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8 Day Darwin to Cairns Safari (1) - Darwin to Cairns Tour
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The 8 Day Darwin to Cairns Safari (1) tour has plently of adventure and it is a perfect backpacker tour departing from Darwin in Northern Territory. This tour enables you to experience some of Northern Territory, Australia and just some of the wonderful features which our country has to offer.
An an option, you can also choose to join another tour to participate in, when this tour finishes in Cairns. You are then offered additional discounted tours which not only expands your backpacking adventure in Australia, but also saves you more money to explore more.
| Tour Code: | ATDV8C1 |
| Tour Package Cost : | View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1st April 2007 - 30th November 2007 AUD$935.00 (plus $99 meal kitty, payable on departure) plus park entry fee + $10 fuel levy For tour prices after this period, please see details of 8 Day Darwin to Cairns Safari (2) Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Darwin Darwin: April to November: Every Monday |
| Tour Finishes: | Cairns Once you have arrived in Cairns, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Cairns. |
| Max People: | 16/45 persons on this tour. |
| What to Bring: | Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15). 15kg luggage limit |
| Vehicles Used:: | 4WD Mitsubishi or Isuzu - 16, 17 or 20 seats front facing air-conditioned vehicle. Coaches - seat up to 45 people in air-conditioned front facing seats. |
| Hikes Involved:: | Hikes up to 6-8kms per day |
| Tour Accommodation: | Permanent Campsites - have permanently erected tents, permanent cooking facilities and purpose-built fire pits, screened eating areas, share showers and toilets. Hostel Accommodation - Dorm or Twin/Double rooms with shared facilities. Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Cairns. |
| What's Included: | Experienced tour guides, all meals as indicated are covered upon payment of kitty, accommodation transfers, camping fees & equipment. |
| Meals Included: | All meals included in this tour are indicated at the end of each day B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |
| Places of Interest: | During this tour, you will visit the following areas: Litchfield National Park, Mary River, Kakadu National Park, Darwin, Adelaide River, Edith Falls, Katherine Gorge, Mataranka Springs, Daly Waters, Cape Crawford, Lawn Hill Gorge, Croydon, Millstream Falls. |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Cairns to Darwin. |
| Tour Itinerary: | |
Tour Day 1 - Darwin to Mary River
See the falls of Litchfield National Park before arriving at the Mary River Wetlands. This afternoon look for ‘crocs’ and other wildlife on our private river cruise. Arrive at Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge for dinner and overnight camp. (LD)Tour Day 2 - Mary River to Kakadu
We call in at Mamukala Wetlands then head to the awesome Jim Jim Falls to take a walk to the base of the falls before continuing on to Twin Falls. Here we join a National Park operated boat and boardwalk experience up the stunning gorge to the waterfall where you can relax on the sandy bank. We drive on to Kakadu for dinner and our overnight camp. (BLD)Tour Day 3 - Kakadu to Darwin
Our first stop is Ubirr where we discover ancient Aboriginal rock art. We continue our journey to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), where we do some hiking and enjoy a refreshing dip in the plunge pools. We then return to Darwin, enjoying the impressive scenery along the way. (BL) Overnight dorm accommodation included (no meals)Tour Day 4 - Darwin
Spend a relaxing day in Darwin. Overnight dorm accommodation included. (No meals)Tour Day 5 - Darwin to Cape Crawford
An early morning departure from Darwin takes us down to Adelaide River to visit the ex movie star "Charlie the water buffalo". Continue travelling through Katherine to reach Mataranka for lunch and a refreshing swim in this natural spring. The historic Daly Waters pub is our next stop. Our overnight destination tonight is the Heartbreak Hotel at Cape Crawford, regarded as one of the most remote pubs in Oz. (LD)Tour Day 6 - Cape Crawford to Adels Grove
After spending a night of remoteness and amazing stargazing, we farewell the Heartbreak Hotel. Today we negotiate 500km of unsealed roads, river crossings and some of the most spectacular scenery this part of Australia has to offer. Pass through many cattle stations, stopping at Hells Gate Roadhouse, before arriving at Adels Grove late afternoon. Time is allowed to cool off with a swim or just relax. Accommodation at Adels Grove is permanent camp sites. (BLD)Tour Day 7 - Adels Grove to Croydon
This morning we visit the beautiful Lawn Hill Gorge (Boodjamulla). Featuring spectacular gorges and sandstone ranges, time is allowed to view aboriginal rock art, cool off with a swim or explore the gorge by canoe (own expense). Continuing on, we make stops at Gregory Downs for lunch and the Burke & Wills Roadhouse. Our overnight destination is Croydon, where we relax with a swim at Lake Belmore & a spectacular sunset. Our accommodation is the Club Hotel, a pub with lots of charm & character. (BLD)Tour Day 8 - Croydon to Cairns
Continue through the Gulf Savannah region this morning. Notice an extreme change in landscape and vegetation as we enter the tropical Atherton Tablelands. Lunch today will be at Millstream Falls before stopping at Wooroonooren National Park. Enjoy a 2 hour relaxed introduction rainforest walk to Nandroya Falls where we cool off with a swim. Evening arrival into Cairns is followed with dinner to say goodbye to our fellow travelling companions. (BLD)Tour Completes in Cairns
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