ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

OF COUNTRY

Sugarbag Safaris acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and waters we spend time on whilst on tour and pay our respects to the past, present and emerging Elders of the many countries of Australia.

WORDS

Yuki Hayashi, travel writer, Toronto – Generously providing text about Hamish and Sugarbag Safaris.

PHOTOS

Heath Whiley Photography – Generously sharing professional photos of Jim Jim Falls for website

Ted Jackson – Generously sharing photographs of Corroboree Billabong

M, Ng – Generously sharing photographs taken while on tour for website

C, Chen- Generously sharing photographs taken while on tour for website

J, Sutherland – Generously sharing photographs taken while on tour for website

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Nov 27

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Happy days!
It`s getting so close now to that time of the year.
I can`t wait to get back up in a chopper and see Jim Jim and Twin Falls pumping this wet season.
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Jul 12

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The early bird gets Jim Jim Gorge all to it`s self.
How`s this? The middle of the school holidays and we had this all to ourselves.

#awayfromthecrowds #seekakadu #jimjimgorge #sugarbagsafaris 🥾📷🤠 ...

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Jul 7

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This has to be one of the best starts to exploring Ubirr ever.
We got to watch this Joey, Wilkins` Rock Wallaby, having a bit brekky, while Mum and Dad were hanging off to the side.
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Jun 11

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Anbangbang Billabong and Nawurlandja looking mighty fine in the early morning light. #sugarbagsafaris #seekakadu #nawurlandja 🥾🤠 ...

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May 6

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The view from the top of Ubirr.

What can you say?😍

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Apr 10

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Motorcar Falls was looking awesome today, and we got to have it all to ourselves.
#yirmikmik #motorcarfalls #seekakadu #sugarbagsafaris 🤠🥾 ...

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Sep 29

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Last morning of tour before heading into Litchfield, Mt Bundy Station was an amazing start to the day.
#mtbundystation 🐮🐃
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Sep 6

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This little groover has been hanging out in the rocks on the walk into Jim Jim Gorge. #sandstonefalseantechinus #pseudantechinusbilarni #seekakadu #sugarbagsafaris 🤠 ...

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Aug 15

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Had a few days off, so headed back out to Kakadu. My early morning start was rewarded with nearly two hours of having Ubirr all to myself. #awayfromthecrowds #ubirr #sugarbagsafaris 🥾 🎨 🤠 ...

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Jul 24

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It definitely pays to be careful around any body of water. Found this one just in a culvert on the side of the road, might be a mum too, was a few young ones hanging around.
#sugarbagsafaris #kinga #seekakadu ...

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Jul 6

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How amazing is this?
Middle of the school holidays, and we have all this to ourselves. Jarrangbarnmi is definitely one of the highlights in Kakadu National Park.
#jarrangbarnmi #awayfromthecrowds #sugarbagsafaris 🤠 ...

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Jun 9

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Katherine river looks amazing from up here.
Thanks @helispirit for the cracking flights, was amazing to see all 13 gorges.
#nitmiluknationalpark #r44 #sugarbagsafaris 🤠 ...

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Jun 3

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“Shake your tail-feather”
My first Rainbow Pitta at Ikoymarrwa, what a great start to the day.
I love these little guys. 🌈 #seekakadu #pittairis #sugarbagsafaris 🤠 ...

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Apr 22

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My guys off on an adventure over Jim Jim and Twin Falls. I can’t wait to see their photos. 🚁 🤠
#seekakadu #r44 #wingsareforfairies 😂#sugarbagsafaris ...

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Apr 11

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Motorcar falls is still looking amazing, and was a great place to cool off today.
#yurmikmik #seekakadu #sugarbagsafaris 🤠 ...

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Mar 7

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Something a bit different for me in Kakadu.
Helping to spray isolated patches of Gamba grass. #weedcontrol #jetranger #sugarbagsafaris
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Feb 2

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I always love it when I get to show people these beautiful grasshoppers.
Alyurr or Leichhardt’s Grasshopper can usually be found in the stone country of Kakadu and Arnhem Land during the wet season. 🦗⛈#leichhardtsgrasshopper #alyurr #namarrkon #seekakadu #sugarbagsafaris 🤠 ...

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Aug 8

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What a find, the Black-headed Python is my all time favourite snake. This has to be one of the best ways to start the day. 🐍 #aspiditesmelanocephalus #blackheadedpython #seekakadu #sugarbagsafaris 🤠
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Jun 24

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We had such an amazing day in Jarrangbarnmi yesterday, so lucky to have this all to ourselves for awhile. #jarrangbarnmi #koolpingorge #awayfromthecrowds #sugarbagsafaris 🤠
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May 19

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This little grove of Silver Cycads caught my eye this morning in Litchfield NP. #cycascalcicola #litchfieldnationalpark #sugarbagsafaris 🤠
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					  We couldn't have asked for a better way to discover the magic of Kakadu!  Thanks Hamish for sharing your deep insights into an amazing part of the world. What... read more a perfect setting for an introduction to the Dreaming ... the kids were enthralled and still...More				
Jenny_C_id
October 19, 2018 

					  We are just back from the 5 day/4 night camping safari with Hamish from Sugarbag safaris 

Great itinerary which captured the highlights of the 3 National Parks .

Hamish... read more is the most super organized, efficient, and fastidious tour guide I have ever met ! His Land Cruiser vehicle is immaculate and the inner workings of his trailer etc is a lesson in experience and organization ! He is also a pretty good cook which is no mean praise from me ! Menu was varied and plentiful. Particularly enjoyed the lunches - plenty of meat, salad, cheese and bread to fill the hungriest of travelers.

Hamish also proved himself to be amazing in a crisis  - he was calm collected, super kind and knowledgeable in the most stressful situation. For this we will be forever grateful.

Hamish also impressed me in his understanding of the complex social situations in the NT and provided interesting perspectives 

His knowledge of the flora and fauna was immense and I learnt a lot of very interesting things 

Hamish is a guide of great integrity and experience and I would recommend his trips for those wanting a genuine outback experience and don’t mind getting a bit of dirt under the fingernails				
Jennifer R
August 29, 2019 

					  My partner and I travelled with Sugarbag Safaris for a 3 day, 2 nights tour in Kakadu.  Right from the first enquiry Hamish was very helpful and supportive and... read more determined what we would like to see and do.  With the threat of instant border closures from COVID outbreaks, Hamish remained adaptable.

We travelled with Hamish at the start of the wet season and the weather was not always in our favour.  Hamish remained easy going, relaxed and flexible and readily adapted to the changing conditions.  Hamish was very knowledgeable about the local aboriginal lore and culture, very observant with the local flora and fauna, and is an overall great guide.

The tour was well organised and featured picnic lunches which were well catered.

My partner and I have no hesitation in recommending Sugarbag Safaris to anyone who is looking for a guided tour of the top end.				
Bergfalke4
January 2, 2021