Tour Overview
Tour code: 3KAC
Dive into the heart of the Top End on this 3-day 4WD Kakadu adventure.
Cruise Corroboree Billabong, explore ancient rock art at Ubirr, swim at Jim Jim Falls and Gunlom’s natural infinity pools, and discover Indigenous culture at Nourlangie Rock and Warradjan Cultural Centre. Enjoy safari tent camping under the stars, fresh meals, and guided insights into Kakadu’s stunning landscapes and history.
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AUD $935
(Price includes national park entrance fee)
Departs: Wednesday (June – September)
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Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Operates
June – September
Fitness Level
3 / 5
Recommended Age
8 years+
Group Size
15
Accommodation Style
Safari Tent
Tour Highlights
- Corrobboree Billabong Wildlife Cruise
- Visit the world-famous Ubirr for views over the Nardab floodplains and into Arnhem Land
- Ancient Indigenous rock art
- 4 Wheel driving to Jim Jim Falls
- Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock)
- Hike up to Gunwhardewharde Lookout
- Warradjan Cultural Centre
- Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
- Gunlom Falls
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Pick up from most central Darwin locations between 6.30-6.45am
End Point
Return to Darwin at approximately 5.30pm
*We recommend not to book a departing Darwin flight earlier than 8.30pm
Inclusions
All Territory Expeditions experiences include:
- Small groups
- Great walks / hikes that avoid huge crowds
- Interpretation of the natural and cultural features of Kakadu
- Swimming in idyllic locations
- Ancient rock-art
- Great lookouts for great photo-ops
- Wildlife & crocodile cruise
Exclusions
What to bring
Important: Luggage is strictly restricted to a soft bag of 10kg per person
- Good walking shoes or boots
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- A wide brimmed sun hat
- Long sleeve light shirt for sun protection
- 1 litre water bottle for drinking water
- Swimmers/ bathers/ togs
- Light, comfortable clothing for 3 days
- Jacket (for June, July, and August nights)
- Medication and other personal requirements
- Towel
- Torch/flashlight
- Phone charging bank (power is available at some camps)
- Day pack for short hikes
- Sleeping bag (can be hired for $20, please advise when booking)
Itinerary
Day 1: Darwin – Kakadu
Pick up at 6.30-6.45am from your nominated accommodation in Darwin.
We start our Kakadu tour by heading towards Kakadu to join a wildlife cruise on Corrobboree Billabong. This is a great opportunity to observe crocodiles and the prolific birdlife in their natural habitat.
After the cruise, we commence our drive toward Kakadu National Park.
Stop & enjoy a picnic lunch near the East Alligator River with the opportunity to spot some crocs and flying foxes!
Then on to the world famous Ubirr in the north of the park. Some of the best examples of northern Australian rock art can be found here. Learn about the art from your guide and the meaning behind these special paintings. A climb to the top is rewarded with staggering 360º views over the Nardab floodplains and into Arnhem land.
Tonight, we camp at our exclusive safari camp at Mardugal Billabong in the heart of Kakadu. Enjoy sitting around an open campfire enjoying a cool beverage or a toasted marshmallow.
Walking distance: 3 km
Meals: Lunch & dinner
Day 2: Kakadu
After breakfast, we do some 4-Wheel driving to Jim Jim Falls. A 1 km walk through the gorge surrounded by towering 200m high sandstone cliffs leads to the impressive plunge pool for a well-deserved refreshing swim or simply relax on the beach whilst taking in the breathtaking views.
After lunch, we make our way to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock), here, we learn about the Dreamtime stories and the rock art of this region and its special significance to the traditional owners of this land.
A hike up to Gunwhardewharde lookout provides spectacular views across the woodlands to the impressive Arnhem Land escarpment whilst taking in the vista of Burrungkuy and Anbangbang Billabong.
A visit to the Warradjan Cultural Centre is a wonderful opportunity to gain some insight into the traditional owners of Kakadu through interactive displays and demonstrations.
We then return to our safari camp at Mardugal Billabong and relax around the campfire after some dinner.
Walking distance: 5km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Kakadu – Darwin
After some breakfast, we then make our way to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). A 1km hike through a paperbark forest with some rock scrambling leads to the plunge pool for a cool swim in a pristine environment.
We then head to Gunlom Falls in the Southern end of Kakadu. A hike to the top is rewarded with a swim in the naturally occurring infinity pools whilst taking in the panoramic views of Southern Kakadu. The bottom plunge pool is a must-see, and a last chance to relax before the drive back to Darwin.
We return to Darwin via the historic town of Pine Creek, arriving in Darwin at approximately 5.30pm, ending our Kakadu tour.
Walking distance: 3 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Small print and important information
- All tours must be reconfirmed 24 hrs prior to travel.
- We welcome all passengers aged 8 and above who have a high level of fitness, mobility, and a sense of adventure. Before booking, passengers should carefully review the itineraries to ensure they can comfortably complete the distances stated for each day, often in high temperatures.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended to travellers who embark on any tours with Territory Expeditions.
- All itineraries are subject to change without notice due to mechanical failures, seasonal and extreme weather conditions, closures of National Park roads or attractions, and cultural commitments from Traditional owners. For operational reasons or other reasons beyond our control, we may need to operate substitute vehicles or change tour activities. We will give you as much notice as possible of any such changes. Please note, Territory Expeditions will not be held responsible for any of the above that is outside of our control.
- The itinerary may be done in reverse at the guides discretion.
- Click here for full terms & conditions and cancellation information.
- Our tours are focused on adventure. This includes 4WD vehicles on rough and rugged dirt tracks, longer hikes, and swims. You will get dirty and be challenged. This is not a luxury bus tour. Your accommodation is camping in a permanent safari tent with the option to sleep in a swag.
Cancellation Policy
- Minimum 20% non-refundable deposit to confirm bookings of regular departures
- 100% payable for all cancellations within 7 days of departure
- 50% payable for all cancellations between 8-29 days prior to departure
- 20% payable for all cancellations made outside 30 days of departure
- You are strongly advised to take out travel insurance which covers you for cancellation, at the time of booking. If you leave a tour for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be provided. If you have booked through a travel agent, which may also include other travel components, please contact them directly
Travel Conditions
- Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
