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East Arnhem Land Bremer Island Retreat & Immersion 5D4N

From $3,961.88 Per Person, Twin Share
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At a Glance

Escape to ultra-remote East Arnhem Land’s Bremer Island - a small Yolŋu homeland, and immerse yourself in the culture and history of the local Yolŋu people, with this 5-day secluded castaway retreat.

Located approximately an hour’s boat ride or a short charter flight north east of Nhulunbuy, Bremer Island (known to the locals as Dhambaliya) is one of Australia’s last unspoilt tropical paradises. Like the rest of East Arnhem Land, the Island is known for its beautiful beaches, bountiful sea life (including 4 of the world’s 7 sea turtle species), lush tropical surrounds and rich Yolŋu culture. You will feel like the person to leave a footprint!

Over 5 magical days, enjoy the space and freedom of finding your own island paradise. With Yolŋu guides, visit Yolŋu homelands and become part of ...

Trip Highlights

  • Explore azure waters and hidden coves by sea kayak
  • Experience traditional crab hunting and spear fishing in Bawaka
  • Visit the world-renowned Aboriginal art centre Buku-Larnnggay Mulka
  • Escape to Bremer Island, one of Australia’s last unspoilt tropical paradises
  • See native birds and 4 out of the world’s 7 sea turtle species
  • Rest and relax on the beach or by the pool in remote solitude
  • Discover Yolŋu Country – Nhulunbuy and surrounds – with a local guide
  • Fish for Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel and other prized blue water and reef fish

What's Included

  • 4-nights’ accommodation at Banubanu Beach Retreat in a Deluxe Eco Safari Bungalow on a twin share basis (upgrade to The Penthouse at an additional cost)
  • Meals: 4 x breakfast, 4 x lunch, 4 x dinner
  • Tour of Yolŋu Country (Nhulunbuy and surrounds) including island return transfers to join the tour, transport, Yolŋu guide and Aboriginal Land Recreation Area Access Permits (Day 2)
  • Tour of Bawaka and insight into Yolŋu homeland life including island return transfers to join the tour, transport, Yolŋu guide and Aboriginal Land Recreation Area Access Permits (Day 3)
  • Visit to the world-renowned Aboriginal art centre Buku-Larrnggay Mulka (Day 2, subject to opening hours – not open Sundays)
  • Arnhem Land Permit fees
  • Return transfers to Bremer Island
  • Use of sea kayaking and snorkeling equipment

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive on Bremer Island
Banubanu Beach Retreat
Dinner
Day 2 Welcome to Country: Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Yolŋu Country
Banubanu Beach Retreat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Bawaka: Experience Yolŋu homeland life and traditional crab hunting and spear fishing
Banubanu Beach Retreat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Bremer Island: Rest and relax in remote solitude
Banubanu Beach Retreat
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Time to say goodbye
None
Breakfast

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Dates & Prices

Daily departure on request. Please enquiry group bookings or private departures. Max. group size is 12 people. Additional charges may apply for peak season travelling during December to January and Easter holiday. Please contact us for group bookings.

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How To Get There

The start and finish point for this tour is Nhulunbuy/Gove (transfers to Bremer Island are included).

Nhulunbuy/Gove Airport is serviced by flights from Darwin and Cairns by Air North Airlines. 

Weather & Climate

Arnhem Land has a tropical climate, and has two distinct seasons, the ‘Wet’ and the ‘Dry’. The Wet seasons spans from November until April and is characterised by increased humidity followed by monsoonal rains and storms.  Temperatures typically range from a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius (77F) to a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius (91F), and humidity levels can reach in excess of 80%.

The Wet season is a stunning time to see the Top End. The landscape turns a lush green, at night the skies host spectacular lightening shows. The ‘Dry’ season, from may until October, is characterised by warm, dry sunny days and cool nights. Temperatures typically range from 21 degrees Celsius (70F) to 32 degrees Celsius (90F), and the humidity levels are much lower: around 60-65%.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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