Access: Dry Season
Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes,
operational logistics and accessibility.
* Twin and Jim Jim Falls may not be accessible between the shoulder
periods of May-June and October. During this time we will visit
Gunlom Falls, Maguk or the Yurmikmik Region (Motor Car Falls or
Boulder Creek)
Waterfalls may be closed by Park Authorities at any time and itineraries
may be amended to reflect this.
For travel from November to April please refer to our Wet season
itinerary and pricing.
Access: Wet Season
Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes,
operational logistics and accessibility.
*Access to waterfalls during the tropical summer may not be possible
at all locations. Waterfalls possible include Gunlom, Maguk (Barramundi
Falls), Yurmikmik or Gubara Springs.
*Wangi Falls may not be accessible during the wet season. During
this time we will provide an alternative or spend more time in locations
visited.
Children: This safari tour is not suitable for
children under 15 years of age.
Default Pickup Point: The default pick up point
is where we will meet you for your tour, unless you or your travel
agent requests an alternative location (contact our Reservations
team for more information). It is your responsibility to contact
us with your preferred pick up point well ahead of departure. We
do not take responsibility for missed tours if we have not been
advised of an alternative in advance and you are not at the default
location on time.
Flights:
We recommend guests arrive on the Jetstar or Virgin Australia
flights into Ayers Rock.
*Clients joining at Ayers Rock airport or resort will do so after
lunch and therefore is not included.
Please be dressed in comfortable walking clothing and footwear,
have a water bottle and hat with sunscreen when boarding tour at
Ayers Rock Resort or airport.
Please ensure you have had lunch prior to your collection as we
will be travelling straight to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to
start the afternoon's sightseeing.
Whilst we always aim to get you to the airport on time, delays
which are out of our hands may occur. These may include, but not
limited to; Traffic delays, road closures, vehicle breakdowns and
accidents. Wayoutback will not be liable or responsible for any
missed fights and always recommend travel insurance.
Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to
a day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack (maximum 10kg). Excess
luggage should be stored at your Alice Springs accommodation. If
commencing at Ayers Rock please ensure you have an overnight bag/backpack
with the items you require for the 2 days packed inside as your
large luggage will be stored in the vehicle and not accessible during
the safari.
Tour must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure:
Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure
to confirm pick-up location and time by phone direct with the tour
operator - (Details of the tour operator is on your E-Ticket).
Travel Insurance is highly recommended: Travel
insurance is compulsory for all international travellers and should
be taken out at the time of booking. We recommend Australian citizens
take out a domestic travel insurance policy which covers personal
liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal
effects. However, all travellers will be expected to sign a waiver
before commencing their tour acknowledging that they are aware of
the increased risks associated with Adventure Travel and that they
understand that Wayoutback will not be held responsible for any
loss, damage, delay, accident or injury sustained whilst on tour.
(please see our terms for further information)
Dietary Requirements and on Tour Participation:
Special Dietary requirements and allergies
Our menu is designed for both carnivores and vegetarians. If you
are have any special dietary needs or allergies, please contact
us to discuss this at time of booking as you may need to provide
your own supplementary food/ snacks depending on your specific dietary
need or allergy. If you have any allergies, please carry the necessary
medication. Many dietary requirements are catered for in our standard
menus. . Our safaris are active participation based tours. We rely
on the good will of all passengers to make them a success. This
includes your assistance in the preparation of meals, washing up,
gathering firewood and loading/unloading vehicles.
Meals Included: All meals (as listed on itineraries)
Meal Abbreviations: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner.
Luggage: Due to limited space on the vehicle
please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack.
Excess luggage should be stored at your Darwin accommodation.
Physical fitness suggested ratings:
Alongside every trip we have included physical ratings. These are
designed to give you an idea of how demanding (or not) each trip
is.
1 out of 5: Leisurely paced day trips. Minimal physical exertion
required.
2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking.
3 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks thatll
get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.
4 out of 5: Fairly basic camping on most nights, limited amenities
and some long (and challenging) walks. A high level of fitness required.
5 out of 5: The hardest of the hardcore. Long trips to remote destinations
with limited facilities. Excellent health and fitness is essential.
Why we love these trip.
It's a small group medium adventure guided safari.
Visit Uluru, Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu National Parks and
get the best of the parks in a few unforgetable days.
Is this trip right for you?
Looking for a medium adventure with like minded folks then this
is the trip.
Have only a few days spare and want to see Kakadu and Litchfield.
Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be
required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These
are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.
Need to
know more about Jim Jim and Twin Falls in Kakadu (Bookmark this
page before you go)
The Tour Difference
Scheduled tours operate.
As one of Northern Territory's leading small group safari company,
the operator run tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks
including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.
From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre,
from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife - our experienced guides
will help you discover the best of this unique and special state.
This tour operators team members are professionals, dedicated
to our clients needs and looking after the enironments we visit.
With our highly experienced team, we strive to deliver excellent
service with minimal impact on the flora, fauna and landscapes for
everyone to enjoy and experience in the future. Through creative
problem solving for each new challenge we are committed to sustainable
tourism. This is reflected in the accreditation we have obtained
and recognised in the awards we have won.
(W.A.S.) is committed to ensuring environmental sustainability.
:: Wildlife is not to be deliberately interfered with and any unintentional
interaction is to be kept to an absolute minimum.
:: A humane attitude towards all animal interactions is to be considered
on all occasions.
:: Unusual or exotic sightings will be reported to the appropriate
Land Manager or Land Holder.
:: Where required to assist with Land Managers or Land Owners we
will conduct ourselves accordingly.
:: For the purpose of this code, wildlife includes animals, birds,
reptiles and insects.
Specific activities involving wildlife are not a feature of the
tours operated by W.A.S.
:: Observance of Wildlife is a spontaneous event that arises as
opportunity presents itself.
:: As such all interaction is a bonus remember the occasion with
film, photo or memory only.
Any observance of Wildlife is to be conducted from a safe distance
so as to ensure no interference to their natural behaviour.
Guides and visitors are not permitted to handle any wildlife under
normal circumstances
Wildlife are not to be intimidated, chased or harassed.
Feeding of Wildlife is prohibited.
Spotlighting of nocturnal creatures/animals is not to be encouraged.
Above all adhere to the direction of your guide/host or wildlife
conservation representative some of our creatures have nasty reputations
advices are offered as an important part of learning, it is not
designed to scare you.
In general the best part of interaction is to avoid and not promote
confrontation.
Tour Guides: We pride ourselves on the very high standard of our
guides. We are the only Uluru (Ayers Rock) and remote specialist
tourism operator based in Alice Springs accredited at the Advanced
ECO Level IV standard. As such we are very aware of our responsibility
to provide well informed, environmentally conscious, highly trained
tour guides. All guides have a sound knowledge of our local area
focusing on its history, Aboriginal culture, geology and the natural
environment. By evaluating our guides performance after every tour
we ensure that a high standard is maintained. All our guides are
trained by an accredited tourism ECO guide, the only one in Central
Australia.