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The Top End Ultimate Adventure Challenge For Corporates, Groups and Charities
6 Day / 5 Night Ride, Hike & Paddle Tour – $4,695 Per Person
When was the last time you rode, trekked and paddled your way through Australia’s Top End…during the wet season build up?
40-degree heat…80% humidity…
When was the last time you tested yourself in one of the Worlds harshest environments and came face to face with the most indiscriminate killing machine on earth?
Well now you have the opportunity to test your body, mind and spirit as we ride 400km, hike over 35km and paddle more than 16km taking on the vastness and beauty of Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, Jatbula and Litchfield National Parks.
The scenery is spectacular, the culture is part of our heritage and the challenge is daunting…
The Top End Ultimate Adventure Challenge For Corporates, Groups and Charities
When was the last time you rode, trekked and paddled your way through Australia’s Top End…during the wet season build up?
40-degree heat…80% humidity…
When was the last time you tested yourself in one of the Worlds harshest environments and came face to face with the most indiscriminate killing machine on earth?
Well now you have the opportunity to test your body, mind and spirit as we ride 258km, hike over 40km and paddle more than 16km taking on the vastness and beauty of Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, Jatbula and Litchfield National Parks.
The scenery is spectacular, the culture is part of our heritage and the challenge is daunting…
Price Includes
Tour guide, ground support crew and all transportation. Camping equipment and bedding including swags, pillows, sleeping bags and blankets. Meals and snacks as indicated on below. Hot and cold drinks excluding alcoholic beverages (note that the purchase of alcohol can be arranged with your guide at the pre-trek meeting. Cold storage will be provided), fresh drinking water.
- 2 x 4WD vehicle (34 PAX Max)
- 1 x lead vehicle
- 1 x van/truck for bikes support
- 2 x support drivers
- 2 x professionally trained and accredited tour guide
- 3 x free of charge guest spots
- National Park Fees
- Meals as listed (Groups assistance to prep & wash up)
Breakfast = continental, lunch = sandwiches, wraps, BBQ, dinner = BBQ’s, hot pots, pasta - 6.30am Yellow Water Cruise
- Malappar Traveller (1pm – 5.30pm) Single Canoes can be requested subject to availability otherwise double canoes
- Sail Darwin Sunset cruise Celebration drinks
- All camping fees, linen, pillows, sleeping bags and permanent safari tents (11 tents per site)
- Airport/ Hotel pick up on Day 1, Airport/ Hotel drop off on last day (no later than 4 pm)
- Cold drinking water and snacks such as fresh fruit, muesli bars and biscuits during the day
Dates
- On Subscription
Price
$4,695 Per Person
Accommodation
Basic bush camp with swags (tents upon request) (5 nights)
Exclusions
Flights, airport departure taxes, arrival and departure transfers, visa, travel insurance, optional tours and activities during free time, tips or gratuities and items of a personal nature. It is recommended that any additional alcohol/refreshments be purchased prior to tour departure** in Alice Springs. Storage will be provided
Arrival Day
Overnight Vibe Hotel Harbourside
Day 1
Darwin to Jabiru.
Today we depart our Darwin Hotel at 6.30am and begin our challenge.
6am early morning breakfast at Hotel
We drive from Darwin for 3 hours to the Kakadu Highway near to begin our journey. We check our bikes have morning tea to fuel our bodies and commence our ride, and you will soon question your sanity in taking on this challenge.
We will provide plenty of fluids, rest stops and snacks along the way.
Tonight, we are into our camp, with tents and a campfire to sit around and chat about the days ride. Dinner is provided by our camp cooks. Special welcome by Mark Hughes.
Overnight Jabiru camp site. 85km ride. 5.5 hours Kakadu Highway
Day 2
Darwin To Jabiru – Continued
Today after an early morning hearty breakfast we commence our ride out to the Arnhem Land escarpment at the Aboriginal Rock Art site of Ubirr around 7am.
Today’s ride is both challenging and spectacular. We will stop along the way for fluid and snacks.
At Ubirr we climb up the escarpment to view the magnificent rock art and spectacular views over Arnhem Land.
We return on our bikes to camp via Cahills crossing with the real possibility of getting up close and personal with the big Crocs of the East Alligator River. Tonight, we are into our camp, with tents and campfire to sit around and chat about the days ride. Dinner is provided by our camp cooks. Presentation and guest speakers. MC is Stephen Crowe.
Overnight Jabiru camp site. 90km ride 4km hike. 6 hours
Day 3
Jabiru to Cooinda
5am early start sees us ride 37km and a 4km trek to Nourlangie Rock and the Arnhem Land escarpment. 3.5 hours.
From the escarpment we continue our ride across hot, humid and undulating terrain to Cooinda for 46km which is about 4.5hours, Cooinda is surrounded by the spectacular Kakadu landscape and located close to Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Billabong where you’ll see the unique wildlife that makes this region so special.
This afternoon the team has a series of challenges to achieve before retiring to camp.
Tonight, we are into our camp, with tents and campfire to sit around and chat about the days ride. Dinner is provided by our camp cooks. Presentation/team challenge and guest speakers MC is Stephen Crowe.
Overnight Cooinda camp site. 83km ride 8 hours
Day 4
Early morning Yellow River cruise.
5am early start today as we cruise Yellow Water wetlands for around 2 hours to get up close with the big Crocs before returning to camp for breakfast.
10am late breakfast we commence our 25km/1.5 hour ride out towards Jim Jim and Twin falls before taking on the big challenge and hiking/scrambling a rugged and challenging 4 hours/17kms over boulders and rock formations to the rock pools and cliffs above the waterfalls. We then ride back 1.5 hours to camp site. Dinner is provided by our camp cooks. Presentation and guest speakers MC is Stephen Crowe.
Overnight Cooinda camp site. 17km hike 50km ride
Day 5
Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls hike and paddle.
Today we have left the most challenging part of the adventure to last… We leave camp early around 6am and ride towards Maguk/Barramundi Falls. From Maguk Falls we will drive to Edith falls where we will trek parts of the Jatbula Trail. From Edith Falls we drive to Katherine arriving around 12midday, we will have lunch, then we will suit up and paddle through the majestic Katherine Gorge. We will undertake paddling two sections of the Gorge that will have us carrying our Kayaks across 500m of rocks between sections. The paddle through the Gorge is both challenging and mesmerising with its beauty.
Dinner is provided by our camp cooks. Presentation award night, celebration and guest speakers MC is Stephen Crowe.
Overnight Katherine Camping grounds. 63km ride Hike 4kms Paddle 8km
Day 6
Katherine To Darwin
Today we depart Katherine at 8am and commence our Journey back to Darwin by vehicle.
On the way we will pay our respects at the Commonwealth War Graves at Adelaide River before visiting Litchfield National Park for lunch around 11.30am to hike and swim at Florence Falls. Drive back to Darwin getting to the Hotel around 3pm.
This evening at 5pm we will celebrate with a dinner and drinks sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour.
Then into Darwin town to continue the celebration.
Overnight Vibe Hotel Darwin Harbour side. Trek 6kms
16th October Departure day
After breakfast Return to home port
What to Bring
Headlight or torch, wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, fly net, water bottles (min. recommended capacity 3-4 litres total), walking shoes/boots, warm clothing, personal items such as toiletries and medications and towel. BYO alcohol (see note under inclusions).
Please note temperature variation is great in Central Australia. You will be required to carry all clothing required for that day and should plan accordingly. Temperature variations ranging from 0 – 30 degrees Celsius can be experienced each day.
All other clothing and luggage will be transported by the ground crew. Any items not needed for the trek can be stored at your accommodation in Alice Springs.
Travelling with Children
Due to the nature of this tour, the minimum age accepted for children is 12 years. Private Charters can be arranged by request and tailored for children’s needs accordingly.
Arrival in Alice Springs
Many hotels provide courtesy buses that meet most flights. To take advantage of this, you must call the hotel at least 24 hours before your arrival and provide your flight details and arrival time. Otherwise a taxi will cost approximately AUD$30. The airport shuttle costs AUD$15 per person and meets every flight, and will also take you directly to your hotel.
Outback Camping in Style
We like to camp in style and comfort which involves sleeping in enclosed swags or in large, wilderness style tents. A mattress, pillow, -5CC rated sleeping bags, sheets, woollen blankets are provided. A hands free headlight/torch is thoroughly recommended for after dark activities. Please note you will be required to carry your own day pack on this walk. All other equipment will be handled by our ground crew.
Respecting Indigenous Culture
Please note that itineraries that include visits to Indigenous sites may change at short notice, due to the cultural and ceremonial obligations of our Indigenous hosts and guide.
**Departure dates lists refer to your arrival days into Alice Springs and your night of accommodation. It is not the first day of trek.
