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2-Day Kakadu National Park Cultural and Wildlife Tour from Darwin
2 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu
Pass By: Djukbinj National Park, Arnhem Highway/Woolner Road, Marrakai, Northern Territory 0822 Australia
Travelling towards Kakadu along the Arnhem Highway, the Marrakai Plains will provide a beautiful backdrop for your onward journey
Stop At: Nourlangie Rock, 52 kilometre_s from Jabiru Along A Sealed Road, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
Travel to the Nourlangie rock art site and take a walk with your Driver Guide around its base to see many different forms of Aboriginal rock art
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
Stop for your included lunch in Cooinda.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Yellow Water, Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu NT 0886, Australia
Join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, home to thousands of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species of colourful birdlife, including sea eagles, brolgas and tiny brilliantly-hued kingfishers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Warradjan Cultural Centre, Kakadu Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre, where you’ll be introduced to the way of life of the Bininj people, traditional owners of this land
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
Stop At: Ubirr, Oenpelli Road, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia
This morning, head off with your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage area of Ubirr, where you’ll explore extensive Aboriginal rock art galleries believed to be 20,000 years old, and considered among the best in the world. Climb to the lookout for stunning views over the floodplains, woodlands and dark ribbons of rainforest of the surrounding Nadab wetlands.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: East Alligator Upstream Boat Ramp, Unnamed Rd,, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
Then take the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River, where an Aboriginal guide will provide insights into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With special permission of the local people, you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Bowali Visitors Centre, Kakadu Highway, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Visit Bowali Visitor Centre, which houses a wealth of information on the Park's ecology and Aboriginal culture. Finally, you’ll return to Darwin, where your Short Break concludes this evening.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu
Pass By: Djukbinj National Park, Arnhem Highway/Woolner Road, Marrakai, Northern Territory 0822 Australia
Travelling towards Kakadu along the Arnhem Highway, the Marrakai Plains will provide a beautiful backdrop for your onward journey
Stop At: Nourlangie Rock, 52 kilometre_s from Jabiru Along A Sealed Road, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
Travel to the Nourlangie rock art site and take a walk with your Driver Guide around its base to see many different forms of Aboriginal rock art
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
Stop for your included lunch in Cooinda.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Yellow Water, Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu NT 0886, Australia
Join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, home to thousands of saltwater crocodiles and up to 60 species of colourful birdlife, including sea eagles, brolgas and tiny brilliantly-hued kingfishers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Warradjan Cultural Centre, Kakadu Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia
Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre, where you’ll be introduced to the way of life of the Bininj people, traditional owners of this land
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Guluyambi Cultural Cruise
Stop At: Ubirr, Oenpelli Road, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia
This morning, head off with your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage area of Ubirr, where you’ll explore extensive Aboriginal rock art galleries believed to be 20,000 years old, and considered among the best in the world. Climb to the lookout for stunning views over the floodplains, woodlands and dark ribbons of rainforest of the surrounding Nadab wetlands.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: East Alligator Upstream Boat Ramp, Unnamed Rd,, Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
Then take the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River, where an Aboriginal guide will provide insights into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With special permission of the local people, you are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Bowali Visitors Centre, Kakadu Highway, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Visit Bowali Visitor Centre, which houses a wealth of information on the Park's ecology and Aboriginal culture. Finally, you’ll return to Darwin, where your Short Break concludes this evening.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Lunch
- 2-day touring by luxury, air-conditioned coach with free wifi and usb port
- 1-night accommodation (select room category at time of booking)
- Yellow Waters Cruise
- East Alligator River Cruise (when accessible)
- Visit the Ubirr and Nourlangie rock art site
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Kakadu National Park ticket
- Entry/Admission - Cooinda Lodge Kakadu
- Entry/Admission - Yellow Water
- Entry/Admission - Ubirr
- Entry/Admission - East Alligator Upstream Boat Ramp
- Entry/Admission - Bowali Visitors Centre
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Maximum of 3 passengers per room. If you are traveling with a party of 4 travelers or more, you must make 2 separate bookings.
- November - April: if weather conditions preclude access to East Alligator region, alternative touring will be arranged on Day 2. This will usually include a Jumping Croc Cruise and lunch at Corroboree Park Tavern.
- You will find that casual clothing of all types is the most comfortable. Lightweight drip-dry clothing is ideal, although some warmer clothing for evenings will be handy. Most hotels provide washing and drying facilities. Comfortable shoes are essential on all tours and we suggest that you also pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a torch and insect repellent.
- Each passenger may take one suitcase, the sum of its width, length and depth not to exceed 160cm (63inches) and a weight limit of 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Baggage is entirely at owners risk during the tour and the operator strongly recommends travel insurance to be taken out by the passenger to cover baggage and any unforeseen circumstances.
- If any passenger requires special assistance, due to their disabilities or conditions, the operator requests that suitable written notice be given to allow for appropriate planning. Requests for disabled rooms will be passed on to hotels, but cannot be guaranteed.
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
50%
Aquatic
30%
Reviews
Driver tour guide was very good and informative. East Alligator and yellow river cruises were very good.