Excursion Indigenous litchfield tour at Darwin

Uncover the magnificent scenery and a rich Aboriginal tradition of the Litchfield region. You will visit spiritually important waterfalls and stone country, ancient rainforest and unspoilt woodland, and find out how these places relate to Aboriginal culture. You'll take away a deeper understanding of Aboriginal life, its relationship to country and its place in modern society.

Batchelor

Depart your ship and travel south down the Stuart Highway, passing old World War II airstrips and army camps en-route to the old mining town of Batchelor. As you travel through the township, you will hear the history from early settlement, the war years and the discovery of uranium to the present.

Termite Mounds

During the journey you learn about the many termites, primary herbivores of the Northern Territory, and the huge housing complexes they build. You will be amazed at how indigenous people use these industrious creatures and their homes. Uncover seasonal bush resources used by local Aboriginal people for thousands of years.

Tolmer Falls & Wangi Falls

Next, proceed to the spectacular stone country of Tolmer Falls and the iconic Nyunydjurr (Wangi Falls).

Buffet Style Lunch

During you tour you will enjoy some of the flavours of Australia with freshly grilled wild-caught barramundi, crocodile and kangaroo for lunch. Travelling in a small group you will be treated to expert natural and cultural interpretation from guides with unrivalled knowledge of the area and take home memories you'll never forget.

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the return drive to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Stuart Highway, Batchelor, Litchfield Natural Park, Wangi Falls, Termite Mounds, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of activity and is recommended for those guests who are physically fit and not recommended for guests utilising a wheelchair or with limited mobility. Flat, sturdy, closed shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and plenty of water are recommended. Please be aware that the travel distance to Litchfield is approximately 2 hours in each direction and may be bumpy including unsealed roads. During the tropical summer rainfall and other weather events may prompt park authorities to close some areas of Litchfield National Park. At such times the itinerary will vary to include other areas. Due to limited coach availability in this port, the standard of coaches may not be of the same standard as found in other ports. Order of sites visited may vary. This tour has a 7 days cancellation deadline after which a full cancellation fee applies. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.