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The Wilderness 4WD Adventures
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.
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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.
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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5
Day Kakadu Expedition (Tour Code: 5KA)
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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.
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Tour
Prices:
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| 1st
Jun - 30th Sep 2007 |
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| Adult:
$765.00 |
| *VIP,
YHA & Student Discounts of AUD$15.00 available |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST)
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book from this Wilderness
4WD Adventures site and receive a 5% earlybird discount. |
| Tour
Departs: |
Thu
& Sat. Darwin at approx. 6.30am (Operates Jun - Sep 2007) |
| Tour
Finishes: |
Darwin
at approx. 7.30pm |
| Max
People: |
Min
5. Max 9 -14: To fully enjoy what the Top End 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. |
| 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. Don't wear good clothes. |
| What's
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 |
| What's
Not Included: |
Kakadu
tours do not include breakfast on Day 1, Twin Falls Gorge
boat cruise ($12.50) or sleeping bags (hire fee $15), $10
fuel levy. |
| Places
of Interest: |
One
of our stops for the day is an Exclusive Aboriginal Cultural
Experience,
Marrakai Floodplains, Kakadu National
Park, White Lily Billabong, Warradjan Cultural Centre,
Barramundi Gorge, Koolpin
Gorge, Graveside Gorge (conditional), Ubirr Rock, Jim
Jim falls, Twin Falls,
Anbangbang Billabong, Nourlangie
Rock, Bowali Visitor Centre, Ubirr Rock, Corroboree
Billabong, Mamukala Wetlands,
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Code: |
A4T/WA/5KA
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1. |
Pick-up
from your accommodation at 6:30am.
One
of our stops for the day is an Exclusive Aboriginal Cultural
Experience
Then view
some fantastic kakadu bird life
on the Marrakai Floodplain as we head down the Arnhem
Highway on our way to Kakadu.
We
travel into Kakadu via the unsealed Old Darwin Road and
we take a break at White Lily Billabong for another
chance to admire congregations of birds amongst water lily
covered floodplains.
Cool
off with a refreshing swim at
Barramundi Gorge where you can spend some time
exploring,
rock climbing, relaxing or swimming in the waterfalls, the
choice is yours. Tonight after a candlelit dinner in the
heart of Kakadu, you can have a go at playing the didgeridoo
around the campfire.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Camp: Koolpin Gorge Campground
Walking: 1 km
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2. |
Today
we will be “off the beaten track” exploring a very beautiful
and delicate area called Koolpin Gorge This remote
area is located in the very southern end of Kakadu and there
are only 3 companies in Australia who have permits to enter
this region. Koolpin
Gorge is an extremely sensitive area consisting of
beautiful waterfalls, plunge pools 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.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
Walking: 12km |
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3. |
If you
are interested in getting "off the beaten track" and "away
from the crowds" then today you will feel like you are in
heaven. 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. Unadvertised on most maps, Graveside
Gorge is a remote scenic area with beautiful waterfalls,
plunge pools and great hikes. Enjoy swimming in crystal
clear water and exploring this unique gorge system with
its dramatic landforms. Only 2 companies in Australia have
permits that allow access to this magnificent part of Kakadu
National Park. Experience a full day of remoteness
and isolation in a totally peaceful environment that remains
untouched and never crowded.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
Walking: 8 km
Important
Note:
At various times during the year, Graveside Gorge
will be closed to visitors and only open for use by the
Traditional Owners of the area. During these short closures,
the following destinations will be substituted:
Jim Jim Falls: A great hike known as the Barrk Marlam
Walk will take you to the Top of Jim Jim Falls and reward
you with a magnificent view down the gorge. Spend a while
swimming, bushwalking and rock climbing then enjoy your
lunch at the top of Jim Jim Falls away from the crowds!
Anbangbang Billabong: enjoy viewing many varieties
of water birds on a floodplain, with Nourlangie Rock acting
as an impressive backdrop.
Nawurlandja Lookout: From the top of this stony outcrop,
you obtain breathtaking views over central Kakadu and across
to "Lightning Dreaming" on the Arnhemland Escarpment.
Mamukala Wetlands: offers the bird enthusiast a small
paradise at various times of the year, the concentration
of birds on this floodplain can be awesome.
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This
morning we make our way to Twin Falls where you will get to
enjoy an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide
up Twin Falls Gorge (own expense $12.50)
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.
For the active hikers you get to take a return walk(7km) to
the Top of Twin Falls
which offers some magnificent views down the gorge and swimming
in rock pools at the top of the falls. From here we make 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. Our safari camp permit in this region allows us
peaceful camping only 30 minutes drive from Jim Jim falls
and ensures that tomorrow you will wake up to the sound of
the birds instead of the crowds. In the evening you can spend
some time stargazing under the southern skies.
(Breakfast, lunch, Dinner)
Camp: Garnamar Campground (Safari Camp)
Walking: 7 km |
| Day
5. |
A cultural
experience awaits you as we start our day at Nourlangie
Rock, one of the most famous rock art and cultural
sites in the world. The rock art concentrated in this area
is magnificent, depicting mainly wildlife and Dreamtime
stories and ranging in age from 20 000 years old to as recent
as 40 years. Next you can view various displays on Kakadu
at the Bowali Visitor Centre before heading north
to Ubirr rock. At Ubirr Rock you will see more 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 Arnhemland Escarpment - a spectacular
sight. What a better way to finish the day than by sitting
back and enjoying our private crocodile and wildlife
cruise on Corroboree Billabong, a part of
the Mary River system. You are bound to see plenty
of wildlife and usually a lot of crocodiles on a 1.5 hour
cruise that won’t leave you disappointed.
Return to Darwin in the early evening.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Walking: 3 km
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
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Exclusive
Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Marrakai Floodplains
White Lily Billabong
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Barramundi Gorge
Camp: Koolpin Gorge Campground
Walking: 3km (L,D) |
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Koolpin
Gorge (Permit Area) - Full Day Expedition
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
Walking: 12km (B,L,D) |
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Graveside
Gorge (Permit Area) - Full Day Expedition
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground
Walking: 8km (B,L,D) |
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Twin
Falls - Short Boat Cruise & Walk to Falls
Twin Falls - Walk to the Top of Twin Falls (7km return)
Jim Jim Falls - Basewalk to Plungepool
Camp: Garnamar Safari Camp
Walking: 9km (B,L,D) |
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Nourlangie
Rock
Bowali Visitor Centre
Ubirr Rock
Private Crocodie & Wildlife Cruise - Corroboree
Billabong
Return: Darwin (approx 7.30pm)
Walking: 3km (B,L,D) |
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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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Please
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. |
| Booking
Conditions |
A
deposit of 20% is required for this tour at the time of booking
and the balance to be paid upon pickup. A credit Card number
will be kept for the security of the cancellation policy by
the tour company and the agent. |
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