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Arnhem Land

Pristine landscape and abundant wildlife, explore a sacred and mystical land that few outsiders have ever seen.

Arnhem Land is a vast and unspoilt region in the northeast corner of the NT. Occupied by Aboriginal people for over 60,000 years, it extends from the Roper River in the Gulf, right around the east and north coasts to the border of Kakadu. The strong, continuing culture of its Indigenous inhabitants fascinates most, as does the beautiful landscape of rugged ranges, idyllic billabongs, monsoonal rainforest and paper bark swamps.

With permission from Traditional Owners, Outback Spirit has established a network of luxurious wilderness lodges and safari camps, granting passengers access through the heart of this wild and mystical land. Join us and become one of the few to uncover its rich culture, pristine landscape and abundant wildlife.

An Exclusive Adventure

Outback Spirit is the only tour company with permission to travel right through the heart of Arnhem Land, a sacred and mystical region of the Northern Territory. Arnhem Land is Aboriginal Land, and our extraordinary adventure is the result of extensive consultations with the Northern Land Council and Traditional Owners. We’re privileged to be able to showcase this very special part of the world and take great pleasure in providing an insight into Arnhem Land’s ancient Indigenous culture and pristine wilderness.

Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges

An adventure through Arnhem Land wouldn’t be possible without somewhere to stay. That’s why we’ve created a network of stunning safari camps and wilderness lodges in the best locations. Highlights of the adventure in their own right, these camps and lodges are exclusive to Outback Spirit and represent an investment of over $15 million. They include the iconic Seven Spirit Bay, the Barramundi Lodge near Maningrida and the Murwangi Safari camp on the banks of the Arafura Swamp. For more details, just head to our Camps & Lodges tab at the top of the page.

The world’s oldest surviving culture

Travelling through Arnhem Land is an adventure in culture. And not just any; it’s the oldest surviving culture in the world. Aboriginal people have lived in Arnhem Land for over 60,000 years, and during that time developed a sophisticated kinship system. Trading and intermarrying with the Macassans of Indonesia dates as far back as 1100AD, and ancient ceremonies are still practised to this day. Authentic cultural activities and insights from Aboriginal guides are a real highlight and help our guests understand the deep connection to country held by Indigenous Australians.

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There are so many different ways to experience East Arnhem Land that sometimes the best way is to let a local guide you. East Arnhem Land’s tour operators offer half, full and multi-day tours, allowing visitors to experience all the region has to offer.

Make friends on a tour group or take a more personalised tour for a truly intimate experience.

East Arnhem Land really has it all, with nature, culture, history and charm, plus plenty of passionate tour guides with local knowledge and great stories to share.

Australian Sportsfishing Charters

Australian Sportsfishing Charters offer multi-day fishing charters in East Arnhem Land, providing you with an angling experience of a lifetime. The pristine areas in remote East Arnhem Land boast a number of fish species. While the barramundi fishing is exceptionally good in the estuaries, headlands and creeks, there is also the opportunity to catch fingermark, golden trevallys, mangrove jacks, estuary cod, salmon, barracuda and many more. The nearby Wessel or English Company Islands offer a spe...

Bawaka Experience

Bawaka Experience is a fully Aboriginal owned and operated business. Bawaka homeland is home to the Burarrwanga family who specialise in Yolŋu cultural awareness and immersion experiences for tourists and corporate groups. On arrival to Bawaka you will take part in a traditional welcome to Country ceremony before Your guide will tell you about how Yolŋu gathered bush foods, and about traditional remedies or craft materials depending on the seasons and the make up of the group. Experience traditi...

Bremer Island Cruises

Bremer Island Cruises operates from Gove Harbour and offers day tours to Bremer Island and sunset cruises around the Gove Harbour. Day tours A fast boat ride will take you to the beautiful Banubanu Beach Retreat on Bremer Island.  Meals and drinks can be purchased from the “Sea Breeze Restaurant and Pool Bar” at Banubanu. A perfect day for families and spirited travellers, and those that have an interest in a real Top End experience. Departure and arrival times from the Gove Harbour may ...

Culture College

Culture College is an East Arnhem Land based Indigenous cultural and outdoor education immersion program tailored for secondary school students. The education program is designed to simultaneously educate and inspire our leaders of tomorrow, and to invigorate the local homeland economies in the region. Culture College provides seven to ten day standard programs with duration and activity flexibility.

East Arnhem Fishing Adventures

Embark on a fishing adventure like no other with East Arnhem Fishing Adventures, providing personalised fishing experiences which guarantee to thrill beginners and experienced anglers alike. Their strong understanding of the region and its ever-changing conditions allows them to take you to the right spot at the right time, every time. East Arnhem Fishing Adventures will connect you with pristine nature and show you the serenity of having the Gulf waters to yourself, distracted only by the teem...

Great Divide Tours

Great Divide Tours have over 10 years’ experience running 4WD tagalong tours into East Arnhem Land and, with special permission from traditional owners, will take you to places that most people never get to visit. Drive the Central Arnhem Road to the remote mining town of Nhulunbuy and visit the Aboriginal homelands Baniyala, Bukudal and Bawaka (depending on weather conditions and cultural matters). Nhulunbuy has some of the most remarkable natural sites in the country, unknown to most Australi...

Groote Eylandt Sports Fishing

Groote Eylandt Sports Fishing offers multi-day fishing charters using the latest Shimano equipment and a selection of specific terminal tackle. Target blue water species like Sailfish, Spanish mackerel and Golden snapper, on beautiful 25 foot Keywest Bluewater vessels, powered by twin 150 horse power Yamahas. Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria offers some of the most diverse fishing grounds in the world, including some 300 square kilometres of prime, virtually unfished water. Four main a...

Kookaburra Tagalong Tours

With 60 years of combined 4WDing experience, Kookaburra Tagalong Tour guides endeavour to achieve the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and safety in all aspects of touring. This unique journey has been organised in consultation with communities in Arnhem Land, and their experienced guides are able to gain access to several areas off limits to the average 4WD enthusiast. The tour officially begins in Mataranka and travelling on the Central Arnhem Road (CAR) to the first camp on be...

Liya Wanhurr Camping and Tours

2024 tours | dates Liya Wanhurr Dhalinybuy Day Tours will be running from 15 April 2024.  Running most Saturdays Groups of 6 or more required $330 per adult $165 per child (15 years and under). Liya Wanhurr Camping and Tours is a recently established Yolŋu owned and operated business offering day tours and multi-day tours in Dhalinybuy homeland in East Arnhem Land. As part of these tours, guests are welcomed by residents of the homeland and have the opportunity to be immersed in...

Nomad Fishing Tours

Nomad Fishing Tours offers half day or full day charters leaving from Nhulunbuy or Bremer Island. Climb aboard and get to see for yourself why the meeting of the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Arafura Sea is one of the world’s top fishing destinations. No experience? No worries - Nomad Fishing Charters caters to all skill and experience levels. You are supplied with fishing tackle, bottled water, bait, ice and sunscreen. And you are welcome to bring your own fishing gear. Many guests stay at Banu...

OBJ Adventures

Looking for an unforgettable experience in pristine waters off Gove Peninsula? Get your game on and come along with OBJ Adventures for an exciting, fun filled day in the wild waters off Gove Peninsula. With over 25 years’ experience fishing and exploring East Arnhem Land you can be assured you will be taken to some of the best fishing spots the NT has to offer.  OBJ Adventures offers exceptional fishing charters with a full day fishing charter, half day fishing charter, exclusiv...

Outback Spirit

Outback Spirit is Australia’s leading small group outback tour operator. They conduct the largest and most diverse range of premium outback expeditions in Australia with tours exploring Arnhem Land, the Kimberley, Cape York, Central Australia, Queensland and the Canning Stock Route to name just a few. Outback Spirit offers an exclusive and luxurious 13 day wilderness journey through Arnhem Land. Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime and experience Arnhem Land’s ancient Indigenous cult...

See Around Corners

Discover the Heart of East Arnhem Land with See Around Corners. Embark on a unique 10-day adventure along the Central Arnhem Highway, leading to the lands of the Yolŋu people in East Arnhem Land. Here, you'll have the opportunity to intimately connect with the diverse Yolŋu culture, where English is often spoken as a second or third language. Michael provides a journey that is a genuine immersion into the wonders of East Arnhem Land, complemented by carefully selected "must-do" experiences dist...

Wildcard Luxury Cruises

East Arnhem Land and the remote Wessel Islands may be just a dot on the Australian map, but the Wildcard family have spent over 40 years exploring this pristine area, which is rich in Yolŋu culture and past exploratory history, seafood abounds and the fishing is unparalleled. Come and experience the wild and untamed scenery of East Arnhem Land in complete luxury. Guests and groups will enjoy a bespoke adventure with all meals, light beverages, accommodation, permits and use of fishing and adven...

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Outback Spirit Tours offer a range of extended luxury touring options across Australia with several of them starting or finishing in Darwin. The recent purchase of Seven Spirit Bay and the Arnhem Land Barramundi-nature Lodge as well as the construction of Murwangi Safari Camp have made possible the 12 day/11 night Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure which was launched in April 2016. It has also placed Outback Spirit into fishing and birding tourism where the camps are utilised outside of the dry season overland tours. Outback Spirit market to the consumer direct and have a focus on the Affluent Adventurer and Experience Seekers. Our footprint in the NT has increased tremendously in the last 12 months with a depot in Yarrawonga and increase in staff.

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• Small Group Size – 22
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included. Complimentary beverages from a selected list included at lunch and dinner (when dining at licensed venues only).
• 7 nights in our exclusive network of luxury wilderness lodges
• 2 nights at Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris, Mount Borradaile
• 3 nights hotel accommodation
• Travel aboard a 5-star 4WD Mercedes Benz Coach
• All attraction fees
• All permit fees to enter Aboriginal Land
• Escorted by experienced and professional Tour Driver/Guide
• Outback Spirit Explorer Pack (for first-time travellers only)

Moments of  Magic

Ancient rock art.

View extraordinary rock art galleries at Mount Borradaile, a registered sacred site nested against the Arnhem Land escarpment. Also visit ancient occupation sites including the ‘catacombs’.

Enriching Cultural Experiences

Arnhem Land is home to the world oldest surviving culture. Enjoy authentic cultural experiences with Indigenous guides who’ll share their knowledge and stories of this mystical land.

Land a Barra in the Liverpool River

Join our state-of-the-art vessels on an exclusive fishing expedition of the Liverpool & Tomkinson Rivers. Enjoy amazing scenery and learn from expert guides how to catch a Barra in one of the best fishing spots in the world.

Explore Victoria Settlement, Circa 1838

Take a fascinating journey back to 1838 on an historical tour of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington. Explore the old buildings while learning about the harsh living conditions experienced during early British occupation.

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Upon your arrival into Nhulunbuy today you will be greeted by our friendly and professional tour director. This afternoon we’ll explore this frontier village, created in the 1960’s after the discovery of Bauxite on the Gove Peninsula. Visit the Roy (Malpi) Marika Lookout for incredible views towards the coast, Gayngaru Wetlands and Gove Harbour before settling in for a two night stay at the Walkabout Lodge. Meal (D)

The Gove Peninsula has been home to Yolngu people for over 60,000 years and is one of the most culturally significant regions in Australia. You’ll get a true sense of this with a special ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony at Wirrwawuy Beach, where we’ll learn about Yolngu culture and kinship first hand. We’ll also visit the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka art centre, which boasts many renowned Aboriginal artists whose work (particularly those painted on bark) can be found in galleries all over the world. Yirrkala is also where the Aboriginal Land Rights movement started, when the ‘bark petition’ was sent to Federal Parliament in 1963.

From the art centre it’s a short stroll to Shady Beach, where we enjoy lunch followed by a special Bush Medicine and Women’s Healing demonstration. Experience traditional healing ways and hear stories of how Yolngu live and heal on their land.

We return to Nhulunbuy late this afternoon for our second night at the Walkabout Lodge. Meals ( B.L.D)

Today our journey into the heart of Arnhem Land begins. Departing Nhulunbuy we follow the Central Arnhem road south west to the Goyder River, the main tributary flowing into the massive Arafura Swamp. Enjoy a picnic lunch before taking a track to the north, which follows an escarpment before descending on to the Arafura floodplains. This area, known as ‘Murwangi’, is the site of our exclusive safari camp where we’ll be staying for the next two nights. Check in to your deluxe safari suite before dinner in the lodge dining room. Meals (B.L.D)

The Arafura Swamp is one of the largest wooded swamps in Australia and covers approximately 1,300 square kilometres. This incredibly diverse wetland can support up to 300,000 waterbirds at any one time, including Magpie Geese, Egrets, Black-necked Stork and Brolgas. The swamp is of great cultural significance to the Yolngu People and was also the location for the 2006 film ‘Ten Canoes’.

Today enjoy a tranquil cruise on the main lagoon, followed by a 4WD adventure around the edge of the swamp. For both activities we’ll be accompanied by Indigenous guides who’ll explain why this spectacular area is so significant to them.

Later this afternoon we return to camp for a little free time before dinner. Meals (B.L.D)

NOTE: Today the tour splits into two groups for activities. Group 1 will follow the itinerary shown above, while Group 2 will do the activities in reverse.

This morning we head into Ramingining for a visit to Bula’bula Art Centre. Chat to local artists and watch them paint right in front of you. You can also purchase artwork if so desired.

After morning tea at the centre we head further west towards Maningrida. To get there we’ll cross the Blyth and Cadell Rivers, arriving at the Barramundi Lodge early this afternoon. Acquired by Outback Spirit in 2015, the lodge is one of the most recognised fishing destinations in Australia. With special permission from traditional owners, the lodge enjoys exclusive fishing licenses for numerous remote waterways, including the Tomkinson and Liverpool Rivers. The lodge was fully redeveloped in early 2016 and now features 12 beautiful safari suites and a restaurant overlooking the floodplains below.

After lunch on the front deck, we’ll enjoy a familiarisation talk from the lodge’s managers. You’re then free to settle in to your safari suite, with the remainder of the afternoon yours to relax, catch up on some washing or simply soak up the stunning view of the floodplains. We spend the next two nights here to explore the local area. Meals (B.L.D)

This morning we enjoy an exclusive fishing adventure on the Liverpool and Tomkinson Rivers - pristine waterways teeming with Barramundi. Our expert fishing guides will take you to where the fish are biting aboard our sturdy Ocean Master vessels, the pinnacle for remote marine adventures featuring an onboard restroom and shade canopy.

Today’s fishing adventure is also a wilderness tour, so even if fishing isn’t your thing you’ll still enjoy the amazing scenery and informative commentary.

This afternoon we visit the Maningrida Arts and Cultural Centre and the Djomi Museum for an immersion in the culture and spiritual richness of the area.

Later this afternoon we’ll enjoy a sunset drink on the deck before dinner and tell everyone about the one that got away! Meals (B.L.D)

Departing Maningrida after breakfast, our travels take us through the stone country of west Arnhem Land. Cross the Goomadeer and Liverpool Rivers before arriving at the turnoff to Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris, Mount Borradaile. From here we travel along a 40km bush track into the safari lodge, arriving in time for lunch. We’ll then check-in to our cabins, our home for the next two nights.

This afternoon the highly trained staff at Mount Borradaile will take you through 40,000 years of Aboriginal culture in a truly awe-inspiring landscape. The area contains some of the most stunning rock art galleries in the world, and in terms of artistic quality, quantity, colourfulness and state of preservation, it is virtually unrivalled. The walls of the many rock shelters are decorated with innumerable pictures documenting traditional Aboriginal life over many thousands of years. Subjects range from now extinct animals to twentieth century sailing ships and the iconic Rainbow Serpent.

This afternoon we return to the lodge for dinner. Meals (B.L.D)

Today we jump into the open-back Toyotas and continue exploring the wonderland that is Mount Borradaile. Visit the ancient ‘catacombs’, where the sandstone has been eroded by wind and water over 600 million years resulting in a massive cave system that is full of incredible Aboriginal art. Learn about the variety of techniques used in rock paintings as the styles changed over thousands of years of occupation and storytelling. We’ll also wander through various occupation sites and view a range of artefacts from when these sites were still in use.

After lunch, it’s time to explore the incredible wetlands of the Cooper Creek. Admire the prolific birdlife and massive crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks as you discover lagoons that seem more from a story book than from real life. As the sun seeks the horizon and sets over the floodplain, enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles before returning to the lodge for our final night with Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris. Meals (B.L.D)

Departing Mount Borradaile early, we head north and venture into the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula. Travel up the eastern side of Port Essington to Black Point where we'll meet the marine crew from Seven Spirit Bay and board the lodge’s custom made adventure craft for the short transfer across Port Essington. Upon arriving at the lodge you’ll be allocated your room for the next three nights, a unique and luxurious ‘habitat’ overlooking Coral Bay. We meet again later this evening for dinner in the lodge restaurant. Meals (B.L.D)

Today we enjoy a marine adventure down Port Essington aboard the lodge's specially designed vessel 'MV Arafura'. Designed by NAIAD in New Zealand and built in Australia, these amazing vessels are the ultimate marine sightseeing craft. Departing Seven Spirit Bay, we retrace the course of the early mariner’s square riggers, passing landmarks like Gunners Quoin, Low Point, Turtle Rock, Observation Cliff and Record Point on our way to the historic Victoria Settlement. Surveyed in 1838, Victoria Settlement was the third attempt by the British at a northern settlement, after Fort Dundas on Melville Island and Fort Wellington at Raffles Bay. Conceived to facilitate trade with Asia, the settlement consisted of 24 houses and a hospital. Disease was rampant and living conditions poor, leading to its abandonment in 1849.

Upon our arrival at Victoria Settlement, we’ll take an informative and fascinating tour of the old buildings and ruins and learn about life in the early British occupation. An optional extension walk will also lead to lonely gravestones in the forest, almost forgotten by history.

After a picnic lunch on the beach we’ll get back on the water again and enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Seven Spirit Bay. The waters of the Cobourg Marine Park are alive, so keep your eyes out for dolphins, dugong, manta rays and crocodiles.

We return to Seven Spirit Bay where the remainder of the afternoon can be spent at your leisure. Perhaps take a dip in the palm fringed swimming pool, or just relax in your luxurious habitat before enjoying sunset drinks on the veranda before dinner in the restaurant.  Meals (B.L.D)

The Cobourg Marine Park is teeming with barramundi, spanish mackerel, golden trevally and coral trout, to name just a few. After breakfast, we board the lodge's state-ofthe-art fishing vessels for an exclusive half-day fishing adventure in Port Essington. Featuring an onboard restroom, shade canopy and comfortable seating, each boat takes only six people so everyone will have the chance to reel something in!

Seven Spirit Bay's fishing guides are true professionals with intimate knowledge of the marine park. They'll take you to the best fishing spots and share their marine sanctuary expertise while enjoying some of the most spectacular coastline to be found in northern Australia. Our expert guides fish these waters regularly and will have up-to-date knowledge of the many potential sites that are producing fish and that will give you the best chance of success.

Barramundi are just one of many species we target, or you may have the chance to wrestle with an arm-stretching trevally or black jewfish.

A mix of small meandering creeks, mangrove-lined bays, rocky outcrops and deeper water “bommies” mean that there will nearly always be something to be found somewhere. Once we’ve tested our luck, we’ll make our way to a sheltered beach landing at Low Point where we disembark and rendezvous with the lodge's chef for a delicious BBQ bush lunch under a shady tree.

After lunch we enjoy a 4WD safari to appreciate the wonders of Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. First up is a visit to the stunning Nypa Palm gallery (Nypa Fruticans), one of only three locations in Australia where they can be found (the others are Melville Island and the Wenlock River). A short drive further brings us to the upper reaches of Trepang Creek, one of many creek systems that are a mix of spring-fed and tidally influenced systems that help provide nourishment to the rich marine life of the park.

Next, we'll explore the savannah woodlands of the park, potentially spotting Banteng and Buffalo and gaining some insight into the interesting and varied coastal habitats, before a visit to Gunners Quoin lookout. We return to the lodge late afternoon for our third and final evening at Seven Spirit Bay. Meals: B.L.D

Note: The timings for the Port Essington fishing adventure are dependent upon tidal movements. As such, lunch arrangements are subject to change to suit the itinerary set by the Seven Spirit Bay marine managers.

Note: Today the tour splits into two groups for activities. Group 1 will follow the itinerary shown above, while Group 2 will do the activities in reverse.

This morning we'll depart for the airstrip and board our Cessna Grand Caravan for the 45 minute scenic flight across Van Diemen Gulf. Upon arriving in Darwin this afternoon, we head to the city to check in to the Hilton Garden Inn on the esplanade.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure before boarding the Charles Darwin for a delicious Territory-style sunset dinner cruise and celebrate a truly amazing trip! Meals (B.L.D)

A new adventure begins as you explore Australia by train on The Ghan Expedition. Your journey starts in the morning, and once you’ve settled into life on the tracks your lunch is served, accompnied by Australian wines. Arrive in Katherine and take a relaxing cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge’s ancient natural wonders, exploring the region’s rich Indigenous culture. Enjoy dinner on the train as the sun sets over the outback. Meal (B.L.D)

This morning, you’ll be greeted by a view of the spectacular Red Centre. A full day of Off Train Experiences awaits you in Alice Springs, with the choice of a coach tour of ‘The Alice’, an off-road cycle tour, a walking tour of the Alice Springs Desert Park, or a discovery walk at Simpsons Gap. An optional upgrade is a scenic flight to Uluru, returning in time to meet your fellow guests at a spectacular dinner at the Old Telegraph Station. Prepare to be wined, dined, and serenaded under a blanket of stars as you drink in the moment. Meal (B.L.D)

After your morning stop at Manguri, where the sun casts its warmth across the outback earth, venture into the weird and wonderful opal mining town of Coober Pedy. In this remote town, more than half of the population lives underground. Here, you can discover the majestic Breakaways, delve into opal mining, or tour the town and learn its history. Dinner is served back on the train where you can enjoy a nightcap as your journey continues. Meal (B.L.D)

Enjoy a leisurely brunch on board as you as you prepare for your arrival into Adelaide.  Meal (B)

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• 8 day Outback Spirit Arnhem Land & Kakadu Explorer, Darwin return
• Small Group Size – 22
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included. Complimentary beverages from a selected list included at lunch and dinner (when dining at licensed venues only).
• 2 nights at Outback Spirit owned Barramundi Lodge
• 2 nights at Davidson’s Arnhem land Safaris, Mount Borradaile
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation
• All attraction fees
• All permit fees to enter Aboriginal Land
• Escorted by experienced and professional Tour Driver/Guide
• Travel aboard a 5-star 4WD Mercedes Benz Coach
• Outback Spirit Explorer Pack (for first-time travellers only)
• Journey through the heart of Arnhem Land on an exclusive touring route and immerse yourself in the world’s oldest surviving culture
• Experience the Aboriginal owned and operated Maningrida Arts and Cultural Centre and the Djomi Museum
• Two nights at Mount Borradaile, featuring the largest and best-known collection of rock art in the world, including the iconic Rainbow Serpent
• Witness rock art at Ubirr and Noarlangie, home to an outstanding number of paintings dating back 20,000 years
• Exclusive Barramundi fishing and wildlife cruises in the remote heart of Arnhem Land, Maningrida
• Two nights at Barramundi Lodge, overlooking the Arnhem Land floodplains
• Enjoy a cruise on Yellow Waters admiring the prolific birdlife and crocodiles in the incredible wetlands
• Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the ancient escarpments, floodplains, and winding rivers of Kakadu National Park aboard a 30-minute scenic flight

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• Journey through the heart of Arnhem Land on an exclusive touring route and immerse yourself in the world’s oldest surviving culture
• Experience the Aboriginal owned and operated Maningrida Arts and Cultural Centre and the Djomi Museum
• Two nights at Mount Borradaile, featuring the largest and best-known collection of rock art in the world, including the iconic Rainbow Serpent
• Witness rock art at Ubirr and Noarlangie, home to an outstanding number of paintings dating back 20,000 years
• Exclusive Barramundi fishing and wildlife cruises in the remote heart of Arnhem Land, Maningrida
• Two nights at Barramundi Lodge, overlooking the Arnhem Land floodplains
• Enjoy a cruise on Yellow Waters admiring the prolific birdlife and crocodiles in the incredible wetlands
• Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the ancient escarpments, floodplains, and winding rivers of Kakadu National Park aboard a 30-minute scenic flight
• Small Group Size – 22
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included. Complimentary beverages from a selected list included at lunch and dinner (when dining at licensed venues only).
• 2 nights at Outback Spirit owned Barramundi Lodge
• 2 nights at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation
• All attraction fees
• All permit fees to enter Aboriginal Land
• Escorted by experienced and professional Tour Driver/Guide
• Outback Spirit Explorer Pack (for first-time travellers only)

*2025 prices include advertised saving. Contact your local RAC Travel Centre or call 1300 655 179 for availability & current pricing.

Day 1 - Darwin

On arrival into Darwin, enjoy a Darwin city tour before being transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn, located on The Esplanade. Gather for a tour briefing, along with dinner at the hotel restaurant. Stay: Hilton Garden Inn Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Darwin – Maningrida – Barramundi Lodge

This morning we fly to Maningrida and experience a Welcome to Country. We spend the next two nights at Barramundi Lodge, which is owned and operated by Outback Spirit. With special permission from traditional owners, the lodge has exclusive fishing licenses for numerous remote waterways, including the Tomkinson and Liverpool Rivers. The lodge features 12 beautiful safari suites and a restaurant overlooking the floodplains below. Stay: 2 nights at Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Fishing & Wilderness Adventure – Arts & Cultural Centre

This morning, we enjoy an exclusive fishing and marine adventure on the Liverpool and Tomkinson Rivers – pristine waterways teeming with Barramundi. Our expert fishing guides will take you wherever the fish are biting aboard our sturdy Ocean Master vessels, the pinnacle for remote marine adventures. These boats feature an on-board restroom and shade canopy. Today’s fishing adventure is also a wilderness tour, so if fishing isn’t your thing, you’ll still enjoy the stunning scenery and informative commentary. We will also visit the Maningrida Arts and Cultural Centre and the Djomi Museum, to delve into the cultural and spiritual richness of the area. Maningrida Arts & Culture is a pre-eminent site of contemporary Indigenous cultural expression and art-making and the Maningrida Art Centre empowers local Indigenous artists to pursue successful global careers from their homeland and township bases. Later this afternoon, we’ll enjoy a sunset drink on the deck before dinner and tell everyone about the one that got away.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Maningrida – Mount Borradaile

Departing Maningrida after breakfast, our travels take us through the stone country of west Arnhem Land. We’ll cross the Goomadeer and Liverpool Rivers before arriving at the turnoff to Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile. From here, we travel along a 40km bush track into the safari lodge, arriving in time for lunch. We’ll then check-in to our cabins, home for the next two nights. This afternoon, the expert staff at Mount Borradaile will take you through 40,000 years of Aboriginal culture in an awe-inspiring landscape. The area contains some of the most stunning rock art galleries in the world. In terms of artistic quality, quantity, colourfulness, and state of preservation, it is virtually unrivalled. The walls of the many rock shelters are decorated with innumerable pictures documenting traditional Aboriginal life over many thousands of years. Subjects range from now-extinct animals to 20th-century sailing ships and the iconic Rainbow Serpent. Later this afternoon, we return to the lodge for dinner.

Stay: 2 nights at Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Mount Borradaile

Today, we jump into the open-back Toyotas and continue exploring the wonderland that is Mount Borradaile. We’ll visit the ancient ‘catacombs’, where the sandstone has been eroded by wind and water over 600 million years, resulting in a massive cave system that is full of Aboriginal art. Learn about the variety of techniques used in rock paintings as the styles evolved over thousands of years of occupation and storytelling. We’ll also wander through various occupation sites and view a range of artefacts from when these sites were in use. After lunch, it’s time to explore the incredible wetlands of Cooper Creek. Admire the prolific birdlife and large crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks as you discover lagoons that seem as if they have sprung from a story book. As the sun seeks the horizon, setting over the floodplain, enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles before returning to the lodge for our final night with Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris.

Day 6: Arnhem Land – Kakadu National Park

This morning, we continue travelling through Arnhem Land. Our first stop is at the Injalak Art Gallery located in Oenpelli, which has over 200 active members, including artists, weavers, and craftspeople from Gunbalanya and surrounds. We cross Cahill’s Crossing (keep an eye out for saltwater crocodiles) and into World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres and is renowned for its vast wetlands, exotic wildlife, millions of migratory birds and an estimated 5000 ancient rock art sites. The Bininj/Mungguy people have called Kakadu home for some 65,000 years. Here, we visit Ubirr art site, home to some outstanding rock art. Enjoy a 1-kilometre circular track walk to take in the multiple sites. Those feeling fit can make the steep 250-metre climb to the top of the rocky escarpment for magnificent views across the Magela floodplain. After lunch, we visit the cultural centre before checking into the Mercure Crocodile Hotel for our two-night stay. Tonight, we dine at the hotel.

Stay: 2 nights at Mercure Crocodile Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Kakadu National Park

It’s an early start today as we head to the airstrip, where you'll gain an aerial perspective on this incredible environment. Take to the skies on a 30-minute scenic flight over ancient escarpments, floodplains and winding rivers, exhibiting the results of 1.8 billion years of continuous erosion. Your flight includes live commentary from your pilot as you glide over these spectacular ancient lands. After landing at Jabiru Airport, we depart for Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site, with more amazing rock paintings, which date back 20,000 years. There are several sites and galleries to see. You also have the opportunity to climb up to the Gunwarddehwarde lookout for majestic views. We then visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre, where the Traditional Owners share their story through an interactive educational experience that brings to life tens of thousands of years of human life in Kakadu. The gift shop here has an extensive range of handcrafted, authentic, local-made arts and crafts. Later this afternoon, we take to the water for the Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) wetlands cruise. This area is home to an array of birdlife and some impressive saltwater crocodiles. We return to the Mercure Crocodile hotel in time for dinner.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Kakadu National Park - Darwin

Setting our sights for Darwin, we will cross the South Alligator River with its expansive wetlands which, for many years, were used for buffalo hunting. We’ll travel via Humpty Doo before arriving into Darwin, where our tour ends. Here, there is the option of being transferred to your city centre hotel if you are staying longer, or the airport for your fight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Travel Talk with Outback Spirit - Part of Journey Beyond

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Date: 11 July 2024

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Explore more of our upcoming Travel Talk events . It's a relaxed way to gain first-hand knowledge and inspiration from our trusted travel partners and start planning your next holiday.

*Advertised price is per person twin share, based on 2025 departures and includes saving amount. Single supplements are applicable for single travellers requesting single accommodation. Further Outback Spirit terms and conditions apply.

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