3 Day Cicada Dreaming Safari Darwin
to Alice Springs
Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) Mataranka
Thermal Pools Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
There is a lot to see between Darwin and Alice Springs
and this Wayoutback 3 day adventure offers a value for money experience.
You will have the opportunity to paddle along the peaceful waters
of Katherine Gorge, soak in the Mataranka Thermal Pools, stop for
a cold drink at the historic Daly Waters Pub (home of Australias
first inter national airport!) and explore the precariously balanced
Devils Marbles.
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Tour Name: 3 Day Cicada Dreaming Safari -
Darwin to Alice Springs trip
Valid:
01 April 201 8 - 31 March 2019
Trip Code:
WDA04
Trip Style:
18 - 40 RECOMMENDED
Trip Theme:
Oneway destination trip
Tour Departs From:
Darwin
Tour Departs:
Tue /Sat at 6.00 am (01 Apr 18 31 Oct 18 )
Sat only at 6.00am ( 01 Nov 18 31 Mar 19 )
Tour Finishes:
Alice Springs at approximately 5.30pm Day 3
Max People:
Maximum 24
Prices:
$490 (Adult)
All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based
on per person
Safari is not suitable for children under 18 years of age
Highlights:
© Katherine Gorge
© Devils Marbles
© Daly Waters
© Graphics are Copyright Protected
ITINERARY
Why we love this trip
It's a small group soft adventure guided safari
See highlight as you make your way between Darwin and Alice Springs
and get the best of the trip in a short time
Is this trip right for you?
Looking for a medium adventure with like minded folks then this
is the trip.
Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be
required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These
are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.
Day 1: (Lunch, Dinner)
We depart from Darwin at approximately 6.00am and then our adventure
through the Territory to Alice Springs begins. The afternoon is
spent at Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park which is owned
by the Jawoyn Aboriginal people. Ancient sandstone has been carved
away by the Katherine River to create a deep and picturesque gorge.
You may like to take a boat cruise or paddle a canoe (seasonal )
through the peaceful water or a breathtaking scenic flight over
the Gorge ( all optional and at additional cost) before retiring
to our campsite nearby.
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park
Day 2: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
A great start to the day is a soak in the Mataranka Thermal Pools,
a lush oasis fringed by paperbark trees. No trip to the Territory
is complete without a visit to the Daly Waters Pub, an important
watering hole for explorers and drovers in days gone by and now
a great spot for a cold beer, a bit of history and a fair dinkum
outback experience! Our day winds to a close at historic Banka
Banka Cattle Station where we camp for the night.
Mataranka Thermal Pools Daly Waters Pub Banka Banka Cattle
Station
Day 2: (Breakfast, Lunch,)
We pass through Tennant Creek and then further along the track are
the Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) which are a collection of gigantic
granite boulders magically balanced on top of one another. Later
in the day we cross the Tropic of Caprico rn (only 20% of the Northern
Territory lays south of this point) then a short time later we arrive
into Alice Springs.
Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) Tropic of Capricorn
What to bring on tour:
Booked and paid E-Ticket, Torch, wide brimmed hat, sunscreen,
insect repellent, water bottle (1.5 litres), walking shoes/boots,
sleeping bag (or can be hired for $30), toiletries, swim wea r,
towel, camera, comfortable and casual clothing for 3 days.
What's Included in tour:
Professional guide, travel in an air - conditioned minibus, all
meals (as listed on itineraries), camping equipment including swags
and drinking water (please provide your own bottle).
Important notes
Dietary Requirements
Special Dietary requirements and allergies
Our menu is designed for both carnivores and vegetarians. If you
are have any special dietary needs or allergies, please contact
us to discuss this at time of booking as you may need to provide
your own supplementary food/ snacks depending on your specific dietary
need or allergy.
W.A.Safaris operates in some remote parts of Australia where certain
foods are not easily available and therefore cannot accommodate
all dietary requests. At times, produce and products may be substituted
as supply dictates and Wayoutback cannot guarantee the ingredients
contained in these alternatives. Whilst all of our guides are trained
in remote touring, they are not nutritionists and neither they nor
Wayoutback Australian Safaris can advise of all ingredients contained
in each food served on tour and are not responsible should an allergic
reaction occur.
If you have any allergies, please carry the necessary medication.
Many dietary requirements are catered for in our standard menus.
Itineraries
Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes,
operational logistics and accessibility.
Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage
to a day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack (maximum 10kg).
For those travelling with more than 10kg of luggage please ensure
you have a overnight bag/backpack with the items your require for
the 3 days packed inside as your large luggage will be stored in
the vehicle and not accessible during the safari.
Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to
one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack. All excess luggage
will be stored in the vehicle/trailer and will not be accessible
during this time.
Children
Safari is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Camping
Camping is in swags on this safari.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all international travellers
and should be taken out at the time of booking. We recommend Australian
citizens take out a domestic travel insurance policy which covers
personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage
and personal effects. Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers.
This clause is included as a duty of care to protect our travellers
and all levels of the travel distribution chain, but excludes those
nationals of countries where local law prohibits a compulsory service
that is not included in the tour price. Whilst Travel Insurance
is strongly recommended for these nationals, we will not apply these
booking conditions where law prohibits it. However, all travellers
will be expected to sign a waiver before commencing their tour acknowledging
that they are aware of the increased risks associated with Adventure
Travel and that they understand that Wayoutback will not be held
responsible for any loss, damage, delay, accident or injury sustained
whilst on tour with us.
Default Pickup Point
The default pick up point is where we will meet you for your tour,
unless you or your travel agent requests an alternative location
(contact our Reservations team for more information). It is your
responsibility to contact us with your preferred pick up point well
ahead of departure. We do not take responsibility for missed tours
if we have not been advised of an alternative in advance and you
are not at the default location on time.
Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure
Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure to
confirm pick-up location and time by phone direct with the tour
operator - (Details of the tour operator is on your E-Ticket).
Meal Abbreviations
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Tour Operator
W.A.S.
Fitness Level:2 out of 5: Two and three day trips
that include easy walking.. Minimal physical exertion required.
Maximum Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of
fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places
of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking
and exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.
Please note: there is climbing over rocks and small let's say 1.5m
or higher rocks along the 900m path to the plunge pool. You can
sit that out if you wish. Ask us for details. Example of the walk..
Stay
Campgrounds (Campground share facilities).
Staying: Swags
You will be sleeping in a swag on the bed.
Some have chosen under the brilliant stars of Central Australia.
If you haven't used a swag before, don't worry. Our experienced
guides will show you all you need to know to get one of the best
night's sleep you've ever had! All our equipment is purchased with
quality and durability in mind. Our swags for example are fitted
with Dunlop high density foam mattresses. This mattress is the best
and most comfortable money can buy. We hire out good quality sleeping
bags rated to minus 5° for those cold desert nights; likewise, we
hire out lighter weight summer sleeping bags if required for our
balmy summer evenings.
Camping is in swags on this safari. For guests requiring a tent
there is a $60 per person hire fee payable direct on date of travel.
Tents must be requested prior to departure.
Vehicle:
Our range of buses (21-28 seat). They are fully air conditioned
seats without toilet on board.
The Tour Difference
Scheduled tours operate.
As one of Northern Territory's leading small group safari company,
the operator run tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks
including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.
From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre,
from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife - our experienced guides
will help you discover the best of this unique and special state.
This tour operators team members are professionals, dedicated
to our clients needs and looking after the enironments we visit.
With our highly experienced team, we strive to deliver excellent
service with minimal impact on the flora, fauna and landscapes for
everyone to enjoy and experience in the future. Through creative
problem solving for each new challenge we are committed to sustainable
tourism. This is reflected in the accreditation we have obtained
and recognised in the awards we have won.
(W.A.S.) is committed to ensuring environmental sustainability.
:: Wildlife is not to be deliberately interfered with and any unintentional
interaction is to be kept to an absolute minimum.
:: A humane attitude towards all animal interactions is to be considered
on all occasions.
:: Unusual or exotic sightings will be reported to the appropriate
Land Manager or Land Holder.
:: Where required to assist with Land Managers or Land Owners we
will conduct ourselves accordingly.
:: For the purpose of this code, wildlife includes animals, birds,
reptiles and insects.
Specific activities involving wildlife are not a feature of the
tours operated by W.A.S.
:: Observance of Wildlife is a spontaneous event that arises as
opportunity presents itself.
:: As such all interaction is a bonus remember the occasion with
film, photo or memory only.
Any observance of Wildlife is to be conducted from a safe distance
so as to ensure no interference to their natural behaviour.
Guides and visitors are not permitted to handle any wildlife under
normal circumstances
Wildlife are not to be intimidated, chased or harassed.
Feeding of Wildlife is prohibited.
Spotlighting of nocturnal creatures/animals is not to be encouraged.
Above all adhere to the direction of your guide/host or wildlife
conservation representative some of our creatures have nasty reputations
advices are offered as an important part of learning, it is not
designed to scare you.
In general the best part of interaction is to avoid and not promote
confrontation.
Tour Guides: We pride ourselves on the very high standard of our
guides. We are the only Uluru (Ayers Rock) and remote specialist
tourism operator based in Alice Springs accredited at the Advanced
ECO Level IV standard. As such we are very aware of our responsibility
to provide well informed, environmentally conscious, highly trained
tour guides. All guides have a sound knowledge of our local area
focusing on its history, Aboriginal culture, geology and the natural
environment. By evaluating our guides performance after every tour
we ensure that a high standard is maintained. All our guides are
trained by an accredited tourism ECO guide, the only one in Central
Australia.
Fitness Ratings:
Alongside every ATA trip we have included physical ratings. These
are designed to give you an idea of how demanding (or not) each
trip is.
1 out of 5: Leisurely paced day trips. Minimal physical exertion
required.
2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking.
3 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks thatll
get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.
4 out of 5: Fairly basic camping on most nights, limited amenities
and some long (and challenging) walks. A high level of fitness required.
5 out of 5: The hardest of the hardcore. Long trips to remote destinations
with limited facilities. Excellent health and fitness is essential.
www.Australia4tours.com,
based in Darwin, Northern Territory and is proudly Australian owned and
one of the oldest specialist travel specialists in Northern Territory
which is Australian licensed and locally operated by Australia 4
Wheel Drive Rentals Group - Australia is one of the Northern Territory's
leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive
specialists' it is a Darwin Northern Territory Travel Agent.
Australia4Tours.com - Goholi Australia - Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals Group - Australia
Reichardt Road, Winnellie 0820
Darwin, Northern Territory Australia
Tel: International +61 8 7999 7511
WithinAustralia Free call 1800 107 371
Email:
info@Australia4tours.com
MISSION STATEMENT
We are Darwin Australia's premium specialist booking
agents - Our very experienced Northern Territory staff - our travel
boss has been here when the industry basically started living in
Alice Springs for 6 years in the 90's and in Darwin since the 80's.
We will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours
offers across Australia with camping safaris to one day sightseeing
coach trips, eco tours Australia adventure camping safaris in Kakadu
National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers
Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory. We seek out tours from
only reputable experienced tour companies to some of Australia's
most famous landmarks including Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the tropical Top End to the
spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from our ancient Aboriginal Culture
to our rather unique Australia outback wildlife - then onto Adelaide
and now Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your
next vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have collectively
over 30 years in the travel industry will help you discover the
best of these unique and special adventure and sightseeing guided
tours.
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