Aussie Adventures In Northern Territory

ABOUT AUSSIE ADVENTURE

Experience Australia's Northern Territory Aussie Adventure is a long standing award winning tour operator based in Darwin, the tropical capital city of Australia's Northern Territory. Established in 1989, we have gained an insight into what our visitors are looking for and have developed a wide range of tours and touring options to all of the major attractions in the Northern Territory. Click here for a map of the Northern Territory.

We are the small group tour specialists of the Northern Territory, with group sizes ranging from 2 to 25 depending on the tour. The small group size allows for interaction with your guide and the chance to meet with the unique characters that make up this colourful region.

Explore the Northern Territory with Aussie Adventure: The Northern Territory is a wonderful holiday destination with so much to offer. Spend time exploring the ancient landscapes of Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon and Palm Valley in Central Australia. Visit the tropical wetlands and waterfalls of the Top End and experience the grandeur of Kakadu National Park, the wild beauty of Litchfield National Park, the majestic Katherine Gorge and the fascinating Tiwi Islands. Aussie's small group adventures provide the opportunity to explore many unique places with friendly and knowledgeable guides.

Exclusively with Aussie Adventure: As the operators of Tiwi Tours we have exclusive access to the Tropical Tiwi Islands off the north coast of Darwin. These tours provide you with an opportunity to meet and interact with the Tiwi people, coastal island Aborigines with permanent smiles. Explore areas of Kakadu National Park that most visitors do not get to see when we stay overnight in the land of Hawk Dreaming, exclusively with Aussie Adventure. With special permission of the traditional owners of this timeless land, you will marvel at the ancient rock art, floodplains, escarpments and abundant wildlife including crocodiles and a myriad of birdlife.

Sightseeing: We are the leading day tour operator in the Darwin region with a range of half day and full day tours. Enjoy the sights, sounds and history of cosmopolitan Darwin on our fascinating city sights tour. Visit the spectacular waterfalls of Litchfield National Park with the chance to swim and explore, or take in the Territory's unique wildlife up close.

ACCOMMODATION
Choose from a variety of options

VEHICLES
Travel comfortably in the Outback

Aussie Adventure operate a range of vehicles most suited to the destinations and experiences included in our tours. Our fleet of 4WD vehicles are ideal for small group camping safaris and private charters. These reliable vehicles all feature forward facing seats and provide the opportunity to experience the remote outback of the Northern Territory in comfort.

Coaster buses which carry a maximum of 21 passengers are utilised on our day tours from Darwin and some accommodated tours to Kakadu National Park and in Central Australia. Our new 25 seat deluxe mini coaches are used on the longer journeys to provide the added comfort of coach seats without losing the small group experience.

GUIDES & STAFF
The friendliest guides in the business

Our Guides All Aussie Adventure Holidays guides undertake a comprehensive and ongoing in-house training program and have extensive knowledge of the Top End’s flora, fauna and attractions. Their enthusiasm for this wonderful part of Australia will enhance and enrich your touring experience. Our Staff From your initial enquiry to the end of your holiday, our knowledgeable staff are there to help, advise and ensure that you have a holiday to remember. We choose the guide, vehicle and passenger numbers best suited to each itinerary. The combination of our quality equipment, our well planned itineraries and our customer care ensure that you get the most out of your Outback Experience.

DESTINATION INFORMATION
Climate and geography

The Northern Territory is so big that it covers two very distinctive climate zones.

The first is the Territory's tropical north, which includes the Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine regions. This northern region starts the year with heavy rain, which brings the landscape to life. Towards mid-year, the humidity levels drop and the days are warm and sunny and nights are cool. The end of the year is pre-monsoonal season, the rain is on its way again and humidity levels rise.

The following chart outlines Darwin’s monthly climate averages as an indicator for the whole northern region.

Tropical north temperature chart

The second zone is Central Australia, which includes the Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Uluru (Ayers Rock) regions. This central region is semi-arid and experiences Australia’s four typical seasons: summer, autumn, winter and spring. The monsoon rains do not extend this far south so the weather is quite different to the Top End in that there is no tropical rainy season. The following chart outlines Alice Springs’ monthly climate averages as an indicator for the whole central region.

Central Australia temperature chart

Information provided by the Northern Territory Tourist Commission.

WHAT TO BRING: What do clients need to bring? A sturdy pair of walking shoes (preferably ankle-high), swimming gear, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, water bottle, insect repellent, torch, camera and lots of film, and a towel. For touring around the Red Centre, warm clothing in the winter months between June and September.

CLIENTS MUST ALSO PRESENT A VALID AUSTRALIA4TOURS VOUCHER FOR TRAVEL TO THE GUIDE ON THE MORNING OF TOUR DEPARTURE.

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Our tours are sightseeing or nature based, suitable for independent travellers , families or groups. Each tour will have shown a fitness level required and suitability class. Please refer to these and please if you are not sure email us.

Do clients need to reconfirm their tour? Yes, passengers must contact the Reservations Department nominated on their ticket quoting booking at least 24 hours the day prior to travel with both the name of their accommodation and room number.

FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THEIR BOOKING!

Children

• Children Prices are for children 5-15 years for this tour.
• All tours vary. Please look at the extended tours in question to see if children are permitted. All day tours are OK.
• Children under 18 years of age are not permitted to travel unless accompanied by an adult.

Insurance: Please consider it an important service to your clients to encourage them to purchase comprehensive travel insurance before leaving home. We strongly recommend that all passengers be fully covered by insurance.

Liability: Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients and their belongings, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which are beyond our control. Passengers should note that adventure travel involves a higher than normal risk and a signed release will be required from all participants before tour departure.

ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND ABORIGINAL AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE

• TIWI ISLANDS: MOST IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Whilst the communities have invited you to visit their homes, please respect the privacy of individuals and families during your visit. All permits to visit will be arranged by AAHolidays. No alchol is available on these tours and cannot be transported to, nor consumed anywhere near the tour area. Tours may be altered due to cultural reasons at any time.
• NOTE: We reserve the right to amend our itineraries if features cannot be performed to due cultural reasons.
• Some areas that we visit have great significance to the local Aborigines and as such are culturally sensitive. Access to these areas (which includes the Uluru (Ayers Rock) climb) may be restricted for cultural reasons for unspecified times and with little prior notice. We reserve the right to amend our itineraries or visit alternative areas in these circumstances and no refunds will be given to clients.