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Arnhem Land Seven Spirit Bay and Darwin Short Break
Operated by Outback Spirit
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Overview
Destination:
Australia,
Northern Territory (NT),
Duration:7 days
Travel Period
October 2025 - October 2025
Fly Free Offer!^
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.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 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. (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 Daily).
Day 3 - Adventures Galore
See Day 2 above.
Day 4 - Adventures Galore
See Day 2 above.
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).
Departure dates
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Operator
Outback Spirit
At Outback Spirit, we’re continuing with what we’ve done for the past 22 years, which is connecting you – our guests – to Australia’s most remarkable landscapes, unique touring experiences and some very special communities. We’ve always made guest safety paramount – and we continue to do so with our experienced guides who are the best in the business and subtle changes to protect us in this new world of travel. Our journeys incorporate the finest accommodation available, specialised vehicles, fine food and wine and something we could all do with a little more of – and that’s perspective. When you realise you’re one of a handful of people to see exquisite rock art that’s thousands of years old, or you’re overlooking a rugged outback landscape once covered by sea, you gain a sense of perspective that prevails over everything else.
Important Information
*Terms and conditions
Please note: We are proud to be an independent agent to travel providers of hotels, flights and other related services. We are not a tour operator. Details and information on the offer are provided by 3rd party businesses and although we do our best to verify the information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on all occasions. These offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
For more information, please see Terms of Use
^Fly Free Offer: Terms & Conditions
Fly Free offer available for travel in 2025 on Seven Spirit Bay & Darwin Short Break.
Conditions apply. Fly Free Offer valid for new bookings only. Offer available until 31 March 2025 unless sold out prior. Fly Free includes economy airfares and taxes from major Australian capital cities.
2025 Fly Free Offer
Block out dates may apply. Bookings must be made by 31 March 2025, unless allocation sold out prior. Offer valid on select itineraries and dates departing in 2025. Offer includes economy airfares and taxes. All offers are subject to airline availability. Flight tickets will not be booked until booking deposit has been received by Outback Spirit Tours. Deposit amount is $1,000 per person. Flight offers are available from major capital cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin or Canberra. Fly free is only applicable to a return airfare to and from your domestic capital city airport. Free flights are valid on the most direct route. Free flights are subject to a maximum amount of $1,500 per person. Amendments to ticketed flights will incur airline-related charges and a $50pp admin fee. Changes may not be possible if cancellation happens whilst on tour. Any cancellations of ticketed flights may be subject to third party fees and charges as per Airline T&Cs. No Flight credits will be given for tickets issued under this campaign. Offer is available for new bookings made between 1/11/2024 and 31/03/2025 for travel in 2025.
For full terms and conditions, please ask your travel consultant.
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