NT Imersions (Gecko Canoeing) Tours and Safaris

Itinerary

The Koolpin Gorge to Twin Falls walk is a remote and beautiful walk through the heart of Southern Kakadu. The walk is restricted via permits and you are guaranteed complete exclusivity. The walk follows the Koolpin Creek and then crosses a plateau to join up with the Twin Falls Creek. Expect to be walking over rock plateaus, through woodland and camp in areas very few people have camped before.

Koolpin is very restrcited - permit only:
Koolpin turnoff is approx 20 klm south of the Gunlom Waterfall Creek turnoff on the Kakadu Highway.

Day 1 – L, D, Camping - Your friendly guide will pick-up you up at 7 am approximately in a 4WD vehicle from your Katherine accommodation, where you will be transferred to Kakadu National Park and into Koolpin Gorge and the 5 day hike. This drive from Katherine will take approx. 5 hours.

Day 2,3,4 – B, L, D, Camping - The walk follows Koolpin Creek and then crosses a plateau to join up with Twin Falls Creek. Expect to be walking over rock plateaus, through woodland and camp in areas very few people have camped before. The walk is untracked, utilising map and compass navigation along the way. It covers highland creek country, hillsides dotted with dry land eucalypts, escarpment country overlooking Kakadu and beyond and pockets of paperbark forests where the temperature drops and you find yourself sitting in a cool comfortable environment.

You will hike approximately 10 kilometres per day in untracked, remote areas, completely dependant of your campsite destinations, which can be reached between 12 pm and 2 pm each day. On arriving at camp you are free to relax, swim, read and enjoy the beauty of your surrounds. Each campsite has its own water source.

Each day will also present to you a new set of challenges (nothing too big mind), there will be flat open country on the top of the escarpment where we can easily see where the creeks flow. Something new around every corner. We will also be introduced to some of the aboriginal art along the trail. Some of the art is easier to get to than others.

Day 5 – B, L – Arriving at the top of Twin Falls, you will be able to take some amazing photos of the gorge area before heading out to the vehicle where you will be met by your driver (approx. 3pm) and transferred in a 4WD vehicle back to your Darwin accommodation (arrive approx. 8pm).

Option 1 - All Inclusive Tours: Here are some of the things we provide on our Option 1 Hiking Tours:
• Pick up and drop off at Katherine accommodation.
• All permits, camping and ferry fees for the hiking trails.
• 3 Meals a day, fresh food where we are able to, dehydrated where we are not! (Except - Day 1 breakfast is not included and Day 5 dinner is not included)
• All hot meals are cooked on the fuel burning stoves provided.
• Morning & Afternoon snacks - fresh fruit, scroggin (trail mix) and muesli bars.
• Water - Thank goodness we are hiking through some of the most unspoilt country in the Top End - Just dip your water bottle into the flow and fill it up (spare water is also carried - aprox 3L each).
• Gecko Canoeing Complimentary Drink Bottle - Take it home and spray your friends.
• Sleeping Bag, Sheet & Pillow - All the comforts of home, we've even remembered to leave the alarm clock behind.
• Mattress 3/4 Length - Self Inflating Thermarest - For those who wish to sleep under a blanket of a Million stars.
• Plate/Bowl, Cutlery and a Mug - makes it easier to eat and drink at meal time.
• Tents - For those who wish to sleep inside, mosquito nets for those wanting to travel light.
• Head Torch / Flashlight - To help you find your bed after a relaxing evening of storytelling.
• Insect Repellant - We don't use a lot of this, more for just in case.
• Backpacks - 70 - 75L don't stress too much about the size, the maximum weight is about 15kgs.
• First Aid Kit, Satellite Phone Communications, Maps & GPS Equipment.

Option 2 - Guided Only: : Here are some of the things we provide on our Option 2 Hiking Tours:
• Guide.
• Katherine Accommodation Pick up & Drop off.
• Camping.
• Permit & Ferry Fees.

Getting to Katherine:
• Catch the Ghan train
• Catch the greyhound Bus
• Selfdrive 2WD Car and short 4WD rentals from Darwin or 4WD Hire for longer rentals over 5 days from all Capital cities

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Note:
• Itinerary may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Tradtional owner and national park requirements.
• 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.
• Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel direct with the tour operator.
• Personal luggage 10kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of max 10kgs and a day pack.

NT Imersions Child Policy On Tours
• Note: N/S = This tour is not available to children 8 years and under.
• Note: *Child rates are for children 9-13 years accompanied by an adult

The Tour Difference

• Scheluded tours operate.
• As Northern Territory's leading small group canoeing safari company, the operator run tours to some of Australia's most scenic areas of the Katherine River.
• Their tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique scenery, wildlife and culture of each area and they cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer the sound of ‘soft adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!

www.australia4tours.com is based in Darwin Northern Territry and is proudly Australian owned, Australian licensed and locally operated. www.australia4tours.com one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive specialists' it is a Darwin Northern Territory Travel Agent License.

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MISSION STATEMENT

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