Operates Operates 01 May 10 to 31 October 11 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Air-conditioned tour vehicle.
Group Size: Maximum 16
Departs at 6:30 hours
Returns at 18:30 hours approx.

Highlights • Nourlangie Rock • Jim Jim and Twin Falls • Yellow Water Wetlands and Wildlife Cruise •

Itinerary

Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu Cultural Camp
Departing Darwin we travel along the Arnhem Highway passing the major river systems and wetland regions into Kakadu National Park. After crossing the South Alligator River we begin to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr where we climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries to the lookout for the famous view over surrounding wetlands. Visit the Bowali Centre with its informative displays. After lunch we make our way to Nourlangie rock art site and explore the various galleries, with insightful interpretation of the art and the rich Aboriginal cultural history of the area from your guide. Travel through to Kakadu Culture Camp, our home for the next two nights. Meet the traditional land owners from the East Alligator region during our stay here. Tonight learn about traditional Aboriginal way of life, hear stories about history and language. Learn the secrets of aboriginal bush tucker. Cruise the Djarradjin Billabong in darkness and search for crocodiles and other bird life.
Accommodation: Permanent safari tents with shared facilities, Kakadu Culture Camp, Kakadu, 2 nights L D

Day 2: Jim Jim Gorge and Twin Falls
After breakfast, drive out of camp to begin a truly enjoyable day exploring the majestic beauty of Jim Jim and Twin Falls. Access to Jim Jim Gorge is by a 900 metre walk over rocks. The falls may not flow throughout the dry season, but if there has been a reasonable wet season they will still be running up until late August. The surrounding gorges are a spectacle to behold as the rock colours continuously change with the suns position. Access to Twin Falls is by a short easy stroll to the edge of the stream and then a short boat trip up the gorge area to the beach at the base of these beautiful falls, with time to relax in the spectacular scenery that you are bound to remember for a long time. Return to camp this afternoon. B L D

Day 3: Yellow Water Wetlands
We start our touring with the Yellow Water Wetlands and wildlife cruise near Cooinda. Our guides provide us with an insight into the wildlife and the habitat you encounter. After the cruise we visit Warradjan Cultural Centre before having lunch, then onto Maguk for an afternoon swim before coming back to Darwin on the old 4WD Jim Jim Road. B L

Kakadu Culture Camp wins Gourmet Traveller's Best Indigenous Tourism Experience Award

June, 2010: Aussie Adventure Holidays’ exclusive traditional Indigenous experience, Kakadu Culture Camp, has been awarded the Best Indigenous Tourism Experience in the prestigious 2010 Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards.

Voted by Australian Gourmet Traveller readers and presented in Sydney on 27 May 2010, Kakadu Culture Camp claimed victory in the Indigenous category for providing Australian travellers with an outstanding local holiday experience.

Brett Binns, Northern Territory Sales Manager, Aussie Adventure Holidays said, “Kakadu Culture Camp receiving this award is a huge coup for us. As the exclusive tour operators in the camp, we take small groups of up to 16 passengers on interactive tours to this traditional area in the depths of Kakadu National Park.

“It is fantastic to see Australians are recognising the camp as a culturally enriching way to experience the traditional way of aboriginal life. We applaud all involved in the camp for their commitment in delivering such a high-end, locally produced product”.

Aussie Adventure Holidays is the small group specialist of the Northern Territory with group sizes ranging from two to 21 passengers depending on the tour. The small group size allows for more individual interaction with guides, the chance to meet unique local characters and the opportunity to explore off the beaten track attractions.

To find out more about the great range of Aussie Adventure Holidays available visit the website www.aussieadventure.com.au

Tour Prices & Departures 2010 A$1020 per person twin share A$1295 single per person Departs Mon, Wed & Fri (May to Oct)

Supplements     Price Single Supplement Option   A$275 Child Discount Save A$224 Concession Card Holders Save A$15

Price includes Kakadu National Park ticket
Note: Prices may vary because of fuel surcharge or changes in statutory taxes or charges.
• Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
• All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
• For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bookings and Conditions
AAT – Australian Adventure Tours Pty Ltd, trading as Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris, Darwin Day Tours and Tiwi Tours (AAH) reserves the right to alter the itinerary or route of any of its tours and arrange alternative carriers if necessary. Tours may be cancelled if road, weather or other conditions dictate. No refunds will be given under these circumstances. Any personal expenses incurred by a passenger as a result of any delay, curtailment or alteration of any tour, whether caused by flooding, mechanical defect or any cause are the responsibility of the passenger.
Prices and Concessions
Prices are quoted in Australian currency, include GST and supersede all prices previously advertised. Please check the exact price of your tour at the time of booking. All prices are valid subject to government surcharges and taxes.
Child prices: Children 15 years and under are entitled to the child price when accompanied by at least one adult.
Concession Card Holders: Pension prices apply to Australian and New Zealand aged pensioners and Seniors Card holders (refer to appropriate price boxes for discount amount).
Single Rooms
Single rooms must be taken and the single supplement paid by clients travelling alone on those tours showing a single supplement price. Refer to the appropriate price boxes and please request at the time of booking.
Cancellations and Amendments
A cancellation fee of 50% applies if less than seven (7) days notice is given and a 100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations within 24 hours of travel. Refunds will not be given for any portion of a tour or itinerary not undertaken after the client has commenced travel.
Hotel Pick-ups
On most tours we will pick up from your hotel at the start of each tour. Pick up times vary and may be earlier or later than the time advertised in this brochure. This time will be confirmed at the time of booking. It is also recommended to contact our office to reconfirm your pick up time a day or two prior to travel.
Tour Participation
On an Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris tour which has overnight accommodation, children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Clients with disabilities are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris personnel. Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris responsible for any decision made by Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you. It should be noted that some Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris tours operate in a modular format, consequently you may mix with and meet many different people during your holiday.
Tiwi Islands
Whilst the communities have invited you to visit their homes, please respect the privacy of individuals and families during your visit. All permits to visit will be arranged by Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris. No alcohol is available on these tours and cannot be transported to, nor consumed anywhere near the tour area. Tours may be altered due to cultural reasons at any time.
Travel Insurance
Clients are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances (e.g. cancellation and curtailment expenses, loss of luggage etc). Your licenced travel agent will be pleased to assist with your requirements.
Luggage Allowance
One medium soft bag or suitcase not exceeding 12kg in weight, plus one small day pack which can be carried on board. If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you make alternate arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the termination point of your tour. In many locations you will be required to carry your own luggage as porterage is not available.
Smoking
Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tour vehicles within Australia. Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en route.
Clothing and What to Bring
Dress in the Northern Territory is usually casual, so bring comfortable, casual clothing. Remember, in the southern part of the ‘Territory’ – i.e. Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Alice Springs – nights in winter (May to August) can be cold, frosts do occur and occasionally a cold wind blows, so bring warm clothing to suit. The days are usually sunny and warm. Around Darwin and Katherine tropical conditions apply, so come prepared. Remember to bring strong, non-slip walking shoes. This is a must. Also, sun hats, sunscreen, swim wear and towel and a personal water bottle are recommended.
Important
Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises, Helicopter Flights, some 4WD Tours, Camel Rides, Hot Air Ballooning, etc.
These excursions are not operated by Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris, nor by persons or companies associated with Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris. These activities involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident, delay and loss, and the client assumes all such risk with regard to any misadventure, death, injury, delay or loss which occurs during, or as a result of any such activity.
Kings Canyon Safety Information
During the hotter months temperatures can reach and exceed 36° C or 97° F. At these times the Watarrka National Park Rangers strongly advise that visitors do not take part in the Kings Canyon Rim Climb. In this drier desert climate heat exhaustion, over these hotter months, is a very high possibility and a danger in such remote regions. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our clients we offer a guided walk along the Kings Canyon creek-bed as a suitable alternative on such days.
Top End Wet Weather Information
During the wet season in the Top End of the Northern Territory (November to April) heavy rain and flooding can preclude access to Ubirr, East Alligator River and Arnhem Land. Alternative touring will be arranged.
Uluru Climb Information
Throughout the year the Uluru (Ayers Rock) climb may close unexpectedly due to Aboriginal cultural reasons or inclement weather conditions prevailing at the time such as high temperatures, rain, strong winds, storms, low lying clouds or insufficient light.
Refunds are not given in these cases.
General Conditions
This brochure represents the entire agreement between the client and Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris, who is the tour operator. Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris will be responsible to the client for supplying the services and accommodation as described in this brochure, except where such services cannot be supplied, or the itinerary used is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the control of Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris. In such circumstances, we will do our best to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries, and there shall be no refund in this situation. Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris and its agents act only as agent for the client and upon the express condition that Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris shall not be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damage, injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity of any kind, which may be occasioned by reason of any act or omission of any third party (including without limitation, any act, inaction or breach of contract of any third party, which is to or does supply any goods or services for this trip). Without limiting the foregoing, Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris does not own or operate any third party suppliers of services such as hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, sightseeing companies or local tour operators. Aussie Adventure Small Group Tours & Safaris is not responsible for any injury, death, loss or expense due to overbooking of accommodations, default of any third parties, sickness, weather, strikes, acts of God, Government, acts of terrorism, criminal activity, war, quarantine, force majeure events or any other cause beyond its control. All such risk, loss and expense must be borne by the client. Occasionally, it may be necessary to alter or amend itineraries, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements from those published. This may be due to road, weather and other operational needs prevailing at the time, and is always made in the best interests of your comfort. Any personal expenses incurred by a client as a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment of any tour, whether caused by mechanical defect, strikes or any other cause are the responsibility of the client (we strongly recommend all clients take out travel insurance. (See your licensed travel agent). The operator is unable to guarantee exact arrival and departure times, and is not liable for any failure to make connections with any other service, or guarantee the operation of any particular service. In the case of breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances, the operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles other than specified, to ensure the operation of a tour. These vehicles will be modern touring vehicles and may not have some of the features described. Please note that if you arrange for payment through an unaccredited agent, the unaccredited agent is not our agent for the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits and subsequent payments by the travel agent does not constitute receipt of those monies by us, and the travel agent has no authority, expressed or implied, to receive monies on our behalf. There is no liability on our part, in respect of any monies paid to your travel agent. The company reserves the right to cancel any ticket or booking, or to refuse to carry any client where payment has not been received by the company within the specified time. The company reserves the right to amend or cancel tours at any time.

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