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Midwifery Study Tour in the Northern Territory

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Tour leader
Ruth King
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Dates
16 Jun
23 Jun
2024

Explore the dramatically beautiful landscapes of the Northern Territory as you learn about the history and practice of midwifery in the region.

Hear about traditional practices, the culture and customs of First Nations people and rural and remote midwifery.

Explore Darwin, travel to remote Katherine and into stunning Kakadu before returning to Darwin at the end of the tour. Cruise through beautiful Nitmiluk Gorge, mingle in Mindil Markets, swim under spectacular waterfalls and in hot springs, and learn about local culture and history ranging from ancient times to the modern day.

The tour is led by experienced midwife tour leader, Ruth King.

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At a glance
What you need to know
Type of tour
Professional
Profession
Midwifery
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Nights
7
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Countries
1
Tour grade
Relaxed
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Remaining places
10
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Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

1
Darwin
Sunday
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16
June
Arrive in Darwin and check in to your hotel, H on Smith Street. Enjoy dinner and drinks at sunset in a private area of Mindil Markets.
2
Darwin
Monday
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17
June
Explore Darwin on a bus tour. Visit the Mothers and Babies Hub at Malaka for a talk on women’s, maternal and infant health. Meet local midwives and educators.
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Darwin / Katherine
Tuesday
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18
June
Drive to Katherine, visiting Litchfield National Park en route. Visit Florence Falls and Katherine Springs before taking part in the Katherine Art Trail with visits to galleries.
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Katherine
Wednesday
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19
June
Visit Katherine Community Clinic and learn about women’s and maternal health in the region. Meet the Allied Health Team. Afterwards, drive to Nitmiluk Gorge and board a cruise.
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Katherine / Kakadu
Thursday
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20
June
Drive to Kakadu and check in to Anbinik Lodge. Visit a clinic and meet the midwife at Red Lily Health and learn about indigenous midwifery and nursing health services.
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Kakadu
Friday
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21
June
Optional pre-breakfast Yellow Water sunrise cruise. Visit Marrawuddi Art Gallery and drive to the spectacular UNESCO Heritage listed Ubirr Rock Art site in time for sunset.
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Kakadu / Darwin
Saturday
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22
June
Drive to Darwin via Humpty Doo. Visit the excellent Darwin Museum and check in to the hotel. Drinks with local midwives, followed by farewell dinner on the waterfront.
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Darwin
Sunday
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23
June
Morning at leisure and depart the hotel after breakfast.
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Plot your journey

Travel across the Northern Territory to learn about midwifery practices in this part of Australia. Begin by exploring Darwin, before travelling to remote Katherine and on to stunning Kakadu before returning to Darwin to finish the tour.

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What to expect

Tour highlights

Ancient Indigenous culture
Nitmiluk Gorge

Learn of ancient Indigenous rock paintings and cultures on a Nitmiluk Gorge dinner cruise

Wangi Falls
Litchfield National Park

Visit beautiful Wangi Falls, a traditional site for women’s business

Ubirr Rock Art
Kakadu

Visit the spectacular UNESCO Heritage listed Ubirr Rock Art site for sunset.

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Beautiful landscapes

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Extend your holiday

Post-tour

Darwin
23 - 25 June 2024

Extend your stay at the end of the tour in Darwin with a relaxing two night stay with a full day excursion out to Tiwi Islands. See brochure for more details.

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Tour exertion grading

Is this tour right for me?

Moderate
Level 3

Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.

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Accommodation

Hotels

We like charm, comfort, convenience in location, and of course, excellence in service.

Darwin

H on Smith Street

Katherine

Contour Hotel

Kakadu

Kakadu Cooinda Lodge

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