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1 Day West MacDonnell Thorny Devil Safari
About this tour: Spend the day with exploring West
MacDonnell Ranges
Spend the day with Wayoutback exploring the mighty West MacDonnell
Ranges. Hike the picturesque Ghost Gum Walk into the majestic Ormiston
Gorge before spending time relaxing at the stunning Ormiston Waterhole.
Visit the world heritage listed Ochre Pits, a registered sacred
site and take an afternoon swim at the spectacular Ellery Cree k
Big Hole. Enjoy a BBQ lunch with your fellow travellers and relax
in this truly amazing part of 'The Territory'.
Ormiston Gorge Ghost Gum Walk Ochre Pits
BBQ Lunch Ellery Creek Big Hole
Tour Name: 1 Day Litchfield Safari
Valid:
01 October 2017 - 31 March 2019
Trip Code:
W01
Trip Style:
Day Tour - Adventure - CLASSIC OPEN AGE
Trip Theme:
Small group camping, MacDonnell Ranges National Park
Tour Departs:
Alice Springs Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun at 6.00am
Tour Finishes:
Alice Springs at approximately 5.30pm
Max People:
16
Prices:
AUD $99 per person (Adult/Child 5 - 15 years)
ITINERARY
Why we love this trip
It's a small group soft adventure guided day tour to Litchfield
National Park
All in a day see towering termite mounds to prinisitnes water
cassades, water rockholes to Springs feed year round flowing waterfalls
in Litchfield National Park.
Is this trip right for you?
Looking for a soft adventure with like minded folks then this
is the trip.
Have only one day spare and want to see Darwin's hidden secret.
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.
Day 1: Darwin to Litchfield returning to Darwin
Day 1 (Lunch)
Departing from Alice Springs at approximately 6 .00 am, our adventure
begins as we travel towards the mighty West MacDonnell Ranges .
Our first stop is Ormiston Gorge, keep your eyes peeled for Perentie
Lizards lazing along the banks and take a swim in the rock holes.
Hike the Ghost Gum Walk, a 1.5 hour loop that takes in views down
through the majestic Ormiston Gorge, before following the trail
as it descends down close to the gorge and along the rocky floor
and Ormiston Waterhole. Enjoy a BBQ lunch at Ormiston Gorge. Af
terwards, w e journey on to the Ochre Pits, a registered sacred
site offering a unique experience to view the Ochre deposit still
used to this day by the Traditional owners. See the natural ochres
that have provided materials for Indigenous people for thous ands
of years. Travelling on to Ellery Creek Big Hole, one of the most
picturesque swimming and walking spots in the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Surrounded by high red cliffs and the sandy Ellery Creek, the waterhole
has been carved out by thousands of years of massive floods and
is an internationally significant geological site. The permanent
water here made it a special meeting place for the local Arrernte
people and is known to them as Udepata. Late in the afternoon we
travel back to Alice Springs, arriving at approximately 5.30pm.
What to bring on tour:
Booked and paid E-Ticket, Wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect
repellent, water bottle (1.5 litres), walking shoes/boots, swim
wear, towel and camera.
What's Included in tour:
Professional guide, travel in an air - conditioned 4WD vehicle,
BBQ lunch, and drinking water (please provide your own bottle).
Activities:
Ormiston Gorge Ghost Gum Walk Ochre Pits BBQ Lunch
Ellery Creek Big Hole
Important notes
Dietary Requirements
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.
W.A.Safaris operates in some remote parts of Australia where certain
foods are not easily available and therefore cannot accommodate
all dietary requests. At times, produce and products may be substituted
as supply dictates and Wayoutback cannot guarantee the ingredients
contained in these alternatives. Whilst all of our guides are trained
in remote touring, they are not nutritionists and neither they nor
Wayoutback Australian Safaris can advise of all ingredients contained
in each food served on tour and are not responsible should an allergic
reaction occur.
If you have any allergies, please carry the necessary medication.
Many dietary requirements are catered for in our standard menus.
Itineraries
Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes,
operational logistics and accessibility.
Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to
a day pack (maximum 10kg). Excess luggage should be stored at your
accommodation.
Children
Safari is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
Travel Insurance - 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.
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.
Safaris 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).
Meal Abbreviations
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Tour Operator
W.A.S.
Vehicle:
Luggage:
A STRICT luggage limit of day pack only 10kg applies. Please limit
to one small to medium sized soft bag or backpack and a small daypack,
which can be carried inside the vehicle.
Fitness Level: 1 out of 5: Leisurely paced day trips. Minimal physical
exertion required.
Maximum Walks: Hikes up to 1-3kms per day. A reasonable level of
fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places
of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking
and exploring. Passengers must be reseaonably fit and active.
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.
Fitness Ratings:
Alongside every ATA 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.
www.Australia4tours.com,
based in Darwin, Northern Territory and is proudly Australian owned and
one of the oldest specialist travel specialists in Northern Territory
which is Australian licensed and locally operated by Australia 4
Wheel Drive Rentals Group - Australia is one of the Northern Territory's
leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive
specialists' it is a Darwin Northern Territory Travel Agent.
Australia4Tours.com - Goholi Australia - Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rentals Group - Australia
Reichardt Road, Winnellie 0820
Darwin, Northern Territory Australia
Tel: International +61 8 7999 7511
WithinAustralia Free call 1800 107 371
Email:
info@Australia4tours.com
MISSION STATEMENT
Our very experienced Northern Territory staff - our
travel boss has been here when the industry basically started living
in Alice Springs for 6 years in the 90's and in Darwin since the
80's. We will help you discover the best of these unique and special
tours offers across Australia with camping safaris to one day sightseeing coach trips, eco tours Australia adventure camping safaris
in Kakadu National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs
and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory. We seek out
tours from only reputable experienced tour companies to some of
Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the tropical Top
End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from our ancient Aboriginal
Culture to our rather unique Australia outback wildlife - then onto
Adelaide and now Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours
for your next vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have
collectively over 30 years in the travel industry will help you
discover the best of these unique and special adventure and sightseeing
guided tours.
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