From Darwin, 3-Day Kakadu and Litchfield 4WD Camping Tour

Autopia Tours

Discover the wonders of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks onboard a 4WD camp safari adventure tour. Enjoy 3 action-packed days of outback, nature, and culture-rich rock art sites in the Top End.

Bowali Visitor Centre

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Join an exclusive 4WD outback adventure from Darwin, showcasing the very best Kakadu and Litchfield National Park has to offer. Look for crocodiles, swim in rockpools, admire ancient rock art, and sleep under the stars at a bush camp.

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park

Start your adventure from Darwin heading to the Wetlands Region for a Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise, a great opportunity to spot a huge range of Top End wildlife.

Journey on to Kakadu National Park, visiting the Bowali Visitor Center, which offers an introduction to the park’s landscape and wildlife. After relaxing at camp, head north to Cahills Crossing (conditions permitting), the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land.

Visit one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world at Ubirr Rock, and enjoy the sunset overlooking the Nadab Floodplain. After a big day, head to camp to prepare dinner and get to know your fellow travelers.

Meals: L, D
Camping: Jabiru Campground - Permanent Tents or Bush Swags (communal bathroom facilities)
Driving Distance: 420km
Hike Distance and Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3

Day 2: Kakadu Waterfalls and Plunge Pools

It's an early start on day 2 to head south to Kakadu National Park. Spend the day soaking up the spectacular natural beauty, hiking through lush monsoon rainforests, and swimming in pristine plunge pools surrounded by steep escarpments.

Depending on conditions, you may visit Motor Car Falls, Moline Rockhole, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), or Jim Jim Falls. Time permitting, stop at Nourlangie Rock, a rock art site where archaeologists uncovered works dating back over 20,000 years.

Explore the evolving cultural and environmental changes to the area, before returning to camp for dinner and a well-earned rest.

Meals: B, L, D
Camping: Jabiru Campground - Permanent Tents or Bush Swags (communal bathroom facilities)
Driving Distance: 150km
Hike Distance and Grading: 1.5km - 4km Grade 6

Day 3: Litchfield National Park to Darwin

An exciting day awaits as you head out of Kakadu National Park and travel towards Litchfield National Park.

Spend the afternoon immersed in Litchfield’s natural oasis of waterfalls, spring-fed streams, and rugged sandstone escarpments. Visit Buley Rockholes, Wangi Falls, or Florence Falls for a refreshing soak in picturesque rock holes and waterfalls.

Discover the unique magnetic and cathedral Termite Mounds before heading back to Darwin, arriving at around 7 p.m.

Meals: B, L
Driving Distance: 500km
Hike Distance and Grading: 1 - 2 km Grade 2-3