Seven Spirit Bay & Darwin Short Break 2024
Snapshot
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Darwin return
- Multiple departures
From
$6,245*
per person twin share
Overview
Moments of Magic
Seven Spirit Bay – Cobourg Marine Park
Explore the beautiful turquoise waters of Cobourg Marine Park
Seven Spirit Bay – 4WD Safari
Enjoy 4WD Wildlife Safari’s to Rainbow Beach, Vashon Head and Trepang Creek
Seven Spirit Bay – Boats
Enjoy blue-water and estuary fishing aboard the lodges advanced fleet of expedition boats
Explore Victoria Settlement, Circa 1838
Take a fascinating journey back to 1838 on an historical tour of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington. Explore the old buildings while learning about the harsh living conditions experienced during early British occupation.
Seven Spirit Bay – Accommodation
Enjoy unique, 5-star ocean view accommodation in a pristine natural setting
*Offer valid until 17 May 2024 and is subject to availability and change. Advertised price based on October 2024 departures, correct as of 4 April 2024.
Inclusions
Outstanding Value Inclusions
- 5 nights of luxury ‘Habitat’ Villa accommodation at Seven Spirit Bay
- 1 night in Darwin at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton
- All meals, including all breakfasts, lunches and dinners prepared by our talented in-house chef
- All attraction, entry and cruise fees including permit fees to enter Aboriginal land
- Full range of adventures and activities at Seven Spirit Bay
- Custom built expedition boats with professional fishing guides
- Return air transfers Darwin – Seven Spirit Bay aboard modern Cessna Grand Caravan EX, with leather seating, air-conditioning and advanced avionics
- All airport transfers in Darwin
Tour Highlights
- Spend 5 nights at Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula for an short break like no other!
- Explore the azure waters of the Arafura Sea and Port Essington aboard the lodge’s rigid inflatable adventure boats
- Fish the estuaries and blue water of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary in search of barramundi, golden snapper, mangrove jack and more.
- Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Cobourg Peninsula and Van Diemen Gulf on an included scenic flight
- Take a 4WD sunset safari to Vashon head, with drinks and canapes on the beach
- Visit historic Victoria Settlement, established in 1838 at Port Essington
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Home Ports – Darwin - Seven Spirit Bay
Upon arriving in Darwin you’ll be greeted by your host and transferred to Outback Spirit’s general aviation terminal. If you’re already in Darwin, enjoy a complimentary transfer from any local hotel.
This afternoon we take to the sky for a 45-minute scenic flight across Van Diemen Gulf. Once we reach the stunning Cobourg Peninsula, we’ll land at Vashon Head – the second most northerly point on the Australian mainland and home to Seven Spirit Bay’s airstrip. Upon landing enjoy a friendly meet and greet with the crew before taking a 20-minute 4WD trip to the lodge. Here you’ll enjoy a brief familiarisation of the lodge and surrounds before checking in to your unique and luxurious ‘habitat’ villa. Set in natural bushland overlooking the waters of Coral Bay, your villa features air-conditioning, premium furnishings and a covered private deck with delightful sea breezes.
Later this afternoon we’ll meet again for sunset drinks before indulging in exceptional, innovative cuisine with a focus on local flavours and produce. Meals: (D)
Day 2 - Adventures Galore
Over the next 3 days, we invite you to do as much or as little as you desire. Each day the management team will discuss the range of activities available to you - you can participate in any activities you choose. Most activities are half or three quarters of a day in duration, which allows for a bit of relaxation time around the resort from mid-afternoon.
The activities on offer include:
- Marine wildlife spotting cruises in Coral and Trepang Bays aboard our custom-built adventure craft, MV Arafura
- Half day Barramundi fishing adventures in Trepang Creek
- Half day blue water fishing adventure in the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary
- 4WD wilderness adventures to Rainbow Beach, Gunners Quoin, Vashon Head and the magnificent Nipa Palms. The Nipa only grows in three locations in Australia, with Trepang Creek being one of them.
- Nature walks and bird watching.
- - Historical tour of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington (see day 5)
Meals: (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Adventures Galore
See Day 2 above.
Meals: (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Adventures Galore
See Day 2 above.
Meals: (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Marine adventure to Port Essington
This morning we cruise down Port Essington and retrace the course of the early mariners’ square riggers, passing landmarks such as Gunners Quoin, Turtle Rock, Observation Cliff and Record Point en route to Victoria Settlement. Established in 1838, Victoria Settlement was the third attempt by the British at a northern settlement, after Fort Dundas on Melville Island and Fort Wellington at Raffles Bay. Conceived to facilitate trade with Asia, the settlement consisted of 24 houses and a hospital, which certainly saw its fair share of patients due to rampant disease and malnutrition.
After we’ve disembarked on the beach, we’ll take a fascinating 3-hour tour of the Settlement and learn about what life was like in this remote and unforgiving outpost. There’s an optional extension to the walk which leads to lonely gravestones in the forest, almost forgotten by history. After some refreshments on the beach, we’ll hop back aboard MV Arafura and make our way back to the lodge for lunch.
This afternoon there’ll be a range of activities on offer. Alternatively, you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Meals: (B,L,D)
Day 6 One last adventure
If there’s something you’re yet to cross off your list, then now’s the time! This morning we’ll enjoy one last adventure before an early lunch at the lodge. We then bid farewell to Seven Spirit Bay and travel to Vashon Head for our 45-minute scenic flight back to Darwin.
Upon arriving in Darwin this afternoon, we head to the city to check in to the DoubleTree by Hilton on the esplanade. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure before boarding the Charles Darwin for a delicious Territory-style sunset dinner cruise and celebrate a truly amazing break! Meals: (B,L,D)
Day 7 Darwin - Home Ports
This morning is free for you to spend at your leisure. You’ll then be transferred to the airport in time for your return flights home. If you’ve chosen to stay on for a few more days, you’ll be dropped off at the hotel of your choice. Bon voyage! Meals: (B)
About Outback Spirit
Australia's leading experiential tourism group
Outback Spirit is part of Journey Beyond, a national business focused on bringing Australia’s most unique and iconic experiences to life. Outback Spirit was founded in 1999 and has been showcasing great Australian destinations to travellers to this day.
To learn more about Journey Beyond and our unique travel experiences, please click the link below
Committed to Conservation
As an eco-certified company, Outback Spirit regularly reviews its potential impact on natural, cultural and historical environments. We strive to be ecologically sustainable and limit our impact on the environment through good practice, innovation and financial support for Australia’s pre-eminent wildlife conservation group, AWC (Australian Wildlife Conservancy).
AWC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection of our most precious wildlife. With 3 million hectares under conservation locations such as the Kimberley, Gulf of Carpentaria, Cape York and Lake Eyre, AWC is making a real difference in the fight against extinction. Since 2008, Outback Spirit has donated over $1 million to AWC and will continue its support well into the future.
To learn more about this fantastic organisation, head to www.australianwildlife.org
Supporting Aboriginal Communities
Outback Spirit supports remote Indigenous communities in certain locations across the Kimberley & Arnhem land by way of employment opportunities, community sponsorships and support for Indigenous owned businesses. For example, Outback Spirit sponsors over a dozen football teams in Ramingining and Maningrida, both directly and through local schools.
The company also creates jobs for local interpretive guides, which gives Outback Spirit passengers an authentic insight into the environment and local culture. It also helps to preserve Indigenous culture. Past initiatives have included the provision of teachers and tutors in small communities where no school facilities exist.
Award Winning Tour Operator
Choosing Outback Spirit means choosing an award-winning tour operator. We’re proud to have been acknowledged for consistently delivering professional and authentic adventures to remote destinations of Australia.
Some of our achievements have been recognised with the following awards:
Operation & Mechanical Bases
The outback can be a challenging environment to operate in, and professional back-up support is vital.
Outback Spirit headquarters are in the regional NSW city of Albury, however we have a dedicated team in Broome and Darwin for mechanical and operational matters. These teams are available 24 hours a day to provide immediate support, should it be required. Other smaller bases are located around the country, guaranteeing you a seamless touring experience.
* Term and conditions apply:
All pricing subject to change and availability.
Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise.
Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change.
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Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.