KAKADU, LITCHFIELD & SURROUNDS 2021-2022 EXPERIENCES

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AAT Kings is a People founding partner Supporting Communities & Cultures of the TreadRight Foundation We are committed to encouraging the cultures, traditions and arts of the that works to communities we visit to thrive. We do safeguard the this through our support of Indigenous businesses, such as the Pudakul planet, wildlife Aboriginal cultural experience on and people in the AAT Kings’ NT Explorer, and community based tourism initiatives that build places we visit positive futures for community for generations members and their families. to come. Planet Sustainability & By partnering with Conservation TreadRight, we work together to have a Together with The Travel Corporation, we are dedicated to removing as positive impact on the many unnecessary single use people and communities plastics as possible from our we visit, to help protect supply chains in our holidays and marine and wildlife, and experiences delivered in and New Zealand. We continue to to care for the planet reduce most unnecessary single we all call home. use plastics within all AAT Kings operations and offices.

Wildlife Protection & Awareness

Here in Australia we’ve partnered with the University of in its Save the Tasmanian Devil Programme – the vaccine programme to reduce the threat of extinction of the Tasmanian devil due to Devil Facial Tumour Disease. 3

WHY TRAVEL WITH AAT KINGS?

With over 100 years’ of history, the broadest range of experiences, and the most luxurious fleet, AAT Kings is truly the premium choice for your day tour.

Creating personalised & precious memories for our guests is our speciality, our privilege and our commitment to everyone who chooses to explore with us.

Only AAT Kings gives you the unequalled combination of: • The widest selection of must-do experiences • Knowledgeable and entertaining Driver Guides • All our Driver Guides have accreditation to guide within • Expert and informative commentary • Inspired and comprehensive itineraries • Luxury vehicles with air-conditioning, panoramic windows, and restrooms • A seamless experience from start to finish 4

Florence Falls 5 Waterfalls FULL DAY D5

Established in 1986, Litchfield National Park is a stunning location. You can take in the splendour of thundering waterfalls, rainforest pockets and historic sacred sites. It is a haven for hundreds of native bird species and the plateau supports a rich range of woodland flora. The traditional custodians of the Park are the Wagait people, many of whom still call the area home.

EXPERIENCE THIS: » view the double falls from a high Florence Falls vantage point before making your way down to take a swim in the plunge pool Interpretive Guided walk » there’s time for a walk through the scenic bush and monsoon vine forest » this is a spectacular photo opportunity; it’s home to colonies of rare ghost and orange horseshoe bats Lunch » take a break at the Litchfield Café » swim in the large plunge pool, the most accessible of all in the and the perfect place for a final dip today Tolmer Falls Howard Springs Nature Park » feed the barramundi and turtles Magnetic Mounds » the work of local , standing upright like magnetic compasses, they make for a fun photo

WHAT TO BRING:

Water bottle to hold 1 litre, swimmers & towel, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in cooler months. Magnetic Termite Mounds

D5 $192 adult $96 child

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT April-November • • • • • • • December-March • • • • DEPARTS Daily (Apr-Nov) and Sun, Tue, Thu & Fri (Dec-Mar) 7.25am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel – see back cover) RETURNS 6.00pm approximately INCLUSIONS Lunch

Wangi Falls For more information, visit aatkings.com/D5 6

OPTIONAL ADD-ON

SKF50 Kakadu Scenic Flight Many parts of Kakadu are completely inaccessible from the ground. A scenic flight is a must-do activity to make the most of your experience in Kakadu. A 50 minute scenic flight with informative commentary will add to your appreciation of this vast and ancient land. Highlights include the Archway, Escarpment, East Alligator Valley, Mikinj Valley billabongs and Magela flood plains.

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise 7 Kakadu National Park Explorer FULL DAY D4

World Heritage listed and the largest National Park in Australia, Kakadu is one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience, and you’ll be amazed at the population of wildlife in the water, on the land and in the air. See some of the most amazing terrain Australia has to offer on your way to and inside Kakadu. Marvel at the concentration of rock art sites that illustrate Aboriginal culture, some dating back 50,000 years.

EXPERIENCE THIS:

Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park » travelling along the Arnhem Highway, the Marrakai Plains will provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey Warradjan Cultural Centre » call in to learn more about the region Bininj people » learn about the traditional owners of Kakadu Yellow Water Billabong Cruise » join a local guide to spot saltwater crocodiles and colourful birdlife, including sea eagles, brolgas and tiny brilliantly-hued kingfishers Warradjan Cultural Centre Estuarine Crocodiles » see them basking in the shallows and on the sandy banks Lunch » enjoy time out at Cooinda Lodge Nourlangie » walk with your Driver Guide to view many different forms of Aboriginal rock art at this site Optional Scenic Flight » fly over the Kakadu escarpment (see Optional Add-on)

WHAT TO BRING:

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise Water bottle to hold 1 litre, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in cooler months

* * D4 $328 adult $164 child SKF50 $250 adult $200 child

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT April-November

Estuarine crocodile • • • • • • • December-March • • • • •

DEPARTS Daily (Apr-Nov) and Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat (Dec-Mar) 6.30am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel – see back cover) RETURNS 7.30pm approximately INCLUSIONS Lunch

For more information, visit aatkings.com/D4 Nourlangie Aboriginal Rock Art *Price includes National Park entry fee. 8

Katherine Gorge Cruise 9 Katherine Gorge Cruise & FULL DAY D11

Katherine Gorge is located within amazing , which spans more than 292,000 hectares. With rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls and unlimited flora and fauna, Nitmiluk is a haven for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The name Nitmiluk, meaning ‘Cicada Place’, came from the Jawoyn people who are the traditional custodians of the Park.

EXPERIENCE THIS:

Adelaide River War Cemetery Stuart Highway » travel along Australia’s longest highway en route to your destination War Cemetery » dedicated to the casualties of the Bombing of Darwin Nitmiluk National Park » see varied landscapes, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna Leliyn (Edith Falls) » visit here (and take a refreshing swim in the dry season) Aboriginal rock art » throughout Nitmiluk view ancient art that expresses in images the deep spiritual culture of the Park’s custodians Nitmiluk National Park Jawoyn people » learn about the traditional owners of Nitmiluk Lunch » relax in a shaded outdoor setting Nitmiluk Visitor Centre » you’re free to spend time here to see photographs, memorabilia and traditional Aboriginal artefacts Katherine Gorge » enjoy a two-hour cruise through the stunning gorge with its 70-metre-high walls Freshwater Crocodiles » keep your eyes peeled for these, as well as wonderful birdlife and amazing Edith Falls scenery

WHAT TO BRING:

Water bottle to hold 1 litre, swimmers & towel, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in cooler months

D11 $286 adult $143 child Aboriginal rock art

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT • • • DEPARTS Mon, Wed & Sat 6.30am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel – See back cover) RETURNS 8.30pm approximately INCLUSIONS Lunch

Freshwater crocodile For more information, visit aatkings.com/D11 10

Darwin Botanic Gardens 11 Darwin City Sights & Jumping Crocs FULL DAY D27

Discover the sights of Darwin, Australia’s only tropical capital city and the largest city in the . Later, get set for adventure when the Spectacular Crocodile Cruise takes you on the Adelaide River. When you get your breath back, it’s time to explore Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve.

EXPERIENCE THIS: Darwin Aviation Museum » learn about Darwin’s aviation history Adelaide River B-52 Bomber » see one, which is on permanent loan from the United States Air Force, among 19 aircraft on display Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory » there’s time here to explore Aboriginal art » view the largest permanent display of Aboriginal art in Australia here Darwin Botanic Gardens » learn about the gardens’ natural and cultural history

Museum and Art Gallery Tour Darwin City » take in the must-see sights 2020 Telstra NATSIAA Courtesy of MAGNT Charlie Bliss Adelaide River Cruise » spot at least one of over 1,600 crocodiles Watch » these creatures leap out of the water for a taste of buffalo meat Crocodile biology » learn about this, their territorial habits and their value to the eco system Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve » view impressive scenery and experience the birdlife

WHAT TO BRING:

Heron at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Water bottle to hold 1 litre, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in cooler months

D27 $180 adult $90 child

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT • • • • • • • DEPARTS Daily 8.30am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel – see back cover) RETURNS 6.30pm approximately

Saltwater crocodile For more information, visit aatkings.com/D27 12 Darwin City Sights HALF DAY D2

Museum and Art Gallery 2020 Telstra NATSIAA Courtesy of MAGNT Charlie Bliss

Darwin is Australia’s only tropical capital city and is the largest city in the Northern Territory. It is a former frontier outpost and the gateway to Kakadu National Park. Darwin is treasured country to its traditional owners, the Larrakia people, who are prominent and active members of the local community. A multicultural city, it boasts a population made up of people from more than 60 nationalities and 70 different ethnic backgrounds. Darwin Aviation Museum EXPERIENCE THIS: Darwin Aviation Museum » learn about Darwin’s aviation history B-52 Bomber » see one, on permanent loan from the United States Air Force, among 19 aircraft on display Air Raid on Darwin » View some rare amateur footage of this and original footage from Japanese archives Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory » there’s time here to explore Aboriginal art » view the largest permanent display of Aboriginal in Australia here Darwin Botanic Gardens » learn about the gardens’ natural and cultural history. Darwin City Waterfront One of the few botanic gardens in the world that has marine and estuarine plants naturally in its grounds And see unique exotic plants and local wildlife » D2 $71 adult $36 child Tour Darwin City » take in the must-see sights SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT WHAT TO BRING: • • • • • • • Water bottle to hold 1 litre, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in DEPARTS cooler months Daily 8.30am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel – see back cover) RETURNS 1.00pm approximately

For more information, visit aatkings.com/D2 13 Jumping Crocs & Nature Adventure HALF DAY D7

Jumping Crocodile Cruise

The Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise takes you on the Adelaide River to educate you on crocodile biology, territorial habits, and their value to the eco system. On this cruise your wildlife guide offers the crocs a taste of buffalo meat in return for them swimming out to say hello and show their incredible hunting techniques. Enjoy the views across the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve.

EXPERIENCE THIS: Birdlife at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Adelaide River Cruise » spot at least one of over 1,600 crocodiles Watch » these creatures leap out of the water for a taste of buffalo meat Crocodile biology » learn about this, crocs territorial habits and their value to the eco system Also see » an amazing array of birdlife Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve » view impressive scenery year-round, and as the wetlands recede, the dam becomes a birdwatcher’s paradise

WHAT TO BRING: Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve

Water bottle to hold 1 litre, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in cooler months D7 $122 adult $61 child

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT • • • • • • • DEPARTS Daily 1.30pm from Darwin (earlier from your hotel – see back cover) RETURNS 6.30pm approximately

For more information, visit aatkings.com/D7 14 Aboriginal Cultural Tour FULL DAY TFER

Discover the Tiwi Islands

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a modern-day Aboriginal community. Tiwi locals will provide you with an insight into their rich culture and lifestyle. The tour will reveal scenes seldom seen by many Tiwi Artist outsiders and will leave you with a lifetime memory. Many cities are blessed with island destinations close by, but only Darwin has the Tiwi Islands.

EXPERIENCE THIS: Bathurst Island » take a 2½-hour ferry ride from Darwin aboard Tiwi Mantawi Wurrumiyanga » join a local guide for a journey through this progressive modern community Visiting sites » Tiwi Museum with its interesting displays of traditional art and depictions of Tiwi Dreamtime stories, and Early Mission Precinct with its unique Traditional Dance Tiwi-style Catholic Church Tiwi ladies » spend time with some of them while they weave and paint Smoking Ceremony » see your guides and the ladies perform this to bless their visitors, TFER $313 adult $157 child and demonstrate totem dances and explain the meaning behind them

Lunch » sample local billy tea and damper with your lunch SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Arts & Crafts Centres » visit the centres and see where the artists work April-May, September-November Arts & crafts at island prices » you can purchase these including screen-printed fabric • • June-August Return to Darwin » depart Bathurst Island for Darwin by ferry at 3.15pm • • •

WHAT TO BRING: DEPARTS Thu & Fri (Apr-May, Sep-Nov) and Mon, Thu & Fri (Jun-Aug) 7.30am check-in for 8.00am departure from Cullen Bay Water bottle to hold 1 litre, hat, sunscreen, enclosed walking shoes, warm layers in Ferry Terminal cooler months RETURNS 5.45pm approximately INCLUSIONS Lunch

For more information, visit aatkings.com/TFER 15

Number of START 1 night stays END Sightseeing stops

Kakadu National Park Adelaide River Ubirr DARWIN 1 Kakadu Nourlangie Nourlangie Rock Art Site Yellow Water Billabong Edith Falls Adelaide Katherine Gorge Kakadu & Katherine Gorge River War 1 Cemetery Katherine 3 DAYS DARWIN DARWIN DG42

INCLUSIONS INFORMATION PRICING

DAY 1: DARWIN – KAKADU Hotel: Ibis Styles. DEPARTS • National Park Entry Fee Meal: Lunch Tue & Sat (May-Oct) 7.25am From $ • Crocodile spotting cruise on the CONCLUDES 1189 DAY 3: KATHERINE GORGE – Adelaide River 6.00pm approximately • See crocs up close jumping for food DARWIN All prices are per person, twin share, land only. FLIGHT DETAILS Single traveller must pay the single price. • World Heritage Kakadu National Park • Cruise on Katherine Gorge Child & triple share prices available on • Explore the Marrawuddi Art Gallery • See birdlife & amazing scenery • Flights to arrive anytime day prior request. Surcharges may apply due to hotel • View Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr • Explore Nitmiluk Visitor Centre • Flights to depart late evening availability. • Stunning views of the wetlands • Learn about the local Jawoyn people • Flights into and out of Darwin Planning to travel between November and • Visit Adelaide River War Cemetery April? We have a wet season itinerary Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile. available (DG52). For more information visit Meal: Breakfast Meal: Lunch ADD-ONS aatkings.com or ask us for details. DAY 2: KAKADU – KATHERINE • Visit Nourlangie rock art site SCENIC FLIGHT OVER KAKADU • Explore Warradjan Cultural Centre $150 (30 minutes) • Learn about the local Bininj people Airport transfers are an additional cost. • Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong Pre accommodation will be required and post • Take a dip in Leliyn (Edith Falls) accommodation is recommended. Ask us for details.

Number of START 1 night stays END Sightseeing stops

Kakadu National Park

Ubirr DARWIN Guluyambi Cruise 1 Kakadu Nourlangie Yellow Water Billabong Cruise Yellow Water Billabong Kakadu & East Alligator River 2 DAYS DARWIN DARWIN DK40

INCLUSIONS INFORMATION ADD-ONS PRICING

DAY 1: DARWIN – KAKADU TOUR DEPARTURE TIME ADD ON DAY 3: TIWI ISLANDS • National Park Entry Fee Daily (May-Nov) and Extend your time in the Top End with From $ • Explore Kakadu National Park Mon-Thu (Apr & Dec-Mar) 6.30am a visit to a modern-day Aboriginal 716 • Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre CONCLUDES community in the Tiwi Islands. • Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong All prices are per person, twin share, land only. 7.30pm approximately See the previous page for what you’ll Single traveller must pay the single price. • spotting experience on the day and visit Child & triple share prices available on FLIGHT DETAILS • Discover wildlife and birdlife aatkings.com/DK40T for the cost of request. Surcharges may apply due to hotel • Flights to arrive anytime day prior • Visit Nourlangie rock art site the 3 Day Short Break, Kakadu and availability. • Flights to depart late evening • View the dramatic scenery Tiwi Islands Explorer. In April and December to March Jumping Crocs • Flights into and out of Darwin Cruise replaces Guluyambi Cruise. If flooding Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile. precludes access to Ubirr, it will be replaced with Meal: Lunch SCENIC FLIGHT OVER KAKADU a visit to the Nanguluwur rock art site. $250 (50 minutes) DAY 2: KAKADU – DARWIN • Guluyambi Cultural Cruise • Travel with an Aboriginal guide Airport transfers are an additional cost. • Explore World Heritage listed Pre accommodation will be required and post area Ubirr • Learn about local mythology accommodation is recommended. Ask us for details. • View 20,000-year-old rock art • Go ashore in Arnhem Land • Stunning views of floodplains • Explore Marrawuddi Art Gallery • See rainforest of Nadab wetlands Meal: Lunch Kakadu National Darwin Tiwi Islands Park Australia’s only tropical Bathurst A gazetted Ramsar capital city. Island site, Kakadu is Howard Springs replete with rock art Visit Darwin Nature Park Aviation Museum, and and wildlife. stroll through Darwin Botanic Gardens. DARWIN Jumping Crocs Ubirr Fogg Dam Nourlangie Conservation Reserve Yellow Water Billabong Wangi Falls Florence Falls Warradjan Cultural Centre Tolmer Falls Litchfield Adelaide National River War Nitmiluk Park Cemetery National Take in the Park splendour of Experience majestic thundering waterfalls, Katherine Gorge with rainforest pockets and Edith Falls spectacular cliffs that historic sacred sites. Katherine Gorge glow in the changing light.

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Join at Mantra on Booking Conditions Discovery Holiday Park (Highway) 6.50 7.30 the Esplanade 1.45 PRICES & ITINERARIES TOUR PARTICIPATION DoubleTree Darwin by Hilton 6.15 7.15 8.25 1.25 This brochure is effective from 01 April 2021 to 31 March On an AAT Kings tour, children under 18 years of age must 2022. Prices shown are in Australian currency, include GST be accompanied by an adult. Clients with disabilities are and supersede all prices previously advertised. The welcome on AAT Kings tours providing they are DoubleTree Esplanade by Hilton 6.15 7.15 8.25 1.25 operator reserves the right to cancel tours and amend accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not Join at Mantra on prices, itineraries and days of operation as required. At times require special assistance from AAT Kings personnel. Free Spirit Resort 7.00 7.45 the Esplanade 1.55 it may be necessary to provide alternative transport. Any AAT Kings reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is personal expenses incurred by a client as a result of any felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of H Hotel 6.10 7.10 8.20 1.20 delay, alteration or curtailment of any tour, whether caused coach tour travel and who may require services and facilities by flooding or any other causes are the responsibility of the that AAT Kings cannot guarantee will be available. You agree client. Refunds are not available for wet weather or changing to not hold AAT Kings responsible for any decision made by H105 on Mitchell 6.15 7.15 8.25 1.50 weather conditions. Clients are strongly advised to take out AAT Kings or any service provider to refuse to carry you, Join at Mantra on travel insurance. All prices are valid subject to Government, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide Hidden Valley Caravan Park (Highway) 6.50 7.30 the Esplanade 1.20 hotel and fuel surcharges. any service to you. CHILD PRICES KAKADU NATIONAL PARK ENTRY FEE Hilton Darwin 6.15 7.10 8.20 2.00 Children 2 to 15 years of age are entitled to the child price on The entry fee for Kakadu National Park is $40 per adult ½ Day and 1 Day Tours. Infants up to and including 1 year old (15 May-31 Oct) & $25 per adult (01 Apr-14 May & Mantra on the Esplanade 6.20 7.20 8.30 1.30 are free of charge. 01 Nov-31 Mar) and $20 per child (15 May-31 Oct) and $12.50 per child (01 Apr-14 May & 01 Nov-31 Mar) and is CONCESSION PRICES valid for 7 consecutive days. Child age is 5 to 15 years. This Mantra Pandanas 6.05 7.00 8.10 1.10 Australian Senior Card Holders, Australian and New Zealand is an additional compulsory government charge and is pensioners and full-time Australian Students travel on subject to change without notice. Mindil Beach Casino Resorts 6.00 6.55 8.00 1.00 concessional prices where applicable. Please have your card with you. Some tours not operated by AAT Kings are SMOKING excluded from this discount. Government regulations prohibit smoking inside tourist Novotel CBD 6.15 7.15 8.25 1.25 coaches within Australia. Please restrict smoking to the CANCELLATIONS SHORT BREAKS (DG42/52, DK40) ample stops en route. Palms City Resort 6.15 7.15 8.25 1.25 Period of Notice Cancellation Fee OPTIONAL TOURS & SELECTED INCLUDED TOURS 15-8 days 50% of tour price Rydges Darwin Central 6.15 7.10 8.20 1.20 7-0 days 100% of tour price INCLUDING CRUISES These tours are not operated by AAT Kings, or by persons or CANCELLATIONS DAY TOURS Join at Mantra on companies associated with AAT Kings. Therefore we Rydges Palmerston 7.00 7.50 the Esplanade 1.50 Period of Notice Cancellation Fee cannot and do not take any responsibility whatsoever for Within 48 hours 50% of tour price any injury or loss of any type arising in any manner including Travelodge Darwin Resort 6.10 7.05 8.15 1.15 Within 24 hours or no show 100% of tour price whether as a result of negligence or otherwise. PHOTOGRAPHY Vibe/Adina Waterfront 6.00 6.55 8.05 1.05 A selection of photography in this brochure has been supplied by Tourism Australia, Tourism Northern Territory, Shaana McNaught, Getty Images & ShutterStock. For full booking conditions visit: aatkings.com

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