We depart from Darwin and head towards the wetlands region known as WakWak, an hour outside of Darwin, where the top end's magnificent scenery is on display. We have the chance to spot a vast range of Top End birdlife and apex predators such as crocodiles. Our journey continues as we wind our way into Kakadu National Park, where we check into our local accommodation and continue to take in the sights and sounds of nature, 300 kms east of Darwin.

We take some time to soak in the landscape and wildlife of the park at the Bowali Visitor Centre before heading to the East Alligator region, the most north-eastern point of Kakadu, for a cultural tour of a lifetime.

You’ll then have the option to take a scenic flight with Kakadu Air, offering a bird’s-eye view of Kakadu’s spectacular landscapes—an unforgettable perspective of escarpments, wetlands, and winding billabongs. Alternatively, you can visit Marrawuddi Arts and Culture, an Aboriginal art centre showcasing the work of local artists from Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with the stories, traditions, and creativity of the region's Indigenous communities.

In this same area we'll visit Ubirr Rock, home to one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world, and climb up high for a sunset that will take your breath away. We head back to our accommodation for dinner. Driving Distance: 420km Hike Distance and Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3