Bespoke discovery tour of Kakadu and the Kimberley, Western
Australia; 18 exciting days of adventure with Battered Suitcase
An exciting 18-day bespoke discovery tour of the spectacular Kakadu National Park
and Kimberley region in Western Australia has been put together by Battered
Suitcase. Created for the independent traveller with a deep sense of adventure, this
private tour is a unique experience taking in remarkable and diverse landscapes and
amazing wildlife in remote areas often described as a ‘wilderness’ or the ‘out back’.
The itinerary for this self-drive journey is a suggestion only; Battered Suitcase will
tailor it to suit the individual so every experience is different.
Located in a protected area of the Northern Territory, Kakadu covers an area nearly
half the size of Switzerland. Renowned for the richness of its Aboriginal cultural sites,
the entire National Park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. It
borders the Kimberley, one of the nine regions of Western Australia. Due to its
isolation, the Kimberley’s awe inspiring landscape with its old rock formations,
magnificent rivers and vast savannahs, is one of the most undisturbed and natural
areas remaining on our planet. Both regions are home to a remarkable variety of
wildlife as well as fresh and salt water crocodiles.
The Kakadu and Kimberley discovery tour begins in Darwin and finishes at Broome.
It takes in a fantastic variety of experiences including guided safaris; a crocodile
cruise; visit to the City of Ruins, a spectacular natural sandstone formation
resembling an ancient city, and Gregory’s Tree. This large boab stands on the
campsite occupied by explorer Augustus Charles Gregory in the 1850s and is
considered a sacred site by the local indigenous people.
The diverse accommodation is with smaller, privately owned providers unique to the
region ensuring a totally immersive and personal experience. These include a safari
bungalow at Bamurru Plains on the edge of Kakadu overlooking the floodplains
frequented by a mass of bird animal life; contemporary, architect designed Cicada
Lodge, which opened in 2013 in Nitmiluk National Park, and Bullo River Station, a
500,000 acre cattle ranch. Nights are also spent at the exclusive El Questro
Homestead with panoramic views over the Kimberley’s stunning Chamberlain Gorge;
Drysdale River and Mount Elizabeth cattle stations; the Mornington Wilderness
Camp nature reserve and Spinifex Hotel in Derby.
Available May to October, this once-in-a-lifetime discovery tour is priced from £5,547
per person to include hire of a large four wheel-drive, air-conditioned vehicle with
maps and full documentation; 17 nights’ accommodation with most meals and some
drinks and selected guided tours of choice. International and local internal flights can
be arranged but are not included.
Battered Suitcase is a fully bonded tour operator with all flights and flight-inclusive
holidays financially protected by the ATOL scheme (where applicable) through their
membership of the Travel Trust Association.
To book the Kakadu and Kimberley discovery tour call Battered-Suitcase for free on
0800 689 1586 or email enquiries@battered-suitcase.com; more details can also be
found on www.battered-suitcase.com. Follow on Twitter @ExpertTravelUK.
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January 2016