Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
- 7h 30m
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The Darwin Day Tripper is the perfect one day visit to Kakadu from Darwin. This tour includes over 2 hours of scenic flights, the MUST DO Yellow Water River Cruise, adequate time on ground to lunch at Cooinda, a visit to an Aboriginal Visitor Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities. This iconic tour is ideal for the time poor due to the long distances involved. The bonus of aircraft travel is not just limited to saving time though, it's really about the 2 hours of extraordinary views of the Arafura Coast, vast floodplains, winding rivers, stunning Arnhem Land Plateau, Jim Jim and Twin falls (in the wet season) and so many other major sites! With a guaranteed window seat on all our flights sit back and take in the majesty of Australia's largest National Park whilst absorbing the informative commentary.
Inclusions
What's included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Yellow Water River Cruise
- National Park fees
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch & Drinks
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Customer car park
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 183 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Amazing
What a wonderful way to see the NT. Amazing commentary from Jake our pilot. Lunch was yummy and the river cruise, just beautiful
5It might be more amazing...
It might be more amazing taken a little earlier in the dry season. You will learn a lot about the cultural significance of the area. Hamish, our young pilot was very skilled..10/10 for take offs and landings. He was very polite and sincere about cultural information that he shared with us. We felt very cared for. It was the highlight of our trip.
5Best way to see Kakadu if you only have one day
Simple check in procedure at a very civilised 8.30am. Departed on time with Cameron (pilot and business owner) who provided us with an informative and interesting commentary on our outbound flight. We were taken on a scenic route to show off the Kakadu country which is varied and rugged; really quite impressive. We landed on a dirt runway at Cooinda and were transported by bus to the resort. From there we were transported to the nearby Yellow water cruise. This experience was quite magical. The skipper/ guide was very knowledgeable and took time to explain the abundance of wildlife. We saw many crocs and a variety of bird life including brolgas and a sea eagle. Surprisingly we also saw several water buffalo enjoying the mud. We returned back to the resort for a very satisfying lunch of barramundi chips and salad with a local beer. Other option were available. After lunch we visited an aboriginal cultural centre which was very well presented ( and air-conditioned) and informative. We then re boarded the aircraft for the return flight which went directly back to Darwin will no commentary. If you only have a day to visit Kakadu, then this is most definitely the best way to do it. Cameron and his team offer a great experience at a very fair price.
5A great experience
The scenic flight was nice but very hot in the airplane. I really loved the river cruise. We saw lots of wildlife and lunch was delicious. A much better option from Darwin then taking a very long bus ride there and back.
5What a wonderful way to...
What a wonderful way to experience such a beautiful part of the country. If time is limited and expectations are high, don't go past this opportunity. The group we were part of were great and our pilots were friendly and helpful. A big thankyou to all.
5Don’t leave without doing this trip
Authentic well delivered experience. Great staff who delivered extensive information about Kakadu. Beautiful venue and great food for lunch. All in all a highlight of our visit to the territory
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Travelers are required to arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for check-in procedures. Travelers who arrive late may incur additional waiting time charges payable directly to the supplier
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Kakadu Air Services
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check In: All flights require a check in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time. A late departure is likely to affect passengers on following flights. Our Goal is to remain on time, if your arrival is likely to be delayed please inform us urgently, we will offer you alternative options.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.
- Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Please don’t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly over weight, or compromise safety.
How it compares in Darwin
- Its from-price is 215% above the median of the 31 day trips we list in Darwin.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 31.
About Darwin
Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, is a tropical harbour city on the Timor Sea and the gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield national parks.
Darwin lies on a deep natural harbour on Australia's northern coast, nearer to Indonesia than to most Australian cities. It was bombed by Japanese aircraft in February 1942 and flattened by Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Eve 1974, so most of the centre is modern. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory tells that story alongside Aboriginal art and natural history.
Top-ranked sights in Darwin: Adelaide River , Magnetic Termite Mounds, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT).
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