Top End Parks Tour 

Experience the wonders of Australia’s Top End Luxury Kakadu tours from Darwin. This 5 night small-group tour immerses you in the Northern Territory’s culture, iconic landscapes, and unique wildlife. Enjoy premium accommodation, expert guides, and exclusive experiences, including an optional 30 minute Kakadu flight for breath taking aerial views. This is one of the best Luxury Kakadu tours from Darwin.

Highlights

• Visit Aboriginal Bush Traders for Indigenous art and products.
• Spot wildlife on the Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise.
• View ancient Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art.
• Learn from Aboriginal guides on the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise.
• Cruise through Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge.
• Enjoy relaxing dips in Katherine Hot Springs and Leliyn (Edith) Falls.
• Stay at the unique Mercure Crocodile Hotel & Luxurious Cicada Lodge

Departs

Wednesdays 6 MAY 2026 to 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Day 1 Meet your guide at the Hilton Hotel Darwin at 2pm
Day 6 Return to Hilton Darwin in Mitchell Street at approximately 6pm

Day 1 – Darwin City Exploration

Welcome to Darwin. Start your adventure with an easy walking tour of the city’s key historical spots, including Parliament House. Next, visit Aboriginal Bush Traders to see Indigenous art and sample native Australian flavours. Settle into your premium accommodation.

Meeting Point: Hilton Hotel Darwin at 2:00 PM.
Accommodation: Hilton Darwin.

Day 2 – Wetlands & Art

Leave Darwin for Kakadu National Park. Start the day with a peaceful Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise, watching for crocodiles and bird species. Learn about culture and traditions at the Murrawaddi Art Gallery.

Accommodation: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3 – Cultural Cruise & Optional Scenic Flight

Explore Kakadu National Park. For the best views, start your morning with an optional Kakadu scenic flight (extra cost). The afternoon features the inspiring Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River, where local Aboriginal guides share deep cultural insights.

Accommodation: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4 – Kakadu History to Nitmiluk Luxury

Tour the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art site. Travel towards Nitmiluk National Park, stopping in Pine Creek, a town rich with 19th-century gold rush history. End your day at the exclusive Cicada Lodge near Katherine Gorge.

Accommodation: Cicada Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5 – Nitmiluk Gorge Sunset Cruise & Hot Springs

Start with a relaxing morning at Katherine Hot Springs. The afternoon highlight is the spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge Sunset Dinner Cruise. Marvel at the towering cliffs as the sun sets over the majestic Katherine Gorge.

Accommodation: Cicada Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 6 – Leliyn Falls & Return to Darwin

Enjoy your last breakfast before visiting Leliyn (Edith) Falls in Nitmiluk National Park for a final refreshing seasonal swim. Travel back up the Stuart Highway to Darwin where your Top End Parks Tour ends and you bid farewell to your fellow travellers.

Return: Hilton Darwin in Mitchell Street at approximately 6:00 PM.
Included Meals: Breakfast.

2026 Rates
Adult Twin Share pp –  Was $4885 AUD – Now $4543
Adult Single from pp –  Was $7827 AUD – Now $6185
Minimum age 12 years – above rates apply
Above deal subject to end without notice
16 to 24 guests

Optional 30 Minute Kakadu Plane Flight
Adult $159 AUD
Child $139 AUD 12 to 14 years

Fitness Requirements
Medium level of fitness required.