DESCRIPTION
Dry Season Itinerary (May – November)
08:30 AM
Check in at Kakadu Air Terminal, Darwin.
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Begin your day with a 90-minute scenic flight featuring informative commentary from your experienced pilot. Fly over the Adelaide and Mary Rivers, Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator Rivers, vast floodplains, and the dramatic Arnhem Land Plateau.
11:30 AM
Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong—home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and stunning wetland scenery. This 90-minute guided cruise offers a truly memorable look at Kakadu’s ecological heart.
13:00 – 14:00 PM
Enjoy a relaxing lunch at Cooinda Lodge, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the national park.
14:00 – 15:00 PM
Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, created by Kakadu’s Traditional Owners. Learn about the lives, traditions, and stories of the Bininj/Mungguy people, and explore a thoughtfully curated gallery and gift shop featuring local artwork and cultural artifacts.
15:00 PM
Board your return flight for a 45-minute journey back to Darwin.
16:00 PM
Arrive in Darwin and farewell your guide, returning with a deeper appreciation for this remarkable part of Australia.
Wet Season Itinerary (December – April)
08:30 AM
Check in at Kakadu Air Terminal, Darwin.
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Experience the vibrant transformation of Kakadu during the Wet Season on a 90-minute scenic flight. Soar above the region’s rivers and floodplains and witness the breathtaking Jim Jim and Twin Waterfalls in full flow.
11:00 AM
Transfer to your Yellow Water cruise.
11:30 AM
Enjoy a 90-minute guided cruise through the wetlands. This time of year reveals a different side of Kakadu, teeming with life—including the chance to spot saltwater crocodiles basking on the banks.
13:00 – 14:00 PM
Lunch is served at Cooinda Lodge, offering a chance to relax and reflect.
14:00 – 15:00 PM
Explore the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Discover personal stories, traditional knowledge, and Indigenous perspectives through a series of engaging exhibits.
15:00 PM
Depart Kakadu on a 45-minute return flight to Darwin.
16:00 PM
Arrive back in Darwin, completing your unforgettable day in one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes.
NOTE – The minimum number of guests to conduct this tour is two. Single traveller bookings may be accepted on a “to be confirmed” basis – contact our friendly team at Kakadu Air directly on 1800 089 113 if you would like to make a single person booking. We will contact you closer to the date of your tour either to confirm the booking or to offer alternate options in the event of insufficient numbers for your desired date.
