Darwin and the Top End at the Holiday Inn Esplanade

From $1660 per person twin share
Darwin and the Top End at the Holiday Inn Esplanade

Package Includes:

  • 5 nights Esplanade Hotel accommodation at Holiday Inn Esplanade
  • Full Buffet Breakfasts each morning
  • 4 Lunches or Dinners
  • Kakadu Adventure
  • Jumping Crocodiles Cruise & Litchfield Tour
  • Katherine Gorge Tour/Cruise
  • Bonus: Buy 6th night stay 7th night free (including breakfast)
  • Free return airport shuttle transfers
Darwin is an easy going city of variety and colour - a great launching pad for the Top End’s amazing natural wonders.

No matter what you have seen on television or read about in books, there’s nothing quite like seeing the Top End’s icons for yourself! This ancient land is alive with colour and life and offers a changing landscape throughout the year.


Stay in comfort in a choice of quality hotels close to the city centre and embark on a wonderful selection of day tours that showcase the very best of Darwin and its numerous surrounding attractions.


See how Darwin has rebuilt into a vibrant young city following the devastation of Cyclone Tracy. Experience an amazing display of nature’s creatures with an Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise.


Journey to the world famous Katherine Gorge and be awe-struck by the sheer size of this ancient geological wonder. And the scenery in Litchfield National Park has to be seen to be believed.


All your breakfasts and four meals (plus two more on tours) are included in this package.
And, you can extend your time away with our great ‘buy the 6th night and get the 7th free’ offer!
Be amazed by mother nature over & over.
Holiday Inn Esplanade
Holiday Inn Esplanade

Holiday Inn Esplanade is very well positioned on the esplanade, just a five minute stroll to the heart of the city.

Quality appointed spacious rooms have city or harbour views, fridge, ceiling fan, air conditioning, iron/ ironing board, tea/ coffee facilities, colour TV and ensuite bathroom.

Superior Rooms
1 Queen Bed

Executive Suites
1 King Bed

The Hotel has a 24 metre outdoor lap pool & spa, swimming pool, sauna, superb restaurants & bars, hi-tech fitness centre and guest laundry. Guests also have access to all facilities at the Holiday Inn Darwin.

 

4 Meals
Sirocco Restaurant

Enjoy four meals at Sirocco the hotel’s in-house restaurant. Your can also choose to dine at Poolside which is the in-house restaurant at the Holiday Inn Darwin. Your meal choices consist of Entree & Main or Main & Dessert.

 

And, enjoy buffet breakfasts each day!

 

3 Tours/Cruises
Yellow Water Cruise

Full Day Kakadu Adventure (814)

This tour shows you a cross section of Kakadu National Park on the South Alligator River – a vast pristine wetland

and bushland habitat with significant Aboriginal culture. See rock art, aboriginal culture and floodplains teeming with life. Take a short guided walk to Nourlangie Rock. Partake in traditional Aboriginal activities such as weaving and didgeridoo playing.

 

Includes: Yellow Water Billabong cruise, Pudakul Cultural Experience, tropical buffet lunch, guided walks, national park fee, tour Pick-up & return to Hotel.

 

 

Jumping Crocs

Jumping Crocs & Litchfield (842)

A value packed combination and an excellent opportunity to observe these primeval creatures as you cruise along the Adelaide River. Face Saltwater Crocodiles close up as they leap out of the water to snatch their food!

Litchfield National Park is an Aboriginal Dreamtime region that retains its mysterious spirituality in the silence of still forest valleys and rock face escarpments. Take in stunning views of Florence Falls or perhaps walk down to the plunge pool for a swim in this beautiful oasis.

 

Includes: Picnic lunch, Jumping Crocodile Cruise, entry fees, Tour Pick-up & return to Hotel.

 

 

Katherine Gorge

Katherine Gorge (846)

Katherine Gorge set deep within the stone country of Nitmiluk National Park is a dramatic setting. The towering rock wall ramparts above the Katherine River, ancient Dreamtime stories, prolific birdlife and a boat journey into the ‘never never’ land highlight the grandeur of this spectacular gorge.

Stop at picturesque Edith Falls - perhaps have a cooling swim in the refreshing waters of the waterhole (conditions permitting).

Take a two hour guided tour with scenic cruise through Katherine Gorge and look for freshwater crocodiles on the banks. Marvel at the stark, sheer, richly coloured escarpments of the Katherine Gorge canyon. Enjoy lunch at the Katherine Gorge Visitors Centre in Nitmiluk National Park.

 

Includes: Gorge Cruise, Light Buffet Lunch, Tour Pick- up & return to Hotel.

 

 

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All bookings are subject to verification by our Reservations Staff. Confirmation is not complete until deposit has been made and funds are received and cleared in our account and the booking has been confirmed in writing.

Please note booking requests are normally processed within 48 hours however may take longer over weekends and public holidays. Reservations staff operate between 8:30am and 11:00pm Victorian time, 7 days a week

 

 

Testimonials

"The Wednesday evening invitation to Canapes and drinks was very much appreciated and it was a great chance to mingle with the other guests. The food was superb and the staff were very friendly at the Holiday Inn."

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"We enjoyed the all over experience"

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"We had very helpful staff at reception, very comfortable quiet and great view and the rooms were always well serviced. Reception was happy to provide advice and directions ect, most of our coach captains were cheerful and informative and tours were interesting with good meals.
After this experience we would have no hesitation in using Holiday Special Packages again and will recommend to friends."

M & I Bennett

"All the staff at the holiday Inn Darwin were very friendly and happy. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

J & M Little