Wilderness
4WD Adventures - small group 4WD outback adventure safari
tours to Broome and The Kimberley
Wilderness
4WD Adventures have been specializing in small group nature-based
tours since 1990. Our
tours are a well organised
camping experience designed
for fit active people ranging in age from 18-40 years
and the tour programs are a pertfect balance of good information
and fun for those who have a thirst for knowledge and
a love for nature.
Mitchell
Falls - El Questro Station - Bungle Bungles - Manning
Gorge - Bell Gorge Lennard River Gorge - Windjana Gorge
- Cable Beach (Broome) - Tunnel Creek.
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Let
us show you the Top End of Australia - from Broome
and the Kimberley Ranges, across to Katherine, Darwin,
and the world famous Kakadu National Park. Come and
explore the wild northern frontier including beautiful
areas like Litchfield, the Bungle Bungle Ranges, and
other hidden treasures accessible to those who travel
with us.
Our
tours involve a reasonable degree of bushwalking,
swimming and rock climbing and are perfect for adventurous
people. Wherever possible our aim is to "get away
from the crowds" and take passengers into the more
isolated areas of Australia's Northern Territory and
the Kimberley region. We believe that customer satisfaction
is extremely important and always receive positive
feedback from people who have travelled on our tours.
We
are confident that all of our guides have the ability
to provide you with an enjoyable and exciting experience.
If this sounds good to you and you want a perfect
holiday, then take a tour with Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
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DARWIN
to BROOME - 9 Day Kimberley Challenge
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9
Day Kimberley Challenge from Darwin to Broome
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Valid April to November - Departs Darwin every Wednesday
from 19/04/2006 till 01/11/2006
* Tours
departing from Darwin - Northern Territory (N.T.)
- Australia
Plus pick-ups available from Katherine (N.T.)
and Kununurra (W.A.
The
Kimberley Region could be described as one of the last
areas where adventure minded travellers can still go to
experience the true Australian wilderness. The rugged Kimberley
Region can be divided into 3 main geographical districts:
The North Kimberley includes Mitchell Falls which is one
of the most scenic and biologically important areas in Western
Australia.
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The
West Kimberley includes nearly all of the other gorges that
we visit heading along the Gibb River road and wildlife
here is generally found concentrated around densely vegetated
waterholes. The South-East Kimberley includes the area south
of Kununurra and its most famous landmark is the Bungle
Bungles.
To see
the Kimberley region properly, passengers should be prepared
to endure a few hardships and can sometimes expect to spend
4 - 5 hours travelling between destinations due to poor
road conditions. Our vehicles carry a maximum of 9 passengers
with side facing seats in the rear.
Unlike
a bus, these are great social vehicles as our group all
face each other. This means that driving time can be spent
enjoyably socializing, playing games and having fun (instead
of sleeping).
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General
Tour Information
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| Tour
Guides |
Our guides are very professional and are well versed on all
aspects of the Top End and the Kimberley. Constant evaluation
programs ensure that our guides possess extensive knowledge
of the flora, fauna, geology and culture of these regions.
Most of our guides have been guiding for several years and
are very enthusiastic about showing passengers the local wildlife.
All guides hold current first aid certificates & have completed
courses in both remote area operations and minimal impact
techniques. |
| Permit
Areas |
Due
to our willingness to work with Aboriginal traditional owners
and our commitment to nature-based eco tourism, we are the
only small group tour operator with access to Upper Sandy
Creek Falls (Litchfield). We are one of only a select few
tour companies that have special access to restricted areas
such as Koolpin Gorge (Kakadu), Graveside Gorge (Kakadu),
Moline Rock Hole (Kakadu) and Upper Tolmer Gorge (Litchfield).
We also hold a safari camp permit at Jim Jim Falls campground
(Garnamar). Permit areas allow our passengers to experience
Kakadu without the crowds. |
| Vehicles
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To
fully enjoy what the Top End and The Kimberley has to offer,
you need to travel in a 4WD vehicle and that is a fact. We
operate only 4WD vehicles that range in size from 9–13 seats,
so an emphasis is placed on small group personalised tours.
Our vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained to minimize
the risk of breakdowns during any of our tours. All of our
vehicles are airconditioned. |
| Camping
Equipment |
Our
tour vehicles all tow trailers with the necessary equipment
to make your camping safari as comfortable as possible. We
provide swags (April – Nov), sleeping mats, easy-to-erect
tents, camp chairs, tables, 12 volt fluorescent lights, communal
torches and eskies (ice boxes to keep the food fresh and the
drinks cold). |
| Campground
Facilities |
As
our tours are traveling into remote areas and to avoid crowds,
some places that we camp have absolutely no facilities, this
occurs predominantly on the Kimberley tours. Other areas only
have basic toilet facilities and no showers on most occasions.
Fortunately we are swimming on nearly every day of the tours
so hygiene is not a problem. |
| Passenger
Involvement |
All
of our tours are designed to provide passengers with a 'hands
on' wilderness camping experience. It is therefore a necessary
requirement that all passengers participate in general camp
duties such as erecting tents, preparing meals, washing up
etc. Camp duties are not strenuous and full group participation
allows everybody more time for other enjoyable activities.
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| Walking
Distances and Programs |
Please
be advised that the programs and walking distances supplied
should only be used as a guideline. Your tour guides may change
programs at their discretion, due to extreme temperatures,
safety issues or to suit the specific interests of the group,
and walking distances may vary substantially. |
| Passenger
Fitness Level |
Our
tours have been designed to suit fit, active people mainly
ranging in age from 18–35 years. Tours are not available to
any children under the age of 13 and passengers who are over
45 must ensure they are extremely fit if they wish to participate
in any of our tours. If you have any doubts regarding your
level of fitness, please discuss it with your agent or contact
us directly. |
| Food
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Fresh
fruit and vegetables are available every day. Iced water is
available in the vehicle at all times (except Kimberley tours).
Breakfasts consist of cereals, toast with spreads, tea and
coffee. Lunch is usually a selection of cold meats and salad
or sandwiches. Dinner will be cooked on the campfire by your
guide, who is also a skilled open fire cook, with menus to
suit all tastes. Wine is included with some evening meals.
We can easily cater for vegetarians – please inform us when
you book. |
| What
Is Included |
Tours
include main meals, fruit, snacks and all the necessary camping
equipment required for a great experience. Tours also include
an awesome Corroboree Billabong Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise
(except Kimberley tours) and where stated - Excusive Aboriginal
Cultural Experience. |
| What
Is Not Included |
Kakadu
tours do not include breakfast on Day 1, Twin Falls Gorge
boat cruise ($12.50) or sleeping bags (hire fee $10). Top
End tours do not include breakfast on Day 1, Canoe Hire at
Katherine Gorge ($20 half day/ $30 full day), Twin Falls Gorge
boat cruise ($12.50) or sleeping bags (hire fee $10). The
Kimberley tours do not include breakfast on Day 1, Bungle
Bungles scenic flight, sleeping bags (hire fee $20) or freight
costs to forward excess personal luggage to Broome. |
| What
To Bring |
Tour
ticket, hat, torch (if you have one), camera and film, sleeping
bag (hire fee $10), closed walking shoes (essential), open
footwear (optional), sunscreen, mosquito repellent, toiletries,
towel, swimming gear, water bottle (1.5 litre), alcohol(cheaper
from town), long-sleeved shirt and a small bag only – minimal
luggage please (maximum 10kg on Kimberley tour). Don't wear
good clothes. |
| Insurance |
Please consider it an important service to your clients to
encourage them to purchase comprehensive travel insurance
before leaving home. We strongly recommend that all passengers
be fully covered by insurance. Liability: Whilst we
make every effort to safeguard our clients and their belongings,
we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss
due to events which are beyond our control. Passengers should
note that adventure travel involves a higher than normal risk
and a signed release will be required from all participants
before tour departure. |
| Reconfirmation |
Do
clients need to reconfirm their tour? Yes, passengers
must contact the Wilderness 4WD Adventures Reservations
Department nominated on their ticket quoting their E-Ticket
Booking before 4pm the day prior to travel with both the
name of their accommodation and room number. Failure to
do so could result in the cancellation of their booking!
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| Conditions
of Travel |
Terms:
Please note that all itineraries are a guideline only and
are subject to change.
Conditions
of Travel:This tour company reserves the right to alter
the route or itinerary of any of its tours and arrange alternative
carriers to those advertised if necessary. No refunds will
be given in these circumstances or in the event of any delay,
curtailment or alteration of a trip resulting from any cause
including severe weather conditions or mechanical failure.
A minimum number of passengers is required to operate each
tour. It may therefore be necessary to cancel a scheduled
departure and to offer an alternative or full refund for that
tour. Wilderness
4WD Adventures and the agent can't
guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable for
passenger failure to connect with other services. We accept
no responsibility for loss or damage to personal belongings
or baggage.
Smoking & Drinking: Australian Government regulations
prohibit smoking and the drinking of alcohol inside tourist
vehicles in Australia (smoking and drinking should be limited
to stops along the route). |
| Booking
Conditions |
A
deposit of 20% is required for this tour at the time of booking
and the balance to be paid upon pickup. A credit Card number
will be kept for the security of the cancellation policy by
the tour company and the agent. |
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www.kakaduayersrocktours.com
www.kakaduayersrocktours.com is a division of 'Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals' the experienced and friendly Australian
safari, tours, sightseeing, charter and selfdrive Specialists
based in Darwin, Northern Territory Australia.
Call us now on Telephone within Australia 08-89453338 or
International +61 8 89453338 24 hours a day.
MISSION
STATEMENT
As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari
specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals (incorporating
www.kakaduayersrocktours.com) , we seek out tours to some
of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru
(Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the sunny tropical
Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the
spiritual heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal
Culture to abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then
onto Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns
we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next
vacation in Australia.
Our
experienced staff will help you discover the best of these
unique and special tours offers across Australia with backpackers
camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, ecotourisim
adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park and Uluru
(Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru)
in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal
culture.
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