Kakadu in a Day

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

09:00 am – 10:30 am       

Kick start the day with a 1.5hour scenic flight 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                         

The Yellow Water billabong 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       

Lunch at Cooinda lodge

14:00 pm - 15:00 pm       

Transfers 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.

16:00pm                         

Farewell our guests at Darwin

DECEMBER – APRIL ITINERARY (WET SEASON)

08:30 am                           

Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal, Darwin 

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                           

Transfers to Cruise

11:30 am                           

The Yellow Water Billabong is 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 atCooinda Lodge 

14:00 pm – 15:00 pm       

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.

16:00pm                           

Farewell our guests at Darwin

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 at Kakadu Air directly on 1800 089 113 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.