Use Darwin as a base for your next short break

AAT Kings’ new 2006/2007 Northern Territory Short Breaks brochure offers flexible holiday packages departing from Darwin.

The short break holiday packages ex Darwin range from one to nine days in length and explore fantastic destinations such as Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Arnhem Land, Katherine Gorge and Mataranka, Seven Spirit Bay and the Tiwi Islands.

AAT Kings Short Breaks combine the must see destinations with freedom and flexibility – allowing travellers to tailor make their ideal holiday experience and combine tours into a single customised itinerary. The wide range of holiday options is designed to appeal to all travellers and help them explore these amazing destinations at their own pace.

Exciting day tours and Short Breaks from Darwin include:

The 2 day Kakadu National Park and East Alligator River Short Break priced from $365 per person, quad share (land only).

Highlights include a visit to Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr to view ancient Aboriginal Rock Art, a cruise on famous Yellow Water Billabong to look for crocodiles and other native wildlife; a visit to the Warradjan Cultural Centre; the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River including a stop in Arnhem Land and the Bowali Visitor Centre.

The 1 day Wildlife Spectacular sightseeing tour priced from $149 per adult and $75 per child which features: the multi-award winning Territory Wildlife Park, a crocodile farm where you can see these fearsome reptiles up close; the famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Windows on the Wetlands Visitor Centre and the Fogg Dam Nature Reserve.

The 2 day Katherine Gorge and Mataranka Short Break priced from $420 per person, twin share (land only) which includes: a visit to the Adelaide River War Cemetery; a refreshing swim at beautiful Edith Falls; a scenic two hour cruise on Katherine Gorge; a visit to the unique rammed earth constructed Territory Manor where you can watch the barramundi being fed; the replica Elsey Homestead used in the filming of ‘We of the Never Never’; time to relax and swim at the famous thermal springs and time to explore the Katherine township.

All packages are valid for travel from 1 April 2006 through to 31 March 2007.

AAT Kings is a premier holiday operator specialising in Australia and New Zealand. AAT Kings’ product range offers travellers freedom and flexibility with a wide range of escorted tours, short breaks, small group outback adventures, camping adventures and day tour programs.

To find out more about the great range of AAT Kings holidays available in Australia and New Zealand contact AAT Kings on 1300 556 100, visit the website at www.aatkings.com or see your local travel agent.