16 days in Darwin & Surrounds, Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) & Katherine Itinerary

The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia.

Popular historic sites such as St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral and Star Village are in your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility. Spend the 22nd (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Crocosaurus Cove, cool off at Darwin Waterfront, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and see the interesting displays at Defence of Darwin Experience.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Darwin. In July, daily temperatures in Darwin can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park).

Jabiru is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. Do some cultural sightseeing at Ubirr and Mamukala Wetlands. Spend the 31st (Wed) exploring nature at Jarrangbarnmi / Koolpin Gorge. The adventure continues: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Maguk Gorge, stroll through Bardedjilidji Walk, see the interesting displays at Warradjan Cultural Centre, and admire the sheer force of Gunlom Waterfall Creek.

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You can drive from Darwin to Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Katherine.

Katherine is a town in Northern Territory, Australia. On the 1st (Thu), explore the striking landscape at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, view the masterpieces at Top Didj Cultural Experience & Art Gallery, and then take a pleasant ride with Katherine Outback Experience. On your second day here, take an in-depth tour of Katherine School of the Air and then admire the sheer force of Edith Falls.

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You can drive from Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) to Katherine in 3.5 hours. July in Katherine sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel to Litchfield National Park.

On the 3rd (Sat), admire the sheer force of Tolmer Falls, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and then admire the sheer force of Wangi Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the sheer force of Florence Falls, take in the dramatic scenery at Buley Rockhole, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Magnetic Termite Mounds.

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Explore your travel options from Katherine to Litchfield National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Katherine in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 22°C in Litchfield National Park. You'll set off for home on the 5th (Mon).