Arnhem Land Tours

Mystical Arnhemland Full Day Tour

Once visited never forgotten...No trip to the 'Top End'is complete without a visit to Arnhemland. We are priviledged to be one of only a handful of companies to be granted access to this area by the Traditional Owners.

Arnhem Land Darwin and the Top End Northern Territory

This is a 1 day tour.

Small groups 9 to 11 people in a airconditioned 4WD. Each vehicle has one experienced guide, we believe our guides are one of the most important features of our tours.

Please note that these day tours involve walking over uneven surfaces and sandy rocks. Extreme care needs to be taken and a level of agility is required to enjoy and make the most of these tours. You must be reasonably fit and active and be able to walk over uneven surfaces. Please bring good walking shoes, water bottle, suntan lotion, insect repellant, a hat, bathers and a towel, light comfortable clothing, camera gear and video a jacket (mainly for June, July and August nights), medications and other personal requirements.

A full day in Arnhemland! Arnhemland was given over to the Aboriginal people over 50 years ago by the Australian Government. After departing Jabiru our first stop after crossing the East Alligator river into Arnhemland is Red Lilly Billabong. Then it's off to Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) to have a sneak preview of the Aboriginal artists doing their thing at the award winning Injalak Arts and Craft Centre. Our local Aboriginal guide joins us for the adventure up the magical Injalak Hill (Long Tom Dreaming). This hill was made famous by Baldwin Spencer. He was the first man to commission 200 paintings from the region around 1911-1912. He also, in conjunction with Paddy Cahill, named the region Kakadu (a misappropriation of a Gagudju word). This hill has excellent examples of rock art, and the view across the floodplains and around the escarpment is visually stunning. We farewell our Aboriginal guide at Injalak Arts and Crafts centre, and there is time to browse or purchase the local artists work on display. Rock art in this area depict the living record of Aboriginal history and culture with hand stencils, stick like mimi figures, x-ray art and many more. These paintings illustrate the daily spiritual lives of Aboriginal people over thousands of years. This afternoon we have exclusive access into the heart of Minkinj Valley. First enjoy a fresh picnic lunch and billy tea in the shade by the billabong while gazing at the escarpment surrounded valley. See wild brumby horses, birds too numerous to mention, perhaps a saltwater crocodile before enjoying an easy hike to the top of Hamish Dreaming. Return Jabiru late afternoon.

If an area is inaccessible then a suitable alternative will be offered. We cannot be held responsible for any personal injury to clients due to action beyond their control. Refunds will not apply for delays, curtailment or alteration of a tour resulting from any cause, including mechanical failure or severe weather conditions. Access to Arnhemland is by invitation by the local Aboriginal people, and the traditional owners may deny access at any time.

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AUD$ 189
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