About Kakadu Wilderness Escape - Darwin to Kakadu Day trip
There is a reason that this unique and simply breathtaking Kakadu National Park is world-famous, and we want to share it with you!
With almost 20,000 square km of diverse terrain encompassing wetlands, ancient woodlands, and stunning and age-old rock formations, not to mention being home to a third of Australia’s bird species and a fifth of its mammal species, we are not exaggerating when we say there is nowhere else on earth to experience the true wonder of nature quite like Kakadu.
On this one-day Kakadu Wilderness tour, prepare to discover a deep connection to our environment as we travel to the lands of the Bininj and Mungguy People. Their continued management of this park in association with Parks Australia is the key to why this region thrives and supports unparalleled wildlife and ecosystems.
A must-do travel destination when visiting the Northern Territory!
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 an optional Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River or a visit to the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. 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 park 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.
Tour Highlights
- Journey to one of four Australian sites included on the World Heritage List for exceptional natural and cultural values
- Visit the infamous Cahills Crossing to safely spot saltwater crocodiles from the viewing platform. (*conditions permitting)
- Walk to Ubirr lookout for a stunning view over the spectacular Nadab floodplains, home to the most important Indigenous rock art paintings which are thousands of years old
- Learn about Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor Centre
- See an apex predator up close, onboard an Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise (*optional extra)
- Alternatively, tour along the dam wall & explore the views from the Pandanus lookout at Fogg Dam Conservation Centre, a bird-watchers paradise and wildlife refuge.
Key Info About This Tour
| Duration: | 12 hours |
| Suitable for ages: | Ages 6-85 |
| Max Group Size: | Max of 21 per group |
| Departs from: | Travelodge Resort Darwin – 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City @ 7:30am. Guests are to be waiting outside the main gates on Cavenagh Street for collection. |
| Fitness: | Not wheelchair accessible |
| Departures: | A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks |
What To Bring
2L refillable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, comfortable hiking shoes (tread closed-toe shoes), all-weather comfortable clothing, tropical strength insect repellent, binoculars for wildlife spotting, money for snack and lunch alternatively you can BYO as we will have an eski onboard to keep items chilled, small day bag 5-7kg and camera to capture the scenic views.