AATKings Bringing Australia & New Zealand to life 1300 228 546 2015-2016 TOP END DAY TOURS KATHERINE GORGE KAKADU aatkings.com LITCHFIELD
We ve got the Top End If you ve only got a day to spare, AAT Kings offers one day and half day sightseeing covered 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 AAT Kings Day Tours offered 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
3 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 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. 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 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 once they ve floated around one of the cool, clear waterfalls in Litchfield National Park bring your togs! I love sharing the special places in Darwin indigenous art at the Museum and Art Gallery and tales of the WWII bunkers in the National Park are always guest highlights. Helping guests experience the holiday of a lifetime in the Top En d is the highlight of my job. I feel so lucky to share my backyard with guests every day. Meet Ray, Driver Guide Meet Mariet, Driver Guide Meet Warren, Driver Guide Kakadu National Park Entry Fee The fee is $25 per adult and is valid for 14 consecutive days. This is a government charge and may change without notice. Children 15 years and under enter free. You need your ticket every time you enter the National Park or you will be required to purchase another. Get connected Ask questions, get up-to-date information, download ebrochures, post photos, share your experiences and more! facebook.com/aatkingsaustralia For instant updates or to ask a question, follow us on Twitter and use #smilekings to tweet while you re on your holiday! twitter.com/aatkings Check out our YouTube Channel and get inspired by clips from our wide range of AAT Kings holidays around Australia and New Zealand youtube.com/aatkings Book now! Turn the page to see our tours > Telephone 1300 228 546 Online aatkings.com Email daytoursres@aatkings.com.au Or book at your hotel See your hotel concierge In Store 1. Shop 6, 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin 2. Shop D4B, Wharf One Retail Darwin City Waterfront Kitchener Drive
4 L i t c h fi e l d National Park Waterfalls Full day Feeling the water fall over your head and shoulders is exhilarating take your togs! Sharon Day Tours Florence Falls $169adult $85 child Code: D5 Departs: Daily 7.15am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel see back cover) Returns: 6.00pm approximately 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 Lunch 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 aatkings.com/d5 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. 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 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. 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. Florence Falls Termite Mounds
Kakadu National Park Explorer Full day 5 Kakadu Escarpment $245 * adult $123 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 > 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 Buffet lunch 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 aatkings.com/d4 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. 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. 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. It is a true privilege to share some stories behind the ancient rock art at Nourlangie. Optional Kakadu Scenic Flight 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 Code: SKF50 Yellow Water Billabong Cruise Gordon Driver Guide
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 adult $123 child Code: D11 Departs: Mon, Wed & Sat 6.15am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel see back cover) Returns: 8.30pm approximately 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 Buffet lunch 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 aatkings.com/d11 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. 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. 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. Adelaide River War Memorial
Darwin City Sights Half day 7 $79 adult $40 child Code: D2 Departs: Daily 2.00pm from Darwin (earlier from your hotel see back cover) Returns: 6.00pm approximately 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 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle aatkings.com/d2 Darwin 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. George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Frontline Australia WWII Half day $109 adult $55 child Code: DW2 Departs: Daily 8.00am from Darwin (earlier from your hotel see back cover) Returns: 12.30pm approximately Learn about the bombing of Darwin in 1942 See historic WWII relics Explore Darwin Military Museum Cruise on the harbour and view Coonawarra Navy Base Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle aatkings.com/dw2 Learn about the bombing of Darwin 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 Aussie Adventures Half day $125 adult $63 child Code: O5 Departs: Daily 7.00am (May-Oct) from Darwin Returns: 12 noon approximately Magnificent Mary River Wetlands Crocodiles on Corroboree Billabong View the spectacular birdlife Cruise among lotus flowers & lily pads Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle aatkings.com/o5 Corroboree Billabong 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 Aussie Adventures Half day $99 adult $50 child Code: O7 Departs: Daily 1.30pm from Darwin Returns: 6.30pm approximately 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 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle aatkings.com/o7 Crocodile spotting 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 Breaks 9 2 days code: DK40 Ubirr Guluyambi Cruise Nourlangie rock art 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 East Alligator River Departs Daily (Apr-Nov) and Mon & Thu (Dec-Mar) 6.20am Concludes 7.30pm approximately As this Short Break departs at 6.20am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night. 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 It s Kakadu s vast landscapes, like its wetlands, waterfalls and rocky escarpment, that make you feel very small. 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 Jody Head of Day Tours Optional Kakadu Scenic Flight 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 to Day 1. $250 adult $200 child Code: SKF50 $ Adult Twin $ Child $ Single* Prices low high low high low high Budget B 565 595 452 476 629 699 Standard R 595 675 476 540 669 795 Superior S 635 735 508 588 730 915 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.
10 Kakadu & Katherine Gorge Short Breaks 3 days code: DG42/52 Jumping Crocodile Cruise Nourlangie Edith Falls Katherine Gorge Jumping Crocodile Cruise Native Animals and Birdlife Ubirr & Nourlangie Rock Art Yellow Water Billabong Cruise Cruise through Katherine Gorge Swim at Leliyn (Edith Falls) Stop in Historic Pine Creek Visit Adelaide RIver War Cemetery Departs Mon & Thu 6.20am (Apr & Nov- Mar) and Tue & Sat 7.15am (May- Oct) Concludes 6.00pm (May-Oct) and 8.30pm (Apr & Nov-Mar) times approximate As this Short Break departs at 6.20am/7.15am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night. 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 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 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 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 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 continuous erosion, billabongs, flood plains and A view scenic the flight Archway, is the East ideal Alligator way River appreciate Valley, the Mikinj sheer Valley scale Billabongs and beauty and of Magela Kakadu Floodplains. 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 Archway, East Alligator River Valley, Mikinj Valley Billabongs and Magela Floodplains. Add-on a 30 minute scenic flight over Arnhem Land Escarpment to Day 1. $150 $150 adult $120 child Code: SKF30 Prices $ Adult Twin $ Child $ Single* low mid high low mid high low mid high Budget B 875 975 995 700 780 796 985 1110 1170 Standard R 895 995 1095 716 796 876 1050 1135 1279 Superior S 985 1075 1175 788 860 940 1165 1239 1419 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 Full day 11 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 adult + $270 flight $140 child + $270 flight Code: TIB1/TFLT Departs: Darwin Airport Mon-Wed (Apr-Mid Dec & Feb-Mar) 8.00am (7.30am check-in) Returns: 5.45pm approximately 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 Morning tea Picnic lunch (TIB1 only) 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 aatkings.com/tib1 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 Kakadu, Katherine AM DG42 AM Litchfield AM DW2 AM D2 PM Advance Serviced Apartments Join at Mirambeena Resort Alatai Apartments 6.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 1.50 Argus Apts 6.00 7.10 7.00 8.00 1.50 Banyan View Motel 6.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 1.50 Barramundi Lodge 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.50 Best Western Airport Gateway Hotel 5.50 6.45 6.45 Transit Centre Casa on Gregory 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.45 Chillis BP Join at Transit Centre City Garden Apts 6.00 6.55 6.55 8.00 1.45 Cullen Bay Apts 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.45 Darwin Central Hotel 6.15 7.00 7.15 8.00 2.00 Dingo Moon Lodge Join at YHA Darwin Discovery Holiday Park 6.45 7.30 7.30 Transit Centre DoubleTree Darwin by Hilton 6.15 7.05 7.10 8.00 2.00 DoubleTree Esplanade by Hilton 6.15 7.05 7.10 8.00 2.00 Elan Soho Suites 6.00 7.10 7.00 8.00 1.50 Free Spirit Resort 7.00 7.40 7.40 Transit Centre Frogshollow 6.00 6.50 7.00 8.00 2.00 Frontier Darwin 6.10 7.05 7.05 8.00 2.00 Hilton Darwin 6.15 7.15 7.15 8.00 2.00 H Hotel 6.15 7.05 7.05 8.00 2.00 Hidden Valley Caravan Park 6.45 7.30 7.30 Transit Centre Leprechaun Resort 6.45 7.30 7.30 Transit Centre Luma Luma Apts Join at Mantra Pandanas Mantra Pandanas 6.00 6.55 7.00 8.00 1.50 Mantra on the Esplanade Join at Transit Centre Marrakai Apts 6.00 6.55 7.05 8.00 1.50 Mediterranean 6.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 2.00 Melaleuca on Mitchell Join at Transit Centre Novotel Atrium 6.15 7.05 7.10 8.00 2.00 Palms City Resort 6.15 7.10 7.10 8.00 2.00 Palms Motel 6.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 1.50 Parap Village Apts 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.45 Paravista Motel 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.45 Darwin City Point Hotel (Poinciana Inn) Join at YHA Darwin Quest Apts Parap 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.45 Quest Apts Palmerston 7.00 7.30 7.30 Transit Centre Rydges Airport Resort 6.00 6.45 6.55 Transit Centre Rydges Airport Hotel 6.00 6.45 6.55 Transit Centre SkyCity 6.00 7.00 6.55 7.50 1.50 Steeles BB 6.00 7.00 7.00 7.50 1.50 Transit Centre 6.20 7.00 7.00 8.00 2.00 Travelodge Mirambeena Resort 6.00 6.55 7.00 8.00 1.50 Value Inn Join at Transit Centre Vibe/Adina Waterfront 6.00 6.55 6.55 7.50 1.50 Vitina Studio Hotel 6.00 6.55 6.55 7.50 1.50 YHA Darwin 6.10 7.00 7.00 8.00 2.00 Youth Shack Join at Transit Centre Here s how to book your Top End Day To u r, 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 How to Book Telephone 1300 228 546 Online aatkings.com Email daytoursres@aatkings.com.au Or book at your Hotel In Store 1. Shop 6, 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin 2. Shop D4B, Wharf One Retail Darwin City Waterfront Kitchener Drive AATKings Bringing Australia & New Zealand to life 10912