6 Day Top End Burunga Festival Tour With Kakadu 4WD Safaris

The Barunga Festival is a much loved Territory event that sees people from all over the country descend upon the small Indigenous community south of Katherine where they camp and take part in a program of workshops, dancing ceremonies, didgeridoo making, basket weaving and enjoy plenty of great music and sport from the region.

Join in activities at the Festival before exploring Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield National Parks in depth as you immerse yourself in Indigenous culture, spectacular & refreshing waterfalls and view an array of wildlife & mesmerising scenery.

Kakadu 4WD Safaris have put together a tour like no other, allowing you to explore the wonderful regions as well as enjoying the Barunga Festival.

Day 1 – Darwin to Barunga

Depart Darwin at 7.00am and make your way towards Katherine. A brief stop at Adelaide River maybe for some breakfast and continue on to Edith Falls for a swim and lunch. Travel on through Katherine and arrive at Barunga (45 min south of Katherine) mid-afternoon to set up camp in the community camp-ground. Get involved in some of the activities and relax in the evening listening to the Indigenous bands at the Skinnyfish stage or other featured artists down at the riverside APRA tent.

Day 2 – Bush Tuka and Spear Throwing

You have a whole day to partake in all the different activities available. These include: Damper Cooking, Yidaki (didgeridoo) Making and Demonstration, Weaving Workshops, Bush Tucker, Spear Throwing Competition, Kriol Language Classes & Women’s Story Telling. Spend the evening listening to some fabulous music at either the Skinnyfish stage or the APRA riverside tent.

Day 3 – Nitmiluk Gorge to Yellow Waters

Pack up camp early and make your way back through Katherine, detouring out to Nitmiluk Gorge for a 2 hour cruise. Departing the Katherine region, head back north to Pine Creek and on to Kakadu. This afternoon you’ll visit one of the best waterfalls, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). Nestled amongst the sandstone escarpment at the end of a paper-bark lined creek. The rock pools above and the plunge pool below the falls provide a refreshing swim option. Watch a magical sunset at Yellow Waters before heading to our overnight camping area.

Day 4 – Jim Jim Falls

Time for a spot of real 4 Wheel driving today as you travel to Jim Jim and Twin Falls. After crossing the Jim Jim creek, arrive at Twin Falls and cruise through the gorge, admiring the towering escarpment from the sandy beach. Arriving at Jim Jim Falls, walk through the monsoon forest and enjoy an invigorating swim in the plunge pool.

Day 5 – East Alligator River to Litchfield

Join the Guluyambi Cultural cruise on the East Alligator River to gain an amazing insight into local customs and dreamtime stories from the local Indigenous guide. You may even see a few Crocodiles! View ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and take in the spectacular scenery as we climb atop the rocky outcrop for majestic views of the Arnhemland sandstone plateau. Travel towards Darwin on the Arnhem Highway, calling in at The Bark Hut Inn for a break before taking a 4WD detour across to our overnight accommodation near Litchfield.

Day 6 – Litchfield National Park to Mindil Beach

Take a short drive to Litchfield National Park this morning and beat the crowds and explore; relax and swim in some fantastic easily accessible waterfalls. A fantastic way to finish off your Top End expedition. You will be returned to your Darwin accommodation around 4pm so you can check in and get down to the Mindil Beach sunset Markets.

With small Groups  and a Maximum of 9 people, feel confident with experienced and knowledgeable local guides to show you the way. With lots of walking and swimming to do and fresh and easy food prepared around the camp fire, this top end tour will not disappoint. With flexible Katherine Activity options, 4 Nights Camping and 1 Night Budget Accommodation,

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Darwin City & Suburbs
DEPARTURE TIME: 7am – Saturday June 11th, 2016
HIGHLIGHTS: Edith Falls, Barunga Festival, Ubirr Rock Art, Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), Jim Jim & Twin Falls, Ubirr Rock Art, Guluyambi Cruise, Litchfield Waterfalls

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