See Australia. Photo courtsey of See Australia participant Julie McCrossin, 2005.
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Explore the spectacular wilderness regions of the Northern Territory !
Itinerary at a glance
Photo:Tony Heron See Australia 2004
DAY 1    Depart Sydney arrive in Darwin
DAY 2    Drive to Kakadu NP 
DAY 3    Sightseeing in Kakadu NP 
DAY 4    Explore South Kakadu  
DAY 5    Drive south via Katherine 
DAY 6    Aboriginal community visit 
DAY 7    Katherine River for canoeing
DAY 8    Drive to Darwin, visit waterfalls 
DAY 9    Depart Darwin fly home  


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Day 1 - Plane Icon Depart Sydney arrive in Darwin
Depart Sydney and arrive in Darwin.Travel to the Mirambeena Resort to meet your group and leader.  
Day 2
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Drive to Kakadu NP
Drive south by 4WD to Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage area. We explore the wetlands of Yellow Water by boat and camp overnight at nearby Mardugal.
Day 3 Sightseeing in Kakadu NP
Visit Aboriginal art sights discovering crags, caves and shelters, some of the world's great art galleries, where the Aboriginal traditional owners preserved their culture.
Day 4 Explore South Kakadu
We head into the remote south of Kakadu for a full day walk in to a picturesque gorge and inspiring waterfalls, heading south toward Katherine to camp the night.

Day 5

Drive south via Katherine
We drive south via Katherine to one of the Indigenous communities of south-west Arnhemland. At Eva Valley we experience one of Australia's most successful Indigenous cultural tourism initiatives. Camp overnight at Eva Valley.

Day 6
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Aboriginal community visit
Aboriginal community visit, you will learn of the many challenges facing remote communities and how they are being met through effective partnerships.   
Day 7 Katherine River for canoeing
We travel to Katherine River, and after a short lesson on canoeing, head up the Gorge for a short paddle in this spectacular setting.
Day 8

Drive to Darwin, visit waterfalls
We drive back to Darwin, enjoying some of the beautiful waterfall stops along the way.

Day 9
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Depart Darwin fly home
Make your own way to Darwin Airport for your flight home.
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