After all the planning and preparation the wait is over! On arrival in Darwin you will be met by our crew and transfer to your accommodation in Darwin.

Meals:  Nil

This morning we wake to breakfast and start our exploration of Darwin centre. We have a number of sites we can visit depending on the weather. Just before lunch we we head straight to Wulna country. The drive will take just over 1 hour. On arrival we meet with the local Aboriginal elders for a traditional welcome to country and a full trip and safety briefing before lunch. After lunch we start our cultural immersion program. Over the next three days we embark on a Aboriginal cultural exploration of the surroundings including a bush tucker walk and learning about connection to country. We will participate in a number of hands on activities including arts, flora and fauna. We will learn the meaning behind Pudakul (the name of the Macaranga tree used to make spears) and try our hand at throwing one, along with learning about using local fibres and local ochre colours in everyday life. The local people are the custodians of the land and we learn how they have lived in harmony with the land for over thousands of years. Tonight we will have a BBQ with our hosts and have storytelling and dreamtime stories around the campfire. Overnight camping at Pudakul

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we will continue our Indigenous Immersion program and partake in a service program including land management and the local community. At night we will join our hosts for dinners under the stars to discuss our learnings. Overnight camping at Pudakul

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we rise and have breakfast with our hosts before continuing our cultural immersion program on Pudakul land. After lunch we head off into the stunning wetlands areas. In the late afternoon we take a cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, home to an astounding variety of wildlife. We may encounter Brumbies, wallabies and goannas drinking from the waterside, salt-water crocodile and thousands of birds including Magpie Geese, Brolga, Cormorants, Pelicans and one of Australia's largest flying birds – the Black-necked stork (Jabiru). The flat-bottomed boat is guided by an expert wildlife guide. This is a wonderful experience and gives a unique perspective of this huge National park and its origins. We continue to our semi permanent campsite located at Djarradjin Billabong, in the heart of Kakadu National Park. Students will be required to help participate with set up, food prep and general camp duties. Overnight Djarradjin Camp

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we rise and begin our breakfast routine. After pack down we will prepare and pack out lunch before we drive a short distance to Nourlangie massif and begin our trek into the heart of the National park. Our trek will take in the stunning lookouts of the Barrk and Nourlangie Circuit. Barrk is the indigenous name for the male black wallaroo, a member of the kangaroo family which lives in this area. On our trek we learn of the ranger conservation programs operating in the park. After lunch we complete the second part of our trek as we head out on the Angbangbang Billabong Walk. This is a beautiful billabong teeming with bird life. We will also visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cutlural Centre. In the late afternoon we return to Dajarradjin Billabong camp to relax around the campfire and enjoy another evening meal.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we wake to the dawn chorus of the multitude of birds of the Savannah and wetlands. Students help with breakfast routine and food prep before a safety briefing and gear check for the coming days walking activities. Our day is focused on a trek within the World Heritage listed National Park. We have a choice of two trek options today, depending on the weather and access within the park. One is to Jim Jim Falls along a bumpy old track, to Kakadu’s most famous waterfalls. Our visit is a trek that goes well beyond the regular tourist groups. Our other option for the day is to visit Ubirr, Cahills Crossing and to complete the Bardeljildiji sandstone walk. The walk at Ubir is short but passes several breathtaking Aboriginal art sites. The Bardeljildiji sandstone walk will take us through towering sandstone pillars and small pockets of monsoonal rainforest. We will aim to watch the sunset over the surrounding savannah and wetlands. We return to our semi-permanent camp near Djarradjin Billabong.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we rise for breakfast on country and take in our wonderful surroundings for the last time. W drive to Litchfield National Park and explore this stunning areas rockpools and enjoy a sunset dinner. After dinner and pack down we drive to Darwin Airport for our late night flight back to Melbourne departing early in the morning.

Meals:  B,L,D

Meals:  Nil