Trek Tours Australia

The Kakadu Escarpment country is a vast wilderness area in Australia's Top End. Their exploratory trek takes you from Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) to the tranquil Maguk.

Join them on this challenging seven-day full pack exploratory hike, for a unique opportunity to explore the heart of the remote and beautiful southern Kakadu country. This wilderness adventure trek covers approximately 50 kilometres between the Koolpin Gorge and Maguk.

This is our new tour itinerary for their Jatbula Trail experience from 2025 onwards. The Jatbula Trail is one of Australia's most unique hiking journeys and we are privileged to be able to offer this in partnership with the traditional owners, the Jawoyn people

The trail follows parts of an ancient Jawoyn song line through the Nitmiluk National Park. The Jatbula Trail takes you up onto the Arnhem Land Escarpment, through shady monsoon forests, past spectacular waterfalls and their crystal clear swimming pools and introduces us to stunning Jawoyn Aboriginal rock art sites. They camp in some of the most amazing wilderness country in Australia.

Itinerary summary:

Day 1 : Pick up Darwin, drive to Nitmiluk Gorge, afternoon Nitmiluk Gorge Cuise, overnight Katherine
Day 2 : Walk to Biddlecombe Cascades | 8.3kms
Day 3 : Walk from Biddlecombe Cascades to Crystal Falls | 11kms
Day 4 : Walk from Crystal Falls to Amphitheatre and on to 17 Mile Falls | 10kms
Day 5 : Walk from 17 Mile Falls to Sandy Camp Pool | 17kms
Day 6 : Walk from Sandy Camp Pool to Leliyn (Edith Falls), drive to Darwin | 15.7 kms

Join this challenging 9 day off-track, full pack exploratory hike for a unique opportunity to explore the Kakadu Escarpment country, where few non Indigenous people have ever walked.

Itinerary Summary
Day 1 : Depart Darwin, Yellow Water Lagoon Cruise | 5hrs driving, 2 hr cruise
Day 2 : Jim Jim Falls, walk Kakadu Escarpment, camp ‘Utopia’ | 9kms + exploring
Day 3 : Walk Jim Jim Creek, camp The Terraces | 12kms + exploring
Day 4 : Follow headwaters of Jim Jim Creek, explore aboriginal rock art | 13kms + exploring
Day 5 : Twin Creek, rainforests, explore rock art, camp billabong on Twin Creek | 14kms + exploring
Day 6 : Twin Creek, art sites, camp Hidden Valley | 8kms + lots of exploring
Day 7 : Explore Hidden Valley, journey down Twin Creek | 12kms + exploring
Day 8 : Twin Creek Gorge, camp Twin Creek Gorge | 12kms + exploring
Day 9 : Twin Creek Gorge, Twin Falls, return to Darwin | 6kms + 6hrs driving

Situated in the heart of Central Australia, the Larapinta Trail extends over 223 kilometres along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges. It is one of the most spectacular multi-day hiking experiences in the world.

The Larapinta Trail begins at the old Alice Springs Telegraph Station and meanders through many gaps and sheltered gorges, climbing steeply over rugged ranges, offering a myriad of stunning views and opportunities to photograph or admire the spectacular landscape. The Larapinta Trail takes in a variety of desert habitats before rewarding walkers with magnificent 360 degree panoramic vistas, from the summit of Mt Sonder – the highest point and end of the trail. It’s a special place for us and a privilege to share the experience with you.

Guided walking tours for small groups of 10 trekkers – the smallest group size on the Larapinta Trail. Trek Tours Australia offers volunteer programs on the Larapinta Trail, supports Indigenous enterprises and practices environmentally responsible travel.

Offering 3, 6, 9 and 16 day guided treks on the Larapinta Trail.

The World Heritage Purnululu National Park offers a unique trekking experience as you journey deep into the magnificent sandstone gorges of the central mountain range of the Bungles. Their five-night adventure allows you to experience the unique wonder of this ancient land. This is an unparalleled trekking adventure of a lifetime.