TERMS AND CONDITIONS

When booking with Sugarbag Safaris (ABN 20 334 435 582) (“Operator”), you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions (“Terms”). You agree that these Terms will apply whenever you register to, sign on, purchase or book our services.
The Operator provides tailor-made private tours and is a specialist of Kakadu National Park and the Top End of the Northern Territory (“Services”).

Liability Waiver Agreement

Please download, and read the Sugarbag Safaris, Recreational Activities, Liability Waiver Agreement (PDF) this document will be sent with each booking, to be signed at the start of your tour or when you place your booking. This is an important document which affects your legal rights and obligations. Please read it carefully, and do not sign it unless you are satisfied that you understand it. If you are unsure about anything, you should obtain legal advice.

Medical

You are responsible for assessing whether the Services are suitable for you. The Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to evaluate the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Services based on your unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical conditions.

1.1 You confirm that you are physically fit and suffer no medical condition which may be aggravated by this Service.

1.2 You consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the Services and to indemnify the Operator in respect of this treatment.

1.3 The Operator reserves the right to request further information or professional medical opinions where necessary, as determined in its discretion, for your safety or the safe operation of a Service.

1.4 Where the Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for any or all parts of the Services, the Operator reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any Services at any time and at your own expense. 

1.5 Travel with the Operator may involve visiting remote or developing regions, where medical care may not be easily accessible, and medical facilities may not meet the standards you are accustomed to. The Operator makes no representations and gives no warranties about the availability or standard of medical facilities in those regions.

Changes to booking

2.1. The Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel any service as a result of any unforeseen event or circumstances or acts of nature.

2.2 bookings will be created through a booking email and separate invoice crated by Xero, when using their website, please review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of Xero, the Operator carries no liability for any loss or damages as a result of Xero’s website.

2.3 The Operator accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered or additional expenses incurred by you that arise from changes, delays or cancellations to/of the Services.

2.4 If by reason of any fact, circumstance, matter or thing beyond the reasonable control of the Operator or you, as a result of COVID-19, either the Operator or you is/are unable to perform in whole or in part any obligation under this agreement, you will be issued a credit note by the Operator for the amount paid by you for use with the Operator to be used within 12 months of the original booking date.

2.5 In accordance with clause 2.4, when using the credit note, you must give the Operator one months’ notice prior to the booking of a new Service.

Payment Terms

3.1 All Services require a 10% non-refundable deposit, with the remainder of the amount owing to be paid 30 days prior to the departure of a Service.

3.2 All Services are to be paid using bank transfer or cash by direct booking with the Operator.

3.3 You may cancel your booking by notifying the Operator. Cancellation fees, found under “Cancellation of a Service”, will be determined concerning the date on which notice of cancellation is received by the Operator and are expressed as a percentage of the total price paid for the cancelled services.

Cancellation of a Service

Private Tours: 

A Private Tour means a tour in which a group booking will be made to fill a vehicle.

(a) a minimum of 10% deposit will be made payable at the time of booking the Services, which deposit is not refundable except for clause 2.1.

(b) Cancellations made 30 to 60 days prior to the departure of the Service will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total fee payable for the Service by our standard payment terms in clause 3.2. 

(c) Cancellations made within 30 days prior to the departure of the Service will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the total fee payable for the Service by our standard payment terms in clause 3.2. 

  • star rating  We had the most fantastic trip with Hamish guiding us through the splendid Kakadu National Park during the dry season. We are from the U.K., and although we know Australia... read more

    sarah a
    August 30, 2019

    star rating  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

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    October 19, 2018

    star rating  We booked Sugarbag Safaris to take us places that we couldn't get to on our own. Turned out to be so much more than expected. Hamish was able... read more

    RubyK149
    December 1, 2020
  • star rating  Sugar Bag Safari (Hamish) treated us to a 5 star private tour of Kakadu National Park during a very hot summer day in 2019! Hamish's knowledge of the park's birds,... read more

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    February 20, 2019

    star rating  Want to swim in pristine Kakadu waterholes with only one or two other people and then towel off for a picnic lunch served on a colourful cloth with Indigenous designs?... read more

    GettingawayfromCOVID
    August 21, 2021

    star rating  An absolutely wonderful way to experience the Kakadu. Hamish meet us at our hotels in Darwin before taking us towards Kakadu. We didn’t have any firm plans but Hamish had... read more

    MohawkTimmy
    May 31, 2021
  • star rating  I was a part of a group of 8 colleagues participating in a post conference tour. Being my first time in the Northern Territory I was keen to experience... read more

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    February 22, 2019

    star rating  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

    Jennifer R
    August 29, 2019

    star rating  An absolutely wonderful way to experience the Kakadu. Hamish meet us at our hotels in Darwin before taking us towards Kakadu. We didn’t have any firm plans but Hamish had... read more

    Timmy
    May 1, 2021
  • star rating  Our four day trip to Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Lichfield was amazing. One of the most beautiful and interesting places in the world. Hamish's profound knowledge of the area,... read more

    GarfM
    May 1, 2021

    star rating  With Hamish and Sugarbag’s small-group tours, we felt like we had Kakadu and surrounding parks to ourselves for 5 days. We found ourselves in the most amazing swimming holes, rivers... read more

    michaelpiskun
    June 26, 2019

    star rating  I highly recommend Sugarbag Safaris for trips into Kakadu. Without Hamish leading us into to Bilkbilkmi we may still be waiting for a vehicle rescue or wandering stone country to... read more

    learne2016
    September 13, 2020
  • star rating  Our four day trip to Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Lichfield was amazing. One of the most beautiful and interesting places in the world. Hamish's profound knowledge of the area,... read more

    GarfM
    June 7, 2021

    star rating  Short story - this was one of the most exceptional experiences of my life.

    Hamish's knowledge of the local geography, flora and fauna, history and the Aboriginal... read more

    BikeSailRun
    June 30, 2019

    star rating  I travelled with my adult granddaughter to Darwin and Kakadu, having 3 days, 2 nights in Kakadu, which was the highlight of the trip. Hamish from Sugar Bag safaris,... read more

    JA404
    June 1, 2021
  • star rating  We just had the most amazing experience travelling with Hamish from Sugarbag safaris around Kakadu in the Northern Territory. His knowledge of the area is extraordinary. Travelling on a... read more

    Jenny L
    April 1, 2021

    star rating  Short story - this was one of the most exceptional experiences of my life.

    Hamish's knowledge of the local geography, flora and fauna, history and the Aboriginal... read more

    BikeSailRun
    July 1, 2019

    star rating  Want to swim in pristine Kakadu waterholes with only one or two other people and then towel off for a picnic lunch served on a colourful cloth with Indigenous designs?... read more

    Amanda S
    August 20, 2021
  • star rating  A fantastic 4 night tour through Kakadu with Hamish as our guide. We travelled in a new 8 seater land cruiser that comfortably fitted the 7 of us and... read more

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    September 2, 2018

    star rating  Our four day trip to Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Lichfield was amazing. One of the most beautiful and interesting places in the world. Hamish's profound knowledge of the area,... read more

    GarfM
    June 1, 2021

    star rating  We recently travelled with Sugarbag on their 5 day tour around Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield. Hamish was a fantastic and knowledgable tour guide able to answer any questions we had... read more

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    June 17, 2018
  • star rating  My 7 year old, my parents and I did a three day chartered tour of Kakadu with Hamish from Sugarbag Safaris and I have to say this one of the... read more

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    August 12, 2018

    star rating  Our guide, Hamish Clark took pains to work out our interests and shaped our journey to ensure that we had the opportunity to visit, appreciate and to begin a deeper... read more

    fayec534
    July 29, 2022

    star rating  I travelled with my adult granddaughter to Darwin and Kakadu, having 3 days, 2 nights in Kakadu, which was the highlight of the trip. Hamish from Sugar Bag safaris,... read more

    JA404
    June 20, 2021
  • star rating  Just returned home from Darwin after 3 (full) day/s tour with Sugarbag Safaris. Hamish was on time at both drop off and pick up and very organised right throughout our... read more

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    February 21, 2019

    star rating  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

    bucketlistgrandma
    August 29, 2019

    star rating  Hamish made our visit to the NT a most memorable adventure Hamish from Sugarbag Tours has an amazing knowledge of all aspects of the NT bush. Whilst visiting... read more

    S-J
    May 1, 2021
  • star rating  Awesome 5 days touring Kakadu with Hamish and sleeping in swags under the stars. His local knowledge was superb and he provided a fascinating insight into the area, its history... read more

    Chasefloow
    July 9, 2019

    star rating  We had an amazing time with Hamish from Kakadu safaris. He is extremely knowledgeable about birds, plants, animals and aborginal culture and history, such an interesting trip. He... read more

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    August 13, 2018

    star rating  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

    Bergfalke4
    January 2, 2021

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