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Day 1
Darwin to Katherine
We pick you up from Darwin in our four-wheel drive and lead you south
to begin your journey. Your Guide (Outdoor Therapist) will help you to
slow down and enjoy the subtle nuances of creation as you travel into
the spiritual home of past cultures. At Edith Falls we'll take a walk
into the escarpment and relax by a waterfall, listen to the birds and
lay about in the clear waters surrounded by sandstone cliffs. Closer to
Katherine we'll see some significant Aboriginal dreaming sites from a
time long ago. Overnight we'll stay at a lovely B & B - a relaxing place
to wind down, lay about in the outdoor spa and retire for the night in
comfortable accommodation.
Day 2
Katherine Gorge Canoeing
It's up early for the start of a magnificent day on Katherine Gorge
(Nitmiluk). By starting early we get ahead of any tourist crowds and seldom
see others all day. We'll use canoes to reach right into the Gorge system
and allow you plenty of time to lay back, swim and enjoy a gourmet picnic
lunch washed down with a cheeky Chardonnay. Don't worry if you haven't
paddled before - we provide all the assistance you'll need. End of day
watch the sun go down and retire to our Katherine accommodation.
Day 3
Katherine to the Land of the Never Never
Today we to take you right off the tourist route and away from civilisation.
We will travel further south of Katherine and enter Never Never country
- the land of the Mangarrayi people. We'll camp out in this country of
waterfalls, jungles, rock pools and clear night skies. We are the only
tour operators permitted into this country.
Day 4
Land of the Never Never to Katherine
More relaxing in Never Never land - swim, bushwalk, photograph, try
some fishing, do some painting or interact with the tribal people when
they visit our camp - the unstructured nature of this tour means you can
do as much or as little as you like. This afternoon we head back to Katherine
accommodation.
Day's 5 & 6
Commence 3 day wilderness canoeing experience
The same laid back feel continues as you meet up with your guide and
head out for three days of wilderness canoeing on the Katherine River.
The Katherine River system winds through 600 kms of the most amazing subtropical
savannah country. We've already paddled Katherine Gorge (about 13kms of
the entire river system) and know what a great experience river canoeing
is - now it's time to really get amongst it and head southwest down the
river for another 50 kms or so. The food and camping facilities are second
to none and Snowy has years of experience moulding clients into his environment.
As we quietly paddle along on your canoe journey we will get to know the
flora and fauna that saturate the environment following the river through
shaded corridors, pandanus jungles, gentle rapids. At days end we'll enjoy
the finest gourmet cooking washed down with fine wine around the campfire.
Day 7
Late afternoon return to Katherine
Late in the afternoon a four-wheel drive vehicle will rendezvous
with our group. Canoes are loaded and we return to Katherine.
We are guaranteed to have memories to last a lifetime and
your whole outlook on life will be immeasurably enhanced.
We know this to be true because of comments and repeat bookings
from past clients.
To enquire about this experience or have it included
in a tailor made itinerary - Just ask!
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