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The Wilderness 4WD Adventures
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Let us show
you the Top End of Australia - from Broome and the Kimberley
Ranges, across to Katherine, Darwin, and the world famous
Kakadu National Park. Come and explore the wild northern
frontier including beautiful areas like Litchfield,
the Bungle Bungle Ranges, and other hidden treasures
accessible to those who travel with us.
Wilderness
4WD Adventures have been specializing in small group
nature-based tours since 1990. Our
tours are a well
organised camping experience designed
for fit active people ranging in age from 18-40 years
and the tour programs are a pertfect balance of good
information and fun for those who have a thirst for
knowledge and a love for nature.
Our tours
involve a reasonable degree of bushwalking, swimming
and rock climbing and are perfect for adventurous people.
Wherever possible our aim is to "get away from the crowds"
and take passengers into the more isolated areas of
Australia's Northern Territory and the Kimberley region.
We believe that customer satisfaction is extremely important
and always receive positive feedback from people who
have travelled on our tours. We
are confident that all of our guides have the ability
to provide you with an enjoyable and exciting experience.
If this sounds good to you and you want a perfect holiday,
then take a tour with Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
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.Wilderness
Guided Safari Tours
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Highlights
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Tour Code
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Wilderness
4WD Adventures Selection
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Kakadu
Park
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WADV-2KA
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2 Day and 2 Night Kakadu
Wilderness Adventures
• Start from Darwin and reutrn
to Darwin
On this 2 day / 2 night Kakadu Tour we leave Darwin at
4.30 in the afternoon and make our way out towards the Mary
River wetlands where we spend our first night together. This
is a great way to start the tour as everyone gets a chance
to get to know each other on the first evening plus we start
the day with only a short drive into Kakadu National Park.
2 Day and 2 Night
Kakadu Wilderness Adventures
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Kakadu
Park
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WADV-2KGS
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2
Day Kakadu Adventure
• Start from Darwin and reutrn
to Darwin
Our 2 Day Kakadu Green Season Adventure gives those short on
time a chance to see many of the highlights on offer within
Kakadu National Park. You'll get to see Crocodiles leaping out
of the water, visit beautiful waterholes for swimming and relaxing,
visit highly significant Aboriginal art sites as well as enjoying
fantastic views over the surrounding Park and across to Arnhem
Land from many of the lookouts we frequent.
2 Day Kakadu
Adventure |
Kakadu Park
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WADV-3KA
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3 Day Kakadu Adventure
• Start from Darwin and reutrn
to Darwin
Jump on board for 3 action packed days taking in awesome scenery
and exploring magnificent destinations. 3 days tours visit
the main highlights of Kakadu, but be aware, they are conducted
at a faster pace than our 4 and 5 day tours. Visit the visit
the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, also Twin Falls
where you will get to enjoy an informative boat cruise with
an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. Our safari camp permit
in this region allows us peaceful camping only 30 minutes
drive from Jim Jim falls.
3 Day Kakadu
Adventure
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Kakadu Park
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WADV-3LK
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3 Day Litchfield - Kakadu
Adventure
• Start from Darwin and reutrn
to Darwin
For those travellers wanting a good look at the Top End
but are tight for time then our 3 Day Litchfield / Kakadu
Adventure will give you a good dose of the best that Kakadu
and Litchfield have to offer. Our first day is spent exploring
Litchfield National Park which is where many of the local
Darwin residents chose to visit with its rainforest walks,
swimming in wondrous waterholes, spectacular waterfalls cascading
off the Tabletop Range and those weird termite mounds dotting
the landscape that we'll find out about.
3 Day
Litchfield - Kakadu Adventure
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Kakadu
Park
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WADV-5KA
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5
Day Kakadu Expedition
• Start from Darwin and reutrn
to Darwin
A 5 Day tour of Kakadu is the ultimate way to truly see
this world heritage area at its best. Our 5 Day Expedition visits
all of the areas offered on our 4 Day Kakadu Experience with
the addition of Koolpin Gorge. This area is located in the southern
end of Kakadu and only a few companies are currently permitted
access into this region. Koolpin Gorge is an extremely sensitive
area consisting of beautiful waterfalls, plungepools and magnificent
lookouts. We spend a full day hiking along Koolpin Creek where
you can refresh yourself frequently in escarpment pools set
amongst some of Kakadu’s most spectacular scenery.
5 Day
Kakadu Expedition |
Top
End
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WADV-5TE
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5
Day Top End Explorer
• Start from Darwin and reutrn
to Darwin
This tour allows more quality time in the areas that are visited.
Great views of central Kakadu, escarpment hike, offroad driving,
hiking and swimming, spectacular waterfalls. A 9 seater Toyota
Troop carrier is usually used as transport and luggage and camping
gear is towed in a trailer. This is a 100% outdoor camping safari
where you sleep in tents or swags usually ruffing it out in
nature.
5 Day Top End
Explorer |
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Note Jim Jim and Twin Falls may open around late
May-June to Nov. This access to the falls is seasonal depending
on conditions. There is no set date the falls open. Other places
of interest will be subsituted if the falls are closed. |
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General
Tour Information
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Area Information |
Click
here for our photo gallery on Kakadu
National Park, Nitmiluk
National Park, Litchfield
National Park, Koolpin
Gorge, Maguk,
Jim
Jim Gorge and Falls, Twin
Falls Boat Transfer, Butterfly
Gorge, Nourlangie
Rock, Ubirr
Rock. |
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Birds
photo gallery |
| Flora |
Flora
photo gallery |
| Wildlife |
Wildlife
photo gallery |
| Sunsets |
Sunsets
photo gallery |
| Tour
Guides |
Our guides
are very professional and are well versed on all aspects
of the Top End and the Kimberley. Constant evaluation
programs ensure that our guides possess extensive knowledge
of the flora, fauna, geology and culture of these regions.
Most of our guides have been guiding for several years
and are very enthusiastic about showing passengers the
local wildlife. All guides hold current first aid certificates
& have completed courses in both remote area operations
and minimal impact techniques. |
| Permit
Areas |
Due to our
willingness to work with Aboriginal traditional owners
and our commitment to nature-based eco tourism, we are
the only small group tour operator with access to Upper
Sandy Creek Falls (Litchfield). We are one of only a select
few tour companies that have special access to restricted
areas such as Koolpin Gorge (Kakadu), Graveside Gorge
(Kakadu), Moline Rock Hole (Kakadu) and Upper Tolmer Gorge
(Litchfield). We also hold a safari camp permit at Jim
Jim Falls campground (Garnamar). Permit areas allow our
passengers to experience Kakadu without the crowds. |
| Vehicles
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To fully enjoy
what the Top End and The Kimberley has to offer, you need
to travel in a 4WD vehicle and that is a fact. We operate
only 4WD vehicles that range in size from 9–13 seats,
so an emphasis is placed on small group personalised tours.
Our vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained to
minimize the risk of breakdowns during any of our tours.
All of our vehicles are airconditioned. |
| Camping
Equipment |
Our tour vehicles
all tow trailers with the necessary equipment to make
your camping safari as comfortable as possible. We provide
swags (April – Nov), sleeping mats, easy-to-erect tents,
camp chairs, tables, 12 volt fluorescent lights, communal
torches and eskies (ice boxes to keep the food fresh and
the drinks cold). On ocassion you will code share with
Adventure Tour permanent camping infrastructure. |
| Campground
Facilities |
As our tours
are traveling into remote areas and to avoid crowds, some
places that we camp have absolutely no facilities, this
occurs predominantly on the Kimberley tours. Other areas
only have basic toilet facilities and no showers on most
occasions. Fortunately we are swimming on nearly every
day of the tours so hygiene is not a problem. |
| Passenger
Involvement |
All of our
tours are designed to provide passengers with a 'hands
on' wilderness camping experience. It is therefore a necessary
requirement that all passengers participate in general
camp duties such as erecting tents, preparing meals, washing
up etc. Camp duties are not strenuous and full group participation
allows everybody more time for other enjoyable activities.
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| Walking
Distances and Programs |
Please be
advised that the programs and walking distances supplied
should only be used as a guideline. Your tour guides may
change programs at their discretion, due to extreme temperatures,
safety issues or to suit the specific interests of the
group, and walking distances may vary substantially. |
| Passenger
Fitness Level |
Our tours
have been designed to suit fit, active people mainly ranging
in age from 18–35 years. Tours are not available to any
children under the age of 13 and passengers who are over
45 must ensure they are extremely fit if they wish to
participate in any of our tours. If you have any doubts
regarding your level of fitness, please discuss it with
your agent or contact us directly. |
| Food
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Fresh fruit
and vegetables are available every day. Iced water is
available in the vehicle at all times (except Kimberley
tours). Breakfasts consist of cereals, toast with spreads,
tea and coffee. Lunch is usually a selection of cold meats
and salad or sandwiches. Dinner will be cooked on the
campfire by your guide, who is also a skilled open fire
cook, with menus to suit all tastes. Wine is included
with some evening meals. We can easily cater for vegetarians
– please inform us when you book. |
| What
Is Included |
Tours include
main meals, fruit, snacks and all the necessary camping
equipment required for a great experience. Tours also
include an awesome Corroboree Billabong Crocodile & Wildlife
Cruise (except Kimberley tours) and where stated - Excusive
Aboriginal Cultural Experience. |
| What
Is Not Included |
Kakadu tours
do not include breakfast on Day 1, Twin Falls Gorge boat
cruise ($12.50) or sleeping bags (hire fee $10). Top End
tours do not include breakfast on Day 1, Canoe Hire at
Katherine Gorge ($20 half day/ $30 full day), Twin Falls
Gorge boat cruise ($12.50) or sleeping bags (hire fee
$10). The Kimberley tours do not include breakfast on
Day 1, Bungle Bungles scenic flight, sleeping bags (hire
fee $20) or freight costs to forward excess personal luggage
to Broome. |
| What
To Bring |
Tour ticket,
hat, torch (if you have one), camera and film, sleeping
bag (hire fee $10), closed walking shoes (essential),
open footwear (optional), sunscreen, mosquito repellent,
toiletries, towel, swimming gear, water bottle (1.5 litre),
alcohol(cheaper from town), long-sleeved shirt and a small
bag only – minimal luggage please (maximum 10kg on Kimberley
tour). Don't wear good clothes. |
| 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. |
| Reconfirmation |
Do
clients need to reconfirm their tour? Yes, passengers
must contact the Adventure tours direct (Wilderness
4WD Adventures) Reservations Department nominated on
their ticket quoting their E-Ticket Booking before 4pm
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!
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| Conditions
of Travel |
Terms:
Please note that all itineraries are a guideline only
and are subject to change.
Conditions of
Travel:This tour company reserves the right to alter
the route or itinerary of any of its tours and arrange
alternative carriers to those advertised if necessary.
No refunds will be given in these circumstances or in
the event of any delay, curtailment or alteration of a
trip resulting from any cause including severe weather
conditions or mechanical failure. A minimum number of
passengers is required to operate each tour. It may therefore
be necessary to cancel a scheduled departure and to offer
an alternative or full refund for that tour.
Wilderness
4WD Adventures and the agent can't
guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable
for passenger failure to connect with other services.
We accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal
belongings or baggage.
Smoking & Drinking: Australian Government regulations
prohibit smoking and the drinking of alcohol inside tourist
vehicles in Australia (smoking and drinking should be
limited to stops along the route). |
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www.australia4tours.com is a division of 'Australia 4 Wheel
Drive Rentals' the experienced and friendly Australian
safari, tours, sightseeing, charter and selfdrive Specialists
based in Darwin, Northern Territory Australia.
Call us now to help you organise your next tour in Australia-
Telephone within Australia 08-89453338 or International +61
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4 Wheel Drive Rentals
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STATEMENT
As one of the
Northern Territory's leading small group safari specialists
"Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals"
(incorporating www.australia4tours.com), we seek out tours
to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru
(Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the sunny tropical
Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the spiritual
heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to
abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then onto Melbourne,
Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns we have sourced
an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia.
Our experienced
staff will help you discover the best of these unique and
special tours offers across Australia with backpackers camping
safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, ecotourisim 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.
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