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Our 3 Day Kakadu
Green Season Adventure is similar to our 2 Day
tour but with more time to take in some of the
other sublime areas of Kakadu National Park. We'll
visit Gubara with its lovely rainforest shaded,
cascading waterfalls and plunge pools to swim
in. If you're interested in finding out more on
Aboriginal history and art then a visit to Ubirr
Rock will get you going. Ubirr Rock has probably
the best and most detailed rock art within Kakadu,
not to mention the view afforded from the top
of the rock.
At this time of
year you can experience Kakadu as it undergoes
a major transformation - from dry and empty watercourses
after 7 months with little rain, to a bounty of
life emerging after wild lightening storms bring
much needed rain. Dry riverbeds begin to flow
bringing dormant waterfalls to life that then
fill the floodplains. The bush turns lush green
and the wildlife becomes active with plenty of
food on offer (not you guys hopefully).
We visit the best
destinations accessible at this time of year with
plenty of hiking, swimming and exploring the wonders
of the region. We'll get you away from the crowds
and into the more isolated areas of Kakadu, including
a Special Permit area. It's too humid from the
rain at this time of year so from December to
March we camp at our permanent camp which is a
dry, mosquito proof bush hut with air-conditioned
sleeping areas*.
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| Tour
Name: |
3
Day Kakadu Adventure |
| Tour
Code: |
WA-3KGS |
| Departs: |
Darwin
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| Finishes: |
Darwin |
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Departure
Dates:
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Darwin
at 6.30am departs daily
1st December 2008 - 31st March 2009 |
| Finish
Time: |
7.00pm |
| Tour
Prices: Aud $ |
Adults
$475 |
| Exclusions:
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Pay
On Board: Tour price does not include local
payment of $30 to cover camping fees and Fuel
Levy.
The
overnight accommodation is not included in the
price. There are several options available including
share dormitory ($17pp), budget doubles ($40/room)
and motel rooms ($100/room). Double and motel
rooms are subject to availability on the night.
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here and-
receive a 5% earlybird discount. |
| Cards: |
VIP,
YHA & Student Discounts Available to current card
holders of $15 |
| Tour
Vehicle: |
Troop
carrier 4WD - 9 seats side-facing vehicle or 16
seater front facing 4WD vehicle. |
| Min
Numbers: |
5 |
| Max
Numbers: |
9/16 |
| Suitability: |
Our
tours have been designed to suit fit, active people
mainly ranging in age from 18-40 years. Tours are
not available to any children under the age of 13
and passengers who are over 50 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 us
directly. |
| Staying: |
Camping
at Camp Sites (See itinerary) |
| To
Bring: |
Tour
ticket, hat, torch (if you have one), camera (plus
spare film and/or batteries), sleeping bag (hire
available), 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). Don't wear good clothes as this
is the Aussie outback. |
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Included: |
Tours
include main meals, fruit, snacks and all the necessary
camping equipment required for a great experience.
Tours also include an Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise |
| Not
Included: |
•
All tours do not include Day 1 breakfast
•
Tour
price does not include local payment of $30 to
cover any camping and a Fuel Levy.
• • sleeping bags (optional hire
available - $15 Kakadu tours).
• The overnight accommodation is not included
in the price. There are several options available
including share dormitory ($17pp), budget doubles
($40/room) and motel rooms ($100/room). Double
and motel rooms are subject to availability on
the night.
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| Places
Of Interest: |
Kakadu
National Park - Marrakai Floodplains, Nourlangie
Rock ,
Arnhemland Escarpment, Crocodile
and Wildlife Cruise. |
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| Day
1 |
• 6.30am start from Darwin city.
• Marrakai Floodplain
• Jumping Crocodile Cruises
• Bowali Visitor Centre
• Nourlangie Rock
• Narwurlandja lookout
Camp: Mary River - Southern Kakadu - Permanent
Campsite with air-conditioned accommodation*.
Walking: 4kms
Meals: (L,D) |
| Day
2 |
• Yirmikmik walking tracks - these walks
encompass Kurrundie Falls, Motorcar Falls and Boulder
Creek.
• Gunlom is another spectacular waterfall
in this area that we also visit if it is accessible
• Moline Rockhole
Camp: Mary River - Southern Kakadu - Permanent
Campsite with air-conditioned accommodation*.
Walking: 10km
Meals: (B,L,D) |
| Day
2 |
• Warradjan Cultural Centre
• Gubara
• Ubirr Rock accommodation*.
Walking: 9km
Meals: (B,L,D) |
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Day
1: - Kakadu Tour
Our 3
day Kakadu adventure tour begins after picking you up from
your accommodation at 6.30am and heading to the Adelaide River
for a one hour boat cruise, exclusively for our groups. The
Adelaide River is a famous area in the Northern Territory
because of the Jumping Crocodile Cruises that operate here.
Watch from the safety of the boat as large saltwater crocodiles
leap out of the water up to half their body length. This is
a truly amazing sight. Heading east along the Arnhem Highway,
we enter Kakadu National Park which is simply spectacular
at this time of year.
To get
you up to speed on the area, you can take a walk around the
Bowali Visitor Centre which contains a wealth of information
about the flora, fauna, culture, management and history of
Kakadu National Park. An insight into Aboriginal cultural
awaits you at Nourlangie Rock, one of the most famous rock
art and cultural sites in the world. The concentration of
rock art in this area is magnificent, depicting mainly wildlife
and Dreamtime stories and ranging in age from 40 to 20,000
years old. A 1.5km loop walk takes you through an ancient
Aboriginal shelter and past several outstanding Aboriginal
art sites. Listen to stories about Aboriginal lifestyle and
culture from your guide on the way around this culturally
significant destination.
From Narwurlandja
lookout you can enjoy magnificent views over Kakadu and across
to the Arnhem Land Escarpment on its Eastern boundary. The
many lookouts over Kakadu we visit are great spots at this
time of year for watching storms. The Northern Territory lays
claim to receiving the most electrical activity in the world
so you can frequently watch lightning storms travelling across
the sky which are just awesome. Tonight you can have a go
at playing the didgeridoo around the campfire after a day
full of awesome scenery, Aboriginal art sites, crocodiles,
birds and adventure.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Mary River - Southern Kakadu - Permanent Campsite
with air-conditioned accommodation*..
Walks: 4km's
Day
2: - Kakadu Tour
The southern
end of Kakadu has some of the most spectacular scenery in
the park and today we spend the whole day in the area. Waterfalls
that have been dry for 7 months are now flowing, creating
new destinations to visit and crystal clear rock pools for
swimming. We follow some of the many Yirmikmik walking tracks
which allow us to "get away from the crowds" and do plenty
of hiking, exploring and swimming. These walks encompass Kurrundie
Falls, Motorcar Falls and Boulder Creek.
Gunlom
is another spectacular waterfall in this area that we also
visit if it is accessible. A short walk takes us to a huge
clear plunge pool at the base of a 60 metre waterfall and
after a steep climb to the top of the waterfall, there are
breathtaking views over southern Kakadu.
Wilderness
4WD Adventures has a Special Permit to visit a restricted
area called Moline Rockhole situated only 10 minutes from
our permanent campsite. This area has picturesque cascades
that descend to a small waterfall with a clear plunge pool
at the base. After a nice and easy short walk you can cool
down after a big day before making our way back to our permanent
camp for the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Overnight: Mary River - Southern Kakadu - Permanent
Campsite with air-conditioned accommodation*.
Walking: 10km's
Day
3: - Kakadu Tour
Today
we head back north through Kakadu with our first stop the
Warradjan Cultural Centre. Here you can view various displays
on Kakadu and learn about the Local Aboriginal people. This
$3 million Information Centre was developed by the traditional
owners and offers an insight into traditional and contemporary
Aboriginal culture.
From here
we make our way to Gubara where we'll take a 6km return walk
past sandstone cliffs and onto shady monsoon rainforest pools
with small cascading waterfalls. The "Garden of Eden" here
is a beautiful picturesque waterfall and a great spot to relax
and swim. Our final destination before we head back to Darwin
is Ubirr Rock (subject to accessibility) which is arguably
Kakadu's best Aboriginal rock art site. View galleries of
magnificent Aboriginal art depicting Dreamtime stories and
local food available in this region. The art here is beautiful
and the extremely detailed pictures all tell stories about
the life of the Aboriginal people who have lived here for
thousands of years. A climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will
reward you with spectacular 360° views over lush green floodplains
and also across to the Arnhem Land escarpment.
When Ubirr
Rock is not accessible we still have a fantastic cultural
experience in store for you at Nanguluwar art site. This art
site is located in central Kakadu and is off the main tourist
track. A short 3km return walk takes you to view a variety
of different art styles including examples depicting the first
European contact, something not commonly found in the Park.
Watch the sunset as we head back to Darwin in the early evening
at the end of our 3 day Kakadu safari. Leave your tour with
memories of spectacular scenery, magnificent waterfalls and
loads of fun with a group of great people.
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 9km's
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Please
Note:
• Programs may be run in reverse and the order of destinations
visited may vary
• During tours, share accommodation offered can be upgraded
to private rooms on request
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| General
Tour Information about -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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