8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR - 12th July - 19th July, 2021 - O'Shannessy's Quality Tours
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8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR 12th July - 19th July, 2021
MONDAY 12TH JULY TO MONDAY 19TH JULY, 2021
Darwin is a sophisticated modern city that still retains some of its laid back frontier town
charm. It is a diverse multicultural society with strong connections to the treasured land of
the traditional owners. View some of the oldest art galleries in the world 50,000 years in
the making. Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of the Kakadu National Park and get up
close and personal with the oldest reptiles in the world, the living dinosaurs that are
Australia's Crocodiles. Admire and learn about the tenacious and resilient locals who have
survived war and cyclones, to create the wonderful city in which they now live.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Australian Aviation Heritage Centre
Darwin - Museum and Art Gallery Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
World War II Historic Sites Kakadu National Park
Royal Flying Doctor Service and Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Bombing of Darwin Facility Nourlangie Rock
Adelaide River War Cemetery Territory Wildlife Park
Litchfield National Park Fogg Dam, Window on the Wetlands
Magnetic Anthills, Florence Falls Visitor Centre
and Wangi Falls Howard Springs Nature Reserve
Crocosaurus Cove Cullen Bay
CRUISES
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
Darwin Harbour Sunset Cruise
7 nights in Darwin
Yellow Waters Sunset Cruise
Adelaide River Jumping Croc Cruise
COACH FLIGHT BOAT STAY PUT SMALL GRP
As a thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a
saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another
single traveller of the same gender. However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with
single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers. Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo,
Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected
areas of Gippsland will be picked up and returned home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of
our professional drivers.
Luxury Touring Coaches. Our full size 3 axle luxury coaches have only 32-36 passenger seats
allowing you even more personal space and extra leg room. Our coaches are fitted with comfortable
reclining seats with aisle arm rests, foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds,
refrigerator for passenger use, Climate control air conditioning & Road Cam monitors which display
the road ahead in real time. Each coach also has a second door for easier entry and exit and
touchless hand sanitizer dispensers at each entry to help keep everyone safe. The coaches have full
air suspension delivering a smooth and quiet ride which also allows us to lower the coach closer to
the ground, making boarding and disembarking even easier.
Returns Flights: Economy flights from Melbourne to Darwin and return.
Tour Director. Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to
ensure your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation. Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions. All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals. Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, most lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
1 lunch and 1 dinner own expense as per itinerary.
No Hidden Extras. O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
DEPOSIT
TOUR COSTS $200pp
UPON BOOKING
Twin Share Room First Tour: $5,135 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $5,085 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $5,060 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $5,035 per person
Single Room Supplement: $ 920 per person
DAY 1 Monday 12th July, 2021
MELBOURNE TO DARWIN
Welcome to our 8 day winter getaway to Darwin in The Top End! On arrival into Darwin, we will
be met by our O’Shannessys Touring Coach. We make our way to Fannie Bay to have a look at
the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and the Cyclone Tracy Gallery.
An inspection will reveal permanent galleries of aboriginal art, maritime archaeology and the
ever popular Sweetheart and Cyclone Tracy exhibits. It’s now time to check into our next seven
night’s accommodation, the rest of the day is free to relax and discover the hotel’s facilities.
A welcome dinner will be served in the hotel.
Lunch at own arrangements and cost / Refreshments on flight
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN
DAY 2 Tuesday 13th July, 2021
EXPLORING DARWIN
Today we take in sights of Darwin. Many people aren’t aware of the importance of Darwin
during World War II so we’ll look at the city as it is today and also learn about the involvement
and history of the bombings of Darwin. The present city centre was established in 1869 and
contains many of its remaining historic buildings such as the Old Court House and Government
House. We see the new Parliament House built on the site of the Darwin Post Office bombed
during the war, the port area plus the many other fascinating sights of Australia’s northern
gateway. We see the new Parliament House built on the site of the Darwin Post Office bombed
during the war, the port area plus the many other fascinating sights of Australia’s northern
gateway. Our tour concludes at Stokes Hill Wharf with a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
and Bombing of Darwin tourist facility - two iconic stories in one iconic location! Lunchtime
now and Stokes Hill Wharf is a great location for a break. Returning to our hotel, we have the
rest of the day to relax and enjoy the resort facilities – perhaps a dip in the pool or some retail
therapy. Later in the day, we return to the wharf to join the Spirit of Darwin for an introductory
sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour. We will see the Darwin skyline from a totally different
perspective while enjoying an interesting commentary and dinner.
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN 
DAY 3 Wednesday 14th July, 2021
LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
This morning, we travel south to the small township of Adelaide River – about 110 kms from
Darwin. We make a brief stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. Adelaide River is the site of
the only Australian war cemetery on Australian soil. There are 432 servicemen and 63 civilians,
all of whom died as a result of Japanese bombing raids, buried in the cemetery. From here we
enter the Litchfield National Park. The 65,000ha National Park with its untouched rainforests,
hot springs, magnificent waterfalls and stunning scenery has gained the reputation as the jewel
of the Northern Territory’s crown. There are some great photo opportunities. We stop to see
the Magnetic Anthills and the magnificent Florence Falls from the lookout platform. We enjoy
lunch at the Litchfield Café and visit nearby Wangi Falls where there is time for a refreshing dip
- so bring your togs!
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN 
DAY 4 Thursday 15th July, 2021
MORE OF DARWIN
We’re out for breakfast this morning to Crocosaurus Cove located in the heart of the City. It has
the largest display of Australian reptiles in the world, a two storey fresh water aquarium, a
turtle sanctuary, local NT Aboriginal Art and Culture displays. We may get to “stroke” a baby
croc as we enjoy our breakfast. We now head to suburban Winnellie and the Australian
Aviation Heritage Centre. Here there is an impressive collection of the Territory's aviation
history. A massive B52 Bomber dwarfs other exhibits, including Mirage and Sabre jets, a Spitfire
replica, Wessex and Huey Cobra helicopters. It will be an interesting morning. There’s more
free time this afternoon. This evening the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets will be open. They
offer over 200 stalls with nearly 60 food stalls from more than 30 different countries - where
we can buy some dinner. With the multi-cultural background of Darwin, we are sure to be
tempted by the delicious food and smells as we wander through the market!
Dinner at own arrangements and cost
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN
“... Darwin is known for its avid wildlife.
Lush national parks only a short drive away,
seeing the Aussie wildlife up close is quite easy…”
darwintour.com.au
DAY 5 Friday 16th July, 2021
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
We have an early start and a late finish but a stunning day of touring in-between! We head
south to join the Arnhem Highway - our destination today is the Top End’s most important
asset, the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. Aborigines have inhabited the land for
more than 50,000 years, leaving behind incredible galleries of rock art - more than 5,000 sites
of historical or cultural importance have been identified, though only a few are open to
visitors. Add Kakadu’s magnificent scenery, unique flora and fauna and you have one of the
world’s greatest natural wonders. A highlight today will be the Yellow Waters Cruise on the
Yellow Waters Billabong. We should see a large number of birds and animals as we go along
and hopefully some crocodiles resting on the muddy banks. We also stop at the Warradjan
Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Through the displays and exhibitions we can gain an
understanding of the Bininj and their country. At Nourlangie Rock we take a short walk to
view examples of ancient aboriginal art. We’ll now make our way back to Darwin where we
have a slightly later dinner this evening.
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN 
DAY 6 Saturday 17th July, 2021
WILDLIFE AND SUNSETS
After our big day yesterday, we have a slightly later start. This morning we are going to visit
the award winning Territory Wildlife Park at Berry Springs, about 45 minutes south of
Darwin. It’s an interesting drive as we pass by exotic fruit farms, nature parks, banana
plantations, orchid nurseries, dairy cattle and crocodile farms. In fact the salt water crocodile
is the Northern Territory’s most famous resident! The local tropical vegetation in this area is
home to a great variety of birds, reptiles, mammals and a myriad of insects. At the 400
hectare Territory Wildlife Park a lot of this wildlife is showcased. Discover an entire Top End
river system, the beauty of a natural wetland and the secrets of the night, within the
nocturnal house. We will be back mid-afternoon with time to “kick-back” before dinner.
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN 
DAY 7 Sunday 18th July, 2021
FOGG DAM, ADELAIDE RIVER, HOWARD SPRINGS
Today we will enjoy some of the best nature reserves in and around Darwin. We’re up early
today so, hopefully, we can see plenty of birdlife at Fogg Dam. There are some short walks
through the monsoon forest. We will take a drive over the dam wall and stop at the viewing
platform overlooking the wetlands and the dam wall itself. Just 10 minutes from here is the
Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre which provides an overview of the wetlands. The
centre stands on Beatrice Hill, one of the highest places on the Adelaide River floodplain. The
top floor of the centre commands superb views across the floodplains. We then join the
Adelaide River Queen for their 11am one hour “Jumping Croc Cruise”. It might be hard to
believe that a 6 metre salt water crocodile – the most dangerous reptile in Northern Australia
- can be enticed to jump out of the water just in front of us – but that’s exactly what
happens!! It’s a short and fascinating interaction that does not impact on their natural
habitat. We then head back towards Darwin with a stop at Howard Springs Nature Reserve.
There is a new a 1.8 walking path here, along with a wading pool to cool off. This evening, we
will make our way to Cullen Bay for our final dinner together as we watch the sun set.
OVERNIGHT: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade, DARWIN 
DAY 8 Monday 19th July, 2021
DARWIN TO MELBOURNE
It’s been warm, it’s been relaxing and it’s been interesting. This morning however we are
heading back to reality which is a cold Melbourne winter!! Nonetheless our time in the Top
End will have given us a “Taste of the Territory” providing long term memories of life and
times in Darwin and Australia’s Tropical North.
PLEASE NOTE
One afternoon on tour, we head to Aquascene. Here we feed the fish, a daily
Darwin activity. Since the early 1950s a unique and natural phenomena occurs on the high tide
amongst the tranquil tropical waters of Darwin’s Doctors Gully. Hundreds of friendly local wild
fish swim to the shallow shoreline in search of a gratuitous meal of fresh bread. Over the
course of this enduring 60+ year tradition, the fish have shed their normal
shyness and are willingly hand-fed to the delight of thousands who visit every year.
Date to be confirmed closer to tour departing - fish feeding times dependant on tides.PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
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Deposit is fully refundable until 46 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 45 to 8 days before tour departure date 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date No Refund
On or after tour date departure No Refund
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comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay the balance for
your tour.
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