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The Top End is
a large area with so many fantastic world class
places to visit. Trying to decide where to go
can be tricky as, what do you leave out? Everyone
wants to go to Kakadu National Park, but what
about canoeing the famous Katherine Gorge ( Nitmiluk
National Park) or experiencing Litchfield National
Park with its wide variety of natural habitats,
stunning waterfalls and the 'Lost City'? The answer
is 'you don't have to miss anything'.
Our 5 Day Top End
Explorer allows time to see and experience the
best the Top End has to offer, with plenty of
highlights added. Our first three days are devoted
to exploring Kakadu National Park. Be prepared
to view some of the best indigenous rock art in
the world at Ubirr Rock. We visit Jim Jim Falls,
Twin Falls, have a boat cruise with an Aboriginal
Guide, plenty of swimming in divine waterholes
and great hiking.
We also include
an exclusive Aboriginal cultural experience by
visiting the Kakadu Culture Camp which is owned
and operated by local Aboriginal people. Get an
insight into their way of life, their culture,
dreamtime stories as well as some hands on experience
weaving, spear throwing or have a crack playing
the didgeridoo.
We spend a full
day canoeing the first three gorges of Katherine
Gorge, a deep watercourse carved out of sandstone
over millions of years, which is absolutely mind
blowing. You'll see Aboriginal art sites, a stunning
array of bird life, possibly even a long neck
turtle or small fresh water croc.
Our final day is
spent exploring Litchfield National Park with
rainforest walks, swimming in wondrous waterholes
and finding out about those weird termite mounds
that dot the landscape. Our Special Permits allow
us exclusive access to the Upper Tolmer Falls
and Upper Sandy Creek Falls so we can get off
the beaten tourist track and start to get a feel
for this special environment. If really getting
to know and experience a place is high on your
priority list and you're not restricted by time,
then the 5 Day Top End Explorer is the way to
go.
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| Tour
Name: |
5
Day Top End Explorer |
| Tour
Code: |
WA-5TE |
| Departs: |
Darwin
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| Finishes: |
Darwin |
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Departure
Dates:
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Darwin:
Tues, Thurs & Sat 6:30am
1st May - 30th November 2008 |
| Finish
Time: |
7.00pm |
| Tour
Prices: Aud $ |
Adults
$765 |
| Exclusions:
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Pay
On Board: $90 - Tour price does not include
local payment of $90 to cover camping fees, Twin
Falls Gorge cruise, Katherine Gorge canoe hire and
Fuel Levy. |
| 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 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. Don't wear good clothes.
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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 awesome Corroboree Billabong
Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise |
| Not
Included: |
*
Pay On Board: $55
* Sleeping Bag Hire if required ($15 - $20)
* Breakfast on Day 1 |
| Places
Of Interest: |
Kakadu
National Park - Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre,
KatherineGorge, Litchfield National Park, Graveside
Gorge, Twin Falls, Jim Jim Falls - Basewalk to Plungepool,
Nourlangie Rock, Bowali Visitor Centre, Ubirr Rock. |
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| Day
1 |
Kakadu National Park
Private Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
Corroboree Billabong
Bowali Visitor Centre
Ubirr Rock
Camp: Garnamar/Muirella Park Campground (toilets
& showers available)
Walking: 4km's (L,D) |
| Day
2 |
Jim Jim Falls
Twin Falls
Camp: Garnamar/Muirella Park Campground (toilets
& showers available)
Walking: 9km's (B,L,D) |
| Day
3 |
Aboriginal Cultural Experience operated by Kakadu
Culture Camp
Barramundi Gorge
Moline Rock Hole, one of our Special Permit areas.
Camp: Edith Falls/Katherine (toilets & showers
available)
Walking: 3km (B,L,D) |
| Day
4 |
Katherine Gorge
full day canoeing
Camp: Edith Falls/Katherine (toilets & showers
available)
Canoeing:
Maximum 12km's (B,L,D) |
| Day
5 |
Florence Falls
Buley Rockholes
Wangi Falls
Tolmer Falls
Upper Tolmer Falls (Permit Area)
Sandy Creek Falls (Optional)
Our company also holds a permit to access Upper
Sandy Creek Falls which can be substituted by the
guide to replace some of the above crowded destinations.
Meridian Termite Mounds
Return: Darwin (approx 7.30pm)
Walking: 4-7km (B,L,D) |
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DAY 1: - Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu Tours
Kakadu:
Our tour begins by picking you up from your accommodation
at 6:30am. Next we get to view some fantastic bird life on
the Marrakai Floodplain as we head down the Arnhem Highway
on our way to Kakadu National Park. We start our day's highlights
with a Private Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on Corroboree
Billabong, a part of the Mary River system. You are bound
to see plenty of bird life and usually a lot of crocodiles
on a 1.5 hour cruise that won't leave you disappointed. Next
you can view various displays on Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor
Centre before heading north to Ubirr Rock.
The concentration of Aboriginal art at Ubirr is magnificent
and is recognised as one of the most famous rock art and cultural
sites in the world. At Ubirr Rock you will see some fantastic
Aboriginal Art sites and learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle
and culture. A short climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will reward
you with a 360 degree view over floodplains and the Arnhem
Land Escarpment - a spectacular sight. From here we make our
way to our overnight campsite and tonight after a candlelit
dinner in the heart of Kakadu, you can have a go at playing
the didgeridoo around the campfire.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Garnamar/Muirella Park Campground (toilets &
showers available)
Walking: 4km
DAY
2: - Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu Tours
Kakadu:
Today we get off-road in our 4-wheel drive vehicle and start
making our way to Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy an
informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls
Gorge. After a short walk down to the end of the gorge, you
reach a beautiful white sandy beach at the base of Twin Falls
- simply spectacular. Enjoy relaxing on the beach for a while
as you take in the scenery which can best be described as
breath taking. Keep a look out for local wildlife as we 4WD
through creeks and sand on our way to the mighty Jim Jim Falls.
A swim in the plunge pool at the base of Jim Jim Falls is
sure to wake you up for the day as you cool down in the refreshing
water. To reach the plunge pool, a 1km scenic walk through
monsoon rainforest is taken and has excellent lookouts over
Jim Jim Falls. Take your time to admire the awesome sight
of the sheer cliff faces that surround you from the base of
the gorge. For the hikers today, you will get a return walk
(7km's) to the Top of Jim Jim or Twin Falls which both offer
magnificent views down the gorge and allow swimming in rock
pools at the top of the falls. These longer walks also give
you the chance to really see Kakadu's diverse range of magnificent
plant species. Tonight after a candlelit dinner in the heart
of Kakadu, we can share a few tales around the campfire.
Meals: (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camp: Garnamar/Muirella Park Campground (toilets &
showers available)
Walking: 9km's
DAY
3: - Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu Tours
Kakadu:
What a better way to start the morning than by sitting back
and enjoying an Exclusive Aboriginal Cultural Experience operated
by Kakadu Culture Camp. These Traditional Owners are from
Kakadu and are able to provide you with a rare insight into
their lifestyle and culture. Meet Aboriginal Traditional Owners
in this "hands-on" demonstration which gives you the opportunity
to participate in fun activities such as spear throwing, didgeridoo
lessons, weaving and listening to some great dreamtime stories.
Next enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Barramundi Gorge
where you can spend some time exploring, rock climbing, relaxing
or swimming in the waterfalls, the choice is yours. Our last
highlight today is a stop for a swim at Moline Rock Hole,
one of our Special Permit areas. This beautiful waterfall
is located in the very southern end of Kakadu and is perfect
for cooling down before heading to our overnight campsite
near Katherine after a day full of swimming, adventure and
great scenery.
Meals: (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camp: Edith Falls/Katherine (toilets & showers available)
Walking: 3 km's
DAY
4: - Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu Tours
Katherine
: Jump into your canoes after breakfast and spend most of
the day exploring this breathtaking region. Today can be taken
at your leisure or be an extremely active adventure as we
have a full day canoeing up Katherine Gorge - the choice is
yours. For those who are keen, we will aim to canoe to the
end of the 3rd gorge. For those who are less keen, you can
spend some time relaxing once we reach the 2nd gorge and be
picked up on the return journey. After canoeing, we make our
way into Kakadu after a great day full of awesome scenery,
Aboriginal Art sites, waterfalls, birds and adventure.
Meals:
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camp: Edith Falls/Katherine (toilets & showers available)
Canoeing: Maximum 12km's
DAY
5: - Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu Tours
Litchfield:
Our first stop for the day is in Litchfield National Park
at the picturesque Florence Falls for a refreshing swim after
completing a short walk through the surrounding monsoon rainforest.
From here you will find many of the waterfalls in Litchfield
are close by meaning no long hauls in the tour vehicle for
the rest of the day. Swim in the crystal clear rock pools
of Buley Rockholes before a short drive to the famous Wangi
Falls for a quick swim. We hold a Special Permit that allows
us to access the Upper Tolmer Falls area with our groups,
so after a scenic bushwalk you can swim in a secluded location
at the top of Tolmer Falls. Our company also holds a permit
to access Upper S andy Creek Falls which can be substituted
by the guide to replace some of the above crowded destinations.
As we
leave Litchfield National Park we pass by floodplains scattered
with hundreds of Meridian Termite Mounds and make a brief
stop to learn more about the inhabitants of these amazing
structures. Watch the sunset as we head back to Darwin in
the early evening at the end of your 5 day safari. Leave your
tour with memories of spectacular scenery, magnificent waterfalls
and having had lots of fun with a group of great people.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Walking: 4 - 7km's
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Please
Note:
• 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.
• Litchfield tour programs may vary during May due to seasonal
closures.
• Katherine Gorge canoeing may be substituted for a gorge
cruise during May if canoe hire is not operating.
• Tour program may be operated in reverse at times
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Please
Note:
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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 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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