4 Day Kakadu Tours From Darwin

Itinerary

• DAY 1 – Darwin to Jabiru

  Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu
  Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise
  Mamakala Wetland
  Jabiru
  Cahill’s Crossing
  Ubirr Sunset

  Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  Accom: Resort Style *Twin Share Rooms – with shared bathroom facilities (*Solo passengers who book this fare option will be paired in a room with another traveller, where possible with the same gender but not guaranteed.)
  Driving Distance: 420km
  Hike Distance: 2km + 2km
  Overnight : Anbinik

  The 4 day Kakadu tours from Darwin kick off bright and early and head straight to Mary River where we board the Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise.
  Home to the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world and a variety of native birds, fish and other wildlife, the cruise is a thrilling and educational experience where you’ll learn about the biology and behaviour of these apex predators and the local wetland ecosystem.

  We then travel to Mamukala Wetlands. Here we enjoy a picnic lunch and have the chance to spot many of Australia’s bird species, this Ramsar listed wetland paradise is thriving with a diverse and extensive variety of rare, native and exotic birds and one of the best birdwatching spots in the region.

  Our journey then takes us to Jabiru, stopping into the Bowali Visitor Centre to soak up the information and presentations about Kakadu’s animals, plants, landscapes and rich indigenous art, culture and history. You’ll also get a chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive Tingo after checking into our accommodation in Jabiru.

  Travelling to the infamous Cahills Crossing over the East Alligator River, we spot Crocodiles at one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the country, after being guided through the World Heritage listed sacred site Rock Art Site of Ubirr we then enjoy a magnificent sunset overlooking the Nadab Floodplains, before heading back to Jabiru for a delicious dinner.

• DAY 2 – Jim Jim or Twin Falls (seasonal)

  Day 2: Kakadu Anbinik to Anbinik
  Cultural Experience
  Jim Jim Falls or Twin Falls (conditions permitting)
  Warradjan Visitor Centre

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Accom: Resort Style *Twin Share Rooms – with shared bathroom facilities (*Solo passengers who book this fare option will be paired in a room with another traveller, where possible with the same gender but not guaranteed.)
  Driving Distance: 250km
  Hike Distance: 4 km
  Overnight: Anbinik

  Perhaps two of Kakadu National Park’s most famous icons, Jim Jim Falls or Twin Falls, both spectacular waterfalls that gloriously cascade over the Arnhem Land escarpment into pristine, crystal clear plunge pools at the end of a long adventurous, unsealed, corrugated 4WD track. *Please be aware, access to the falls is seasonal conditions permitting.
  Depending on seasonal factors and cultural observations our 4 day Kakadu tours visit one of these amazing waterfalls, but not before partaking in an exclusive cultural experience led by traditional custodians.

  With picnic lunches packed we hike out to the falls, with plenty of time to cool off and enjoy the incredible landscape. The striking contrast between white, sunkissed sandy banks and the dramatic, deep hues of the Arnhem Land escarpment, carved out over millions of years of erosion, is an exquisite sight to behold.

  We then stop in at Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Developed by traditional custodians, the centre offers visitors an interactive and educational insight into the incredible history and cultural significance of Kakadu. You’ll get to see artefacts, artwork, displays and hear fascinating stories from Aboriginal elders. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase authentic handcrafted arts and crafts, didgeridoos, books and cards made by local artisans.

• DAY 3 – Jabiru to Pine Creek

  Day 3: Anbinik – Pine Creek
  Nawurlandja Lookout
  Anabangbang Billabong
  Burrungkuy Rock Art
  Maguk
  Pine Creek

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Accom: Motel Style *Twin Share Rooms – with private bathroom facilities (*Solo passengers who book this fare option will be paired in a room with another traveller, where possible with the same gender but not guaranteed.)
  Driving Distance: 270km
  Hike Distance: 1km +2km +2km
  Overnight: Pine Creek

  We start day three as the sunrises at one of the best scenic lookouts in the park, the Nawurlandja Lookout and cook up a delicious breakfast together by the Anabangbang Billabong.

  We explore Burrungkuy, also known as ‘Nourlangie’ and appreciate some of the oldest and best-preserved indigenous rock art paintings in the world, in the Anabangbang Gallery.
  Many of the paintings depict ancient ancestral beings and represent important stories, beliefs, knowledge and mythological figures from Bininj Culture, providing a profound insight into the rich cultural traditions of the Bininj people and their spiritual relationship and connection to the land.

• DAY 4 – Pine Creek to Darwin

  Day 4: Pine Creek – Darwin
  Pine Creek
  Butterfly Gorge
  Adelaide River
  Darwin
  Mindil Markets

  Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  Accom: N/A
  Driving Distance: 360km
  Hike Distance: 2km

  Our adventure this day takes us to either Edith Falls or Butterfly Gorge. Edith Falls, traditionally known as ‘Leliyn’, is a majestic series of cascades and pristine rock pools spread out along the Edith River. Butterfly Gorge is another secluded paradise hidden away at the base of a low sandstone plateau with a series of rock pools shaded by towering paperbarks and it’s also home to thousands of common crow butterflies.

  Depending on the time of year and access conditions we spend the morning cooling off and taking a swim in the crystal clear waters of one of these incredible waterfalls. Both sites are excellent recreational areas, perfect for a picnic lunch and a chance to immerse yourself in the peaceful ambience and spectacular beauty of the sandstone landscape and rocky spinifex country.

  We then make our way back towards Darwin along the Stuart Hwy stopping in at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, one of the largest cemeteries in Australia and a historically significant, heritage-listed site from World War II.

  After an epic adventure on our 4 day Kakadu tour, we arrive back in Darwin just in time to watch the sunset over the ocean at the Mindil Beach markets and browse through the unique outdoor stalls and experience arts, crafts and cuisine from around the world.