Arnhem Land is one of the last wilderness areas on earth and this day tour will encompass all the cultural and natural splendour that the region has to offer while providing all the benefits of air-conditioned comfort. On this Arnhem Land day tour from Darwin, a traditional Aboriginal guide will show you excellent examples of rock art on Injalak Hill (Long Tom Dreaming) - this area has some of the best rock art examples in Western Arnhem Land and some say Australia. The view from the top of the hill is simply breathtaking, looking out across the floodplains and around the escarpment.
When you farewell your Aboriginal guide back at the Injalak Art & Craft Centre you'll have the opportunity to browse or purchase goods from this non-profit Aboriginal organisation. At the award winning Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre there is time to watch the traditional Aboriginal people painting and to see the women weaving pandanus baskets. This vast tract of nearly 100,000 sq km of land is one of Australia's last strongholds of traditional Aboriginal culture. The Aboriginal people of East Arnhem Land call themselves Yolngu and today live a unique lifestyle blending the latest in western technology with timeless traditions.
With courtesy hotel pick ups, this small, personalised tour departs Mondays to Saturdays from May to October at 5:20am from Darwin and 8:30am from Jabiru to return at 7:30pm to Darwin and Jabiru at 4:30pm. This tour also includes lunch to be enjoyed during the day and caters for both vegetarians and Coeliacs on request.
Inclusions
- Courtesy hotel pick-ups
- Small personalised tour group in air-conditioned vehicle
- All permits and royalties to enter Aboriginal Lands
- Lunch (vegetarians and Coeliacs catered for on request)
Highlights
- Aboriginal Lands (Arnhemland) access to this area is restricted to a select group of tour operators
- A traditional Aboriginal guide will show you excellent examples of rock art on Injalak Hill (Long Tom Dreaming), this area has some of the best rock art examples in Western Arnhem Land and some say Australia
- Injalak Art & Craft Centre
- See the women weaving pandanus baskets
- Towering escarpments
- Living culture
- Beautiful billabongs and panoramic vistas
Time
- Tours depart Monday to Saturday, May to October
- Departs Darwin Accommodation at approximately 5.15am and returns to Darwin at approximately 7.30pm, from Aurora Kakadu, South Alligator at 8am
- Departs Jabiru Accommodation at approximately 8.30am and returns to Jabiru at approximately 4.30pm
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
What To Bring
- Comfortable closed in walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Light, comfortable clothing
- Any medication or personal requirements
- Money for souvenirs
- Binoculars
Additional Information
- Please note that these day tours involve walking over uneven surfaces & sandy rocks. Extreme care needs to be taken and a level of agility is required to enjoy and make the most of these tours. Suitable for active people
- Access to Arnhemland is by invitation by the local Aboriginal people, and the traditional owners may deny access at any time
- Injalak Arts & Crafts centre is closed on Sundays, some public holidays and very occasionally for ceremonial reasons
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
