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The
Wilderness 4WD Adventures
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.
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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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Dry
Season Tours - 1st April to 30th November
Tours
departing from Darwin -
Northern Territory - Australia
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Highlights
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Tour
Code
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Wilderness
4WD Adventures Selection
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Kakadu
Park
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3
Day Kakadu Adventure
Jump on board for 3 action packed days taking in awesome
scenery and exploring magnificent destinations. 3 days tours
visit the main highlights of Kakadu, but be aware, they
are conducted at a faster pace than our 4 and 5 day tours.
Visit
the visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, also
Twin Falls where you will get to enjoy an informative boat
cruise with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. Our
safari camp permit in this region allows us peaceful camping
only 30 minutes drive from Jim Jim falls .
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Kakadu
Park
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4
Day Kakadu Experience
This 4 days experience is
designed for people who wish to have a less rushed tour of
Kakadu and offers more extensive hikes into remote locations.
It allows time to visit 'Graveside Gorge' -
one of Kakadu's most secret spots, which required special
permit to access.
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Details.............................................
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Kakadu
Park
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5
Day Kakadu Expedition
A
5 Day tour of Kakadu is the ultimate way to truly see
this world heritage area at its best. Our 5 Day Expedition
visits all of the areas offered on our 4 Day Kakadu Experience
with the addition of Koolpin Gorge. This area is located
in the southern end of Kakadu and only a few companies
are currently permitted access into this region. Koolpin
Gorge is an extremely sensitive area consisting of beautiful
waterfalls, plungepools and magnificent lookouts. We spend
a full day hiking along Koolpin Creek where you can refresh
yourself frequently in escarpment pools set amongst some
of Kakadu’s most spectacular scenery.
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Full Details.............................................
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Top
End
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4
Day Top End Blitz
This tour is a fast paced, action packed adventure
that covers all the major highlights that the Top End
has to offer. We spend a day visiting the many fantastic
waterfalls in Litchfield National Park, have fun canoeing
for half a day on Katherine Gorge
(optional), then spend the last two and a half
days enjoying some amazing places in Kakadu National Park.
A 9 seater Toyota Troop carrier is usually used as transport
and luggage and camping gear is towed in a trailer. This
is a 100% outdoor camping safari where you sleep in tents
or swags usually ruffing it out in nature.
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Top
End
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5
Day Top End Explorer
This tour allows more quality time in the areas that are visited.
Great views of central Kakadu, escarpment hike, offroad driving,
hiking and swimming, spectacular waterfalls. A 9 seater Toyota
Troop carrier is usually used as transport and luggage and
camping gear is towed in a trailer. This is a 100% outdoor
camping safari where you sleep in tents or swags usually ruffing
it out in nature.
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Kimberley
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5
Day Kimberley Tour (Broome to Darwin)
We spend the full day exploring around the Bungles. Hike
along the rivers edge of Windjana Gorge, walk through Tunnel
Creek, spectacular walk amongst the colourfully banded domes
as we hike through Piccaninny Gorge and much more.......
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Kimberley
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9
Day Kimberley Challenge
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. 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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Wet
Season Tours - 1st December to 30th March
Tours
departing from Darwin -
Northern Territory - Australia
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Highlights
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Tour
Code
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Wilderness
4WD Adventures Selection
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Kakadu
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A4T/WA/2GREEN |
2
Day Kakadu Green Season Adventure
Tour Destinations: Bowali Visitor centre (Kakadu), Fogg Dam
Reserve (Adelaide River District), Gunlom (Kakadu), Jumping
Crocodile Cruise (Adelaide River District), Kurrundie Creek
Falls, Motorcar Falls (Kakadu), Narwurlandja Lookout (Kakadu),
Nourlangie Rock (Kakadu), Small Gorge Falls(Kakadu).
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Kakadu
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A4T/WA/3GREEN |
3
Day Kakadu Green Season Adventure
Tour Destinations: Gubara (Baroalba Springs), Moline Rockholes
(Kakadu), Nanguluwar (Kakadu) - Plus- Bowali Visitor centre
(Kakadu), Fogg Dam Reserve (Adelaide River District), Gunlom
(Kakadu), Jumping Crocodile Cruise (Adelaide River District),
Kurrundie Creek Falls, Motorcar Falls (Kakadu), Narwurlandja
Lookout (Kakadu), Nourlangie Rock (Kakadu), Small Gorge Falls(Kakadu).
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Kakadu/Litchfield
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A4T/WA/2K1L |
3
Day Kakadu/Litchfield Adventure
What a great time of the year to be
heading to the tropical north and watching the Top End go
throught it's most spectacular changes. The Top End has
the most electrical activity in the world and at this time
of the year you can watch awesome lightning storms as they
travel across the sky.
It
is a time of plenty - the bush comes to life, floodplains
begin to fill, vegetation turns lush green, the wildlife
is active and the crowds have all gone. The rain also revitalises
waterfalls that have been dry for 7 months creating new
destinations to visit and places where you can swim. The
tour involves plenty of hiking, swimming and exploring while
aiming to get you 'away from the crowds' and take you into
the more isolated areas of Kakadu.
It
is too wet and humid to camp with tents do between December
and March all groups enjoy the luxury of staying at permanent
camp. Watch the storms rolling by from the comfort of a
dry, mosquito proof bush camp then get a good night sleep
in our private air-conditioned dormitory.
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Kakadu/Litchfield
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A4T/WA/3K1L |
4
Day Kakadu/Litchfield Adventure
What a great time of the year to be heading to the tropical
north and watching the Top End go throught it's most spectacular
changes. The Top End has the most electrical activity in
the world and at this time of the year you can watch awesome
lightning storms as they travel across the sky.
It is a time of plenty - the bush comes to life, floodplains
begin to fill, vegetation turns lush green, the wildlife
is active and the crowds have all gone. The rain also revitalises
waterfalls that have been dry for 7 months creating new
destinations to visit and places where you can swim. The
tour involves plenty of hiking, swimming and exploring while
aiming to get you 'away from the crowds' and take you into
the more isolated areas of Kakadu.
It is too wet and humid to camp with tents do between December
and March all groups enjoy the luxury of staying at permanent
camp. Watch the storms rolling by from the comfort of a
dry, mosquito proof bush camp then get a good night sleep
in our private air-conditioned dormitory.
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Note Jim Jim and Twin Falls may open around
late May-June to Nov. This access to the falls is seasonal
depending on conditions. There is no set date the falls open.
Other places of interest will be subsituted if the falls are
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DARWIN
to BROOME - 9 Day Kimberley Challenge
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9
Day Kimberley Challenge from Darwin to Broome
* 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.
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. |
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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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