Christine Crafar

Located on the picturesque Esplanade in Darwin, guests can enjoy a short 200 metre stroll to the city’s restaurants, shops and local attractions. With all tours picking up directly from the front of the resort, this is a conveniently located property.
The refurbished resort embraces a unique style with tropical gardens, cool swimming pool with barbecue facilities and air-conditioning in all accommodation types. Experience true Darwin hospitality at Palms City Resort.

Ramada Suites Zen Quarter offers a variety of services and amenities with a location less than 15 minutes away from Darwin International Airport (DRW). All bookings include complimentary full buffet breakfast. Available amenities include a beautiful outdoor pool and parking, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, DVD and CD players, full kitchen with oven, pots and pans, coffee and tea maker. Some special extras include city and water views from guest rooms, as well as a well-equipped fitness centre.

Self-contained apartments with modern and contemporary furnishings. Large living and dining areas, balcony with out door setting. Full kitchen, including large fridge/freezer combo, dishwasher, oven and cooktop, private laundry facilities including washing machine and dryer, ironing board and iron. The main bedroom has a king bed with ensuite & clock radio with ipod dock.

Located in Darwin's CBD, Argus Hotel Darwin is a short stroll to the mall and the main shopping centre. Walk to Crocosaurus Cove and to the Esplanade and choose from a grand selection of both city and Darwin's waterfront restaurants and bars. Enjoy the plunge pool, sit and relax in the courtyard or keep fit in the fully equipped gym.

With magnificent views of Darwin Harbour, this hotel has set new standards for luxury in Darwin. Hilton Darwin's guest rooms and amenities are as stylish as they are accessible. Darwin's never-ending summer makes wading in the 10th floor outdoor swimming pool a priority. Sip drinks at the stylish bar before savouring locally caught fresh seafood at Mitchell's Grill restaurant, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 1: DARWIN TO KAKADU NATIONAL PARK (210km) - 1 Night
After collecting the vehicle and driving east out of Darwin turn left on to the Arnhem Highway and head for the Kakadu National Park. Suggest a stop at Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, and then perhaps Adelaide River for an optional Jumping Crocodile cruise. The scenery on the way is dramatic and colourful with bird life, wet lands and high escarpments. A visit to the Bowali Visitor Centre is a must to learn more about this unique environment.
DAY 2: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK - 1 Night
You have a full day at leisure to explore Kakadu. This morning take the 2 hour Yellow Waters Cruises from Cooinda. After your cruise call into the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Other sights to see today include a visit to Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr Rock, or an optional scenic flight. Aboriginal rock art in this area is very well preserved and accessible. It’s worth taking a guided tour to have the history of the rock art explained to you.
DAY 3: KAKADU NATIONAL PARK TO KATHERINE (310 km) - 1 Night
Leave Kakadu and head south on the Kakadu Highway towards Pine Creek. At Pine Creek you rejoin the Stuart Highway and travel on south to Katherine, making a leisurely stop at the beautiful Edith Falls. The Katherine Gorge is located 30 km from the town centre; here the river flows between towering walls of colour.
DAY 4: KATHERINE - 1 Night
This morning take the included 2 hour gorge cruise. Katherine Gorge is a system of 13 gorges all joining by rapids. The best way to see the Gorge is from the water, there are also scenic flights and plenty of marked walking tracks. This afternoon suggest a visit Mataranka, which is 106 km from Katherine. Mataranka is situated in Elsey National Park and here the Mataranka Thermal Pool is found. This is a very popular swimming spot - the thermal pool is around a constant temperature of 34 degrees Celsius
DAY 5: KATHERINE TO LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE BENNET (455 km) - 1 Night
This morning drive north on the Stuart Highway and turn left onto the Batchelor Road. Litchfield National Park is the Top End’s most accessible natural attraction and offers safe swimming and spectacular waterfalls all year round. The main attractions in Litchfield National Park including Buley Rockhole, Wangi, Tolmer and Florence Falls are all linked by quality sealed roads. There is swimming in specified areas, photography, wildlife observation and bushwalks ranging from a 20 minute stroll to extended walks. Your overnight stay is outside Litchfield at the beautifully scenic Lake Bennett. (Approximate distance for today includes touring through Litchfield National Park).
DAY 6: LAKE BENNETT/LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK TO DARWIN (80 km)
Enjoy more time this morning in Litchfield National Park or relax at Lake Bennett before returning to Darwin via the Stuart Highway. Your car is booked until tomorrow and should be dropped off at the city or airport, by the same time as it was picked up on Day 1, to avoid any additional charges.

Experience the true Australian Outback in style with stunning views of the MacDonnell Ranges as your backdrop. From the moment you are welcomed with a warm signature chocolate chip cookie, indulge in quality service and comforting amenity.

The Lost Camel features contemporary, studio-style accommodation decorated in bright colours and crisp, clean whites. Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal and urban themes, The Lost Camel brings a fresh, exciting feel to the Resort. The compact modern rooms feature a king-zipper bed.

Magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs are the setting for this hotel. Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and offers a range of accommodation, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms overlooking the desert and Uluru.

With views direct to Uluru and across the desert to Kata Tjuta, Longitude 131˚ is Australia’s most celebrated luxury camp. Dotted among the red-rust dunes of the Central Desert are sixteen tented pavilions, each offering connection with the outback landscape and its heritage as well as a glamorous base from which to explore the incredible Red Centre.

The Lost Camel features contemporary, studio-style accommodation decorated in bright colours and crisp, clean whites. Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal and urban themes, The Lost Camel brings a fresh, exciting feel to the Resort. The compact modern rooms feature a king-zipper bed.

Experience the true Australian Outback in style with stunning views of the MacDonnell Ranges as your backdrop. From the moment you are welcomed with a warm signature chocolate chip cookie, indulge in quality service and comforting amenity.