Service Details

Yingana (Creation Mother) -full day Arnhemland tour exDarwin

Supplier Name:	Top End Day Tours
Departure Date:
Adults:	Children (5 - 13): Children older than 13 are costed as Adults.
Child Ages:	Specify child ages as at time of travel Child 1 Age: Child 2 Age: Child 3 Age: Child 4 Age: Child 5 Age: Child 6 Age: Child 7 Age: Child 8 Age:
Price:	N/A Not Available
Inclusions:	- Arhem Land entry permits (royalties to enter Aboriginal Lands) - Aboriginal guide (some cultural exception apply) - hotel pick up and drop off - visit Gunbalanya (also known as Oenpelli) - lunch, morning/afternoon tea, coffee and snacks vegetarian and coeliac catered for on request) - water refills - hand sanitizer What to bring: - comfortable closed shoes (runners and walking sandals OK) - Water bottle at least 1 liter - hat (broad brimmed), light weight long sleeved shirts. - small bag/day pack - personal medications (please advise our guest) - wallet (for art purchases- eftpos available) - camera, binoculars and sense of adventure.
Departure Time:	05.00am-0.530am
Departure Days:	13MAY24-30SEP24: Monday and Friday Except 01APR24-12MAY24 and 01OCT24-31MAR25
Duration:	8 hours
Departure Location:	Hotel reception
Departure/ Pickup Info:	Darwin Central Hotels

*Pickup Request:	Note: Pickup requests are subject to confirmation.
itinerary:	~~ 01-Apr-2024 to 31-Mar-2025~~Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: The Yingana experience is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with and learn about the world’s oldest continuous living culture unique to Australia. Tour departs ex Darwin and Jabiru on Monday’s and Fridays; Darwin pick-ups are between 5:00 and 5:30am and meet guests at their nominated hotel set down/reception areas. Ex Darwin, the first stop for a short breakfast/refreshment breaks at the Corroboree roadhouse at approximately 6:45am. Jabiru pick-ups are from 8:30am and once again pick up at accommodation reception areas. From here the journey continue through Kakadu National Park and cross over Cahill’s Crossing into Arnhem Land. Then stop at the Injalak Arts centre for a brief morning tea and meet out Binninj (indigenous) guide. Once at Injalak Hill the guests are required to walk over an undeveloped landscape which is considered a sacred site to the local Binninj for up to 4 hours, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Guests can expect the opportunity to converse with the binning guides throughout the experience. The best examples of rock art in the world are found in Western Arnhem Land and Injalak Hill is one of the best locations to experience this art and culture. Injalak Hill is well known the world over as one of the most spiritual places for aboriginal people in this part of Australia. Then lunch is at the top of the hill consisting of fresh salads which the guests can tailor to their liking. Lunch is held overlooking the remote community of Gunbalanya. After lunch guests will descend the hill for the return journey via the arts centre where guests may purchase art works. All the experiences are fully guided by a local aboriginal guide who is knowledgeable of the culture rock art to each area..~~~~
Important Info:	Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: COVID: Being committed to meeting all Australian, federal, state/territory and industry guidelines and though the COVID pandemic has subsided somewhat Top End Day Tours recognizes that they work with a remote indigenous community and this comes with unique challenges. Working, closely with the indigenous guides, taking responsibilities of the health very seriously. During the 2021 and 2022 seasons the Northern Land Council (NLC) placed additional restrictions on all operators that operate in Arnhem Land, this meant certain areas were unable to visit. Now these is believed to be relaxed however this situation may change: customers will be required to be fully vaccinated, provide full contact details to TEDTs upon request, social distancing will be encouraged, facemasks may be required and hand sanitizer will be available. Fitness levels: This tour involves walking over uneven surfaces, sand and rocks. Extreme caution should be taken and a good level of agility (rather than fitness) is required to enjoy and make the most of this tour. This tour is best suited to active people who do not suffer from vertigo. Travel insurance: We recommend ALL customers have adequate travel insurance and they do not book with us on the day of their departure flights. We do not have child restraint seats in vehicles so are unable to carry children who need to go in car seat/booster seats Cancellation Policy Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: - No refund if booking is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to travel or in the event of a no-show. I have read and agree to the important notes.
Special Requests: (240 Char Limit)	Note: Special requests generate directly to the service provider and cannot be guaranteed.