5 daysEasy
5-Day Top End Explorer
Top End
5
Days
950km
Distance
May-October
Season
Easy
Difficulty
The essential Top End circuit. World-class rock art, sunrise wildlife cruises, Katherine's sandstone gorges, and Litchfield's waterfalls.
Nature loversPhotographersCulture seekersActive travellers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning
Depart Darwin early. Drive to Kakadu NP (2h30). Stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre.
Afternoon
Nourlangie Rock — 20,000+ years of Aboriginal rock art. The Anbangbang Gallery circuit is a 1.5km easy walk.
Evening
Sunset from Nawurlandja Lookout above Nourlangie. Base in Jabiru.
Stay: Mercure Kakadu / Kakadu Lodge / camping
Tips
- Kakadu entry is FREE
- Fill up fuel in Darwin
Nourlangie Rock ArtBowali Visitor Centre
Budget Estimate
Backpacker
Camping, cooking, free activities
Mid-Range
Motels, eating out, tours
Luxury
Resorts, fine dining, premium tours
Per person, self-drive. Excludes flights.
Pack These
Swimwear & towel
Reef shoes
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Insect repellent
3L water per person per day
Camera + spare batteries
Offline maps
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