Adventure Tours Australia - Small Groups, Big Adventure! http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013 en Jim Jim and Twin Falls to close for wet season http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/jim-jim-and-twin-falls-to-close-wet-season <p style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" dir="ltr">Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the Top End of the Northern Territory will close for the wet season from November 7 2013.</p> <p style="line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p> <p>Adventure Tours will be operating our wet season itinerary from this date for all tours that visit Kakadu National Park.</p> <div class="fieldgroup group-main-related"> <h2>Related Content</h2> <div class="content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-tours-related"> <div class="field-label">Related Tours:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/northern-territory/4wd-darwin-explorer-4">2 Day 4WD Kakadu Explorer</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/northern-territory/4wd-darwin-explorer-2">5 Day Top End Explorer</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/jim-jim-and-twin-falls-to-close-wet-season" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 23 Sep 2013 02:57:47 +0000 cmelvan 1212 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au Adventure Tours Australia Brings the Circus to Town in Remote Communities http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/adventure-tours-australia-brings-circus-to-town-in-remote-communities <p>Adventure Tours Australia announces sponsorship of Circus Oz, Australia's leading contemporary circus, as they bring their latest production of 'Cranked Up' to out-of-the-way communities in Australia's Arnhem Land.</p> <p>This sponsorship is the first of its kind for Adventure Tours. We are pleased to support a program that engages with Indigenous youth to strengthen communities by bringing large-scale entertainment that can at times be inaccessible to many residents.</p> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/adventure-tours-australia-brings-circus-to-town-in-remote-communities" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Thu, 11 Jul 2013 04:42:53 +0000 Damien Currie 1198 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au East Coast weather updates http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/east-coast-weather-updates <p>There have been some severe weather conditions throughout the states of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia that has resulted in flooding of some areas.</p> <p>All passengers are safe and sound and as of latest news all trips are currently back on schedule and itinerary.</p> <p>We are keeping in close contact with our tour partners who are in constant communication with crew and local emergency services ensuring any diversions from intended itineraries are considered with the upmost priority for passenger and crew safety.</p> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/east-coast-weather-updates" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:11:17 +0000 1133 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au Kings Canyon Rim Walk Opens... http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/kings-canyon-rim-walk-opens <p>It is great that the Kings Canyon Rim Walk is open for hikers who hit the trail before 8am and before the full heat of the Red Centre day. And it is lucky for Adventure Tours passengers that our campsite is within the National Park making early morning access easy and allowing our tours to operate as planned.</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you out on the trail soon.</p> <div class="fieldgroup group-main-related"> <h2>Related Content</h2> <div class="content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-main-related"> <div class="field-label">Related Content:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/news/2013/good-news-kings-canyon">Good news at Kings Canyon…</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/news/2011/update-kings-canyon-fire-disruption">UPDATE - Kings Canyon fire disruption</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:23:07 +0000 1123 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au Good news at Kings Canyon… http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/good-news-kings-canyon <p>We are pleased to say we are back into and safely using our main Kings Canyon Camp after the recent fires which caused damage in the region.</p> <p>Whilst the Kings Canyon Rim walk remains closed due to safety concerns in the current extreme temperatures, our tours continue to visit all of the stand-out highlights on our itineraries.</p> <div class="fieldgroup group-main-related"> <h2>Related Content</h2> <div class="content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-main-related"> <div class="field-label">Related Content:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/news/2013/further-update-watarrka-national-park-region">Further update on Watarrka National Park region</a> </div> <div class="field-item even"> <a href="/news/2013/update-watarrka-national-park-region">Update on Watarrka National Park region</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:46:43 +0000 1122 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au Further update on Watarrka National Park region http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/further-update-watarrka-national-park-region <p>That latest from Kings Canyon is that<strong> the rangers have re-opened the creek walk at Kings Canyon which is great news for Adventure Tours' passengers</strong>. At this stage the rim walk is remaining closed due to the extreme temperatures. The good news is this means all tours from today will get to visit and complete a walk at Kings Canyon. Initial reports are that a large part of Watarrka National Park has been burnt but the area in and around the Canyon where travellers visit has thankfully been spared.</p> <div class="fieldgroup group-main-related"> <h2>Related Content</h2> <div class="content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-main-related"> <div class="field-label">Related Content:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/news/2013/update-watarrka-national-park-region">Update on Watarrka National Park region</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/further-update-watarrka-national-park-region" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:38:02 +0000 1117 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au EXTREME CLIMATE CONDITIONS IN AUSTRALIA http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/extreme-climate-conditions-in-australia <p>As you may be aware Australia is experiencing some extreme weather conditions across the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Tasmania. As precautionary measures and to ensure road access safety there have been a number of closures across these regions.</p> <p>Currently the main areas affected in Tasmania are Port Arthur, Mt Field National Park and Freycinet National Park. In New South Wales affected areas are located in the Western region and South Coast parks. We are also continuing to monitor closures in Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory.</p> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/extreme-climate-conditions-in-australia" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:01:13 +0000 1116 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au Update on Watarrka National Park region http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/update-watarrka-national-park-region <p><em>This article is outdated, please see latest update here:&nbsp;<a href="/news/2013/further-update-watarrka-national-park-region">Further update on Watarrka National Park region</a></em></p> <p>Northern Territory Parks and wildlife commission have advised closures to rim walk at Kings Canyon due to extreme heat and have evacuated Kings Canyon Resort due to fires in the area and as a precautionary measure.</p> <p>Latest updates advise:</p> <div class="fieldgroup group-main-related"> <h2>Related Content</h2> <div class="content"><div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-main-related"> <div class="field-label">Related Content:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <a href="/news/2013/further-update-watarrka-national-park-region">Further update on Watarrka National Park region</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2013/update-watarrka-national-park-region" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:54:53 +0000 1115 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au WesternXposure takes out top award at the 2012 Golden Backpacks http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2012/westernxposure-takes-out-top-award-2012-golden-backpacks <p><img src="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/sites/assets/adventuretours/awards/golden_backpacker_2012.png" alt="Golden Backpacker Award 2012" width="610" height="271" /></p> <p>WesternXposure, part of the Adventure Tours Australia Group, received top honours last night at the annual Golden Backpack Awards.</p> <p>The Golden Backpacks are Australia and New Zealand's only dedicated awards program for the independent travel sector and all awards are voted for by backpackers themselves.</p> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2012/westernxposure-takes-out-top-award-2012-golden-backpacks" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:27:01 +0000 1043 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au Twin and Jim Jim Falls to close November 7th 2012 http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2012/twin-and-jim-jim-falls-to-close-november-7th-2012 <p>The spectacular Twin and Jim Jim Falls, often referred to as the crown of Kakadu National Park, will close next week for the duration of the wet season.</p> <p>The closure will come in to effect from November 7th, unless the park experiences early rain, and will remain closed until the start of the dry season next May/June.</p> <p>The falls are located approximately 60kms from the Kakadu highway and are accessible in the dry season via 4WD. The falls are one of the most famous parts of the magnificent World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.</p> <p><a href="http://www.adventuretours.com.au/news/2012/twin-and-jim-jim-falls-to-close-november-7th-2012" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:36:17 +0000 1039 at http://www.adventuretours.com.au