Darwin to Kakadu Day trip

Embark on day-long excursions from Darwin to Kakadu with our team as we explore the World Heritage-designated Kakadu, immersing ourselves in the splendour of Australia’s most expansive terrestrial national park.

Setting off from Darwin, our journey leads us to Kakadu National Park, traversing lush floodplains and diverse terrains. Encompassing over 20,000 square meters, this park teems with indigenous plants and animals and is the site of crucial Aboriginal rock art.

Our initial destination is the Adelaide River, offering an option to participate in the thrilling Jumping Croc Cruises or to visit the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre located on the ancestral grounds of the Limilngan-Wulna people, who are the custodians and caretakers of this reserve. A prime location to encounter the unique wildlife of the Top End, the centre is a sanctuary for various native bird species, turtles, water pythons, and saltwater crocodiles.

Next, we visit the Bowali Visitor Centre to delve into the region’s rich Aboriginal art, culture, history, and importance and to pause for lunch (cost not included for passengers). We halt at the infamous Cahills Crossing, recognized as one of the nation’s most hazardous waterways and the sole vehicular passage linking Kakadu National Park with Arnhem Land, where we might spot crocodiles.

We then reach the World Heritage Site of Ubirr, embarking on a guided tour of this hallowed area that showcases some of the world’s oldest and most well-preserved rock art.

• Total driving distance: 620 km
• Walking distance: 2 km