The Top End Educational Tourism Activities
Guluyambi Cultural Cruise - Kakadu National Park
Led by: First Nations Guides
Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique boat tour on Kakadu’s scenically spectacular East Alligator River.
Take in the wonderful pristine wilderness of this World Heritage landscape as groups cruise leisurely upstream. An Aboriginal guide provides insight into their culture, local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional usesfor many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills.
The 1 hour and 45 minutes cruise is usually included on the way back from West Arnhem homelands, dependent on high tide across Cahill’s Crossing.
Only included on Homeland Spirit and Homeland Explore on West Arnhem Immersions.
Florence Falls - Litchfield National Park
Led by: Red Earth
Litchfield National Park, covering approximately 1500 km², is near the township of Batchelor, 100 km south-west of Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Groups will swim at Florence Falls and visit the Magnetic Termite Mounds.Florence Falls has two access points; the shortest path is down 160 steps; the other is a 1km monsoon walk along an uneven cobble path with some steps. One of Litchfield National Park's most impressive sights is the hundreds ofMagnetic Termite mounds standing up to two metres high on a wide flat plain.
Not included on standard itineraries, included upon request or if the itinerary requires. Groups will either camp at Litchfield NP or nearby at Tumbling Waters.
Territory Wildlife Park
Led by: Territory Wildlife Park
The Territory Wildlife Park gives visitors authentic and up-close encounters with the animals and plants of the Top End. The Park is a mix of zoo-type exhibits and natural bush, with attractions spread out around a 4km loop road linked with free shuttle trains and natural walking paths. The Main Station Cafe, Nocturnal House and Aquarium are airconditioned. The Park is a 45-minute drive south of Darwin city adjacent to the Berry Springs Nature Park.
We are exploring the Park’s school campground in 2024, which then includes a morning in the park. Groups will have approximately 2 hours to move around the park and explore the various encounters. A fun, engaging and interactive experience exploring all things top end.
Included on Homeland Roam, Explore Immersions.
Berry Springs Nature Park
Led by: Red Earth
Berry Springs Nature Park is a popular swimming and picnic area with several pools and a small waterfall fed by crystal clear spring water and surrounded by natural bush.
Its Natural swimming pool is situated in a monsoon forest & wetland known for spring flowers & roosting water birds.
Berry Springs is included in all Top End Immersions – It is usually visited by groups on the first or last day of the immersion.
RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
Led by: RFDS Tourist Facility
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility is an exciting attraction on Stokes Hill Wharf that brings to life two iconic Australian stories. Both iconic stories are retold using state of the art technology including VirtualReality headsets, hologram movies, audio-visuals and touch screen TVs as well as the fascinating story boards.
The first story is the Royal Flying Doctor Service, affectionately known as the RFDS. Founded in 1928 by Reverend John Flynn, it began its aero-medical operations in the Northern Territory in 1939. The second story is the Bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942. The bombing raids by the Japanese, brought destruction to the city of Darwin and many of the events that happened that day are featured.
Included in all Homeland Explore Immersions, groups would spend 1.5 – 2 hours inside the facility.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Led by: Red Earth
Set in a scenic location on Larrakia Country at Bullocky Point in Darwin, MAGNT is home to internationally renowned artistic, cultural and scientific collections and research programs. Each year MAGNT presents a dynamic program of internally-developed exhibitions carefully curated from the collection, and the best travelling exhibitions from around Australia. It is also the home of the annual Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards - the most significant award of its kind in Australia.
Included in the select immersion itineraries, groups would visit MAGNT on day one of immersion (flight time dependent). Depending on the group size and group type, we can get a private guide to show the group around specific exhibits of interest (this is something new we are exploring).
Included on Homeland Roam Immersions.
Maguk Waterfall (Kakadu National Park)
Led by: Red Earth
One of Kakadu’s lesser-known attractions, Maguk is a pristine natural waterfall and plunge pool at the base of steep gorge walls. Located an hour’s drive south from Cooinda, Maguk is accessed from a 14km four-wheel drive track off the Kakadu Highway, followed by a 1km walk through monsoon forests, crossing Barramundi Creek. A 4WD is required to access the site. An entry fee is required to enter Kakadu National Park.
Groups will stop at Maguk for a refreshing swim and lunch. Before swimming, leaders will provide a safety briefing and set clear boundaries with the group due to submerged rocks and slippery ground.
This is not a standard inclusion on Immersions and is only included upon request.