Day 1 Darwin – Kakadu National Park This morning you set off for Kakadu National Park. On the way, you take a boat trip on Corroboree Billabong. You follow the Jim Jim Road to White Lily billabong and, after a short walk, you can swim in the natural pool at Maguk.
Day 2 Kakadu National Park – Cobourg Peninsula After breakfast you leave Jabiru for Cahill’s Crossing and enter Arnhem Land. The scenic drive to Gunbalanya crosses floodplains that are home to many birds. In Gunbalanya you visit the Injalak Arts and Craft Centre and see impressive rock engravings at Injalak Hill. In the afternoon you continue to the Cobourg Peninsula.
Days 3–4 Cobourg Peninsula Explore Cobourg Marine Park by boat and visit the historic ruins of the Victoria settlement. After a leisurely return to camp, you have the afternoon free to explore the beaches, go fishing or simply relax in a hammock. The day ends with a dinner of delicious freshly caught seafood. The next day you explore the eastern side of the park by 4x4. At low tide you see exposed coral reefs and rock pools. After lunch you try your hand at traditional mud crabbing and visit the park’s cultural and information centre.
Day 5 Cobourg Peninsula – Darwin Early this morning you leave Cobourg and cross the bush of Arnhem Land back to Kakadu National Park. Visit Ubirr Rock to see impressive Aboriginal rock paintings and admire the view from the top. You reach Darwin at the end of the day.