DARWIN & Kakadu
ABORIGINAL ART FAIR & INDIGENOUS FASHION AWARDS
Discover a different side of Australia’s Top End, attending important events celebrating our First Nations art and artists.
TOUR STATUS
Places Available | Maximum 16
TOUR DATES
Month X-XX, 2027 | XX Days
TOUR LEADER
Dr First Last | View Bio
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Journeys by Land
This tour falls under our most common tour style, featuring multi-city travel with structured days that include moderate-paced walking tours and regular visits to museums, archaeological sites and historic town centres. -
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$XX,XXX AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$X,XXX AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel roomA $2,000 AUD non-refundable deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour
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tour highlights
Celebrate Australia’s First Nations artists at leading festivals and galleries across the Top End.
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Aboriginal Art Fair
Experience the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and design at the 21st Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), hearing directly from artists about our First Nations’ cultures
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Country to Couture
Enjoy VIP access to the iconic ‘Country to Couture’ fashion runway, exhibiting a series of over 20 contemporary collections by Indigenous designers and artists from across Australia
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Injalak Arts Centre
Discover the creative heart of Arnhem Land at Injalak Arts Centre, meeting local artists whose intricate bark paintings, weavings and screen prints bring ancient stories vividly to life
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East Alligator River
Journey deep into Kakadu National Park for a private Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River, exploring World-Heritage listed wetlands teeming with birdlife and crocodiles
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Fashion Awards
Applaud the high achievers at the vibrant National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA), celebrating the innovation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and fashion designers
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Music Awards
Attend the 23rd National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), with an amazing line up of some of the country’s leading musicians to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s First Nation
dr peter mcneil
your expert tour leader
Emeritus Professor Peter McNeil has a BA Hons, Research Masters and PhD in art and design with a focus on European and Australian art and material culture from the eighteenth century to the present day. Peter is also an award-winning design historian internationally known for his work on fashion and design. Trained in Art History at UQ, ANU and Uni Sydney, he is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Peter has lived in Sweden and Finland, is an ADFAS Australian Lecturer, and has led student and advanced tours since 2000.
Accompanied by an Experienced Tour Manager
Alongside your expert tour leader, an experienced tour manager will accompany for the entirety of the tour. They oversee logistics, ensure your comfort and safety, and provide friendly support – whether offering tips for free time, sharing a chat over dinner, or giving you space to relax.
tour ITINERARY
Darwin (5 nights)
Included meals are shown with the letters B, L and D
Tour Accommodation
Darwin, Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront | 5 nights
Set in the midst of luxury waterfront residences, Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin is surrounded by seafront promenades, boutiques and restaurants. Guests can relax in the spa, take a dip in the swimming pool or use the fitness centre in the hotel. Free WiFi is provided throughout. The hotel is a stone’s throw from the Darwin Convention Centre and within walking distance of Darwin’s CBD.
tour booking
$6,940 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$1,480 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel room
A $2,000 deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour. This deposit is non-refundable.
Hold a Place
Still deciding? We are happy to hold a tentative place for 7 days while you make your final arrangements.
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your tour consultant
The consultant for this tour is Lucy Yeates. For further information or to discuss the tour, please call 9235 0023 (Sydney) or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email lucy@academytravel.com.au
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