Arnhem Land tours & holidays

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travellers, regardless of their nationality.

We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

For travellers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travellers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognising personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.

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There isn't one 'best time' to visit Arnhem Land, with each month or season of the year providing something different to do and explore.

If you travel during the wet season (December to February), expect the rivers, billabongs, creeks and lakes to be flowing with water and various animals to be out and about, but it will also be extremely humid and have the chance of high rainfall.

Travelling during the dry season (June to August), you can expect high but temperate temperatures without humidity and little to no rainfall. 

While the rest of Australia recognises four different seasons throughout the year, the Yolngu Peoples (the Traditional Custodians of Arnhem Land) recognise six different seasons categorised by the weather, when flowers and other plants bloom and when foods foraged from the land are most abundant.

These seasons are from January to early March, March to April, May to August, September to early October, October to December and then from late December to January.

Each season experiences slightly different weather patterns, but you can expect the months of December to February to be wet and full of thunderstorms and the months of June to August to be very warm with little to no rain. 

The temperatures in Arnhem Land are always warm, even during the wet season, so it's a good idea to pack a reusable water bottle and have it with you.

You should also pack some comfortable and sturdy hiking/walking boots, as there are several different landscapes throughout Arnhem Land, including thick bushland, rainforests, coastlines and wetlands.

Other essentials include sunscreen to protect against the sun's UV rays, a first-aid kit, a few snacks to recharge during your daytime adventures and plenty of weather-appropriate clothes.

The Yolngu peoples, who have lived and worked on this land for more than 60,000 years (and still do to this day), are the Traditional Custodians of Arnhem Land.

Several famous artists have come from Arnhem Land, such as Glen Namundja, who is renowned for his bark paintings and for creating Australia's first yidaki (didgeridoo).

Most people living in Arnhem Land today are First Nations who still paint, carve, weave and hunt as their ancestors did.

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

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From the UK?

Go to: UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to: Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to: US Department of State

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveller. Trips to Australia directly support our foundation partners, Blue Carbon Lab, Greening Australia and WWF-Australia. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Centre for Nature Positive Solutions

By integrating innovative restoration techniques with science-based solutions, the Centre for Nature Positive Solutions rehabilitates vital ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, strengthening coastal resilience, and increasing their capacity to capture and store carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation. Donations from our trips help the Centre for Nature Positive Solutions to restore the natural coastal wetland areas across Australia. 

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We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.