Australia · 7 days · 985 km · Loop
Nature's Way — Darwin · Kakadu · Katherine · Litchfield
The Top End loop classic. UNESCO World Heritage Kakadu, Nitmiluk gorges, Litchfield waterfalls and natural plunge pools across the Northern Territory. Based on Britz's official "Nature's Way" guide.
Highlights
- Kakadu National Park (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
- Gunlom Falls infinity plunge pool
- Katherine Hot Springs
- Nitmiluk National Park (13 gorges)
- Edith Falls
- Litchfield National Park (Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole)
- Berry Springs
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Darwin → Kakadu
Darwin → Kakadu · 250 km
- · Adelaide River crocodile cruise
- · Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
- · Sunset or sunrise at Ubirr
Overnight: Malabanjbanjdju Campground
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Day 2
Kakadu — full day
Kakadu · 80 km
- · Yellow Water Billabong cruise (crocodiles)
- · Ubirr rock art
- · Choose your own walk
Overnight: Malabanjbanjdju Campground
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Day 3
Kakadu — Gunlom Falls (4WD)
Kakadu → Gunlom Falls · 100 km
- · Gunlom Falls infinity plunge pool (4WD only)
- · 30+ walks in the area
Overnight: Gunlom Falls Campground
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Day 4
Kakadu → Katherine
Gunlom Falls → Katherine · 300 km
- · Pine Creek (historic bakery)
- · Detour to Umbrawarra Gorge (4WD)
- · Katherine Hot Springs
- · Cutta Cutta Caves
Overnight: Katherine Holiday Park
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Day 5
Nitmiluk National Park
Katherine → Edith Falls · 80 km
- · 13 gorges in Nitmiluk
- · Edith Falls plunge pool
- · Sweetwater Pool (quieter)
Overnight: Banyan Tree Caravan Park
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Day 6
Katherine → Litchfield
Edith Falls → Litchfield · 285 km
- · 2-metre tall termite mounds (east entry)
- · Florence Falls
- · Buley Rockhole
Overnight: Banyan Tree
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Day 7
Litchfield → Darwin
Litchfield → Darwin · 150 km
- · Territory Wildlife Park
- · Berry Springs Nature Park
- · 4WD drop-off
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.