When it comes to our own country there’s a lot to love, but some of our natural wonders, must-see icons and most picturesque landscapes can be both challenging and time-consuming to reach. This is when cruise and rail holidays make journeying our wide land and spectacular coast lines much easier, especially when it comes to the tropical Top End, rugged northern coast and vast interiors. Not to mention an incredibly efficient way to experience many of Australia’s bucket list items in the one, relaxing holiday.
With the Northern Territory famed for its natural splendour,
it provides the perfect place to explore the historic Aboriginal culture, unique
flora and fauna and some of Australia’s most stunning waterfalls. Some will go
as far as to say it is Australia’s most beautiful region. But you can be the
judge of that.
The full day Litchfield National Park tour will have you experiencing the stunning tropical goodness of mother nature with abundant, scenic waterholes and falls ready to invigorate you from head to toe. Probably one of the best known and most visited attraction here is Wangi Falls. Popular for its picture perfect scenery, seasonal swimming, various walking tracks and spectacular views from the surrounding lookouts. Measure yourself against the hundreds of colossal Magnetic Termite Mounds in one of Litchfield’s most impressive sights, with some being up to two metres high. Enjoy an interpretive walk through the scenic bush and monsoon vine forest surroundings and discover Tolmer Falls, undoubtedly a park highlight, with the fall cascading over two high escarpments into the plunge pool beneath.
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The Kakadu National Park and East Alligator overnight sightseeing tour will see you exploring the largest National Park in Australia. With one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll find yourself captivated by the unique and varying flora and fauna found in the air, on the land and in the water. Experience a cruise along the Yellow Water Billabong, home to thousands of crocodiles just waiting to be spotted along with over 60 species of colourful birdlife including brolgas and kingfishers. Start day two by exploring the World Heritage area of Ubirr where Aboriginal rock art galleries believed to be over 20,000 years old will take your breath away. Climb your way to the lookout for stunning views over the impressive landscape which includes the floodplains, lush woodlands and dark ribbons of forest that make up the Nadab wetlands. It’s then on to a Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along East Alligator River where an Aboriginal guide will provide insights into the local culture and mythology as well as the rivers food chain and some bush survival skills.
Darwin itself is overflowing with vibrant cultures resulting in a variety of mouth-watering authentic eateries, bustling local markets and high-quality art galleries, while the city’s extensive history means there are plenty of significant city locations and tourist hotspots to explore. Our 10 night “East Coast &Top End Explorer with The Ghan and Majestic Princess” departing 6 September 2020 will give you a taste of Darwin while both our 16 night “Top End and theKimberley Coast with Sun Princess and The Ghan” holiday departing 21 October 2020 and our 21 night “Orient to Outback with Majestic Princess and The GhanExpedition” holiday departing 29 August 2020 will have you experiencing the Top End’s must-do National Parks and laidback capital.
Packages include all on board meals for cruise and rail and
some meals for land arrangements plus a lifetime of unforgettable experiences.
For further information contact Holidays of Australia & the World on 1300 854 897 or visit www.holidaysofaustralia.com.au
Image credit: Journey Beyond, Tourism NT - Dan Moore, Shaana McNaught, Mark Fitzpatrick
