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TRAVEL Kakadu and Arnhem Land TRAVEL Kakadu and Arnhem Land Injalak Hill Tour, Arnhem Land. Kakadu and Arnhem Land EE SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES and Sexperience the world’s oldest living culture firsthand as we take you on a remote journey into the Northern Territory’s Top End. Our exclusive itinerary provides Kak travellers with an intimate glimpse into the lives of Arn Aboriginal people and offers the opportunity to meet and interact on their home soil. You’ll also experience AG TRAVEL some of the most picturesque scenery in Australia as Dates: we travel through Kakadu and off the beaten track 15–25 September 2020 into Arnhem Land. On this 4WD safari you’ll be there will be additional dates in encouraged to really experience ‘country’ and go june & september. details TBC email: beyond just looking by smelling, listening, touching [email protected] and even tasting things along the way. This will be a phone: 0413 560 210 true, authentic Northern Territory experience. Itinerary PICTURE: TOURISM AUSTRALIA 1 TRAVEL Kakadu and Arnhem Land The spectacular view from Baruwei Lookout into Katherine Gorge. Itinerary Day 1 15 September Arrival in Darwin After a picnic lunch we’ll travel into Kath- In the late afternoon we will visit the (domestic airfare not included) erine and stop at the Katherine Hot Springs community-run Ghunmarn Culture Centre for a quick dip. and Gallery. Here, you can meet some of Make your way to the hotel, Vibe Hotel We’ll next travel to the southern edge of the local artists and view artwork made by Waterfront or similar (transfers can be Arnhem Land to Wugularr (also known as people in the community. arranged at extra cost). Beswick), our home for the next two nights. Accommodation: Wugularr (cabins) After reaching Wugularr we’ll embark on Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided a local history walk around the community billabong. Day 2 16 September Darwin–Wugularr Accommodation: Wugularr (cabins) Continental-style breakfast Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided (Due to COVID-19, breakfast options may change depending on hotel restaurant hours) Depart your Darwin accommodation at Day 3 17 September – Wugularr 7am for the beginning of your nine-day Top End safari. Our journey today takes us After breakfast, we’ll be joined by some of three hours south to Katherine and then the local Jawoyn ladies and head out bush. another hour east to the Aboriginal Each trip is different and will depend on the community of Wugularr. time of year. One other common activity is En route to Katherine our first stop this to try to find some ‘sugarbag’, which is the morning will be at Edith Falls in Nitmiluk honey from the native stingless bees, it’s a National Park. The sandstone and riverine favourite food out here and delicious! communities of Edith Falls provide a habitat Learn how to weave traditional baskets for a diverse range of flora and fauna. from pandanus and coloured with natural Local artists weaving traditional Here we’ll embark on the 2.7km loop walk bush dyes. We will also do some more scenic pandanus baskets. to the top of the falls, which offers great touring including a visit to the local swim- photography and swimming opportunities. ming hole and gorge. Itinerary cont. PICTURE: TOURISM AUSTRALIA 2 TRAVEL Kakadu and Arnhem Land Day 4 18 September Wugularr– Katherine–Pine Creek First up this morning we’ll travel through Katherine and out to Katherine Gorge. Once there we’ll collect some canoes for a leisurely morning exploring the gorge. Canoeing through this pristine wilderness area enables you to experience the gorge at its best. All canoeing trips begin with a scenic journey by boat through Nitmiluk’s A local Indigenous guide interprets first gorge before canoeists take to the water the stories of the ancestors at the to explore the second gorge and beyond. Injalak Hill rock art sites. After a picnic lunch we’ll continue our journey towards Kakadu National Park, en route staying overnight in the old A moderate climb takes us up into one of the most gold-mining town of Pine Creek. Accommodation: Pine Creek Railway spectacular Aboriginal rock art sites in Australia. Resort (cabins) Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided famous Yellow Water Billabong. On this from Arnhem Land. Arnhem Land is picturesque waterway you will have the comprised of vast amounts of Aboriginal- Day 5 19 September Pine Creek–Kakadu opportunity to view a large variety of birdlife owned land (approximately 100,000sq.km) National Park as well as saltwater crocodiles in their natural where many local people still practice their environment. Learn more about the wildlife traditional ways. Access is strictly regulated After a full breakfast we’ll make our way to on the billabong from your knowledgeable through a permit system. the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National guides who will make the cruise both After crossing the river into Arnhem Land, Park. Covering almost 20,000sq.km of excep- fascinating and informative. a 15km scenic drive to Gunbalanya (also tional natural beauty and unique biodiversity, Next, we will travel into Barramundi known as Oenpelli) Aboriginal community Kakadu is one of very few places listed for Gorge (also known as Maguk). Enjoy a provides some of the best driving views in both its cultural and natural values. Kakadu scenic 1km walk along the edge of the Top End with floodplains covered in is home to the Bininj and Mungguy Aborig- Barramundi Creek before arriving at the birdlife and water lilies running up alongside inal peoples who have inhabited this area for base of Barramundi Falls. Here you’ll have the Arnhem Land escarpment. thousands of years. the opportunity to swim or snorkel in the On reaching Gunbalanya our first stop is Our first stop in Kakadu will be Moline large plunge pool below the falls and the Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre where you Rockhole, a special permit area that only a discover an array of aquatic life. have the opportunity to meet and see tradi- few select operators are permitted to access; We’ll then continue further north to tional local artists in action. This art centre guaranteeing minimal crowds. The small Nourlangie Rock, one of Kakadu’s oldest has a reputation for producing fine quality waterfall and waterhole below it are great Aboriginal occupation sights open to the Aboriginal works with many displayed in for cooling off in. Your guide will give you public. Enjoy a walk around this impressive galleries around Australia and overseas. goggles and a snorkel so you can explore rock, through ancient rock-art sites and Next, we’ll be joined by a local Aboriginal the underwater world, home to a variety of savannah bushland, which is home to a guide for a hike around the Injalak Hill rock species of fish and turtles. variety of wildlife. art sites. A moderate climb takes us to one of Our next destination is Gunlom Falls, Just down the road from Nourlangie is the most spectacular Aboriginal rock art sites another great swimming hole. For the more Nawurlandja Lookout. A short climb takes in Australia. It’s here where we spend several adventurous, a 20-minute climb to the us up the sloping sandstone to provide hours exploring the many rock shelters that rockpools above the falls leads to a naturally views of the sun setting across Anbangbang are covered in Aboriginal x-ray art dating occurring infinity pool with sweeping views Billabong, Nourlangie Rock and the Arnhem back more than 20,000 years. We’ll then across the bushland of Kakadu. Land escarpment. continue our journey to the most northern We then continue north along the Kakadu Accommodation: Cooinda Lodge tip of Arnhem Land; the Cobourg Peninsula, Highway to our accommodation at Cooinda. (safari tent). part of the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. Accommodation: Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided The drive takes about four hours. Cooinda Lodge (safari tent) Upon arriving we’ll head straight to a Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided private camp where you’ll be served nibbles Day 7 21 September on the cliff top. Relax as the sun sets over Kakadu National Park– Port Essington. Day 6 20 September Arnhem Land Accommodation: Cobourg Coastal Kakadu National Park Full breakfast at the lodge Camp (safari tent) Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided At dawn, after a full breakfast at the lodge, Today we’ll travel to Cahill’s Crossing where we’ll join a 2-hour a sunrise cruise on the the East Alligator River separates Kakadu Itinerary cont. 3 TRAVEL Kakadu and Arnhem Land Tour Guide Professional driver/ guide from days 2–10 David McMahon AVID HAS SHOWN his respect of and Dinterest in Indigenous culture and Tour guide has a great desire to learn, share cultural David McMahon knowledge, and encourage development at the ruins of within communities. By spending time with Traditional Owners and respecting Victoria Settlement. traditional protocol, David has gained acceptance and knowledge and been adopted into the system of kinship. This has given him greater trust and the ability to access a depth of information to work closer with community members. coastline. We will continue on via the David is not only passionate about Day 8 22 September 20 Arnhem Land northern beaches, commonly used as turtle conservation of culture, but also of the nesting areas and covered in a wide range land and environment, which are vital to Awake to the sound of birds and enjoy a of shells. Low tide provides opportunities to the longevity of the tourism industry and special ‘Cobourg-style’ cooked breakfast. explore exposed coral reefs and rockpools community health and wellbeing. This morning will be spent exploring the that are home to a variety of marine life.
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