Australia · 7 days · 1,208 km · One-way
Darwin to Kununurra 4WD — Victoria Highway
Top End 4WD adventure: Kakadu, Jim Jim Falls (4WD only), Gunlom Waterfall, Katherine Hot Springs, Gregory National Park, Keep River and Kununurra. Saltwater crocodile country — no swim where signed. Britz or Apollo 4WD recommended.
Highlights
- Crocosaurus Cove (Darwin)
- Mindil Markets (Darwin, Thu/Sun)
- Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls (4WD)
- Yellow Water Cruise (Kakadu, sunrise)
- Maguk Gorge plunge pool
- Gunlom Waterfall infinity pool
- Cutta Cutta Caves (Katherine)
- Katherine Hot Springs
- Nitmiluk Gorge kayaking
- Gregory's Tree (sacred Boab)
- Keep River National Park (Jarnem Walk)
- Lake Argyle (30,000 freshwater crocs)
- Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley)
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Darwin → Jabiru (Kakadu)
Darwin → Jabiru · 218 km
- · Crocosaurus Cove
- · Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise
- · Scenic sunset flight over Kakadu (optional)
Overnight: Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park
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Day 2
Jabiru → Karnamarr Campground (Jim Jim Falls)
Jabiru → Karnamarr · 94 km
- · Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- · Jim Jim and Twin Falls (4WD required)
Overnight: Karnamarr Campground
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Day 3
Karnamarr → Gunlom Waterfall
Karnamarr → Gunlom Falls · 183 km
- · Yellow Water Cruise at sunrise
- · Maguk Gorge (4WD 14 km)
- · Gunlom infinity pool at the top
Overnight: Gunlom Campground
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Day 4
Gunlom → Katherine
Gunlom Falls → Katherine · 198 km
- · Pine Creek (gold history)
- · Umbrawarra Gorge (4WD)
- · Edith Falls / Katherine Gorge
Overnight: Katherine Holiday Park
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Day 5
Katherine → Gregory National Park
Katherine → Bullita Homestead · 231 km
- · Katherine Hot Springs
- · Cutta Cutta Caves
- · Flora River National Park (freshwater crocs)
Overnight: Bullita Homestead
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Day 6
Gregory → Timber Creek
Bullita Homestead → Timber Creek · 59 km
- · Gregory's Tree (sacred Boab)
- · Historic Timber Creek police complex
- · Nackeroo Lookout (WWII memorial)
Overnight: Timber Creek Hotel & Caravan Park
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Day 7
Timber Creek → Kununurra
Timber Creek → Kununurra · 226 km
- · Keep River NP (Jarnem Walk 7 km)
- · Lake Argyle infinity pool
- · Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley)
- · Pumphouse Restaurant
Overnight: Lake Kununurra Holiday Park
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.