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Australian Pacific Touring Kakadu and Arnhem Land Tour

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This 3 day tour offers two nights accommodation staying inside the World Heritage Kakadu National Park. This allows you plenty of time to discover the natural wonders of Arnhem Land, cruise the billabongs of the area and visit the Oenpelli Aboriginal Settlement.

Itinerary

Day 1.
Kakadu National Park, Nourlangie Rock, Yellow Water Billabong Wildlife Cruise
Two Night Stay: Kakadu National Park - Aurora Kakadu, Standard Room (Budget), Aurora Kakadu, Superior Room (Standard), Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (First-Class)

Today travel across the Marrakai Plains and enter World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre then join a guided cruise on Kakadu's Yellow Water billabong. Keep a lookout for saltwater crocodiles and an abundance of birds. After lunch, travel to Nourlangie Rock and view galleries of ancient Aboriginal artwork. Lx1

Day 2.
4WD Arnhem Land

Journey across the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. Aboriginal-owned, Arnhem Land is one of Australia's most remote regions. Travel to Mikinj Valley, with its escarpments, floodplains, outcrops and billabongs. With special permission from the Manilakarr people, you'll see places inaccessible to most. Hear of traditional land ownership, learn bush skills of hunting and gathering and how to prepare bush tucker. View Aboriginal art in its natural state. Most tours are led or accompanied by an Aboriginal guide. Lx1

Day 3.
Ubirr Art Site, East Alligator River Cruise, Bowali Visitor Centre, Darwin

There's time this morning for a scenic flight over the magnificent Arnhem Land escarpment (own expense). Travel to Ubirr to explore the galleries of ancient Aboriginal artwork. Accompanied by an Aboriginal guide, join a cruise along the East Alligator River. Your guide will explain the Aboriginal culture of the region, its history and wildlife. Later, stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre. En route to Darwin visit Window on the Wetlands and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you admire the changing light of day over the floodplain. Arrive in Darwin at 8.00 p.m. Lx1

COST
KAU3
Budget
Single: $1,085
Twin: $875
Triple: $831

Standard
Single: $1,255
Twin: $1,015
Triple: $964

1st Class
Single: $1,650
Twin: $1,210
Triple: $1,150

Departures
Daily departures May - Nov Apr 2009 - Mar 2010