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KAKADU, LITCHFIELD & SURROUNDS 2021-2022 EXPERIENCES The AAT Kings Difference: FULLY GUIDED UNDISPUTED EXPERTS LUXURY COACHES UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Experienced Over 100 years’ Air-conditioned, The must-see & dedicated knowledge restrooms & free sights & sounds of Driver Guides & passion USB charging the Top End MAKING TRAVEL MATTER 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 Australia 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 Tasmania 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 Kakadu National Park • 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 Litchfield National Park 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: Florence Falls » 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 Tolmer Falls » 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 Wangi Falls » swim in the large plunge pool, the most accessible of all in the region and the perfect place for a final dip today Tolmer Falls Howard Springs Nature Park » feed the barramundi and turtles Magnetic Termite Mounds » the work of local termites, 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, Arnhem Land 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 & Edith Falls FULL DAY D11 Katherine Gorge is located within amazing Nitmiluk National Park, 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 Adelaide River 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 Northern Territory. 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.
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