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Aussie
Adventures
In Northern Territory
Let
Aussie Adventure show you around our home. We
live in the wonderful Outback of Australia's Northern
Territory and work and play in World Heritage
areas such as Kakadu every day. Our
knowledgeable and experienced guides can bring
these wonderful places to life for your once in
a lifetime experience.
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3
Day Kakadu Hawk Dreaming - Jim Jim & Twin Falls
Tented Safari
Style
Start and returning to Darwin
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This
superb small group safari-style camping tour visits
a wide range of environments at the ideal times
of day for a true appreciation of Kakadu National
Park. With special permission of the traditional
custodians, we have been granted exclusive overnight
access to the Aboriginal land of Hawk Dreaming
in which we have built an exclusive safari camp.
This
area abounds with many examples of ancient rock
art and occupation sites with no fences or crowds.
With the guidance and permission of the Aboriginal
owners of Hawk Dreaming, our Guides will introduce
you to this special place. Stay
in purpose built, comfortable, permanent safari
tents. Each permanent tent sleeps two adults and
has a lockable front door entry with ample standing
space and headroom. Comfortably fitted with 2
single beds, sheets and pillows and a fan will
ensure a good nights rest, ready for a fresh day
of exploring Kakadu. The separate (shared) shower
and toilet units supply ample hot and cold water
and flushing toilets.
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| Tour
Name: |
3
Day Kakadu Hawk Dreaming - Jim Jim & Twin Falls
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| Tour
Code: |
2001
AA-AAH3C - Tented |
| Tour
Prices: $ |
Season
1st May 2009 - 31st October 2009
All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) -
All prices are per person |
| Adult
- Twin |
Adult:
AUD $999 |
Child
- Twin (5-15years)
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Child:
AUD $799 |
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| Adult
- Single Supplement extra to Adult rate |
Adult:
AUD $175 |
This tour is
not suited for children under 5 years of age
Single traveller will be required to pay
the single supplement. |
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here and-
receive a 5% earlybird discount. |
| Departure
Days: |
Departs
Mon, Wed & Fri (May to Oct)
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| Tour
Departs: |
07.00am
Darwin accommodation |
| Tour
Finishes: |
Approx
7.00pm |
| Tour
Duration: |
3
Days |
| Max
People: |
Min
4 - Max 16 |
| What
to Bring: |
Printed E-Ticket
in full
(In a small bag, due to space limitations)
Swimwear, towel,
Sunscreen and hat
Personal requisites
Camera with plenty of film
Insect repellent
Comfortable, sturdy, non-slip walking shoes
Small water bottle
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| What's
Included: |
Accommodation
for 2 nights at Hawk Dreaming camp
Iced water
throughout tour
All meals
as stated
Competent
NT resident guide
Air-conditioned
tour vehicle
Yellow
Waters Wetlands Cruise
Guluyambi
River cruise
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| Fitness
Level: |
This
tour requires a high level of fitness as there is
some walking and climbing required in Kakadu National
Park. Access to Jim Jim/Twin Falls requires the
ability to walk over rough terrain. |
| Suitability: |
This
tour is suitable for all with a good level of fitness
and agility, as this tour is more adventurous. |
| Disabled
Facilities: |
Some
facilities available, please check with reservations
for details. No wheelchair access into some sites
and waterfalls. |
| Places
of Interest: |
Bowali Visitors
Centre, Ubirr Rock, Yellow Waters Wetlands Cruise,
Barramundi Gorge (Maguk), Jim Jim Gorge walk and
plunge pool, Hawk Dreaming Aboriginal land, Exclusive
overnight camp at Hawk Dreaming, getting away
from the crowds
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| More
This Tour: |
Hawk
Dreaming - timeless land dominated by escarpments,
billabongs, floodplains and many ancient and sacred
sites. Be privileged to spend time exploring the
remote and private homelands of the Bunidj Aboriginal
people with your guide. See secluded rock art
and occupation sites and learn about the traditional
life of the original inhabitants of the land.
Exclusive
overnight camp at Hawk Dreaming - travel with
the only tour operator with permission to stay
overnight in this pristine area.
Explore
the World Heritage area of Ubirr Rock where we
climb up through the ancient Aboriginal art sites
to the top to view the surrounding wetlands, floodplains
and escarpment. o Includes guided walks through
the various ecosystems of Kakadu National Park.
Your guide will give you a greater understanding
of the flora and fauna of the region and take
you on a journey through time at some of the world's
most ancient rock art.
Experience
a Top End sunset on the escarpment to see the
changing colours and panoramic views. Yellow Waters
wetlands cruise. An opportunity to see some of
the interesting birdlife and crocodiles and the
grandeur of the wetlands.
Jim Jim Gorge. Walk up the rugged Jim Jim Gorge
over boulders and beneath towering escarpments
to the plunge pool at the end of the gorge. Access
to Jim Jim Gorge is by a 900 metre walk over rocks.
Active people have no problems. The falls may
not flow throughout the dry season, but if there
has been a reasonable wet season they will still
be running up until late August and the plunge
pool at the base of Jim Jim provides the opportunity
for a welcome swim throughout the year.
Sit and learn
in outdoor classrooms just like the Aboriginals
have done for thousands of years, before returning
to our exclusive camp. Late morning, head over
to the East Alligator River, forming the boundary
between Kakadu and Arnhemland.
We use
deluxe airconditioned 4WD vehicles with forward
facing seating for your comfort. All meals are
included and our quality camping equipment includes
easy to erect dome tents with comfortable twin
bedded standard size beds, sheets, blankets and
pillows.
This is
a superb small group safari style camping tour,
which visits a wide range of environments at the
ideal times of day for a true appreciation of
this magnificent area.
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ITINERARY:
This superb
small group safari-style camping tour visits a wide range
of environments for a true appreciation of Kakadu National
Park. With special permission from the traditional custodians,
we have been granted exclusive overnight access to the Aboriginal
land of Hawk Dreaming in which we have built a private safari
camp. This area abounds with many examples of ancient rock
art and occupation sites with no fences or crowds. With the
permission of the Aboriginal owners of Hawk Dreaming, our
guides will introduce you to this special place. With a maximum
group size of only 16 people, you'll recieve truly personalised
service. We use deluxe air-conditioned 4WD vehicles with forward
facing seating for your comfort.
Day 1:
Hawk Dreaming
Depart Darwin and travel
to Kakadu National Park. En route, we will take a break at
the Bark Hut Inn, an interesting outback pub. As an introduction
to Kakadu and its various habitats we start our touring with
the Guluyambi boat cruise on the East Alligator River,
an Aboriginal cultural and scenic experience on one of Kakadu's
most scenic waterways. The river forms the border between
Kakadu and Arnhemland. Aboriginal guides provide guests with
an insight into local Aboriginal culture, the river's abundant
food sources, and traditional uses for many plants as well
as bush survival skills. After the cruise, make our way to
Hawk Dreaming camp and settle in. In the afternoon, visit
Ubirr Rock, where your guide will interpret some of
the meanings behind the ancient Aboriginal rock art found
through the galleries. A short climb will take you to a lookout
with panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and the
lands of Hawk Dreaming.
In the late afternoon, return to Hawk Dreaming and enjoy
a sunset nearby camp, before a delicious home cooked dinner.
(LUNCH, DINNER)
Day 2:
Jim Jim Gorge
After breakfast, drive out of camp to begin a truly enjoyable
day exploring the majestic beauty of Jim Jim. Access to Jim
Jim Gorge is by a 900 metre walk over rocks. Active people
have no problems. The falls may not flow throughout the dry
season, but if there has been a reasonable wet season they
will still be running up until late August and the plunge
pool at the base of Jim Jim provides the opportunity for a
welcome swim throughout the year. The surrounding gorges are
a spectacle to behold as the rock colours continuously change
with the suns position. Access to Twin Falls is by
a short easy stroll to the edge of the stream and then a short
boat trip up the gorge area to the beach at the base of these
beautiful falls, with time to relax in the spectacular scenery
that you are bound to remember for a long time.
Return to Hawk Dreaming in the late afternoon.
(BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
(In the event seasonal conditions
prevent access to Jim Jim Gorge, alternative touring will
be arranged.)
Day 3:
Yellow Water Wetlands
Spend the early part of the morning exploring the Aboriginal
lands of Hawk Dreaming visit some of the ancient rock art
sites and shelters in the land of the Bunitj people. Here
intimate rock art sites can be explored at a leisurely pace,
without fences or crowds, with time to soak up the spiritual
atmosphere of the area. Sit and learn in outdoor classrooms
just like the Aboriginals have done for thousands of years,
before returning to our exclusive camp. In the late morning
bid goodbye to Hawk Dreaming and head south to Cooinda, home
of the Yellow Water wetlands cruise. After a picnic
lunch at Cooinda, embark the cruise where you have the opportunity
to spot for crocodiles, birds and other wildlife. After the
cruise, begin the journey back to Darwin, arriving back in
the city in the early evening.
(BREAKFAST, LUNCH)
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Special
note:
This tour requires a good
level of fitness as there is some walking and climbing required
in Kakadu.
Access to Jim Jim Falls and some ancient art sites around
Hawk Dreaming requires the ability to walk over rough terrain.
The Wednesday departure itinerary for this tour will run
in reverse order
Please note that due to seasonal conditions, access to some
areas may be restricted at times.
All travellers should be encouraged to have adequate travel
insurance.
Tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Please
note that all itineraries are a guideline only and are subject
to change. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted
due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and national
park requirements.
Price includes entry
fees.
Full Payment is required for this tour at the time of booking.
Aussie Adventure Notation - Tour prices and dates are correct
at the time of the website going live, however are subject
to confirmation at the time of booking.
Aussie Adventure Notation - All tour information is correct
at time of tours going live, however is subject to change,
please confirm all details at time of booking.
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General
Tour Information About Aussie Adventure:
Tour
Guides
Permit Areas
Vehicles
Camping Equipment
Campground Facilities
Campground Facilities
Passenger Involvement
Walking Distances and Programs
Passenger Fitness Level
Food
What Is Included
What Is Not Included
What To Bring
Insurance
Conditions of Travel |
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About
this web site: As
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4 Wheel Drive Rentals' is a Darwin Northern Territory
Travel Agent License Number NT 094 and also a full member
of 'Tourism Top End'.
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We seek out tours from only reputable experienced tour companies
to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru
Kata Tjuta National Park(Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.
From the tropical Top End
to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from Aboriginal
Culture to abundant wildlife - then onto Adelaide and Cairns
we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next
vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have collectively
over 30 years in the travel industry will help you discover
the best of these unique and special tours offers.
Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals
Australia Business Number 54 561 356 425
Australian
NT Licensed Travel Agent No. 094
Tel: International 0061 (0) 8 89 453 338 (Enquiries
for tours - 24 hours a day)
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Postal address for correspondence: P.O.Box 3410, Darwin, Northern
Territory, Australia 0801
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MISSION
STATEMENT
Our very experienced
Northern Territory staff will help you discover the best of
these unique and special tours offers across Australia with
camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, eco tours
australia adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park
and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort
(Uluru) in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal
culture as one of the Northern Territory's 'local'
leading small group safari specialists "Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals" incorporating it's web sites.
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