Highlights
- Kakadu National Park is one of four Australian sites included on the World Heritage List for exceptional natural and cultural values
- Explore the floodplains of Ubirr, home to important Aboriginal rock painting sites thousands of years old
- Visit the infamous *Cahills Crossing to safely spot saltwater crocodiles from the viewing platform (*conditions permitting)
- Learn about Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor Centre with time to view and purchase local arts and artefacts
- Get your heart racing with a close encounter with an apex predator on the Adelaide River onboard a Crocodile Cruise
Inclusions
- Kakadu Park Pass entry fee included
- 1-hour Adelaide River Crocodile Boat Cruise
- Guided walk through Aboriginal rock art site
- Australian wildlife sightings
- Accredited Outback driver guide
- Air-conditioned mini coach travel
- Comprehensive local tour commentary
- Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu National Park
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer. We leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area is teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes. Our first stop on this 1 Day Kakadu Tour is a 1-hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise along the Adelaide River. The traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are active in the reserve’s management), one of the most spectacular places to explore the diverse wildlife of the Top End, home to numerous species of birds, turtles, water pythons and of course the iconic Saltwater Crocodile. We’ll stop in at the Corroboree Park Tavern where you are able to support locals and purchase your lunch and snacks for the day ahead, and continue on to Bowali Visitor Centre to learn more about the rich Aboriginal culture and history of this special place. We’ll visit the famous *Cahills Crossing in search of crocodiles at this eye-opening stretch of water, the only road access point between Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park. Visit the home to some of the oldest and best-preserved rock art galleries in the world, Ubirr Rock, and marvel and the amazing rock formations of the East Alligator region of Kakadu as it meets the West Arnhem plateau. Depending on seasonality and accessibility to Ubirr, we may instead visit Kakadu’s other main rock art attraction at Nourlangie Rock, traditionally also known as Burrungkuy, where we can marvel at the art along the shaded rock shelters, appreciate the colourful birdlife and hope to catch a glimpse of a number of species found no-where else on the planet. *Cahills Crossing is subject to seasonality and weather conditions permitting access.
Meals: None
Departures:
- April: Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday
- May - October: Daily
- November - March: Monday and Thursday
The central meeting point for this tour will be Travelodge Resort Darwin – 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City @ 7:30 am. Guests are to be waiting outside the main gates on Cavenagh Street for collection.
Returns: 7:30 pm
Pickups: Needs to be confirmed with the booking
- 7:25 – Mindil Beach Casino Resort – Casino Dr The Gardens Darwin
- 7:25 – Cullen Bay Resort – 26 Marina Boulevard Darwin
- 7:28 – H on Smith Hotel – 81 Smith St Darwin
- 7:30 – Travelodge Resort Darwin – 64 Cavenagh St Darwin City
- 7:34 – Hilton Darwin – 32 Mitchell St Darwin City
- 7:37 – H on Mitchell Hotel Apartment – 105 Mitchell St Darwin City
- 7:38 – DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade – 116 Esplanade Darwin City
- 7:40 – Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin – 88 Esplanade Darwin City
- 7:42 – Oaks Elan – 33 Woods Street Darwin City
- 7:45 – Ramada Suites Zen Quarter – 6 Carey Street Darwin City
- 7:48 – Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront – 7 Kitchener Dr Darwin City
- 7:55 – Discovery Parks – 11 Farrell Crescent, Winnellie (meeting point Bus Stop ID: 192 Stuart Hwy)
- 8:00 – Darwin FreeSpirit Resort – 901 Stuart Hwy Deviney Rd Holtze
- 8:45 – Croc Cruise 2915 Arnhem Highway – Window of Wetlands Wak Wak
*Please arrive 5-10 mins prior to your nominated pickup time so as not to delay or miss your tour.
Extras
- Any meals not indicated within the itinerary - at the guest’s own expense. We provide plenty of opportunities for guests to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended
- Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- 2L Refillable water bottle
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Comfortable hiking shoes (tread closed-toe shoes)
- All weather comfortable clothing
- Tropical strength insect repellent
- Small day pack 5-7kg
- Money for snacks and meals
- Camera to capture every moment!
