Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without a visit to this iconic National Park. Kakadu in a day is the ideal tour for the time-poor looking to include all the "must-do's" of Australia's largest National Park; Kakadu.
Enjoy 1.5hours of spectacular scenic flying, cruise on the Yellow Water billabong, visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities.
The Northern Territory celebrates 2 seasons; Wet and Dry. We fly all year round and our Kakadu day tour itinerary will differ slightly between the seasons.
MAY – NOVEMBER ITINERARY (DRY SEASON)
08:30 am Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal in Darwin for your first lot of flying between 09:00 am – 10:30 am paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator rivers, coastal mangroves holding back massive floodplains to reveal the Arnhem Land Plateau standing proudly on the Eastern side of Kakadu.
11:30 am arrive at the Yellow Water billabong which is rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back read more...
Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without a visit to this iconic National Park. Kakadu in a day is the ideal tour for the time-poor looking to include all the "must-do's" of Australia's largest National Park; Kakadu.
Enjoy 1.5hours of spectacular scenic flying, cruise on the Yellow Water billabong, visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities.
The Northern Territory celebrates 2 seasons; Wet and Dry. We fly all year round and our Kakadu day tour itinerary will differ slightly between the seasons.
MAY – NOVEMBER ITINERARY (DRY SEASON)
08:30 am Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal in Darwin for your first lot of flying between 09:00 am – 10:30 am paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator rivers, coastal mangroves holding back massive floodplains to reveal the Arnhem Land Plateau standing proudly on the Eastern side of Kakadu.
11:30 am arrive at the Yellow Water billabong which is rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back and relax on a 90 minute cruise through Kakadu’s wetlands. It is a journey remembered for a lifetime.
13:00 pm – 14:00 pm enjoy lunch at Cooinda lodge
14:00 pm - 15:00 pm transfer to the Cultural Centre. Developed by the Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu, wonder through Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The displays include personal histories, videos and artifacts that illustrate stories that the traditional owners want to share with you. Browse the gallery gift shop offering traditional didgeridoos, local artwork and much more.
15:00pm - depart Kakadu on a 45 minute flight back to Darwin arriving for 16:00pm
DECEMBER – APRIL ITINERARY (WET SEASON)
08:30 am Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal, Darwin to commence your flight between 09:00 am – 10:30 am. Kakadu comes to life in the Wet season. Start your morning with 1.5hours of scenic flying paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator Rivers, coastal mangroves holding back massive floodplains to reveal the Arnhem Land Plateau standing proudly on the Eastern side of Kakadu. We finish off your aerial sightseeing with views over the mighty Jim Jim and Twin Waterfalls.
11:00 am transfer to thee Yellow Water Billabong for your cruise in a region rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back and relax on a 90minute cruise through Kakadu’s wetlands. It is a journey remembered for a lifetime. Keep an eye out for crocs sunbaking!
13:00 pm – 14:00 pm Lunch at Cooinda Lodge before we wander through the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre developed by the Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu. The displays include personal histories, videos and artifacts that illustrate stories that the traditional owners want to share with you. Browse the gallery gift shop offering traditional didgeridoos, local artwork and much more.
15:00pm we depart Kakadu on a 45 minute flight back to Darwin arriving back by 16:00pm to say our farewell to this tour.
NOTE - The minimum number of guests to conduct this tour is two. Single traveller bookings may be accepted on a "to be confirmed" basis - contact our friendly team if you would like to make a single person booking. We will contact you closer to the date of your tour either to confirm the booking or to offer alternate options in the event of insufficient numbers for your desired date. Next available date Thu, 05 Dec 2024 Duration 7 hours
Tour departs:
9.00am daily departing from Darwin with the total duration of this tour is 7 hours
