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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.
Australia's leading experiential tourism group
Outback Spirit is part of Journey Beyond, a national business focused on bringing Australia’s most unique and iconic experiences to life. Outback Spirit was founded in 1999 and has been showcasing great Australian destinations to travellers to this day.
Supporting Aboriginal Communities
Outback Spirit supports remote Indigenous communities in certain locations across the Kimberley & Arnhem land by way of employment opportunities, community sponsorships and support for Indigenous owned businesses. For example, Outback Spirit sponsors over a dozen football teams in Ramingining and Maningrida, both directly and through local schools.
The company also creates jobs for local interpretive guides, which gives Outback Spirit passengers an authentic insight into the environment and local culture. It also helps to preserve Indigenous culture. Past initiatives have included the provision of teachers and tutors in small communities where no school facilities exist.
*Advertised price is based select September 2026 departures, correct as of 19 February 2026. Save up to $2,000 per couple offer is valid to 1 March, unless sold out prior. Solo supplement applies for solo travellers.
Highlights & Inclusions
Highlights
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 Nourlangie, 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
Inclusions
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
Travel aboard a 5-star 4WD Mercedes Benz Coach
Outback Spirit Explorer Pack (for first-time travellers only)
Past passenger Loyalty Rewards
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2-3 Tours
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4+ Tours
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Itinerary
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: 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.
Stay: Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge
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: 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. 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 drink and nibbles before returning to the lodge for our final night with Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris.
Stay: Davidson’ s Arnhemland Safaris
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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: Mercure Crocodile Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 | Kakadu National Park
This morning, 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 then depart for Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site, with more amazing rock paintings, which date back 20,000 years. You also have the opportunity to climb up to the Gunwarddehwarde lookout for majestic views. Afterwards, we return to the hotel in time for dinner.
Stay: Mercure Crocodile Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 | Kakadu National Park – Darwin
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. 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 flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
*Itinerary is subject to change and availability.
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