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Wildlife of Australia's Northern Territory
Tour Code: AUS06A 12-day holiday focusing on the best wildlife sites of Australia's Northern Territory, amongst them the unrivalled wetlands of Kakadu and the spectacular Katherine Gorge.
£7,995
£6,995
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Summary
We begin this 12-day holiday through the Northern Territory’s spectacular Top End with a 2-night stay in Darwin, exploring tropical parks, mangroves, and wetlands alive with species such as Orange-footed Scrubfowl, Rajah Shelduck, and the striking Red-headed Honeyeater. A visit to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve offers superb birding and a chance to encounter reptiles like Water Python and Keelback.
Next, we travel south for a 2-night stay near Litchfield National Park, renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, monsoon forests, and towering termite mounds. Here, we’ll seek out species such as Great Bowerbird and Rainbow Bee-eater, alongside mammals including Agile Wallaby and Sugar Glider. Continuing to Katherine, we enjoy a 2-night stay exploring Nitmiluk Gorge and the Victoria River region, home to Hooded Parrot, Gouldian Finch, and Purple-crowned Fairy-wren. A sunset cultural cruise through Katherine Gorge offers a moving insight into Jawoyn traditions amid breathtaking scenery.
The final leg of our adventure takes us deep into Kakadu National Park for a 3-night stay in one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. Kakadu’s vast floodplains teem with waterbirds, including Magpie Goose, Green Pygmy Goose, and Black-necked Stork, while Estuarine Crocodiles patrol the waterways. Highlights include a dawn cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, visits to ancient Aboriginal rock art sites at Ubirr and Nourlangie, and a Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River. We’ll also explore sandstone escarpments for specialities such as Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon and Short-eared Rock-wallaby.
Throughout the tour, we combine exceptional wildlife-viewing with opportunities to appreciate the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Top End. From lush monsoon forests to sweeping floodplains and rugged escarpments, this is a journey into one of Australia’s most remarkable regions.
- Enjoy wildlife in spectacular landscapes over 2,000 million years old
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Discover Litchfield’s waterfalls, Pine Creek’s rare Hooded Parrot, and the dramatic gorges of Katherine
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Explore Kakadu’s vast wetlands, teeming with waterbirds and Estuarine Crocodiles
- Experience two unforgettable cruises – Yellow Water Billabong at dawn and a sunset cultural journey through Katherine Gorge
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Look for Top End specialities such as Gouldian Finch, Hooded Parrot, Chestnut-quilled Rock-pigeon, and Purple-crowned Fairy-wren
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Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture and view ancient Aboriginal rock art dating back over 20,000 years
Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation: A variety of comfortable lodges, hotels and motels (all rooms with private facilities).
- Food:
All included in the price, starting with dinner on Day 2 and ending with breakfast on Day 11.
Dates & Prices
2026
2027
Why Naturetrek?
At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:
- The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
- Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
- Outstanding value and exceptional customer service
Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!
