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Record breaking rainfall is resulting in lush landscapes and happy wildlife in Kakadu! As many of you might have already heard: The Kakadu wet season 2016/17 in Northern Australia is a ripper! The Northern  Territory and Kakadu National Park saw an early entry to the wet, with unusually high rainfall as early as September. In […]

We at Charter North 4WD Safaris would like to take the opportunity to wish all of our friends, guests, future guests, supporters and followers a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017! We hope 2016 has been as great a year for you as it has been for us. We have achieved many milestones thanks to hard work […]

The Danger of Saltwater Crocodiles can be underestimated – Please be croc- wise! Even though the danger of saltwater crocodiles is relatively small, and attacks towards humans relatively rare, when they happen, they are often fatal. It is crucial to know how to behave around waterways inhabited by “salties”. Don’t tempt your faith and be […]

B-Town Warriors promote positive community energy Community projects can help maintain cultural values and support kids in developing positive self esteem, as the following example proves. In April 2016, young Indigenous people from Bourke High School in the remote community of Bourke in far Western NSW produced the song “People of the Red Sunset” through […]

“Bye Bye Kimberley for 2016, see you next year!” After the completion of our last Kimberley Tour for the 2016 season, it is time for Charter North 4WD Safaris to say good bye to the Kimberley Region, at least for now. Of course we will be back, with a number of Kimberley Tours already confirmed […]

Kakadu National Park is Australia’s largest and one of its most popular National Parks. It has an abundance of wildlife and biodiversity and there is lots to do and see for all ages. If you haven’t seen Kakadu yet, it’s about time you come up and say G’Day. Just make sure you read this article […]

A new seed bank project is underway in the Kimberley region aimed at teaching ranger groups to collect, store, and propagate culturally significant seeds and endangered plants so their genes can be stored forever. Nyul Nyul, Karajarri and Bardi Jawi Oorany rangers have been involved in the project along with conservation organisation Environs Kimberley. As […]

Boab Trees are endemic to the Kimberley Region of Western Australia and always a fascination for visitors Every time we (the team at Charter North) leave for the Kimberley, we are looking forward to seeing the Boab trees. Nowhere else in Australia can this tree be found, and its sometimes grotesque looks really are intriguing. The […]

The Kimberley Western Australia is trending as one of Australia’s most popular tourism destinations. Have you ever wondered how this remote & pristine area at the far North Western Tip of our Continent came to be on the tourist map? Well, look no further. This article summarises the beginnings of tourism in the Kimberley Western […]

Tour Guides & their importance for a quality Holiday Experience A tour guide’s professionalism and knowledge are what make a tour experience outstanding- they are what makes the difference between just another tour and a lifetime memory! Tour guides are critical for an overall quality tour experience. But why exactly is having a good guide […]