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  •  Alice Springs
  •  Palm Valley 4WD Full Day Tour Departs from Alice Springs

Palm Valley 4WD Full Day Tour Departs from Alice Springs

  • Alice Springs
  • English
  • 10.5 hours (approx.)
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Standard Inclusions
  • 1. Morning Tea
  • 2. Bushman's lunch
  • 3. Transport from/to selected hotels
  • 4. Experienced Friendly Guide
  • 5. Air Conditioned 4WD Vehicle
  • 6. Entry Fee to Hermannsburg Cultural Precinct
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1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Morning Tea
  • 2. Bushman's lunch
  • 3. Transport from/to selected hotels
  • 4. Experienced Friendly Guide
  • 5. Air Conditioned 4WD Vehicle
  • 6. Entry Fee to Hermannsburg Cultural Precinct

Not included

  • 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 2. Souvenirs
  • 3. Travel Insurance
Destination Alice Springs
Depature point ● Departs (March to October): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays
● Departure Point: Alice Springs
● Departure Time: 07:00 (approx.)
   Transfer from/to selected hotels is included before departure time
● Arrives back at approximately 17:30
How to get there Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation and please make your own way to that location for pick up on the travel date.
Check-in requirements Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the pick is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check.
What to bring/wear ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months.
● Comfortable enclosed strong non-slip walking shoes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Water bottle to hold 1 litre, Snacks
● Swimmers & towel in warmer months (optional)
● Flynet in summer months (optional)
● Money/credit card for optional purchases
Other info 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
-Please stay up to date with the latest domestic and international travel information available on NT Government's Coronavirus (COVID-19) website: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/travel
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● Child Policy
- Minimum age to join this tour is 2 years old.
- All travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be responsible for their care.

● General Terms & Conditions
- A moderate level of fitness is required.
- The Service Provider requires the first and last names of all passengers
- A minimum number of passengers is required to operate each tour. It may therefore be necessary to cancel a scheduled departure and to offer an alternative or full refund for that tour.
- The Service Provider accepts no responsibility for loss, stolen or damaged property.
- The Service Provider will accept no responsibility for any injury, illness or other such accident sustained whilst on tour.
- All passengers must wear shoes at all times and be wearing hats and sunscreen.
- The Service Provider reserves the right to cancel a Tour/Transfer at any time before departure and may cancel a trip due to terrorism, natural disasters, weather concerns, political instability, pandemic/epidemic or other external events it is not viable to operate the Tour, Transfer or Private Charter in their discretion.
- In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs already incurred for the Customer.
- The Service Provider is not responsible for any incidental expenses incurred as a result of cancellation of a Tour/Transfer including but not limited to travel to join the Tour/Transfer,
accommodation or other fees payable to third party operators providing services in conjunction with the Tour/Transfer.

2 Overview

A fascinating day that includes a peek into the history of Hermannsburg Aboriginal Mission, followed by a 4WD drive through the Finke River bed, enjoy the ancient Palm Trees, a reminder of a Tropical rain-forest era in Central Australia, Kalaranga lookout, and Palm Valley. A journey into another time and another world.

Palm Valley 4WD Full Day Tour Departs from Alice Springs

 Highlights

  • Palm Valley
  • The Amphitheatre
  • Finke Gorge National Park
  • Hermannsburg Aboriginal Community
  • Kalaranga Lookout
  • Real Offroad 4WD Driving

 

Sample Itinerary
Subject to change without notice.

07:00
Your Guide will collect you from outside your Alice Springs accommodation from 7.00 am. 
Travelling through the picturesque West MacDonnell Ranges, we make our way to Hermannsburg, where we stop for morning tea.

MORNING
Enjoy morning tea before it’s then time to depart Hermannsburg and journey along the ancient Finke River bed by custom-built 4WD.
After a stop off at The Amphitheatre, we enjoy the 4WD drive into Palm Valley, where you will be able to wander amongst the relict Palms and Cycads. Here you will have the opportunity to complete the River Walk and experience this desert oasis.

LUNCH
As we depart Palm Valley, we stop off at Cycad Gorge, before stopping for a Bushman's lunch at the picturesque picnic area.

AFTERNOON
Experience Kalaranga lookout and walk before visiting the Historic Precinct of Hermannsburg known to the Arrarnta people as 'Ntaria'. 
Explore Hermannsburg, the birthplace of celebrated Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira in 1902 and is renowned for its indigenous art collection. Take a look at the historic buildings and the Art Gallery during your visit. 

LATE AFTERNOON
Return to Alice Springs as you watch the fading light reflecting off the MacDonnell Ranges.

17:30
Return to your Alice Springs accommodation. 

Travelling through the West MacDonnell Ranges and make the way to the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct where known to the Arrernte people as 'Ntaria'.

A fascinating day that includes a peek into the history of Hermannsburg Aboriginal Mission, followed by a 4WD drive through the Finke River bed, enjoy the ancient Red Cabbage Palms, a reminder of a Tropical rain-forest era in Central Australia, Kalaranga lookout, and Palm Valley.

Hermannsburg is the birthplace of celebrated Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira and is wellknown for its indigenous art collection.

Enjoy the 4WD drive into Palm Valley, where may able to wander amongst the relict Palms and Cycads.

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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