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Day
1: Pickup from Darwin
CBD Toursit Accomodation Hotels, Backpackers and Apartments,
Day 1 - Kakadu
We get to view some fantastic bird life on the Marrakai Floodplain
and White Lily Billabong. Next you can view various displays
on Kakadu and learn about the local Aboriginal people. Our
last port of call for the day is Barramundi Gorge where you
can spend time exploring, rock climbing, relaxing or swimming
in the waterfalls.
(LD)
Camp:
Koolpin Gorge Campground (toilets/no showers available)
Day 2 - Kakadu
Today we get "off the beaten track" exploring the beautiful
area of Koolpin Gorge. This remote location is in the very
southern end of Kakadu and only 3 companies in Australia have
Special Permits to enter this region. 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.
(BLD) "
Camp: Gunlom Campground (toilets/showers available)
Day 3 - Kakadu
Today we get "away from the crowds" as we travel for a couple
of hours on a challenging 4WD track that leads us to one of
Kakadu's most rugged and diverse environments. Unmarked on
most maps, Graveside Gorge is a remote scenic area with beautiful
waterfalls, plunge pools and great hikes that Wilderness Adventures
has a Special Permit to visit.
(BLD)
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
(toilets/no showers available)
Day 4 - Kakadu
Today we 4WD toward Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy
an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal guide up Twin
Falls Gorge. There's also the opportunity for a rugged hike
to the top of Twin Falls for a spectacular view. Next we 4WD
through creeks and sand on our way to mighty Jim Jim Falls
where a swim in the plunge pool at the base of the falls is
sure to refresh the senses. Our safari camp permits in Kakadu
allow us to choose the best and most peaceful campsites so
you'll be waking up to the sound of birds instead of the usual
urban cacophony.
(BLD) "
Camp:
Garnamarr/ Muirella Park Campground (toilets/showers available)
Day 5 - Kakadu
A highlight of this safari is an exclusive Aboriginal Cultural
Experience operated by Kakadu Culture Camp. You'll get the
opportunity to participate in fun activities such as spear
throwing, didgeridoo lessons and listening to some great dreamtime
stories. A cultural experience of a different kind awaits
at Ubirr Rock, recognised as one of the most famous Aboriginal
rock art and cultural areas in the world. We end our day with
a Private Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on Corroboree Billabong,
a part of the Mary River system.
(BL)
Note:
Tour is operated as a code-share with Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
A 9 seat 4WD may be used if passenger numbers are low. Graveside
Gorge closes at various times throughout the year for exclusive
use by the Traditional Owners alternate attractions will
be substituted at these times.
Please
Note:
Wilderness
Adventures are not suitable for children under 12 years of
age.
Kakadu National Park fee of AU$25 and $12.50 (Twin Falls boat
transfer - seasonal) are payable on morning of departure.
This fee is additional to tour prices quoted.
A STRICT luggage limit of
8KG applies on Kakadu Safaris
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D
= Dinner
Wilderness Adventures operate
in 16 seat 4WD's, however if passenger numbers are low, a
9 seat troop carrier may be substituted.
Please Note:
The
order of the advertised program above will not be correct
when Graveside Gorge is closed.
Programs
may vary during May / June due to seasonal closures
The above program should only
be used as a guideline and tour guides may change programs
at their discretion to suit the specific interests of their
group. Kakadu tour programs may vary during May/June due to
seasonal closures.
For Kakadu tours from December to March, look at our Wet Season
programs. "
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.
A STRICT luggage limit of 8KG
applies on Kakadu Safaris
Inclusions
Corroboree Billabong cruise.
All camping equipment.
Exclusions
Twin Falls Gorge boat cruise levy $12.50.
Kakadu
National Park fee of AU$25
Sleeping Bag Hire if required ($20)
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