8 Day Top End National Parks & Cobourg Adventure Tour

This package is based on 5 days touring with Sacred Earth Safaris and then flying to Peppers Seven Spirit Bay for a 3 night stay.

Day 1 (L,D)

You will be collected from your accommodation at 7.30 am this morning for your 5 day 4WD safari of the Top End National Parks, followed by 3 nights at Peppers Seven Spirit Bay.

Today is spent exploring Litchfield National Park, which is around 1 ½ hours south of Darwin.

Enjoy swimming in the spring fed waterfalls at Wangi Falls, Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole, which is a series of small waterfalls that are a great place to simply sit and relax. Your guide will also lead a walk through the monsoon vineforest to the top of Wangi Falls.

View Tolmer Falls, which has several colonies of the rare Ghost and Orange Horseshoe Bats and visit the amazing magnetic termite mounds.

Overnight camp in Litchfield.

Day 2 (B,L,D)

This morning, we will make our way to Katherine Township, via historic Adelaide River and onto Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). The park is home to 13 spectacular gorges, carved out of the rock by torrential summer rains, over millions of years.

Following lunch, you can either take a cruise on the Katherine River or spend the afternoon canoeing Nitmiluk Gorge.

There is some free time late this afternoon for you to take a walk into the gorge or enjoy an optional helicopter flight, which we can arrange for you (own expense).

Overnight camp at Nitmiluk Gorge.

Day 3 (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we will make our way north towards Kakadu National Park.

Today we spend the day enjoying Gunlom (waterfall Creek) and Maguk (Barramundi Falls), where swimming is available in the plunge pools. There is an optional hike to the top of Gunlom, where pristine rock pools and a fantastic view await you.

Overnight camp at Mardugal campground.

Day 4 (B,L,D)

This morning our day will begin with a sunrise cruise on the Yellow Water billabong, with its prolific birdlife and wonderful variety of plants. Crocodiles are often spotted here.

Back to camp for breakfast and then we will have a look around the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

We head to Nawalandja lookout for spectacular views of the Arnhemland escarpment and then onto Anbangbang billabong for a picnic lunch..

Onto Nourlangie Rock for the afternoon and your guide will lead you on a walk with art site interpretations

Overnight accommodation in Jabiru - Lakeview Park, Bush Bungalows (due to the mosquito’s - it’s not recommended to camp in the north of the park).

Day 5 (B,L,D)

This morning, after a cooked breakfast, we will visit Ubirr Rock, with some outstanding examples of Aboriginal rock art and panoramic views over the Kakadu escarpment. Your guide will interpret the art sites for you.

Then we join the Aboriginal operated Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator river. Enjoy the scenery as well as learning about the Aboriginal way of life from hunting methods to dreamtime legends.

Your guide will then take you to Jabiru airport for your 45 minute scenic flight over Arnhemland and the Cobourg Peninsular.

Upon arrival at Vashon Head airstrip, you will be transferred by 4WD to Peppers Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge.

Peppers Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Resort is perfect for the adventurous or those who just want to relax. Located in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula in Aboriginal Arnhemland, entry is by permit only and extremely limited.

Superbly sited in the tropical forest, just a few metres from the sea, Peppers Seven Spirit Bay nestles among the trees in virtually untouched forest, designed to be in complete harmony with the environment.

Guests are privately housed in large, freestanding hexagonal habitats, each secluded in the bush. The ‘Tropical Habitats’ all have tranquil views as they feature five sides with floor to ceiling louvred shades and screens to admit the breeze. The habitats allow the impression of total immersion in the tropical surroundings.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included at Peppers Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge. The chef designs your menu daily incorporating the freshest produce, fresh seafood and meats creating a dining experience suited to the warm climate of Arnhem Land.

This evening, enjoy dining in tropical style in the cool of covered timber decking with unimpeded views of the Arafura Sea and the surrounding bushland.

Overnight in your Tropical Habitat, Peppers Seven Spirit Bay.

Day 6 (B,L,D)

There is a wide range of activities available to you today or you can simply relax by the pool and soak up your surroundings.

Seven Spirit Bay offers a unique range of complimentary guided walks and optional adventure experiences – thrill to world famous sports fishing, cruise the secluded bays and estuaries of the Peninsula, trek one of the many nature walk trails, explore the ruins of the first colonial settlement in the area, or relax and propose a toast to a spectacular ‘Top End’ sunset.

Overnight in your Tropical Habitat, Peppers Seven Spirit Bay.

Day 7 (B,L,D)

Another day in paradise!

Choose another activity for the day, have a spa treatment or relax by the pool- the choice is yours!

Overnight in your Tropical Habitat, Peppers Seven Spirit Bay.

Day 8 (B)

This morning after breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your return flight to Darwin.

Arrive back in Darwin at approximately 11am with transfers from the airport by own arrangement.

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B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

Please note that optional extra activities are subject to availability and it is recommended that you book these in advance to avoid disappointment.

Inclusions:

• GXL Landcruiser 4WD with professional driver guide & purpose built heavy duty trailer
• All meals as stated
• Entrance Fees
• Camping fees & Equipment
• Permits
• Yellow Waters Cruise
• Guluyambi cruise
• ½ day canoe or 4 hour cruise at Katherine Gorge
• 1 night at Lakeview Park Bush Bungalows
• Return flights to Seven Spirit Bay
• 3 nights accommodation in a Tropical Habitat at Peppers Seven Spirit Bay (upgrades are available to Premium habitats at extra cost and subject to availability)
• All meals at Peppers Seven Spirit Bay
• Range of complimentary guided walks at Peppers Seven Spirit Bay

Exclusions:

• Pre & Post tour accommodation
• Travel Insurance
• Optional extra activities at Peppers Seven Spirit Bay
• Transfers from Darwin light aircraft terminal to Darwin hotel or domestic airport

Please note that Peppers Seven Spirit Bay is not suitable for children under 12.

Peppers Seven Spirit Bay has a luggage limit of 10kg pp, in a soft bag. Any remaining luggage can be dropped back at your hotel by your Sacred Earth Safaris guide.

Peppers Seven Spirit Bay has a strict cancellation policy, so we strongly recommend travel insurance :

At time of reservation a 30% deposit is required

From booking date if cancelled outside – 91 days a 10% cancellation fee will apply

If cancelled 90 – 31 days the 30% deposit is non refundable

If cancelled 30 – 21 days a 50% cancellation fee applies and an invoice issued for the remaining 20%

If cancelled within 21 days of arrival 100 cancellation fees applies