5 Day 4WD Kakdu Litchfield and Katherine Tour (Jabiru Dreaming)

Situated just a three-hour drive from Darwin in the heart of Australia’s Outback, Cooinda is set within the scenic Kakadu National Park. Cooinda offers visitors comfortable accommodation options such as dorms, camping and a spacious lodge. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area including the world-famous Yellow Water Billabong, a World Heritage Site. Visitors can look forward to spotting saltwater crocodiles amidst these wetlands, enjoy top-notch fishing and jump on a sunrise or sunset cruise for an up-close view of a variety of wildlife and endemic birdlife. Other popular activities include: taking a charter plane from Kakadu's private airstrip for a bird’s eye view of the Park and visiting the Warradjan Cultural Centre to learn about the area’s traditional history.

Covering some 20 000 square kilometres, the mammoth Kakadu National Park covers a diverse range of terrain, from sprawling wetlands to striking sandstone escarpments. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including buffalo, crocodiles, and endemic species such as wallabies and wallaroos. Managed by the traditional Bininj Mungguy people, the park was added to the World Heritage list in 1981 – in large part due to its 25 000-year-old Aboriginal rock paintings, which are not to be missed. Accommodation caters to every budget, and ranges from camp sites, to hotels and resorts.

Set in the heart of the dry Arnhemland Plateau Australia’s Northern Territory, Nitmiluk National Park is home to the famed Katherine Gorge which forms the backbone of the park. Stretching over almost 3000-square-kilometres, the park features a series of sandstone ravines with dramatic sheer ochre walls descending into the emerald waters of the river. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities such as: hiking along the network of trails in the park, swim in the stunning natural water holes and visit local Aboriginal communities. Other popular activities include: wildlife viewing, canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, boating, camping and river cruising.