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calendar_month7 days - 6 nights

Kakadu & Arnhem Land tour

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$2799
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Starting in Darwin we'll drive out to Corroboree billabong for a morning cruise.  This a great opportunity to see Saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat and observe the local bird life. 

We'll enter into the world-famous Kakadu National Park and go for a walk and a swim in two of Kakadu’s most-loved waterfalls, Jim Jim Falls and Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) and watch an unmissable Top End sunset at Ubirr rock.  We'll also visit a couple of cultural centres to learn about the local culture and the beliefs and traditions of the aboriginal people.

We'll go on the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River, where an Aboriginal guide provides an insight into the local culture and mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills.  About midway through the tour we'll cross the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land and make our first stop at the Injalak Arts & Crafts Centre in Oenpelli where you’ll experience men painting and pandanus women weaving baskets.

Once we reach the Cobourg Pennisula, we'll jump on a boat and cross the water to the Victoria settlement at Port Essington for a guided tour.  You'll learn about the white settlers who once lived there as well as the Makassar people who visited the area and traded with the local aboriginals.  As we make our way back camp they'll be an opportunity to make a catch for dinner!

We'll also explore Garig Gunak Barlu Park by land and take a visit to Smith Point Beacon, a stone structure which sits on the northern most point of mainland Northern Territory.  We'll also see the nearby wetlands and take a walk around Caiman Creek, both activities present great opportunities to see local wildlife in their natural habitants.

As we make our way back to Darwin we'll take in the sites at Mamukala Wetlands & Bird Hide and Fogg Dam.

 


Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Age: 85
Fitness Requirement: Easy
Agent Restriction: 9 and under
Group Size: 8 - 16
Operating Partner: Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours
Dietary Requirements: Please inform us of any specific dietary requirements
Luggage Limit: 20kg
What To Bring: Sleeping bag, Comfortable walking shoes, Torch, Large water bottle, Swimming gear and towel, Hat and sunglasses, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Camera, Small or inflatable pillow, Thongs / your comfy breathable shoes for on the truck and around the camp, Cash for ice-creams, cold drinks, etc

Day 1:

Kakadu National Park

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Around 6am we will pick you up from your accommodation in Darwin and make our way to Corroboree Billabong for an early morning cruise. Corroboree Billabong is part of the Mary River, which is known to have the most Saltwater crocodiles compared to any other waterway in the world. The cruise is a great opportunity to see the crocodiles in their natural habitat and observe the local bird life. After the cruise, we enter into the world-famous Kakadu National Park which is half the size of Switzerland and consists of wetlands, rivers and sandstone escarpments. We'll make a lunch stop on the banks of the South Alligator River; one of the only tropical waterways on the planet to have a catchment area fully protected within a National Park. After lunch, we will go on a short walk to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) and enjoy a swim under the waterfall. Our final stop for the day will be our campsite.

Day 2:

Kakadu National Park

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This morning we will visit Yellow Waters; one of Kakadu's best-known billabongs and home to a variety of wildlife. We'll learn about the importance of the billabong and take a moment to watch the wildlife as it plays around the water. Our next stop will be the Warradjan Aboriginal Culture Centre. At the centre we will discover stories about Kakadu's traditional owners; known locally as the Bining. This is a chance to learn about one of the longest continuous cultures on our planet, and an opportunity to read about their practices and traditions. Later in the day we'll lock the hubs into 4-wheel drive and take the dirt track into Jim Jim Falls, where we can cool off under Kakadu’s highest waterfall before making our way to camp for the night.

Day 3:

Arnhem Land

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Today we journey across Cahill’s Crossing on the crocodile infested East Alligator River into Western Arnhem Land. The region is home to world famous landscapes consisting of sandstone escarpment outcrops, ancient rock art sites, forests, floodplains and billabongs with birdlife. Meet Aboriginal artists at Injalak Arts & Crafts Centre in Oenpelli where you’ll experience men painting and pandanus women weaving baskets. There will be an opportunity to purchase art directly from the art centre source. Once back in Kakadu you’ll connect with a Guluyambi Cultural Cruise. An Aboriginal guide provides guests with an insight into their culture and local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting and gathering implements. From the cruise, we’ll head up to the nearby Ubirr rock art complex and take in its galleries as well as enjoy the breathtaking sunset from the lookout over the Nardab floodplain. We finish the day with a hearty meal back at camp.

Day 4:

Arnhem Land

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This morning we take a look at the controversial Ranger Uranium mine which sits 8km east of the township known as Jabiru. The mine has been active for over 30 years but operations are coming to an end in January 2021. It's unknown what impact the mine's closure will have on the town of Jabiru which relies on the mine to survive. After learning about the local industry we will take a morning walk along the edge of the East Alligator River to look for the Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon and the Black Wallaroo, both of which are only found in the Arnhem Land escarpment. We'll continue our journey north through Arnhem Land and into Garig Gunak Barlu Park where we’ll conquer the dirt road to reach the remote and picturesque Cobourg Peninsula. Along the way you'll have the chance to spot local wildlife including the world's only remaining wild herds of Banteng buffalo. We will set up camp in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park where we will spend the next three nights.

Day 5:

Arnhem Land

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We start our day with a morning cruise to the historic Victoria settlement at Port Essington. You'll be taken on a guided tour through the ruins once inhabited by white settlers; and you'll learn about the Makassar people who visited the area and traded with the local aboriginals. After the tour on Port Essington we'll get back on the boat and spend time spotting the rich sea life in the protected pristine waters of the marine park. We'll be able to admire the colourful rocky cliffs, sandy white beaches and sparkling waters which attract fisherman from all over the world. We'll even have our own opportunity to make a catch for dinner! Later, we'll return to camp and watch an unforgettable Arnhem Land sunset.

Day 6:

Arnhem Land

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Today we will take the truck and explore the sites of Garig Gunak Barlu Park by land. We'll make a stop at Smith Point Beacon, a stone structure which sits on the northern most point of mainland Northern Territory. We'll take a look inside the information centre and learn more about the early Macassan trepangers who visited the coastline as far back as the seventeenth century in search of Trepang (sea cucumbers). From the information centre we'll take a trip to see the wetlands; the area was the first in Australia to be recognised as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. We'll also take a walk around Caiman Creek spotting animals and bird-life, and collect local shellfish and mussels before returning to camp.

Day 7:

Arnhem Land

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Today we take the road south, back through western Arnhem Land and into Kakadu National Park. We'll take a look around the Bowali Visitor Centre in Jabiru which doubles-up as the headquarters of Kakadu National Park. This is a chance to learn more about the park and the work they do, as well as view their exhibits. In the afternoon we'll make a stop at the Mamukala Wetlands & Bird Hide. This is a fantastic place to see some of the 280 species of birds found in the national park. We'll then continue our journey back to Darwin but not before a stop at Fogg Dam; a remnant from the early rice project days and a great place to see loads of wildlife. We'll roll into Darwin in the afternoon and drop you off at your accommodation.

  • Experience, professional guide
  • All meals whilst on the tour
  • Drinking water
  • Swag and tent for each customer
  • National park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Corroboree Billabong Wetland cruise
  • Entry to Injalak Arts & Crafts Centre
  • Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
  • Cruise to Port Essington (Victoria Settlement)

Departures & Pickups

We will pick customers up from their accommodation in Darwin CBD or the surrounding suburbs between 6-6.45am.  We will be in touch with the customer a few days prior to departure to confirm their exact pick up time.

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BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

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Please note that deposits on bookings are also non-refundable but may be used as credit towards future bookings.

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Cancellations by you outside of 14 days from the date of travel

Where you provide us with at least 14 days’ notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 10% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund (in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with no fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you within 14 days of the date of travel

Where you provide us with less than 14 days notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund ( in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with a $30 per product transfer fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON REFUNDABLE, in some cases they may be transferable.

In addition, if a Service Provider charges us for the cancelled travel you must also pay us the amount that we are charged on your behalf by the Service Provider. It is, therefore, possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel or certain flight bookings). The Cancellation Fee will apply in all cases where a tour is able to run. For example, if you are unable to reach a tour due to an “act of God” (for example a road is cut off due to flooding) the normal Cancellation Fee will apply if the tour still runs in your absence or would have run but for your absence. If a tour or other travel service is cancelled by the Service Provider, we will refund you in full the amount paid for the tour or other travel service. This full refund is subject to a fully refundable amount being given to our agency from the supplier who is cancelling. We highlight here that all suppliers have different cancellation terms.

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Please note that in the case of natural disasters (e.g. flood, fire, cyclone, etc.), many Service Providers do not offer refunds, and we may therefore be unable to provide a refund to you. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover this situation.

The 10% or 30% agency cancellation fee does not apply to: Dive Courses where you fail a Dive Medical test; or Skydives cancelled by the Service Provider within 3 days of booking due to weather, in which case a full refund will apply.

Where a refund or other payment applies, you may choose to transfer the full cost of your booking to another tour. However, a transfer fee of $30 may apply. While we aim to process refunds swiftly, high-demand situations (such as natural disasters) may result in delays.

We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy at the time of booking to protect yourself against unexpected cancellations and changes. Depending on your policy, your insurance provider may cover up to 100% of cancellation fees and other costs incurred. Cancellation fees for tours and bus bookings can be up to 100%, so having appropriate coverage can help minimise financial risk.

Please act responsibly and with respect on your travels. All Service Providers reserve the right to cancel bookings based on recommendation from another provider due to misconduct/misbehaviour during another stage of their trip. We will treat this as any normal cancellation and charge the above-mentioned Cancellation Fee, plus any Service Provider fees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. It is your personal responsibility to purchase your own travel insurance to cover any liability which may be incurred to us or a Service Provider and other travel misadventures that you wish to be insured against. We recommend that you source travel insurance with a low excess payment, to make claiming on cancelled tours worthwhile.

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EXTRA COSTS

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