Highlights of the Top End
10 Nights

Package Details

Details

Day 1, Northern Rivers to Brisbane
Today you will be picked up from your home by the Casino Travel courtesy bus and will spend the night at the Ibis Hotel Brisbane Airport. Dinner at own cost
Overnight: ibis Brisbane Airport or Similar

Day 2, Arrive at Top End (B, D)
This morning we will check out by 0730 and be transfer to the Airport to meet our flight to Darwin. Once arrived we will be picked up from the airport and transferred to our hotel for the night. At 1500 we will be picked up from our hotel and enjoy an afternoon excursion to the George Brown Botanic Garen hotel returning back to our accommodation at 1630. At 1700 we will be picked up to enjoy a sunset cruise and bufett dinner on the Darwin Harbor (or similar).
Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn or similar

Day 3, Day trip to Litchfield National Park and Berry Springs (B, D)
Breakfast is early. At 8am we have an early morning pick up. Our first stop will be the Adelaide River where we will join the spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise. You will be in awe of the sight and strength of the Crocodiles as you get up close and personal to these amazing creatures.
As we will travel to Litchfield N.P, you will have the opportunity to explore captivating attractions including Florence, and Wangi Falls and witness the renowned termite mounds. With ample time for swimming and strolling through savanna woodlands and pockets of monsoonal rainforest, you’ll truly immerse yourself in the beauty of this park.
Stop at Florence Falls, Magnetic Termite Mounds, Berry Springs. Lunch will be at Berry Springs Tavern (own costs). We will arrive back at the Hotel late afternoon, dinner will be at the Hotel

Day 4, Tiwi Islands (B, L)
8am pick up. Known as “The Island of Smiles”, the Tiwi Islands is an art and culture mecca in the Northern Territory. About 90 per cent of the Islands’ population is Tiwi and is deeply rooted in a culture that’s a healthy mix of art, fishing and footy.
Situated 80 kilometres north of Darwin, the islands are made of an archipelago of 11 islands, including the two largest, Bathurst and Melville Islands. Lunch included. Return to hotel at approx. 6.15pm. Dinner at the Hotel

Day 5, Darwin Panorama (B, L)
8am pick up.Take in the top sights of Darwin, learn about Darwin’s World War II history at the Defence of Darwin Experience, with admission to this military heritage site included in your tour. Have time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and learn more about the devastating effects of Cyclone Tracy. Stop by the Fannie Bay Gaol and Darwin Aviation Heritage Centre.
Lunch at Darwin Sailing Club at midday. We will return to the Hotel in the afternoon and at 5.30pm we will be picked up and taken to Stokes Wharf where we will enjoy an alfresco dinner.
Dinner at Stokes Wharf – own expense. We will return to the Hotel at 8pm.

Day 6, Kakadu National Park (B, D)
Today we check out and depart Darwin and head to Kakadu National Park. On the way to the park, we will then stop at the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre to look across the Adelaide River Floodplain.
Lunch will be at the Cooinda Barra and Bar Bistro (own expense) , after lunch we will venture onto the infamous Cahills Crossing, to see the crocodiles. On arrival in Kakadu we will enjoy the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise (or similar). Journey through the region’s rich wildlife, dramatic scenery and ever changing landscape of the world famous Yellow water Billabong. During the cruise you can spot many bird species , including whistling duck and magpie geese, eagles hovering searching for prey, jabirus, brolgas and plenty of crocodiles.
Late afternoon we will check in at the Mecure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, our home for the next 2 nights. One of the worlds most distinctive hotels, this indigenous owned accommodation is uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu’s most famous inhabitant, the saltwater crocodile. Dinner will be at the Manjmukmuk Restaurant. 

Day 7, Kakadu National Park (B, D)
9am Today we will be picked up at our hotel and we will enjoy the Guluyambi Culture Cruise. (or similar). An Aboriginal guide will provide insight into their culture, locally mythology, the rivers abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. Hop off on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting and gathering techniques.
Head back to the hotel to freshen up and lunch (own expense). At 7pm we will be picked up and will head out to enjoy the UBIRR – Sunset Cruise – (or similar) a magical experience on
the top of ancient rock formations, enriched by stories of Aboriginal culture and history. Explore the area, enjoy the sunset and learn about the cultural significance of Ubirr. We will return to the hotel for dinner.

Day 8, Katherine (B, D)
We have an early morning check out at 7am. This morning we will head to Burrungkuy to take a short walk and enjoy the aboriginal rock art. This world heritage listed site is famous for its rock paintings that documented life in this region from 20000 years ago to the first contact with European explorers.
We journey on to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which offers a comprehensive insight into the history and culture of the local indigenous community. Developed by the traditional owners of Kakadu, this centre features videos, artifacts, and exhibits that provide information on bush tucker, traditional stories, historical events, and reconstructed traditional tools and dwellings.
On our way to Katherine we will also visit the Pine Creek Railway station. We will enjoy lunch at the Katherine Country Club (own expense) and undertake a tour of the Cutta Cutta Caves. Check in at Cicada Lodge where we will enjoy their hospitality and their well renowned food.

Day 9, Katherine to Darwin (B, D)
This morning we check out of Cicada lodge at 8am and travel into Katherine where we will board a boat and head down the Nitmiluk Gorge (or similar).
On returning to Katherine we will head to a convenient venue so people can by lunch (own expense), we will then travel back to Darwin checking into our Hotel later afternoon.
We will head out for dinner – where we will enjoy our final Top End sunset and farewell dinner at a beautiful location.

Day 10, Return to Brisbane 
This morning we will check out of our hotel and be transferred to the airport to meet our flight back to Brisbane. Once arrived in Brisbane we will check into the ibis Brisbane airport or similar for the night.

Day 11, Brisbane to Northern Rivers
This morning we will be picked up at 10am by the Casino Travel Courtesy Coach and transported back to our homes.

Inclusions

• Return transfers from your home to Airport
• Return Economy Class Fares
• 10 nights accommodation with Breakfast daily
• 6 Dinners & 2 Lunches
• Local Tour Guide as well as Tour Escort from Casino Travel Shoppe
• Boat Cruise of Darwin Harbour, Katherine Gorge and Yellow waters at Kakadu
• National Park
• Day trip to the Tiwi islands

Deposit of $1150 per person required at time of booking

Single Supplement + $2040 per person

Terms

Please note that whilst every effort will be made to follow this itinerary, operational and other measures beyond the control of Casino Travel Shoppe and its suppliers, may necessitate changes to this itinerary.

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