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Discover Your Way Outback Unique Small Group Experiences, for Adventurous Travellers Discover your way outback Unique small group experiences, for adventurous travellers. Explore Australia’s Northern Territory and immerse yourself in authentic Indigenous experiences Our story, is Your journey How Wayoutback Australian Safaris came to be Our ethos is guided by: Established in 1999, Wayoutback Desert Safaris quickly forged an enviable reputation for running authentic small group adventures incorporating Keeping away from the crowds Indigenous culture for true adventure travellers. We ventured into the remote as much as possible Red Centre of the Northern Territory and won the hearts and minds of those who travelled with us. Utilising private, permanent campsites situated in remote and In 2012, Wayoutback Desert Safaris became Wayoutback Australian Safaris, unique locations expanding into the Top End of the Northern Territory. We drew on our existing passion and experience running safaris in the Red Centre and transferred this to Cooking food over a campfire the tropical waterfalls and wetlands of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National whenever possible Parks. Just as we connect with authentic Indigenous partners in the Red Centre we do so in the Top End including visiting the culturally significant Arnhem Land on Providing authentic Aboriginal some tours. interaction 4 wheel driving over bush tracks Today, Wayoutback Australian Safaris delivers quality experiences throughout the (4WD Safaris only) Northern Territory with our safaris comprising three different styles, catering for travellers of varying ages and budgets. Encouraging all guests to sleep under the Red Centre stars in After 20 years I’m still at the helm as Managing Director and shareholder, swags (Aussie bush beds) my passion for the Northern Territory undiminished. Wayoutback Australian Employing and training guides, Safaris continues to constantly strive to improve our offerings based on some that are, or become, the best in fundamental characteristics we believe are paramount to getting a really authentic taste of the outback as an adventure traveller. the busines One of the most important aspects of any tour is the Guide, which can make a great tour even better. I feel very passionate about this and we are constantly training to offer you the best guides in the business. Happy travels, DON WAIT Managing Director Find us on social media facebook.com/wayoutback MASSES GO OUTBACK... @wayoutbackaus WayoutbackAus ONLY THE ENLIGHTENED FEW GO WAYOUTBACK! 1300 551 510 “I wouldn’t experience the Australian Outback any other way.” Jenny Townsand Contents 2 Introduction / Welcome 4 Contents / Legend 5 Why Go Wayoutback? 6 Special Offers & Inclusions 7 Optional Experiences 8 Cultural Experiences 10 Tour Styles & Vehicles 11 The Red Centre 12 1 Day Thorny Devil 2 Day Overnight 4WD Dingo Dreaming 13 3 Day Cockatoo Dreaming 4 Day Galah Dreaming 14 3 or 4 Day 4WD Goanna Dreaming 15 4 Day 4WD Wallaby Dreaming 16 5 Day 4WD Kangaroo Dreaming 17 3 Day 4WD Eco Experience 18 The Top End 19 1 Day Litchfield 1 Day 4WD Gecko Dreaming 20 3 Day 4WD Buffalo Dreaming 21 3 Day 4WD Dragonfly Dreaming (Dry Season) 22 3 Day 4WD Arnhem Land Dreaming 23 3 Day 4WD Dragonfly Dreaming (Wet Season) 24 4 Day 4WD Arnhem Land Dreaming 25 5 Day 4WD Jabiru Dreaming 26 5 Day 4WD Arnhem Land Dreaming 27 4 Day 4WD Hawk Dreaming 28 Packages Legend 29 3 Day Cicada Dreaming To make it easy for you to understand what type of safari you are booking, we use a variety of 30 6 Day Northern Exposure icons explaining the most important elements of each safari. These are explained as below: 31 7 Day Rock to Top 32 10 Day Crocodile Rock MINIBUS VEHICLE: A minibus or SMALL 4WD: Only used on our mini-coach used on safari with Red Centre ECO Experience, these 34 Greyhound and Wayoutback air-conditioning. 7 seater vehicles offer superior WHIMIT Packages comfort for SMALL GROUPS. 35 Walk and Explore 4WD: A four wheel drive vehicle Groups & Private Charters is used. Varies from 16 to 21 seats GROUP SIZE: Maximum 36 Terms and Conditions with air-conditioning. (not average) group size. Find us on social media facebook.com/wayoutback @wayoutbackaus WayoutbackAus 4 1300 551 510 Why After 20 years of touring we remain passionate about what we do and know well the areas in which we travel. We support a host of local businesses in the regions we operate including a number with Indigenous ownership as well as working with numerous cattle stations on whose land we camp or have access to traverse. We are not however a “cottage industry”, we Facebook and TripAdvisor. We pride ourselves are a professional operation employing 20 on attention to detail and on developing full time staff, 50 tour guides as well as many innovative products, particularly around casual staff who keep the wheels turning. Indigenous tourism. We currently operate 50 vehicles ranging from small luxury 4WD’s to 27 seat buses, as You can be sure that when choosing to travel well as our medium sized 16 & 17 seat 4WDs, with Wayoutback to The Red Centre or The right up to 21 seat 4WDs. Our reputation is Top End you will experience the passion, second to none within the tourism industry knowledge and commitment we feel for the winning several Tourism Awards over the unique areas we choose to live and share, years and boasting an overwhelming number all within our beautiful, rugged and remote of very satisfied customers, some of whose Northern Territory. supportive comments can be found on “It’s like stepping back in time.” Amanda Stanton ACCOMMODATED OPTION: Some Classic 4WD Safaris offer the option to upgrade to lodge accommodation as an alternative to camping. Comfort Accommodated Safaris offer 4.5 star accommodation as standard and our Multi-Tour packages offer hostel accommodation (in shared or private rooms) linking our Budget Adventure Safaris. OPEN-AGE: Designed for active SWAG: Sleep out in the open, PERMANENT TENT: Permanent people of all ages. Walks can be around the fire, under millions of tents with bed, mattress, pillows, up to 6 km per day in hot weather stars. Swags are included on all linen and (on some tours) lighting. and over uneven terrain. Red Centre Safaris. Triple tents* are available on our 3 day Goanna and Dragonfly Safaris so that children can sleep 18-40 RECOMMENDED: Young CAMPING: Basic tents are used with their parents. and fun, for younger like-minded on our Top End Buffalo Dreaming *On request and subject to travellers. We do not encourage Safari. availability. families or children. wayoutback.com.au 5 Special Offers We have two great offers available year round to help you save on your Northern Territory experience. Multi tour discount Book a 3, 4 or 5 day Classic Safari in the Red Centre and another in the Top End and save $50 per person per safari. Family and friends Book a 3*, 4 or 5 day camping Safari in our Classic 4WD or Budget Adventure Safari range, book together and travel in a group of four or more and receive a 5% discount. Discounts not available in conjunction with each other or on any other offer. *Excludes WAD04, WDA04 Classic 4WD Safaris INCLUSIONS Wayoutback includes just about everything you need to ensure you enjoy your travels. No matter the style of travel you choose, all Safaris include a trained and accredited guide, vehicle, National Park Entry fees, camping fees and meals as indicated on each itinerary. All sightseeing is included with the exception of a few optional experiences where multiple choices are available depending on your budget and adventure style. In these cases we leave you free to choose the experience suitable for you and indicate this on all of our itineraries. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS MORE INCLUSIONS Classic 4WD Safaris include proper beds with mattress in permanent All Red Centre Classic 4WD Safaris include an Indigenous guided tents and all linen including fitted sheet, sleeping bags, pillows and walk at Uluru and our Endless Star Dining on night 1 at Uluru. All 5 Day pillowcases. In the Red Centre you still have the option to sleep under Classic Safaris include an additional Indigenous experience with Oak the stars in a swag if you wish. Valley Aboriginal Community featured in the Red Centre and Top Didj Aboriginal Cultural Experience in the Top End. Budget Adventure Safaris include either swags (in the Red Centre) or basic tents (in the Top End) and you can hire tents prior to departure at All Classic Safaris in the Top End include the iconic Yellow Waters a fee in the Red Centre. These tents are basic in nature and you will still Cruises in the heart of Kakadu National Park and all Budget Adventure sleep on the ground on your swag. Sleeping bags can be hired for $30 Safaris include a cruise on Corroboree Billabong in the Mary River on our Budget Adventure range or you can bring your own. boasting the highest concentration of Saltwater Crocodiles in the world! 6 1300 551 510 Optional Experiences For Safaris travelling through Katherine we have a range of optional experiences to choose from. We recommend pre-booking these experiences to secure the experience of your choice. 3 Day - Cicada Dreaming Safaris departing 5 Day - Jabiru and Arnhem Land Darwin and Alice Springs. Dreaming Safaris. SOUTHERN ROCKHOLE KATHERINE GORGE KATHERINE GORGE KATHERINE GORGE $15 per person CANOEING CRUISE DAWN CRUISE (Self guided and self paced) $72 per person double $95 per person $99 per person For those looking to see parts canoe/$82 single canoe (2 hour cruise) (2 hour cruise) (Approximately 2 hours) of the gorge on a budget, the On the Nit Nit Dreaming cruise Watch the colours of the early Southern Rockhole Ferry/Walk Canoe the iconic second and you will discover the cultural morning awaken as you emerge is the perfect option! A seasonal third gorge and fully immerse significance of the first 2 gorges into the first gorge.
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