Day 1 Darwin - Mount Borradaile
The adventure begins with a spectacular scenic flight to Mount Borradaile, spanning the World Heritage Wetlands of Kakadu National Park, one of the wildest coastlines in Australia.
After your breathtaking flight settle into airy tents before your first open air 4WD trip to a nearby Aboriginal rock art site where a six metre long rainbow serpent dominates an awesome rock shelter.
You have the chance to swim in rock pools atop the escarpment before enjoying an appetising lunch. Spend the early afternoon in cool rock overhangs and take the time to absorb the spirit of at least 50,000 years of human creativity.
In the late afternoon you have the opportunity to go to a billabong for a sunset cruise. Admire the amazing bird life and crocodiles before returning to camp and the friendly buzz of conversation over dinner.
Overnight: Mount Borradaile Campsite
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Day 2 Mount Borradaile
Awake to a charming breakfast before you travel further a field to explore an area described as a 'living museum'.
Discover the history of the area. Traditional beliefs say that much of the rich tapestry of art dates from the time of creation and more recent generations recorded the arrival of traders and early European explorers to the shores of northern Australia.
Back to camp for lunch followed by a lazy afternoon swim. Enjoy a bush walk to discover bush foods and art.
Try your luck at fishing in the nearby billabong for the famous Barramundi game fish.
Overnight: Mount Borradaile Campsite
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Day 3 Mount Borradaile
Explore the rich, diverse eco system that harbours unique flora and fauna. Walk through adjacent monsoonal rainforest thickets.
Encounter some of the 275 species of birds that inhabit the region.After a hearty lunch back at camp return to the art sites and visit Catacombs that show signs of recent occupation and of ancient mortuary rites, while rock surfaces exhibit evidence of the antiquity of the local Aboriginal presence.
Enjoy a refreshing swim before the evening meal.
Overnight: Mount Borradaile Campsite
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Day 4 Mount Borradaile
You have the chance to try your luck at fishing again or explore the rock art sites at depth.
Enjoy an exhilarating bushwalk to experience more of the local birds, animal wildlife, bush foods and medicines.
Overnight: Mount Borradaile Campsite
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Day 5 Mount Borradaile - Darwin
Test your fitness as you explore many more galleries of Aboriginal art and natural mysteries.
Discover untouched rainforests or perhaps view the wildlife on the billabong during the day.
Enjoy lunch and a swim before your scenic return flight to Darwin.
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