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AATKings
1300 228 546
Bringing Australia & New Zealand to life
2015-2016
TOP END DAY TOURS
KATHERINE
GORGE
KAKADU
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LITCHFIELD
We’ve got the
Top End covered
If you’ve only got a day to spare, AAT Kings offers one day and half day sightseeing
tours in and around Darwin. Leave the stress of exploring an unknown area to a
friendly expert. We’ll show you all the must-see sights of Darwin and the Top End,
plus share local stories and knowledge of its history and culture. We also offer
free hotel pick-ups so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your day.
For a full list of A AT Kings Day Tours of fered
in Uluru, Alice Springs, Sydney, Melbourne,
Adelaide and Cairns, visit aatkings.com
Contents
Litchfield National Park Waterfalls D5.....................................................4
Kakadu National Park Explorer D4............................................................ 5
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls D11............................................... 6
Darwin City Sights D2.................................................................................. 7
Frontline Australia WWII DW2................................................................... 7
Wildlands Wetlands Safari O5. ................................................................. 8
Jumping Crocs & Nature Adventure O7. ................................................ 8
Kakadu & East Alligator River Short Break DK40................................. 9
Kakadu & Katherine Gorge Short Break DG42/DG52. ....................... 10
Tiwi Aboriginal Cultural Experience TIB1 & TIF1................................... 11
Hotel Pick-ups. .............................................................................. back cover
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Why choose AAT Kings?
Our people
When you’re away from home, you need someone with all the answers;
someone who’ll look after all your needs. Our fantastic team of Driver Guides,
local guides and operations experts work together to make your trip run
smoothly from start to end. Come and meet the team — they’ll put a smile
on your face! In addition, all our Driver Guides have received accreditation to
guide within Kakadu National Park.
Our history
Our luxury fleet
With another 16 luxurious coaches joining the fleet from 2014, our vehicles
are the newest in Australia. Fully air-conditioned, our coaches are equipped
with reclining seats with seat belts and footrests, panoramic windows, an
on-board restroom and two-door access. They also feature state-of-the-art
technology including DVD player, GPS and PA systems. Some of our coaches
are equipped with phone chargers and WiFi*. Most importantly, they are
driven by the finest operators in the Northern Territory.
The leader
Our story began in 1912 when the Pyke family pioneered coach touring in
Australia. Starting with self-drive car-hire in 7 seater vehicles in Sydney, we
expanded to guided tours. By the 1960s, still known as AAT, we had become
Australia’s largest tour operator. In the 1980s we teamed up with pioneering
adventurer Bill King’s outback tours, to create the AAT Kings we know today.
In 2014 more people chose to travel with AAT Kings than any other guided
holiday company in Australia. With more than 100 years’ experience, we’re
recognised and awarded by our industry and are committed to maintaining
a high standard and creating a memorable experience for our guests.
*Please note: WiFi speed and connectivity can be intermittent outside major cities and towns
Meet the Team !
Guests visibly relax
I love sharing the special
Helping guests experience
art at the Museum and Art
in the Top End is the highlight
bunkers in the National Park
share ‘my backyard’ with
once they’ve floated
places in Darwin – indigenous
clear waterfalls in
Gallery and tales of the WWII
– bring your togs!
are always guest highlights.
around one of the cool,
Litchfield National Park
Meet Ray,
the holiday of a lifetime
of my job. I feel so lucky to
guests every day.
Meet Mariet,
Driver Guide
Meet Warren,
Driver Guide
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1. Shop 6, 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin
2. Shop D4B, Wharf One Retail
Darwin City Waterfront
Kitchener Drive
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Litchfield
National Park Waterfalls
Full day
Feeling the water
fall over your head and
shoulders is exhilarating
– take your togs!
Sharon Day Tours
Florence Falls
$169 $ 85
adult
child
Code: D5
Departs: Daily 7.15am from Darwin
(earlier from your hotel – see back cover)
Returns: 6.00pm approximately
Highlights
Visit Batchelor, gateway to Litchfield
Marvel at thundering falls,
rainforest and historic sites
Photograph mystical termite mounds
Relaxing swim at Florence Falls
Take a guided interpretive bush
and vine-forest walk
Take a refreshing dip at Wangi Falls
Inclusions
•
•
•
•
Lunch
Experienced Driver Guide
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses,
sunscreen, hat, water bottle to hold 1 litre,
camera, jacket in cooler months
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/D5
Itinerary
En Route
Boarding early for the drive to Litchfield National
Park down ‘the Track’ (Stuart Highway), you’ll be
entertained by your Driver Guide with tales both
tall and true of the history of Australia’s longest
highway.
Batchelor
The gorgeous town of Batchelor is the gateway
to Litchfield National Park. Up until WWII, Batchelor
was a sleepy little hollow. Then it became an allied
air force base and the population grew quickly.
When uranium was discovered near Batchelor in
1949, the town once again grew until the mine was
closed in 1963. Today, Batchelor’s townsfolk love to
host visitors to Litchfield National Park and it’s here
that you’ll enjoy morning tea (own expense) at one
of their local cafés.
Tolmer Falls
One of the three major waterfalls along the
western face of the Tabletop Range, Tolmer Falls is
a truly spectacular sight. You’ll marvel at the water
cascading down into the deep waterhole at the
base of the falls, which is home to several colonies
of rare ghost bats and orange horseshoe bats.
Lunch at Litchfield Café
Time for a well-earned break. As part of your tour
enjoy lunch at Litchfield Café. Relax, enjoy the
company of your fellow travellers and recount the
morning’s adventure.
Wangi Falls
Ready for another swim? Wangi Falls is the most
accessible of rock pools and is a perfect spot to take
another dip.
Litchfield National Park
Established in 1986, Litchfield National Park is a
truly stunning destination. Here you can take in the
splendour of thundering falls, rainforest pockets
and sacred historic sites. The traditional custodians
of Litchfield National Park are the Wagait people,
many of whom still call the area home.
Termite Mounds
The termite mounds found at Litchfield National
Park are the incredible architectural works of local
termites. Complete with arches, tunnels, chimneys
and nursery chambers, the mounds will leave you
mystified. Listen and learn as your Driver Guide
explains the difference between Cathedral and
Magnetic mounds.
Florence Falls
Florence Falls
View the spectacular double waterfalls of Florence
Falls from a high vantage point before making your
way down the stairs to take a dip in the gorgeous
plunge pool, if you need to cool down a little. Head
back up through forest and open woodland. There’s
also time for an interpretive walk through the
scenic bush and monsoon vine forest.
Termite Mounds
Kakadu
National Park Explorer
5
Full day
It is a true privilege
to share some stories
behind the ancient rock
art at Nourlangie.
Gordon Driver Guide
Kakadu Escarpment
$245* $123
adult
child
Code: D4
Departs: Daily 6.15am from Darwin
(earlier from your hotel – see back cover)
Returns: 7.30pm approximately
*Plus $25 National Park Entry Fee. See page 3 >
Highlights
Experience this World Heritage Site
Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art
at Nourlangie
Admire the birdlife of Kakadu wetlands
Spot crocodiles on Yellow Water
Billabong Cruise
Learn about the Bininj people at
the Warradjan Cultural Centre
Inclusions
•
•
•
•
Buffet lunch
Experienced Driver Guide
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach
Itinerary
En Route
Today you’re up early to get started on a day that
you’ll long remember. Travelling on one of the
longest roads in Australia, the Stuart Highway,
you’ll see some of the most amazing terrain this
country has to offer. When we turn onto the
Arnhem Highway, the Marrakai Plains will provide a
beautiful backdrop for your onward journey.
Kakadu National Park
Covering an area of more than 19,800 square
kilometres, World Heritage listed Kakadu is the
largest National Park in Australia. The combination
of mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood
plains, lowland hills, open woodland and forest
habitats make Kakadu one of the most diverse
landscapes you’ll ever experience. Be amazed at the
population of wildlife in the water, on the land and
in the air – Kakadu is home to a myriad of animals,
hundreds of bird species and thousands of different
insects and plants. Marvel at the concentration
of rock art sites that illustrates Aboriginal culture
found at Kakadu, some dating back 50,000 years.
What to bring
To learn more visit:
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
The Bininj people are the traditional custodians
of Kakadu National Park and now we visit the
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to introduce
you to their way of life.
aatkings.com/D4
Experiencing Kakadu from the air gives you a true
sense of the vastness of this amazing landscape.
This fabulous scenic flight hugs the Mt. Brockman
escarpment, crosses Deaf Adder Gorge and then
takes in the beautiful Double Falls, a spectacular
introduction to the waterfalls of the Kakadu. The
Arnhem Plateau then drops away revealing the
breathtaking Jim Jim Falls. Fly on to Twin Falls,
with its two distinctive flows and narrow gorge
entrance. Do not miss this, especially between the
wet months of December to July!
Add-on a 50 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land
Escarpment.
$250 adult $200 child
Nourlangie
Be mesmerised as you wander the Nourlangie rock
art site. It has provided shelter to the indigenous
people for many thousands of years – and while
taking shelter, the rock evolved into a canvas that
illustrates their very deep spiritual culture. The
1.5km walk around the base of the rock, led by
your Driver Guide, will give you the opportunity
to see many different forms of Aboriginal rock
art paintings.
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
After lunch you’ll join your local guide for a cruise
on the Yellow Water Billabong. The picturesque
yellow waters are home to thousands of saltwater
crocodiles and up to 60 species of colourful birdlife.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses,
sunscreen, hat, water bottle to hold 1 litre,
camera, jacket in cooler months
Optional Kakadu Scenic Flight
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
Code: SKF50
6
Katherine Gorge Cruise
& Edith Falls
Full day
The steep gorge walls give you a
sense of feeling protected as you
cruise up the stunning waterway.
Robert Driver Guide
Katherine Gorge
$245 $123
adult
child
Code: D11
Departs: Mon, Wed & Sat 6.15am
from Darwin (earlier from your hotel –
see back cover)
Returns: 8.30pm approximately
Highlights
Visit Adelaide River War Memorial
Refreshing swim at Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Feel the spirit of the Jawoyn people
through their rock art in Nitmiluk
Admire breath-taking scenery on the
cruise on Katherine Gorge
Cruise through the awe-inspiring
70 metre high gorge walls
Browse through Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
Inclusions
•
•
•
•
Buffet lunch
Experienced Driver Guide
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses,
sunscreen, hat, water bottle to hold 1 litre,
camera, jacket in cooler months
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/D11
Itinerary
En Route
It’s an early start this morning to travel down ‘the
Track’ (Stuart Highway), heading to the amazing
Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge. Your
Driver Guide will keep you entertained along the
way with stories about Australia’s longest highway
and the history of the region.
Adelaide River War Memorial
Continue to the Adelaide River War Memorial where
you’ll have time to stroll around the memorial.
Dedicated to the many men and women who lost
their lives in the north of Australia during WWII,
this is a beautiful memorial, surrounded by lush
gardens and native plants. Afterwards, stop for
morning tea (own expense).
Nitmiluk National Park
Now we head into the amazing Nitmiluk National
Park. Previously known as Katherine Gorge National
Park, this park spans more than 292,000 hectares.
With rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls
and unlimited flora and fauna, Nitmiluk is a haven
for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The name
‘Nitmiluk’, meaning ‘Cicada Place’, came from the
Jawoyn people who are the traditional custodians
of the park.
Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
Take some time to browse through the Nitmiluk
Visitor Centre. The Display Centre and Heritage
Museum features large scale models illustrating
the flora, fauna and rock formations of the
Park. Photographs, memorabilia and traditional
Aboriginal artefacts are also on display. If you’d like
to purchase your own Nitmiluk memory, the Centre
has a range of souvenirs and artefacts handmade
by the Jawoyn people.
Katherine Gorge Cruise
A key highlight of your day will be the Katherine
Gorge cruise. One of the most visited sites in
Australia’s Top End, Katherine Gorge is a stunning
network of thirteen gorges carved from billion year
old sandstone that are home to many rapids and
falls flowing from the Katherine River. The two hour
cruise will put you at the heart of Katherine Gorge
among freshwater crocodiles, wonderful bird life
and some of the most amazing scenery that the
Northern Territory has to offer.
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
The landscape at Nitmiluk National Park changes
dramatically through the wet and dry seasons, but
whatever the time of year, Leliyn (Edith Falls) always
has refreshing water to enjoy. You can take a swim
in the waterhole beneath the falls, among the
paperbark and pandanus trees (seasonal).
Aboriginal Rock Art
The spirit and culture of the Aboriginal people
is ever-present at Nitmiluk. Throughout the park
you’ll see original Aboriginal rock art that expresses
in images this very deep spiritual culture.
Buffet lunch in the Park
Lunch will be served in the lush and shaded outdoor
setting of the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre.
Adelaide River War Memorial
Darwin
City Sights
$79 adult $40child
7
Half day
Code: D2
Departs: Daily 2.00pm from Darwin
(earlier from your hotel – see back cover)
Returns: 6.00pm approximately
Highlights
Learn about Darwin’s colourful history
Stroll through the Botanic Gardens
See the famous landmarks and sites
Explore the Museum & Art Gallery
of the Northern Territory
Inclusions
• Experienced Driver Guide
• Comprehensive commentary
• Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/D2
Darwin
Itinerary
Relax as your Driver Guide showcases the
booming tropical city of Darwin. Get the perfect
introduction to Darwin’s history and landscape.
Hear the stories of early settlers as you visit the
Chinese Temple and stroll through the Botanic
Gardens. View historic sites including the East Point
Military Precinct, Mooring Basin and the Stokes Hill
Wharf area. There’s time to explore the region’s
premier cultural institution, the Museum and Art
Gallery of the Northern Territory, with collections
encompassing Aboriginal art and Northern
Territory history.
Frontline Australia
WWII
$109 adult $55child
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Half day
Code: DW2
Departs: Daily 8.00am from Darwin
(earlier from your hotel – see back cover)
Returns: 12.30pm approximately
Highlights
Learn about the bombing of
Darwin in 1942
Learn about the bombing of Darwin
Explore Darwin Military Museum
Itinerary
See historic WWII relics
Cruise on the harbour and view
Coonawarra Navy Base
Inclusions
• Experienced Driver Guide
• Comprehensive commentary
• Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/DW2
Visit the sites hit by Japanese air raids on Darwin
during WWII in February 1942 – the largest attacks
mounted by a foreign power against Australia. Coming
two months after Pearl Harbour, the sneak attack by
242 planes, was an attempt to prevent the Allies using
them as bases to contest Japan’s invasions of Timor
and Java. Visit historic bunkers in Charles Darwin
National Park, with WWII era anti-aircraft guns.
Cruise on Darwin Harbour and view Navy Base HMAS
Coonawarra. Explore the Military Precinct at East Point
and visit the Darwin Military Museum to see historic
WWII relics. Visit the Catalina Flying Boat Base.
Darwin Military Museum
8
Wildlands
Wetlands Safari
$125 adult $63 child
Aussie
Adventures
Half day
Code: O5
Departs: Daily 7.00am (May-Oct)
from Darwin
Returns: 12 noon approximately
Highlights
Magnificent Mary River Wetlands
Crocodiles on Corroboree Billabong
View the spectacular birdlife
Cruise among lotus flowers & lily pads
Inclusions
• Experienced Driver Guide
• Comprehensive commentary
• Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/O5
Corroboree Billabong
Itinerary
Cruise on Corroboree Billabong in magnificent Mary
River Wetlands. Experience a natural wonderland,
home to the world’s largest concentration of
saltwater crocodiles (you may spot them basking
in the sun on the river bank) and a myriad of active
birdlife and colourful flora. Look out for the jabiru,
sea eagles soaring overhead, heron, ibis, brolga and
magpie geese. You’ll also encounter beautiful flora
including vast stands of lotus flowers and lily pads
on this unique cruise.
Wetlands Safari
Jumping Crocs
& Nature Adventure
$99 adult $50child
Aussie
Adventures
Half day
Code: O7
Departs: Daily 1.30pm from Darwin
Returns: 6.30pm approximately
Highlights
Cruise on the Adelaide River
Get up-close to the prehistoric crocs
Watch them jump for their food
Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre
Visit Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Inclusions
• Experienced Driver Guide
• Comprehensive commentary
• Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/O7
Crocodile spotting
Itinerary
Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600
crocodiles. See these prehistoric creatures up-close as
your guide entices them to leap out of the water. Later,
visit the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, for
detailed information on wildlife and local Aboriginal
history. Enjoy the superb views across the Marrakai
Plains and the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, a
haven for wildlife. The monsoon and eucalypt forest,
melaleuca woodland and open water attract a diverse
range of birds, reptiles, mammals and marsupials.
Feeding time
Kakadu &
East Alligator River
Short
Short
Breaks
Breaks
2 days | code: DK40
Ubirr
Guluyambi Cruise
Nourlangie rock art
East Alligator River
Highlights
•
•
•
•
Discover the awe-inspiring birdlife of the Kakadu wetlands
Explore the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries at Nourlangie & Ubirr
Cruise on the fabled Yellow Water Billabong – look out for the crocs!
Step ashore in Arnhem Land on the Guluyambi Cruise
As this Short Break departs at 6.20am,
accommodation will need to be pre-booked for
the previous night.
Departs
Daily (Apr-Nov) and
Mon & Thu (Dec-Mar) 6.20am
Day 2: Kakadu – Farewell from Darwin
This morning you’ll head off with your Driver
Guide to explore the World Heritage Area of
Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient
Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be
20,000 years old, to the lookout for the view over
the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi
Cruise along the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal
guide will provide an insight into their culture,
including local mythology, the river’s abundant
food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With
special permission of the local people, you are
able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali
Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin, where
your short break concludes. L
Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu National Park
Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem
Highway, passing major river systems and
wetland regions, into Kakadu National Park.
Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, the
national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of
landscape varying from rocky escarpment that
is home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating
back thousands of years, to the floodplains that
are abundant with wildlife. Stop at Nourlangie,
where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to
view the rock art galleries. After lunch, join your
local guide on a cruise of the fabled Yellow Water
Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the
colourful range of birdlife for which this region
is renowned. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre
to view the informative displays depicting the
traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu.
Hotel: Aurora Kakadu (B), Aurora Kakadu (R) or
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (S), Kakadu. L
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
$ Child
low
high
$ Single*
low
high
595
476
669
565
635
595
675
735
452
508
476
540
588
629
699
730
915
795
Optional Kakadu Scenic Flight
Add-on a 50 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land
Escarpment to Day 1.
$250 adult $200 child
Jody Head of Day Tours
$ Adult Twin
low
high
7.30pm approximately
Experiencing Kakadu from the air gives you a true
sense of the vastness of this amazing landscape.
This fabulous scenic flight hugs the Mt. Brockman
escarpment, crosses Deaf Adder Gorge and then
takes in the beautiful Double Falls, a spectacular
introduction to the waterfalls of the Kakadu. The
Arnhem Plateau then drops away revealing the
breathtaking Jim Jim Falls. Fly on to Twin Falls,
with its two distinctive flows and narrow gorge
entrance. Do not miss this, especially between the
wet months of December to July!
It’s Kakadu’s vast landscapes, like
its wetlands, waterfalls and rocky
escarpment, that make you feel very small.
Prices
Concludes
Low season: 01 Apr 2015 – 31 May 2015 &
01 Oct 2015 – 31 Mar 2016. High season:
01 Jun 2015 – 30 Sep 2015. All prices are
per person, land only. *Single traveller
must pay the single price. National Park
entry fee is included (see page 3). In
April & November to March, if weather
conditions preclude access to the East
Alligator River region, alternative
touring will be arranged for Day 2.
Code: SKF50
9
10
Kakadu &
Katherine Gorge
3 days |
Short
Breaks
code: DG42/52
Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Nourlangie
Edith Falls
Highlights
•
•
•
•
Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Native Animals and Birdlife
Ubirr & Nourlangie Rock Art
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
•
•
•
•
Katherine Gorge
Cruise through Katherine Gorge
Swim at Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Stop in Historic Pine Creek
Visit Adelaide RIver War Cemetery
As this Short Break departs at 6.20am/7.15am,
accommodation will need to be pre-booked for
the previous night.
Day 3: Katherine – Farewell from Darwin
Enjoy an early morning cruise through Katherine
Gorge. One of the most visited sites in Australia’s
Top End, it is a stunning network of thirteen gorges
carved from billion year old sandstone that are
home to many rapids and falls, flowing from the
Katherine River. The cruise will put you at the heart
of Katherine Gorge among freshwater crocodiles,
wonderful birdlife and some of the most amazing
scenery the Northern Territory has to offer.
Afterwards proceed to the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
for breakfast. The Display Centre and Heritage
Museum features large scale models illustrating
the flora, fauna and rock formations of the park.
If you would like to purchase your own memory
of Nitmiluk, the centre has a range of souvenirs
and artefacts handmade by the Jawoyn people.
Next stop is Leliyn (Edith Falls). The paperbark and
pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the
falls is suitable for swimming throughout most of
Day 2: Kakadu National Park – Katherine
You’ll be mesmerized as you wander around the
Nourlangie rock art site. It has provided shelter
to the indigenous people for many thousands of
years, and while taking shelter, the rock evolved
into a canvas that illustrates their very deep
spiritual culture. With your Driver Guide, you’ll
Budget B
Standard R
Superior S
$ Adult Twin
low
mid
high
895
995
1095
875
985
975
1075
low
995
700
1175
788
716
$ Child
mid
high
796
876
780
860
Mon & Thu 6.20am (Apr & NovMar) and Tue & Sat 7.15am (MayOct)
have the opportunity to see many different forms
of Aboriginal rock art paintings. The Bininj people
are the traditional custodians of Kakadu and
now you’ll visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre
to introduce you to their way of life. Later, join
your local guide for a cruise on the Yellow Water
Billabong, Kakadu’s most famous wetland. The
picturesque yellow waters are home to thousands
of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species
of colourful birdlife. This afternoon travel to
Katherine, the third largest town in the
Northern Territory.
Hotel: Ibis Styles, Katherine. L
Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu National Park
Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600
crocodiles, on the Jumping Crocodile cruise. See
these prehistoric creatures up-close as your local
guide entices the crocodiles to leap out of the
water. Then you’ll travel into Kakadu National Park.
Covering more than 19,800 square kilometres,
World Heritage listed Kakadu is the largest
national park in Australia. The combination of
mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood
plains, lowland hills, and open woodland and
forest habitats, make Kakadu one of the most
diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience. It’s
home to a myriad of animals, hundreds of bird
species and thousands of different insects and
plants. Stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre then
continue to Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through
the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed
to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for the view
over the surrounding wetlands.
Hotel: Aurora Kakadu (B), Aurora Kakadu (R) or
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (S), Kakadu. L
Prices
Departs
796
940
low
$ Single*
mid
high
1135
1279
985
1110
1165
1239
1050
1170
1419
Concludes
6.00pm (May-Oct) and
8.30pm (Apr & Nov-Mar)
times approximate
the year (conditions permitting). Return to Darwin
via Pine Creek, an historic gold mining town and
stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, the
resting place for many of those killed in the World
War II air raids on Darwin. B
Optional Kakadu Scenic Flight
A scenic flight is the ideal way to appreciate
the sheer scale and beauty of Kakadu and
the Arnhem Land Escarpment. You’ll discover
winding rivers, spectacular 1.8 billion years of
Optional
Kakadu Scenic Flight
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East
Alligator
Valley,
the sheer
scale
and beauty
KakaduFloodplains.
Mikinj
Valley
Billabongs
andofMagela
and the Arnhem Land Escarpment. You’ll
Add-on a 30 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land
discover winding rivers, spectacular
Escarpment to Day 1.
1.8 billion years of continuous erosion,
billabongs, flood plains and view the
adult
child
Code: SKF30
Archway, East Alligator River Valley, Mikinj
Valley Billabongs and Magela Floodplains.
$150
$120
Add-on a 30 minute scenic flight over Arnhem
Land Escarpment to Day 1. $150
Low season: 01 Apr 2015 – 30 Apr 2015 & 01 Nov 2015 – 31 Mar 2016. Mid season: 01 May 2015 – 31 May 2015
& 01 Oct 2015 – 31 Oct 2015. High season: 01 Jun 2015 – 30 Sep 2015. All prices are per person, land only.
*Single traveller must pay the single price. National Park entry fee is included (see page 3). Green season
itinerary (Code: DG52) operates April & November to March. Day 2 overnight in Darwin instead of Katherine.
Tiwi Aboriginal
Cultural Experience
11
Full day
There are
interactive
opportunities
to learn
about Tiwi art.
Bring your
pocket money
because you’ll
want to take
some home!
Noel Driver Guide
Experience Tiwi culture
$279 + $270
$140 + $270
adult
child
flight
flight
Code: TIB1/TFLT
Departs: Darwin Airport Mon-Wed (Apr-Mid
Dec & Feb-Mar) 8.00am (7.30am check-in)
Returns: 5.45pm approximately
Highlights
Visit an Aboriginal community
See the Tiwi Museum & Mission
Morning tea with the Tiwi Ladies
Watch Tiwi Ladies create artwork
Witness a smoking ceremony
See Tiwi arts & crafts co-operatives
Explore Bathurst Island
Learn about bush tucker & medicine
Inclusions
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Morning tea
Picnic lunch (TIB1 only)
Experienced Driver Guide
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses,
sunscreen, hat, water bottle to hold 1 litre,
camera, jacket in cooler months
To learn more visit:
aatkings.com/TIB1
Itinerary
En Route
Today you’re up early to get started on a day that
you’ll long remember. Make your own way to
Darwin General Aviation Airport and after a 30
minute scenic flight you’ll arrive at Bathurst Island.
Here you’ll be met by your local guide and be taken
on a journey through the Aboriginal community
of Wurrumiyanga.
The Tiwi community
Learn about the Tiwi people and their unique
culture – a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit
a modern day Aboriginal community. This one
day tour will provide you with an insight into the
Tiwi people’s rich culture and lifestyle. The tour
will reveal scenes seldom seen by many outsiders
and leave you with a lifetime memory. Many cities
are blessed with island destinations close by, but
only Darwin has the Tiwi Islands. They are home
to the Tiwi people, coastal island Aborigines with
permanent smiles.
The Museum
First you will visit the museum with its interesting
displays of traditional art and depictions of the
Tiwi ‘dreamtime’ stories and Early Mission Precinct
with its unique Tiwi style Catholic Church. Your
guide will tell you about the colourful history of
the early mission days and learn how the Tiwi
people have blended their culture with Christianity.
Morning Tea with the Tiwi Ladies
At morning tea you can enjoy billy tea and damper
whilst we spend time with some Tiwi Ladies while
they work on their weaving and painting. Your
guides and the ladies will also demonstrate their
totem dances and perform a smoking ceremony
to bless their visitors and explain the meanings
behind them.
Arts and crafts co-operatives
You will also be taken through the world renowned
Tiwi arts and crafts co-operatives and see where
the artists work and possibly see some of them at
work. You also have the opportunity to purchase
Tiwi arts and crafts and screen-printed fabric at
Island prices.
Alternative Ferry option
Taking the ferry to Bathurst Island provides a more
economical way to experience Tiwi culture.
Departs: Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal Thu & Fri
(Apr-Mid Dec & Feb-Mar) 8.00am (7.30am check-in)
Returns: 5.45pm approximately
$250 adult $125 child Code: TIF1
Bathurst Island
Tiwi Lady
Bathurst Island scenic drive
You’ll then set out for a scenic drive through the
wilderness of Bathurst Island. Relax by a local
waterhole where a delicious picnic lunch is served.
Lookout and burial site
Stop at a picturesque lookout, which is the setting
of a Tiwi burial site where we can learn some of
the complex rituals associated with the Pukamani
Poles (burial poles). Your guide will also share their
knowledge about traditional bush tucker, bush
medicine and the natural fibres and dyes used by
the Tiwi people. We then return to the community
before your return flight back to Darwin.
Free Hotel Pick-up Times
Please be outside your hotel 5 minutes prior to pick-up time
Advance Serviced Apartments
Alatai Apartments
Argus Apts
Banyan View Motel
Barramundi Lodge
Best Western Airport
Gateway Hotel
Casa on Gregory
Chillis BP
City Garden Apts
Cullen Bay Apts
Darwin Central Hotel
Dingo Moon Lodge
Discovery Holiday Park
DoubleTree Darwin by Hilton
DoubleTree Esplanade by Hilton
Elan Soho Suites
Free Spirit Resort
Frogshollow
Frontier Darwin
Hilton Darwin
H Hotel
Hidden Valley Caravan Park
Leprechaun Resort
Luma Luma Apts
Mantra Pandanas
Mantra on the Esplanade
Marrakai Apts
Mediterranean
Melaleuca on Mitchell
Novotel Atrium
Palms City Resort
Palms Motel
Parap Village Apts
Paravista Motel
Darwin City Point Hotel
(Poinciana Inn)
Quest Apts Parap
Quest Apts Palmerston
Rydges Airport Resort
Rydges Airport Hotel
SkyCity
Steeles BB
Transit Centre
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort
Value Inn
Vibe/Adina Waterfront
Vitina Studio Hotel
YHA Darwin
Youth Shack
Kakadu,
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How to Book
Telephone
In Store
Online
2. Shop D4B, Wharf One Retail
Darwin City Waterfront
Kitchener Drive
1300 228 546
aatkings.com
1. Shop 6, 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin
Here’s how to book
your Top End Day
Tour, full of smiles.
Jan
Head of Reservations
Booking Conditions
Prices and Itineraries: This brochure is
effective from 01 April 2015 to 31 March 2016.
Prices shown are in Australian currency,
include GST and supersede all prices previously
advertised. The operator reserves the right to
cancel tours and amend prices, itineraries and
days of operation as required. At times it may
be necessary to provide alternative transport.
Any personal expenses incurred by a client as
a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment
of any tour, whether caused by flooding or
any other causes are the responsibility of
the client. Refunds are not available for wet
weather or changing weather conditions.
Clients are strongly advised to take out travel
insurance. All prices are valid subject to
Government, hotel and fuel surcharges.
Child Prices: Children 2 to 15 years of age are
entitled to the child price on V Day and 1 Day
Tours. Infants up to and including 1 year old
are free of charge.
Concession Prices: Australian Senior Card
Holders, Australian and New Zealand
pensioners and full-time Australian Students
travel on concessional prices where applicable.
Some tours not operated by AAT Kings are
excluded from this discount. Please have your
card with you.
Cancellations: Cancellation fees will be levied
relative to the amount of notice given: Under
6 days and over 24 hours’ notice – 50% of tour
price, within 24 hours or where no notice is
given – 100%.
Tour Participation: On an AAT Kings tour,
children under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult. Clients with
disabilities are welcome on AAT Kings tours
providing they are accompanied by an
able-bodied companion and do not require
special assistance from AAT Kings personnel.
AAT Kings reserves the right to refuse to carry
anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope
with the requirements of coach tour travel and
who may require services and facilities that
AAT Kings cannot guarantee will be available.
You agree to not hold AAT Kings responsible
for any decision made by AAT Kings or any
service provider to refuse to carry you, provide
any facilities or accommodation to you or to
provide any service to you.
Smoking: Government regulations prohibit
smoking inside tourist coaches within
Australia. Please restrict smoking to the ample
stops en route.
Optional Tours & Selected Included Tours
including cruises: These tours are not operated
by AAT Kings, or by persons or companies
associated with AAT Kings. Therefore we
cannot and do not take any responsibility
whatsoever for any injury or loss of any type
arising in any manner including whether as a
result of negligence or otherwise.
Photography: A selection of photography in
this brochure has been supplied by Tourism
Northern Territory, Tourism Australia, Voyages
& Cam Feast.
For full booking conditions visit:
aatkings.com
AATKings
Bringing Australia & New Zealand to life
Email
daytoursres@aatkings.com.au
Or book at your Hotel
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