Can you guarantee Aboriginal involvement during our visit?

Interaction with the local people cannot be guaranteed as these are people with lives and cultural commitments outside of tourism and their choices are made daily . However the women and children will join us swimming, the young men will join the bush walking and fire side conversations and we will normally meet them when we visit Aboriginal outstations.  

Will we be able to visit the schools and health centres of Arnhem Land?

In order to preserve the long term relationships between local community members and the camp staff, scheduled visits inside town facilities are not included.  The work being done in these venues is precious and complex and it is felt too risky to treat as a tourist attraction.  However, there are ad hoc times when visits incorporate celebratory activities held in the venues.

Is the camp child friendly?

Children who love to bush walk, swim and explore nature will thoroughly enjoy the experience.  The staff and local aboriginal children adore playing with young guests and the interaction between cultures is a delight.  However the camp is not child proof. There is no fencing around the tents or water holes and the exploration vehicles do not have seat belts.  Children eat with the adults and the variety of food available to them is limited to versions of what the adult guests are eating.  There is also not the flexibility within daily activity (due to distances and group size) to schedule activity around sleep times.  Ideally the camp is suited to adventurous children 5 years and over.

Is the camp teenage friendly?

Access to internet and power is very limited.  However for teenagers to step outside their comfort zone, enjoy fresh air and freedom, learn about different lifestyles, physical exertion and camping experiences with a little comfort makes for a very successful family holiday. There is always the opportunity for additional activity at no cost to keep them fascinated.

Is it safe?

• The camp is fully accredited through the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP) meaning that the operational side of running the camp and its equipment is of a very high standard and checked regularly by government bodies.
• The camp is equipped with all emergency requirements including satellite phones, fire breaks, water tanks and there is an airstrip nearby for emergency evacuations.
• The camp is in an exclusive area and does not share road access or visibility with passing traffic to local communities.
• Vehicles look rough but are extremely strong and reliable. Health and hygiene are a priority with catering and the cleanliness of the camp. 
• There are procedures, regular training  and equipment to manage the animals of the bush that may like to join guests. 
• Guests are escorted on bush walks by a team of staff to ensure that any there is always support for differing levels of guest fitness, rehydration and the ability for groups to separate if someone does need to go back to camp.
• Attention to detail and the understanding that prevention is better than cure is core to the business culture.