Hand-picked tours across Northern Territory

Kakadu National Park Cultural Experience + Scenic Flight

Combine Kakadu's dual World Heritage credentials—ancient rock art and dramatic escarpments—in a single day. Fly nearly two hours over the park's sprawling terrain, spotting iconic landmarks from above, then cruise the East Alligator River through paperbark forests with a Bininj/Mungguy cultural guide. You'll read ochre paintings that document millennia of human presence and return to Darwin by late afternoon.

Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam

A full-day private tour of [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) departing from Darwin, visiting Yellow Water wetlands, Aboriginal rock art sites at Nourlangie and Ubirr, Fogg Dam, and Cahills Crossing over 13–15 hours. You'll see ancient rock galleries, panoramic escarpment views, and wetland wildlife before finishing with dinner at Humpty Doo Pub. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages included throughout.

2 Days Kakadu

This two-day private tour covers [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s essential landscapes and cultural landmarks with an experienced guide. You'll move through monsoon forest, rocky outcrops, and wetlands on foot, swim in remote waterholes, and learn about Aboriginal heritage directly connected to the country. The pace is steady but manageable, with air-conditioned transport between sites and all park entry included. Accommodation and evening meals are your responsibility.

5 Day 4WD Kakadu Koolpin Safari

This five-day 4WD expedition traverses [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) and the remote Koolpin Gorge, combining ancient Aboriginal rock art sites with swimming holes fed by seasonal falls. You'll camp in safari tents across multiple locations, driven deep into the outback where access requires permits and serious vehicle clearance. Expect early starts, full days of walking and swimming, sunset cruises on Yellow Waters, and direct commentary on the landscape's geological and cultural layers from guides who know the country.

Ethical Adventures - WILD & FREE - 2 Day - Litchfield / Kakadu

This two-day small-group tour across Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks pairs swimming holes and walking tracks with early-morning Yellow Waters cruises and Indigenous knowledge shared by experienced local guides. You'll move through two distinct landscapes—Litchfield's cascading waterfalls and rock pools, then Kakadu's floodplains and escarpment country—staying overnight in simple but comfortable accommodation. The itinerary balances active exploration with quieter observation, spotting wildlife and learning about traditional plant use and seasonal rhythms that shape the region.

Jim Jim Falls - Kakadu Full Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

A full-day excursion to Jim Jim Falls in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. Led by an accredited father-and-daughter team known for their relaxed approach and local knowledge, this tour includes return transport, packed lunch, and snacks. The trek involves moderate hiking to reach the dramatic waterfall and natural pool. Park access depends on ranger conditions and typically runs July through October. Ideal for fit travellers seeking authentic Kakadu without the coach-tour atmosphere.

Kakadu National Park Evening Tour + Yellow Water Sunset Cruise

This 12-hour guided tour departs Darwin for [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), combining ancient rock art viewings with a two-hour sunset cruise on Yellow Water River. Travel accounts for six hours of the total duration, with the remaining time split between cultural sites and wildlife spotting from the water. Small groups (maximum seven people) travel in air-conditioned comfort, and the package includes park entry, dinner at the lodge, and expert commentary throughout. Saltwater crocodiles, buffalo, wild horses and birdlife feature prominently on the river.

Guided Kakadu Day Tour

A 12–14 hour sweep through [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) departing Darwin, taking in rock art galleries at Ubirr, crocodile-laden river crossings, and a guided cultural cruise on the East Alligator River with Indigenous interpreters. The route threads through wetlands and river systems—Adelaide, Mary, South Alligator—with morning tea, lunch at Cahills Crossing, and a stop at Marrawudi Gallery to see contemporary work by local artists. Return to Darwin by early evening.

Private Day Tour Kakadu

A customised day exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) across 12–16 hours in a small private vehicle. You'll cruise billabongs and river systems spotting saltwater crocodiles, visit Fogg Dam's wetland bird colonies, and encounter Aboriginal rock art sites with an accredited guide who contextualises the landscape's cultural and ecological layers. All transport, meals, water and park passes included.

3 Days Kakadu Cultural Rock Art Experience

Spend three days exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s rock art galleries and sandstone formations guided by locals who know the stories behind each ochre figure and carved site. Based in comfortable lodging, you'll trek through eucalypt woodland seeking millennia-old paintings that chart the spiritual and practical knowledge of Australia's First Peoples. The park's scale and cultural depth reward slow, attentive walking.

2 Day Kakadu Resort Yellow Water Cruise Comfort Tour from Darwin

Spend two days in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) exploring ancient Aboriginal rock art sites and cruising Yellow Water Billabong in search of saltwater crocodiles. Based at Cooinda Lodge in the heart of the park, this guided tour runs during the lush green season when the wetlands are at their most dramatic. Your driver-guide navigates you through eucalypt woodland and rainforest pockets, sharing stories from the traditional owners who've lived here for tens of thousands of years. Nights are spent in air-conditioned comfort with all meals provided.

Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

Half-day expedition to Maguk Falls in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. You'll swim in crystal-clear pools surrounded by escarpment walls, spot native wildlife, and explore one of the Top End's most dramatic seasonal waterfalls. Run by a father-daughter team of accredited guides who prioritise genuine connection over scripted experiences. Includes freshly prepared snacks on the road. The falls typically flow June through October.

Ubirr Sunset Tour Kakadu

A 4-hour guided tour to Ubirr in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) timed for sunset, led by guides steeped in the region's Indigenous history and wildlife. You'll be driven to prime viewing spots where the landscape transforms as light fades, with expert commentary on the park's cultural significance and fauna. Transport is included; the park entry pass must be purchased separately.

Corroboree Billabong 2.5 hour Lunch Cruise

A leisurely 2.5-hour cruise through Corroboree Billabong, departing 90 minutes from Darwin en route to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park). Navigate quiet channels and interconnected waterways spotting saltwater crocs and native birds whilst eating lunch aboard. The boat's flexibility means the skipper can pivot to wherever wildlife activity peaks that day, whether early morning or mid-afternoon. Cold lunch of cured meats, fresh salad and bread served with iced water.

Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

Fly from Darwin to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) and back in a single day, covering 2+ hours of aerial sightseeing over remote floodplains, winding waterways and escarpments before dropping into Yellow Water for a guided river cruise. The flight gets you there fast, leaving time for lunch at Cooinda and a visit to the Aboriginal Visitor Centre, then you're back in Darwin by late afternoon. Guaranteed window seats mean you'll actually see the landscape—vast, textured, and impossible to grasp from the ground.

Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise & Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic

This 10-hour aerial and water tour combines fixed-wing flights from Darwin with helicopter access into Nitmiluk National Park's 13 gorges, then continues to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) for a Yellow Waters boat cruise. You'll see remote landscapes unreachable by foot, spot wildlife along the waterways, and fly over the Mary and Adelaide Rivers on the return to Darwin. Window seats and private transport included.

Kakadu, Adelaide & Mary River Scenic Flight

Fly out of Darwin for two and a half hours over [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s remote reaches—wetlands, waterways, and the Mary River spread below you. Depending on the season, you'll see either Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the wet or Arnhem Land's sculpted plateaus in the dry. This is country you simply cannot access on foot, revealed from the air in its full expanse.

Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

Spend 14 hours exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s ancient rock art and wetlands on this small-group day tour from Darwin. Your guide unpacks the stories behind Indigenous artworks at Ubirr (dry season) or Nourlangie (wet season), leads walks to panoramic lookouts across the floodplains, and takes you on a cultural cruise—either the East Alligator River or Yellow Waters depending on season—where you'll meet local custodians and learn about country and culture. Lunch and snacks included; hotel pickups arranged.

Kakadu National Park Scenic Flight &Yellow Water Cruise

This combined air and water tour covers 7 hours exploring Australia's northern Top End. Depart on a fixed-wing flight tracing the Mary River and upper Alligator River into [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), where sprawling wetlands cut through rugged terrain. Land in Kakadu and board Yellow Waters for a guided cruise through crocodile country and birdlife. Wet season flights add passes over Jim-Jim and Twin Falls.

Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour + Yellow Water River Cruise

Spend a full day exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s sprawling wetlands, Aboriginal rock art, and riverside wildlife. This 12-hour tour covers the Yellow Water River by boat, where saltwater crocodiles and birdlife congregate, the ancient Ngourlangie Rock Art Gallery carved into sandstone cliffs, and the Warradjan Cultural Centre that contextualises the park's 65,000-year Indigenous heritage. Air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and lunch are included, making it a manageable introduction to one of Australia's largest and most ecologically complex reserves.

Kakadu National Park Wildlife & Ubirr Rock Art Tour from Darwin

Spend 12 hours exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) from Darwin, where you'll track saltwater crocodiles at Cahills Crossing and trek to Ubirr Rock to examine Indigenous rock art spanning 20,000 years. Travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach with an experienced outback guide who'll navigate the World Heritage–listed landscape, pointing out native wildlife and explaining the region's cultural significance. An optional jumping crocodile cruise adds another perspective on the park's apex predators.

Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour + 2 Hour Cultural River Cruise

7 Days Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge Touring Package