Top End Taste Safari
Finniss River Taste Safari
THE Wildlife Experience
“True immersion is not just about geography. It is about the space, the sounds, the flavours, the knowledge and the players. It is Birds, Buggies, Breakfast & Airboat”.
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Features*
- PRIVATE / CHARTER experience ONLY
- Al la carte breakfast & lunch
- Education (history, culture, bush foods & medicines)
- 2 hour wildlife tour throughout the station by buggy
- 30 minute wetland habitats and wildlife tour via airboat
- Enjoy luxury facilities on site
- Qualified, experienced local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Water bottle
Legend
- Start / End
- Activity Features
- Optional Experience
Top End Wildlife Experience
Begin your private wildlife experience with convenient pickup from your Darwin accommodation around 6am. From there we trek directly to Finniss River Station where the fun begins.
Finniss River Station
Finniss River Station is found around 90 minutes south west of Darwin. One of the oldest cattle stations in the region, it now features a luxury lodge and activities designed for the discerning traveller. It encompases 50,000 acres of productive pastoral land as well as untamed Top End ecosystems. Stretching from the coast the property comes 25 km inland and includes within it's boundaries coastal beaches, mangrove systems, woodlands, rivers, wetlands, estuaries and much more. Together these features present the perfect opportunity to explore the magnificent wildlife of the Top End.
This is the ultimate Top End Taste Safari.On Arrival
Meet the team and sit down for a gourmet breakfast snack and discussion about the day ahead. Once seated it will be time to get out and about. Your guide will first take you through the safety briefing before getting into the buggy and your adventure. It's important remember that we may come face to face with crocodiles, buffaloes, snakes and all things wild so it pays to be prepared.
Buggy Tour
The next 2 hours you will wind your way through the station landscapes with plenty of time to sit and watch the wildlife as it goes about it's business. Throughout you will learn about the stations history and also the natural history that you pass through. For those keen to learn about bush foods and uses of some of the plants then this is the perfect opportunity to let that come out.
Airboat Tour of Wetlands & Floodplains
On completion of your buggy tour you can then enjoy a spot of lunch before jumping on the adrenaline boat for a 30 minute air boat ride across the floodplains of the station. Your guide will take you out and beyond to the wild places only reachable by such a craft and get you up close to some of the more charismatic members of the food chain.
Return To Darwin
Before making our way back to Darwin be sure to cool down in the luxurious infinity pool and grab a cold beverage from the bar to help ease the ‘stress’. Arrive back in Darwin around 3pm.
About Tour
Pick up – We pick up from ALL private and commercial accommodation in the greater Darwin region (Palmerston by prior arrangement).
Darwin City from 6am
Darwin Suburbs from 5:40am
Drop Off – Darwin City around 3pm
A light breakfast and lunch is catered. Typically this includes quiche / salad breakfast and gourmet pizza for lunch.
Dietary restrictions can be catered for with prior warning.
FAQs
ITINERARY NOTE
The region that our tours are conducted in can experience extreme weather conditions. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary or cancel the tour at any point prior to or during the tour subject to our cancellation policy. Please read our Terms & Conditions on our website prior to booking.
Age Restrictions
There are no age restrictions for private charters. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum Numbers
The tour when operating as a PUBLIC tour has a minimum number requirement before it is confirmed to depart. Failure to reach this number may lead to cancellation of the tour. ethical adventures reserves the right to cancel at any time.
Pick up & Drop Off
We pick up and drop off from all accommodation options in Darwin. Palmerston by appointment only.
Fitness
Persons of moderate fitness and agility as evidenced by the ability to walk up a flight of stairs unaided without having or feeling like you might have a heart attack are suitable for this tour.
Questions
If we didn't answer all of your questions or if you want to discuss possible tour options, feel free to drop us a line anytime. Contact Us
