Trip Dossier. 21 May - 3 June 2017

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1 Trip Dossier 14 Day Alice Springs to Kununurra small Group Camping Expedition 21 May - 3 June 2017 Highlights: West MacDonnell Ranges - Newhaven Reserve - Tanami and Duncan Outback Road - Wolf Creek Crater - Lake Stretch - Keep River National Park - Lake Argyle Cruise. Explore some of the most remote areas in the Eastern Kimberley in WA and the Northern Territory at a relaxed pace with a small group of like-minded people. We expect the wildlife to be plentiful, and the scenery and sunsets to be spectacular. We will start the tour with 2 nights spent exploring the vast and spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, an outstanding example of an ancient landscape sculptured over time by climatic elements. Leaving the West MacDonnell s behind we move onto Newhaven Station Covering approx.262,000 hectares and situated, at the junction of three bioregions (the Great Sandy Desert, MacDonnell Ranges and Burt Plain) Newhaven Station is a wildlife sanctuary co-managed by Birds Australia and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. The scenery is spectacular, from parallel dunes to salt lakes, clay pans, plains country and rocky ranges. It is a hotspot for the wildlife of central Australia. At least 15 nationally threatened species of plants and birds call the area home. 138 species of bird has been recorded in the area. Intriguingly, Newhaven is also the site of one of the latest sightings of a pair of Night Parrots. Surveys to date have recorded 107 plant species with future surveys expected to reveal more. Eighteen of the recorded species are not represented in any other Northern Territory reserve, and seven are of special conservation significance - Mallee Copper Burr or Small-flower Saltbush Sclerolaena parviflora, Desert Broombush Daviesia eremaea, Goodenia refracta, Abutilon lepidum, Spartothamnella puberula, Amaranthus pallidiflorus and Eucalyptus aff. intertexa. From Newhaven we head onto the Tanami Road and continue west. We will have two nights camping on the Tanami before visiting lake Stretch (Nyarna) in search of bird life found around the lake, including the Black Necked Stork, Brolgas, Black Swans and Spoonbills. No Tanami trip would be complete without a visit to The Wolf Creek Crater which we visit on our way into Halls Creek. From Halls Creek we head up the less travelled Duncan Highway to the Keep River National Park. The park offers great walks, Aboriginal art, diverse wildlife and spectacular geology. The final highlight for the trip will be a cruise on Lake Argyle (a RAMSAR Wetland) where we have recorded over 240 species of birds on or around the lake. Some of these most sought after species that can be found include the Yellow Chat, Purple Crowned Fairy Wren and the Long Toed Stint.! 1

2 Itinerary Day 1 Alice Springs to Redbank Gorge Leaving Alice Springs this morning we will spend the day exploring parts of the West MacDonnell Ranges. We will spend time at Stanley Chasm, Serpentine Gorge plus Glen Helen. We will set up our campsite at Redbank Gorge. Accommodation: Campsite Redbank Gorge LD Day 2 Redbank Gorge and surrounds Today we will explore Redbank Gorge and some of the other areas that are found nearby. The area offers great walks, plentiful wildlife and spectacular scenery. Accommodation: Campsite Redbank Gorge Day 3 Newhaven Station to Redbank Gorge (West MacDonnell Ranges) Today will be an early start today as we leave the West MacDonnell Ranges and move onto Newhaven Station.We will travel via the Aboriginal Community of Papunya. Accommodation: Campsite at Newhaven Station Day 4 & 5 Newhaven Station We will spend the next two days driving and walking the station tracks to see the birds, botany and diverse wildlife that this remote area has to offer. Accommodation: Campsite at Newhaven Station Day 6 Newhaven Station to Mt Doreen Station Area We will have an early start today calling into the remote aboriginal community Yuendumu for fuel and supplies before continuing westward to Mt Doreen Station Accommodation: Bush campsite Mt Doreen Station Day 7 Mt Doreen Station Area to Tanami Desert Bush Camp Continuing on the Tanami Road. We will travel through this harsh, isolated area. Tonights campsite is the abandoned Mt Doreen Station. Accommodation: Bush campsite Rabbit Flats area Day 8 Tanami Desert Bush Camp to Lake Stretch Back on the Tanami this morning as we travel west heading into the Western Australia. During the morning we will call intro the remote Aboriginal Community Balgo where we will fuel up before heading to our bush camp. Accommodation: Bush campsite at Lake Stretch Day 9 Lake Stretch - Wolf Creek Crater - Halls Creek After some early morning birding around the lake we continue our journey to Halls Creek. During the morning we will spend time exploring the wonder of nature that is Wolf Creek Crater. After lunch we continue onto Halls Creek. Accommodation: Campsite at Halls Creek Days 10 Halls Creek Today we explore the Halls Creek area and head out via Old Halls Head to explore this area which has a great mixture of natural and early settler history, plus spectacular scenery. We will spend time visiting Caroline Pool, Palm Springs, Old Halls Creek, China Wall, Saw Pit Gorge. Accommodation: Campsite at Halls Creek Days 11 & 12 Halls Creek to Keep River National Park We return to the Duncan Highway and travel north along the east of the Bungle Bungle Range as we head to the Keep River National Park. Aboriginal sites, spectacular geology and many different habitats feature in Keep River National Park.! 2

3 The geological formations are similar to the Bungle Bungles. Accommodation: Bush Camp Duncan Highway & National Park Campsite Keep River. Day 13 Keep River National Park This morning will be spent exploring the park - we will visit Aboriginal art sites plus discover the wildlife that is found here including Short-eared Rock-wallaby, White-quilled Rock-pigeon and Sandstone Shrike- thrush. Mid afternoon we will leave the park and take the short drive to Lake Argyle. Dinner this evening is not included in the tour price, as we will have dinner at the Lake Argyle Hotel. Accommodation: Campsite Lake Argyle BL Day 14 Lake Argyle to Kununurra A very early start this morning as we are picked up at 5.30am and transferred to the lake for a morning birdwatching cruise. We return to camp around midday. After lunch we pack up and travel to Kununurra where our outback adventure ends with us transferring you to your chosen accommodation BL Tour Costs Cost: $4, per person (single tents are free of charge) Departs: Alice Springs 21 May 2017 Finishes: Kununurra 3 June 2017 Maximum Number of Participants: 10 Participants plus 2 crew: Tour Payments Deposit: At time of booking $ per person Final Payment: On or before 21st April 2017 Discounts The following discounts are available (discounts cannot be combined): EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 5% discount if booked and paid for in full 4 months before departure. GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNT 7.5% discount if four or more people book together and pay in full 4 months before departure. MULTIPLE TOUR BOOKING DISCOUNT 5% discount if more than one tour is booked in the same year (N/B Discount applies to the cheaper tour). Please note: Discounts cannot be combined and are only available on bookings made directly with Coates. Wildlife Tours! 3

4 Included 2 crew members consisting of a naturalist guide and driver/cook; Well maintained purpose built 4WD coach with front-facing, seat belted, mostly reclining, coach-style seats; Easy-to-erect tents and camping chairs with armrests; A self-inflating air mattress and stretcher bed; All eating utensils; Meals as per itinerary: B (breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner); Fruit for snacking throughout the day; Campsite fees; Morning tea each day; All national park entrance fees. Travel permits as required. Not Included Alcoholic & carbonated drinks (you are welcome to bring your own); Pillows; Sleeping bags (can be hired from us with prior notice for $44.00 each); Travel insurance (very strongly recommended); Travel expenses to Alice Springs and from Kununurra Pre and post tour accommodation; All other private expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone calls, camera batteries); Entrance fees or activity costs other than those included above.! 4

5 Tour Information Naturalist Guide: Tour Leader: Diana Papenfus Red Morrell Vehicle & Equipment: New Air-conditioned, purpose-built, 4WD tour coach with all front-facing, mostly reclining, seat-belted seats and all the necessary camping equipment. Passengers are to supply their own sleeping bags and pillows (sleeping bags can be hired for $44.00 each with prior notice). Accommodation: Is at a combination of bush camps and campsites. Bush camps are at locations chosen by the tour guide for their suitability and natural benefits. There are usually no facilities available, other than a long drop bush toilet. We do carry adequate water for washing. Private campsites vary. Some provide full facilities including ablution blocks, other sites only have a long drop toilet. National Park campsites are operated by National Park managers. They have a mix of flushing or long drop toilets, fire rings and clearly defined camping areas. Some provide showers. Meals: Meals as per the tour itinerary are included. i.e.(b) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner and morning tea. There will also be a plentiful supply of fresh fruit available throughout the day. Special dietary requirements can usually be catered for. Please contact the office if you have a dietary requirement, as a surcharge may apply. Trek Grading: We undertake moderate to challenging bushwalking on most days. All walks are optional and will be able to be conducted at your own pace. There will also be some rock scrambling on a few of the walks. Weather: The tour has been timed to coincide with the dry season. Days are usually dry and hot with temperatures around the low to mid 30 s (degrees Celsius). Temperatures can drop to as low as 3 or 4 degrees Celsius. Rain is not normally experienced at this time of the year. Clothing: A suggested list of items to bring on tour will be included with our pre-departure information, sent to you about one month before departure. Generally, comfortable casual clothing is recommended. Light shirts and T-shirts are suitable for during the day and warmer jumpers and jackets may be needed for the evenings. Sturdy and comfortable walking shoes are a necessity. To make a booking or further information please contact Tom or Sylvia Grove at Coates Wildlife Tours P.O. Box 4502 Myaree BC, Myaree, WA 6960 Phone: Fax: Free Call Country & Interstate: coates@iinet.net.au Web Page: 5

6 Terms and Conditions Adina Nominees Pty Ltd (ACN ) as trustee for the Grove Family Trust trading as Coates Wildlife Tours (hereinafter referred to as the tour operator) shall not be liable for any accident injury sickness delay irregularity or damage however caused or arising during any tour under its management or otherwise. Tours are often safari trips to isolated areas, they may include off road driving, bushwalking, snorkeling, swimming and other activities. These along with wildlife interactions planned or otherwise involve a certain degree of risk. All travel involves some measure of personal risk that each passenger has to determine and accept. Tour participants should be in reasonable health and fitness and be carrying all required medications in ample quantities. A medical clearance from a registered medical practitioner may be required for participants wishing to join some tours. Scenic flights, boat cruises, helicopter flights etc. These activities are not operated by the tour operator, nor by persons or companies associated with the tour operator. These activities involve inherent risk of injury, death, accident and loss. Passengers assume all risks with regard to any misadventure death, injury or loss, which occurs during or as a result of any such activity. Should the tour operator deem it desirable for climatic or other reasons whatsoever to amend or vary any itinerary it may do so by shortening or varying the trip in which case the participant will make no objection or claim for compensation. The tour operator and its employees are unable to guarantee exact arrival and departure times, and are not liable for any failure to make connections with any other services. The tour operator does not own or operate any third party suppliers of air transportation, hotels, restaurants, cruise craft or local sightseeing companies. The tour operator is not responsible for any loss or expense due to overbooking of flights, accommodations, default of any third parties or any other cause beyond its control. The tour operator takes all reasonable care in selecting these operators; it cannot accept responsibility for the operator s conduct or the conduct of their employees or agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. Whilst all care is taken, The tour operator do not accept liability for loss or damage to baggage, sickness or injury, or additional expenses caused by factors beyond their control. All care has been taken to ensure this brochure is correct at the time of printing. Prices and services as shown in this brochure are however subject to change or withdrawal without notice. BOOKING DETAILS DEPOSIT: See the relevant trip dossiers for the amount required. FINAL PAYMENT: In most cases, final payment is required at least 30 days prior to departure. However some tours may requirement payment up to 4 months prior to departure. Please refer to the tour s trip dossier for exact details. CANCELLATIONS Coates Wildlife Tours reserves the right to cancel any tour in the event of minimum numbers not being reached, in which case all moneys will be refunded in full. In respect of cancellations by a passenger, some tours have specified cancellation times and penalties; this specific information is available on the respective tours, trip dossier. Where no specific cancellation time or penalties are in place the following levies plus any costs charged by other parties involved with the tour will apply: - Where written notice is received 61 days or more prior to departure; $ days prior to departure; $ days or less prior to departure 100% No refunds are considered from the day the tour starts. INSURANCE We strongly recommend that travel insurance against imposition of cancellation fees, loss or damage to baggage and extra costs arising from injury or illness be effected. GENERAL INFORMATION EQUIPMENT: - Transport by an air-conditioned custom built 4WD tour coach or mini bus which ever is appropriate for the tour. Camping equipment suitable for each tour (except Sleeping bags and pillows) is provided. A second vehicle may accompany the group on tours to remote areas. In the case of breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances affecting the vehicle or guide, the operator reserves the right to substitute vehicles and guides other than those specified, to ensure the operation of a tour. SEAT ALLOCATION: - Seats on tour vehicle are not pre allocated. To ensure all participants get to enjoy forward positioned and window seats we have incorporated a daily seat rotation system. LUGGAGE:- Please note that due to health and safety requirements luggage on tour is limited to one medium sized, soft-sided bag per person. The sum of its length, width and height is not to exceed 140 cm. The maximum weight of the bag should not to exceed 15 kilograms. A small daypack is also permitted. International tours, some island tours and the Kimberley Coastal Cruises luggage limits may vary, please see the respective tours trip dossier for specific weight maximums. WILDLIFE:- Sighting of birds, or animals mentioned in the itineraries cannot be guaranteed as they are wild and therefore free to come and go as they please. WILDFLOWER DISPLAYS:- Can not be guaranteed as they are dependent on seasonal rains. MEAL SYMBOLS:- B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner GROUP SIZES Minimum and maximum numbers apply to all tours. Generally tours have a maximum of 14 passengers. A camp cook and a naturalist leader will accompany camping groups with more than 7 passengers.! 6