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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.

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.

.Terms and Conditions

HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING


(B) THROUGH YOUR TRAVEL AGENT.........
You can make reservations also through your travel agent or hostel tour desk.You will be required to pay a deposit or the full price depending upon whether the agent is authorised by us to collect full payments.If you only pay a deposit you will be required to supply your creditcard details as security for the tour balance.

  1. Final payment: your final payment must be paid by a minimum of 14 days prior to your tour departure date. Final payments can be made directly to Wilderness 4WD Adventures (credit card facilities available) and to authorised travel agents only.
  2. Cancellations:- If you wish to cancel a tour (excluding Kimberley) more than 14 days prior to departure, a 10% cancellation fee + A4WDR deposit will apply, 8-14 days notice - 25% + A4WDR deposit, 3-7 days notice - 50% + A4WDR deposit, 0-3 days notice - no refund. Kimberley tours and private charters have a 50% cancellation fee + A4WDR deposit prior to 14 days and no refund within 14 days of departure.
  3. Travel Insurance:- Wilderness 4WD Adventures recommends that all passengers have their own travel insurance. Travel insurance is not expensive and can be obtained from your travel agent or direct from Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
  4. The Fine Print:- Wilderness 4WD Adventures accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage to personal articles including luggage. Persons taking tours should be of reasonable health and fitness. Wilderness 4WD Adventures will not be held responsible for any personal injury to clients due to actions beyond our control. Subject to road and weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances and mechanical failure, Wilderness 4WD Adventures reserves the right to change itineraries and arrange alternative carriers if necessary. Any costs incurred by a passenger as a result of a delay on any tour including failure to make connections with any other service, are the responsibility of the passenger. Wilderness 4WD Adventures reserves the right to cancel a tour if the minimum number of persons required (5 persons) for a tour are not met, in such cases full refunds will be given.
  5. Disclaimer Conditions: Due to seasonal variations at during the year a number of areas may be inaccessible - therefore the itinerary may vary from the advertised and quoted itinerary.. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover any unforeseen circumstances - be they caused by weather, mechanical failure, delays or any other reason. Wilderness Adventures cannot accept any responsibility for any personal loss arising from any situation. Access to certain parts of Kakadu may be denied at any time by the Traditional Owners or National Parks. Cancellation fees apply
General Tour Information
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 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.
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 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!
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.

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.