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THE TOP END & BEYOND Kakadu • Litchfield• Katherine • The Kimberley

www.kakaduwild.com.au2016/17  1300 1300 73 73 88 88 70 70 WHY CHOOSE KAKADU WILD? Kakadu Wild Expeditions offer the best value tours in ’s Top End. Exploring Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine with small groups in clean, comfortable vehicles, travellers appreciate our guides’ local expertise and real passion for this beautiful of Australia. Tourism Accreditation We are accredited with the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program. This assures you that we are committed to providing top quality tour service – reliable, professional and responsible. For more details on this accreditation, visit trustthetick.com.au. Departure Guarantee Most of our Extended Tours are Guaranteed with a minimum of 2 travellers only so look out for the Departure Guaranteed tick! Note that there are some exceptions to the rule – such as seasonality – so check the Trip Facts for clarification. Our Travellers Our travellers share a sense of adventure and a desire to experience the scenery and culture of the Australian without leaving a footprint. They come from all over the world and include single travellers, families, honeymooners and empty nesters. Our Vehicles Kakadu Expeditions are operated in our fleet of well serviced custom-built high clearance 4WD vehicles to enable access to all areas of Kakadu. They have comfortable, forward-facing seats, large viewing windows and air conditioning. Our Guides With extensive experience in the Australian outback, our professional guides are experts in local culture, history and environment. They are Kakadu Accredited, hold First Aid Certificates and are endorsed by the Australian government, so you have a safe, enjoyable adventure. 3 DAY KAKADU & LITCHFIELD Our Accommodation Day 1 Darwin to Kakadu Travel into Wulna Country and Kakadu Wild enjoys the exclusive use of our own private permanent receive a Cul Cul or unique ‘Welcome to Country’ by the camps perfectly positioned throughout the Top End, all with shared traditional owners of the land, the Limilngan – Wulna people. They’ll ablution facilities nearby. Our 3 day (PNTK3) and 4 day (PNTY4C) share their local Aboriginal culture, with bush tucker talks, didgeridoo itineraries use Safari Tents which feature comfortable permanent demonstrations, and basket weaving. Get close (but not too close) to tents with proper beds (spring mattresses!), lighting, fans and power ‘salties’ and other wildlife on a billabong cruise in the Mary River points. The Trip Notes will advise whether a sleeping bag is required wetlands before we head to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where a or linen is included with your chosen trip. The 5 day (PNTK5) itinerary hike is rewarded with a reviving swim in the plunge pools. We stay uses Explorer Tents, which include simple bed blocks and sleeping overnight at our permanent campsite in Kakadu. (LD) mats. Sleeping bags are required – you may bring your own or pre Day 2 Kakadu Today we make our way to , the crown purchase through our office for $35. of Kakadu. Take in the stunning views of this 200m natural wonder Fitness and enjoy some time for a swim or a rest on the pristine white sandy Kakadu Expeditions are for reasonably fit and mobile travellers. We are beach. After lunch a cultural walk leads us through the different rock exploring a remote wilderness environment and a reasonable level of art galleries before we climb to the top of a rocky lookout for fabulous fitness and being sure on your feet is necessary to participate.Please views over the Nardab floodplain. Tonight we stay overnight at our check the Fitness level for each itinerary and discuss any concerns permanent camp in the Mary River region. (BLD) with our office prior to booking. Day 3 Litchfield to Darwin Home to , and Itineraries the Buley Rockholes, is well deserving of all its The itineraries in this brochure are valid for peak season. However they hype and the perfect place to soak up the tranquility of the tropics. are subject to change according to local environmental conditions. A day exploring these picture perfect swimming holes is a great end Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause to the adveture. Return to Darwin in the early evening. (BL) including seasonal conditions (including the opening and closing of Twin and Jim Jim Falls and other natural attractions in Kakadu National THE FACTS Park), weather extremes, traditional owner and national park require- Tour Code: PNTK3 Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat Darwin Kakadu ments. Note that the opening dates of waterfalls and other attractions (APR-JUN & OCT); Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun (JUL- Litchfield N.P. vary each year and can change on a daily basis during the wet and SEP) Includes: 2B-3L-2D, Park Entry Fees, Wildlife N.P. Cruise, Pudukul Cultural Experience shoulder seasons. For an up to date access report for the Top End Accommodation: Safari Tent: shared facilities (2nts) please contact our office or visit kakaduroadreport.wordpress.com. Fitness: Moderate-Advanced Notes: This itinerary is only Remember, Australia is big and long drives are part of the adventure. valid for the Dry Season. Alternative itineraries apply during the Wet Season ‒ please read the Itineraries Pick Up Locations Halls Creek section on the left of this page. Tunnel Creek Fitzroy Crossing$795 We offer FREE pick up from select hotels throughout the Darwin City Centre. Alternatively the main meeting point is the Melaleuca On Mitchell at 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin at 6.50am. www.kakaduwild.com.au  1300 73 88 70 4 DAY KAKADU, KATHERINE & LITCHFIELD Day 1 Litchfield National Park Discover paradise as we stroll through steamy rainforests and cool off in Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and the Buley Rockholes. After a picnic lunch we cruise the spectacular Mary River Wetlands, home to exotic birds and lurking crocodiles. Enjoy an outback Aussie pub meal before climbing into your bed for a well-earned rest at our private Mary River Safari Camp. (LD) Day 2 Mary River to Kakadu Today we head to where we discover Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr on an interpretive cultural walk. Climb to the top of a rocky lookout for views over the Nardab floodplain and enjoy a reviving swim in the clear plunge pools of Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). Tonight, relax poolside and enjoy a group dinner at the Bistro at our Kakadu campground. (BLD) Day 3 Litchfield to Darwin This morning you have the option of a scenic flight over the stunning escarpment and the 5 DAY TOP END EXPLORER vast flood plains and billabongs of the Kakadu ecosystem (priced from $150 pp). Explore Nourlangie where your guide will give you a Day 1 Mary River Wetlands Receive a Cul Cul or unique ‘Welcome to snapshot of how the local Aboriginal people have lived in an area with Country’ by the traditional owners of the land, the Limilngan-Wulna 20,000 years of documented occupation, reflected in some of the rock people. Enjoy a cruise on the Mary River wetlands system, home to art. Via Pine Creek and we continue on to Katherine, settling the highest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the southern in for the night at our private campsite on the doorstep of Nitmuluk hemisphere. Discover Aboriginal rock art that dates back over 20,000 National Park. (BLD) years at Ubirr. Overnight camp in Kakadu. (LD) Day 4 Katherine Gorge to Darwin Depending on the season, embark Day 2 Kakadu National Park Take a National Park operated boat cruise on a cruise through Katherine Gorge or head out by canoe (both at spectacular Twin Falls and a walk along the boardwalk. Unwind on activities are optional at own expense). Formed by the Katherine River the sandy banks before we head to Jim Jim Falls. Enjoy the views of flowing from Arnhem Land to the Timor Sea, this 23 million-year-old this 200m natural wonder before a challenging walk to the base where natural marvel is truly breathtaking. After lunch our authentic ‘Top you can choose to swim or relax on the beautiful beach. (BLD) Didj’ indigenous cultural experience includes hands on activities such Day 3 Kakadu National Park Today we either head to Maguk and cool as fire making, boomerang and spear throwing and the chance to try off with a dip in the plunge pools, or hike to the top of painting your own indigenous-style artwork to take home as a unique for a swim and a breathtaking view of the escarpment country. After souvenir. Return to Darwin in the late afternoon. (BL) lunch we visit the historic gold-mining centre of Pine Creek before heading further south and settling in for the night at our private THE FACTS Darwin campsite on the doorstep of Nitmuluk National Park. (BLD) Tour Code: PNTY4C Departs: Tue & Sat Kakadu (APR-JUN & OCT); Tue, Thu & Sat (JUL-SEP) Litchfield N.P. Day 4 Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Spend the morning at the Includes: 3B-4L-3D, Park Entry Fees, Wildlife N.P. majestic Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Relax and enjoy Cruise, Top Didj Cultural Experience Katherine the serenity. Optional activities (own expense) include a cruise along Accommodation: Safari Tent: shared facilities the gorge or a canoe to paddle yourself downstream. In Edith Falls (3nts) Fitness: Moderate Notes: This itinerary only we cool down with another refreshing swim. (BLD) is valid for the Dry Season. Alternative itineraries apply during the Wet Season ‒ Tunnel Creek Halls Creek Day 5 Litchfield National Park Exploring Litchfield is the perfect way please read the Itineraries section on the Fitzroy Crossing to complete this tour, visiting Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and the Buley left page. $1245 Rockholes. Enjoy a picnic lunch, stroll through steamy rainforests and cool off with a dip in one of Litchfield’s picture perfect swimming holes. Return to Darwin in the late afternoon. (BL)

THE2DGE FACTS Camping Adult $525 Child $425 Darwin Tour2DGE1 Code: SafariPNTK5 Cabin Departs: Adult Wed & $625Sun (APR- Child $525 Kakadu JUN & SEP-OCT); Wed, Sun & Fri (JUL-AUG) Litchfield N.P. 2DGE2 Motel Room Adult $675 Child $575 Includes: 4B-5L-4D, Park Entry Fees, Wildlife N.P. Cruise, Pudukul Cultural Experience Katherine Accommodation: Explorer Tent: shared facilities (3nts), Permanent Camp (1nt) Fitness: only Advanced Notes: This itinerary is valid for the Dry Season. Alternative itineraries apply during Tunnel Creek Halls Creek the Wet Season ‒ please read the Itineraries section on the left page. Fitzroy Crossing$1295 www.kakaduwild.com.au  1300 73 88 70 9 DAY DARWIN TO BROOME Day 1 Katherine Head south to Katherine via either Edith Falls for a swim or Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge, depending on the season. (LD) Day 2 Lake Argyle & Victoria River Region Crossing into Western Australia we reach magnificent Lake Argyle, the biggest man made lake in the country – 18 times bigger than Sydney Harbour! (BLD) Days 3-4 Purnululu National Park: Bungle Bungles From our Purnululu bush camp we explore the beehive rock formations of the Bungle Bungles and visit Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge. (BLD/BLD) Days 5-6 El Questro Station Enjoy a true outback experience at El Questro Station; highlights include Zebedee Springs, a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge and a hike in the Cockburn Ranges. (BLD/BLD) Day 7 Gibb River Road & Mt Barnett Cross the Pentecost River and journey along the famous Gibb River Road to Mt Barnett Station. (BLD) Day 8 Manning Falls & Windjana Gorge This morning we will trek to Manning Gorge, take a plunge in the Falls, before we travel on to Windjana Gorge, known for its abundant freshwater crocodiles. (BLD) Day 9 Tunnel Creek & Broome Take on the adventure of Tunnel Creek Need to get to Perth? with our local indigenous guide. At the end of this 750m cave is a refreshing swimming hole, so bring your swimmers! Arrive in the Take the scenic route! pearling town of Broome late afternoon – with any luck you’ll be just in time to catch a brilliant Cable Beach sunset. (BL)

THE FACTS On our 21 Day Darwin to Perth you Tour Code: PDB9 Departs: Saturdays (APR- will swim in pristine waterholes, OCT) Includes: 8B-9L-8D, Park Permits & discover the World Heritage-listed Entry Fees, indigenous Guide in Tunnel Bungle Bungles, explore rugged Creek. Fitness: Advanced Accommodation: Camping: shared facilities (6nts), Bush desert gorges, kick back on endless Camping: limited facilities (2nts) white sandy beaches, snorkel over Notes: 1. Reasonable fitness is required colourful coral reefs, share tall for swimming and walking at least 6km on only stories round a campfire under a uneven terrain, ascending and descending sparkling night sky... and more. into gorges. 2. Note that the climate in Visit wildexpeditions.com.au for the north west of Australia is more details. tropical and can be very hot. $1995 Call 1300 73 88 70

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WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Please review the Kakadu Wild Booking Conditions For specific suggestions, we recommend you download the Trip online at kakaduwild.com.au. By booking with Kakadu Notes for your trip from our website. In general: Wild, you accept and are bound by these conditions. □ A broad-brimmed sun hat & sunscreen □ Walking boots or sturdy shoes If you have all the information you need from □ Swimmers & towel (bath and swimming) this brochure and do not want to keep it as a □ Personal water bottle (1.5L recommended) souvenir, please pass it on or put it back on □ Long-sleeved cotton shirt (sun protection) and loose-fitting pants the rack for someone else to use. Thank you. (warmth and insect protection for evenings) □ Personal toiletries, insect repellent, medication & torch ADU W KIMBERLEY WILD EXPEDITIONS PTY LTD □ Sleeping bag (Bring your own or we can provide for $35 ‒ request K IL A D trading as Kakadu Wild Expeditions prior to tour. Can be kept after travel or donated to indigenous K Shop 20 Johnny Chi Lane communities) *Not necessary for PNTY4C tour. P.O. Box 3434 Broome WA 6725 While our vehicles are custom-built and equipped with adequate Tel: 08 9193 7778 Fax: 08 9192 2997 storage, it is important to keep your luggage to a minimum ‒ a STRICT Email: [email protected] luggage limit of 10kg applies for all tours into Kakadu National Park. BOOKINGS 1300 73 88 70

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