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Yellow Water cruise,
Kakadu National Park
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Darwin & Kakadu National Park Option
8-13 December 2010 (6 days)
December in the
tropical ‘Top End’ of Australia is incredibly hot, humid and wet!
The upside of being there during ‘the wet’ is that the
thunderstorms are truly breathtaking and the flora and fauna of
Kakadu National Park are at their incredible best.
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Wed 08-Dec |
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Fly to Darwin. On arrival, transfer by coach to the Sky City Hotel on
Mindil Beach. Please note, due to poisonous box jelly fish at this time of
year, swimming in the ocean is not recommended. Luckily the Sky City has a
swimming pool! |
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Thu 09 Dec |
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Half day tour of Darwin. Darwin is a paradox – rustic yet sophisticated,
laid back yet of international standard, jingoistic yet proudly
multi-cultural. On our tour we visit the Chinese Temple and the amazing
Botanical Gardens. We also learn about Darwin’s involvement in WWII and
the devastating cyclone of Xmas Day 1975. |
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Fri 10 Dec |
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Day at leisure. You might like to consider an optional day trip to the
swimming lagoons of Litchfield National Park or a day of world class
fishing. |
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Sat 11 Dec |
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Today we head to
Kakadu National Park which is 2-3 hours from Darwin. Kakadu – a World
Heritage listed site – is hugely significant both ecologically and
culturally. As well as the astounding biodiversity of the park, it is also
extremely important to Aboriginal people with some communities still
present in the park. |
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Sun 12 Dec |
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Today we will tour around Kakadu, including an extraordinary cruise
through the ‘Yellow Waters’ wetlands from where you will see an amazing
array of mammals, birds and reptiles, including the fabled saltwater
crocodiles. We will also visit ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries and
view the park from various spectacular viewing points. |
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Mon 13 Dec |
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This morning we leave Kakadu and head to Darwin airport for our flight on
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Tue 14 Dec |
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Day
tour to the Swan Valley winery region, including cruise back up the Swan
River to Perth. Delicious winery lunch included. |
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HOTEL
 Sky
City Hotel Darwin, – 5 Star
Spectacularly set amongst tropical gardens on Mindil beach,
Sky city is a located just over a mile from the CBD. Featuring 3
restaurants, a specialty coffee shop, numerous bars and a
casino. Leisure choices include a swimming pool, gym and tennis
courts, with a golf course and walking / jogging tracks right
next door. All rooms are air-conditioned and have private
balconies, marble bathrooms, pillow menu, internet access and a
guest laundry.
http://www.skycitydarwin.com.au
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HOTEL
 Gagudju
Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru - 4 Star
Uniquely built in the shape of a crocodile, this is the only
full service hotel in Kakadu National Park. From the marble
foyer to the air-conditioned guest rooms, Gagudju Crocodile
Holiday Inn is a cool retreat in the midst of the wilderness.
The outdoor pool is situated in the centre of the hotel, and is
surrounded by a shaded courtyard – perfect for relaxing after a
long day of sightseeing.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
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