Join our 4-Day Kakadu Adventure and explore Ubirr and Nourlangie rock art sites, swim at Edith Falls, and enjoy the NitNit Dreaming Gorge Cruise. Guided by a local expert, with motel accommodation included!
Operates: Monday (May – October)
Departs: 8:00am
Returns: 6:30pm
Adults: $2060
Children: $2060. Minimum age 8 years.
This tour requires a moderate level of fitness.
Accommodation options are: Twin Share (shared ensuite, sleeps 2), Private Double/Twin (private ensuite, sleeps 2), or Private Single (private ensuite, sleeps 1.
Important: Please call us before booking if you are booking within 30 days of the tour departure date so we can discuss accommodation options.
Sorry, we don’t carry children under the age of 12 years old on this tour.
Travellers aged 70 years or over are required to provide a doctor’s certificate 30 days prior to departure.
- 3 nights resort accommodation (twin share, private double/twin or private single)
- Meals as indicated*
- National park entry fees
- Guluyambi Culturual cruise over the East Alligator River
- Air-conditioned mini-coach transport
- Knowledge and experienced local guide
*Please include any dietary requirements when you book
Accommodation Upgrades:
Private room with ensuite
- Twin/double room (two people) – $100 per person
- Single room (one person) – $535
Please Note: Accommodation upgrades are very limited over the peak period and cannot be guaranteed. We recommend travellers wanting to upgrade to contact us prior to booking to check the availability of private rooms.
- Refillable water bottle (2 – 3 litres)
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Towel & swimwear
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Camera
- Insect repellant (deet based) and/or fly net
- Weather appropriate clothing (including a light jacket and long sleeved cotton shirt)
- Small day pack
Please note: we have limited space on our minibus transportation and therefore luggage is limited to one medium sized soft bag or backpack (max 15 kgs) and a day pack. Large backpacks or suitcases cannot be accommodated and should be left at your accommodation in Darwin for the duration of the tour.
4-Day Kakadu Adventure Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the wild landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Northern Territory’s Kakadu National Park on our 4-Day Adventure!
Day One: Darwin to Kakadu (lunch & dinner)
Following pick-up in central Darwin your 4-Day Kakadu Tour takes you east. You’ll travel by air conditioned minibus through the expansive landscapes of the Northern Territory and cross the boundary of Kakadu National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continuing to Jabiru, where we’ll be staying tonight, you’ll have a chance to discover the region’s significance to its First Nations populations at Bowali Visitor Centre.
Crossing the croc-rich area at Cahills Crossing on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. An important habitat for all manner of native wetland species, it’s the world’s highest concentration of saltwater crocs which is bound to hold your attention onboard your East Alligator River Cruise. The region’s extraordinary birdlife takes centre stage at your next stop at the Wetlands.
We’ll also stop at the Ubirr Rock Art Site for some incredible art and important history. Day 1 ends with sunset over the Nadab Floodplains before heading back to our accommodation for a delicious dinner and a great night’s sleep.
Day Two: Kakadu National Park (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Day 2 is all about art and culture. We will head to southern Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Here we will embark on a journey through the Burrungkuy art site. We will enjoy many locations such as the Kunwarddewardde Lookout, Nawurlandja, and Anbangbang Billabong. If you want even more of an adventure, we can walk to the Naguluwurr art site.
After a day spent enjoying galleries, learning about local communities, and hearing commentary on the wildlife in the area, we will head back to our accommodation.
Day Three: Kakadu to Katherine (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
We will begin the day with a relaxing morning before heading to Katherine and Nitmiluk. Be sure to keep an eye out for the wildlife and gorgeous landscapes as we make our way southwest. We will arrive in the town of Pine Creek, where we will hear about the Overland Telegraph construction and the gold rush.
In the afternoon we will check into our accommodation in Katherine and then make our way to the Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour NitNit Dreaming Two Gorge Cruise surrounded by stunning landscapes. You will be able to learn more about the history of this gorgeous area while relaxing and taking in the surrounding sights.
After the cruise, we will go back to Katherine and settle into our accommodation. We will enjoy a final dinner together as a group before our final day in Kakadu.
Day Four: Katherine to Darwin (breakfast & lunch)
Day 4 starts with a trip to Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Gorge where you take a dip in the hot springs before visiting the Top Didj Gallery. Then we will venture south to the gorgeous Edith Falls. The falls are one of the undisputed highlights of any journey to the region.
On route back to Darwin, you’ll travel along the Stuart Highway to the town of Adelaide River. You’ll discover the role it played during the Second World War at its dedicated war cemetery. Your tour ends with the sun setting over the water beside Mindil Beach art and street food market.
Location | Address | Time |
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort | 901 Stuary Hwy Deviney Rd Holtze | 7:20am |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade | 116 Esplanade, Darwin | 6:50am |
Frontier Hotel Darwin | 3 Buffalo Ct, Darwin | 6:25am |
H on Mitchell Hotel Apartment | 105 Mitchell St, Darwin | 6:50am |
H on Smith Hotel | 81 Smith St, Darwin | 6:35am |
Mantra on the Esplanade | 88 Esplanade, Darwin | 6:55am |
The Cavenagh Hotel | 12 Cavenagh St, Darwin | 6:40am |
Tourist Precinct Mini Bus Zone | 69 Mitchell St, Darwin | 6:45am |
Travelodge Resort Darwin | 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin | 6:30am |
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront | 7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin | 7:00am |