Following on, we travel to mysterious and beautiful Arnhem Land, a vast area of Aboriginal owned land that we are privileged to be able to access. A couple of days further in, we make our way further south and travel to the sandstone country of Nitmiluk National Park and explore the stunning gorge system.
Our last couple of days, we spend time hiking, swimming, exploring and relaxing in magical Litchfield National Park, nature's very own water theme park.
Darwin Airport is user-friendly and taxis are on hand. Should you wish to book additional nights at the start point hotel, please see the booking websites or contact the Cavanagh Hotel directly.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Twin Share - Comfortable Hotel.
Our Aboriginal guide will take us into one of the most incredible art sites, sacred to his community, sharing his stories and knowledge with us; a very special experience. We'll finish the day with only a short drive back to camp at East Alligator River to our private base camp (BASIC DONGA'S) - some air-conditioned comfort for the next two nights.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Air conditioned BASIC style donga rooms (3-4 ladies per room)
After enjoying our morning exploring,we'll take a short drive to Warradjan Cultural Centre. This is an Aboriginal run museum with an amazing insight into their culture. On our way back to camp, we'll check out the township of Jabiru and if time permits, the Ranger uranium mine. Short rest in the afternoon back at camp, then just 5 minutes up the road to the world famous Nadab lookout at Ubirr for sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Air conditioned BASIC donga style rooms (3 - 4 ladies per room)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (in your own 4 person tent in king deluxe swag) shared bathroom facilities
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping (in your own 4 person tent in king deluxe swag) shared bathroom facilities
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping at a Caravan Park just outside Litchfield National Park (in your own 4 person tent in king deluxe swag) shared bathroom facilities
As our arrival in Darwin coincides with the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets (held only on Thursday and Sunday nights), you may wish to head down to the markets, grab a bite to eat and watch the sun go down .....great way to finish out your time in the Top End.
Additional nights at the Cavanagh Hotel can be booked through online booking sites or directly with the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
1 Night - Comfortable Hotel Accommodation - Darwin (Twin Share)
2 Nights - Air Conditioned Basic Donga Style Rooms - East Alligator River (Triple or Quad Share)
3 Nights - Camping in good sized tent & king deluxe swag (Single - 1 per person per tent)
**Campgrounds & Bush Camps utilised for camping all have flushing toilets, hot showers and communal kitchen facilities.
Single Accommodation is not available for our 2 nights in East Alligator River.
During the camping component of this tour each lady will have her own tent/swag.
Most of our travellers come along solo and are happy to share with other ladies from the group. We have rotating rooming roster whereby at each of the two accommodated places we stay (not tents), you get to share with someone different from the group - Great for group bonding, while alleviating any potential annoyances that may come about if sharing with the same person the whole time.
If you are travelling with a friend or family and wish to share with them the whole time, please let us know
This tour by its very nature is not designed for the 5 Star Traveller. It is for the girl who has an 'adventurous spirit' and is looking for a unique and rewarding 'experience'! You should be able to adopt a "Go With The Flow" attitude, after-all we are travelling in the Outback, we're camping and need to pitch in and help with some camp duties, our driving distances can be lengthy on some of the days and things may not always go to plan (ie: road closures, park closures, route changes) ...This will help you chill out and therefore get the best out of your holiday.
You will also need to be mobile without assistance - some of the sights require you to be on your feet for a reasonable amount of time, navigating rocky steps and uneven surfaces at times, particularly in the gorge areas. We also have a couple of hikes as part of this tour - these hikes can be achieved by anyone with a good general level of fitness, but again mobility is the key, as with all of our tours.
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions: