Provisional Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Top End  

Welcome to Darwin! Affectionately known as ‘The Top End’, your guides will be eagerly awaiting your  arrival into the state of Northern Territory (NT) today. After a quick introduction and orientation, you  will transfer to your accommodation in the city. After you settle in you will head down for dinner on  the wharf district overlooking the water and get to know your fellow travelers. 

Day 2: Indigenous Australia, WW2 & Mindi Beach Markets  

After breakfast this morning you will head to MAGNT – The Museum & Art Gallery of Northern  Territory. Featuring internationally renowned artistic, cultural and scientific collections you will begin  to gain an understanding of the complex social and cultural forces that are at play in the NT as well as  begin to develop an appreciation and love for the oldest surviving culture on the planet. This afternoon  we will head across to the famous Mindil Beach Markets to try some local food and watch the sun set  over Darwin Harbor. 

Days 3 & 4: Aboriginal Cultural Immersion  

We’ll road trip southwest to Daly River and then onto a private property to spend time out in the  wilderness (on country) with a local indigenous family. Exclusive to our company this immersive  experience will give you a chance to learn and understand the local customs and traditions of the  Indigenous people of the region. Our time here will not be scripted, there is no schedule or time  frames, it is designed to be as organic and natural as possible.  You will get the opportunity to be completely immersed into an Indigenous community, you will  learn first-hand how to hunt and cook traditionally, and you will share in the beauty of Aboriginal  culture and connection to country that dates back over 50,000 years. Visit ancient family rock art sites, spot buffalo in the wetlands, and venture across to the coast. Consistently rated as one of the  most impactful experiences for our guests, your time out here will not be forgotten quickly. Each  evening you will relax around the campfire while your guides cook up a delicious meal and share stories. 

Day 5: Katherine Gorge – Nitmiluk National Park  

You will bid farewell to your new friends and gracious hosts this morning after breakfast and drive 6hrs  south down to the town of Katherine. Once settled into your accommodation and you’ve had a chance  to freshen up, we will take the short drive out to Nitmiluk Gorge for a sunset river cruise.  Comprising of 13 impressive towering gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country which stretch for as far as the eye can see, you will travel by boat through the maze while spotting wildlife and  listening to traditional aboriginal tales called ‘Dreamtime Stories’ about how the earth was made. 

Day 6: Outback Roadtrip to Lake Argyle  

Today we will load up the 4x4 bus and fire up the air conditioning for a 6-hour drive across to the state  of Western Australia. Our destination today is Australia’s second largest man-made freshwater  reservoir - Lake Argyle. Covering an area of almost 800 sq miles and comprising almost 70 islands this  artificial lake has a fascinating history. It would have been hard to realize when crossing the baron,  desert-like country today to that you would finish the day surrounded by so much fresh water but that  is part of what makes the Kimberley region so spectacular.  This afternoon we will join a 2-hr sunset cruise out on the lake to discover the hidden secrets and learn  the history – bring your swimmers!  

Day 7: Infinity Pools & Outback Characters  

This morning you will enjoy some much-deserved down time. You may want to relax by the resort  infinity pool overlooking the lake or go on a hike with one of your guides – it’s up to you! We will  reconvene this afternoon and drive out to meet a local legend.  Barb is a Swiss lady that came to Australia many years ago and fell in love with a famous Australia  stockman (cowboy). She gave up her life in the city and moved out to live in the bush with him almost  50-years ago until he passed away 10 years ago. She now lives on an off-grid, 50-acre property on her  own and runs a small wildlife rehabilitation center. We will drive out to meet her and learn about her  incredible life, living in a basic house in the remote Australian outback. Your guides will prepare a delicious 2-course campfire meal this evening under the stars before heading  back to our accommodation at Lake Argyle. 

Day 8: Kangaroos, El Questro & Home Valley Station  

Loading up the vehicle today we will take the short one hour drive into the main town of the East Kimberley called Kununurra. After a quick orientation to town, we will visit a local wildlife rehabilitation  center to assist with feeding sick or injured kangaroos, wallabies and sugar gliders. With a quick trip to the supermarket for supplies we will drive further west past the Cockburn Ranges  and into Home Valley Station. This is one of the most iconic locations of any cattle station (ranch) in  the country and home to the most locations in the film ‘Australia’ with Hugh Jackman and Nicole  Kidman. 

Days 9 & 10: Gorges, Waterfalls and Hot Springs  

Over the next two days your guides will take you out to discover the myriad different gorges, waterfalls  and hot springs that are scattered across the1 million-acre property. Spotting dingoes, wild cattle,  goannas, kangaroos and whistling kites; you will be amazed at how much life this land can support. Your final evening will be spent sharing stories and laughs with your new friends over dinner, drinks  and dancing at the homestead restaurant. 

Optional Add-On Activities 

- Horse Riding, Fishing, Helicopter & Birdwatching Tours available. Enquire for prices. Overnight: Homestead rooms, Home Valley Station 

Day 11: Farewell Kimberley, Return to Darwin  

You will bid farewell to El Questro this morning as we pack up camp and make our way back to  Kununurra for your flight back to Darwin. 

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Day 12: Departure  

We hope you have had an amazing time in the Top End and you will no doubt have plenty of stories  to tell when you get back home!