Getting ready to go to Darwin

 


Getting ready to head-off to Darwin and surrounds on 16 April

After a few false starts and the disappointment of the study tour to France being cancelled because of the pandemic, the 2020 Premier's Anzac Spirit School Prize students are finally approved to travel to Darwin and the Top End of the Northern Territory during April this year.  

The historical focus is learning about and commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin during World War 2.  As you will see from the itinerary below, the study tour also has a strong cultural and geographical focus as the group travels from Darwin to Kakadu, to Katherine and then onto Litchfield National Park. 

The trip is planned and the itinerary is as follows:

Fri, 16 April 2021

0730 Depart Adelaide Airport (QF858) to Darwin. Arrive Darwin 1110.

Overnight in Darwin at H on Smith Hotel

Sat, 17 April 2021

Visit Darwin War Museum and tour of Darwin environs.

Overnight in Darwin at H on Smith Hotel

Sun, 18 April 2021

Meeting with delegates from RSL NT and visits to World War 2 sites and memorials around Darwin.

Overnight in Darwin at H on Smith Hotel

Mon, 19 April 2021

Travel by bus to Kakadu National Park.

Overnight at Mercure Hotel Kakadu

Tue, 20 April 2021

Kakadu National Park including environmental and cultural cruises.

Overnight at Cooinda Lodge in Kakadu.

Wed, 21 April 2021

Travel to Katherine.

Overnight at Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

Thu, 22 April 2021

Katherine Gorge tour, including cruise in the Gorge.

Overnight at Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine

Fri, 23 April 2021

Travel to Litchfield National Park and environmental tour.

Overnight at Litchfield Outback Resort

Sat, 24 April 2021

Return to Darwin by bus, visiting World War 2 airfields and Adelaide River War Cemetery. Dinner with Tasmania Anzac School Prize travel group and RSL NT members.

Overnight in Darwin at H on Smith Hotel

Sun, 25 April 2021

Early morning Anzac Day Ceremony and associated Anzac Day activities during the day.

Overnight in Darwin at H on Smith Hotel

Mon, 26 April 2021

1200 flight to Adelaide (QF859). Arriving at 1530



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