Tour Overview
Short on time but want to see the very best of Kakadu? This 2-day adventure from Darwin takes you deep into World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Cruise the Corroboree Billabong to spot wild crocodiles and abundant birdlife, marvel at ancient First Nations rock art at Ubirr, and soak up sweeping views across Arnhem Land. Swim in iconic waterholes like Maguk and Gunlom Falls, and enjoy exclusive access to Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole). With powered camp accommodation, small groups, and expert guides, this trip is the perfect way to experience the Top End’s culture, wildlife, and landscapes in just two days.
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Tour Highlights
- Corroboree Billabong wildlife cruise
- Kakadu National Park
- Picnic lunch at East Alligator River
- Cahill’s Crossing
- Ubirr Ancient Aboriginal rock art and Dreamtime stories
- 360° views over the Nardab floodplains and Arnhem Land.
- Mardukal Billabong – Overnight stay at a safari camp
- Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
- Gunlom Falls infinity pools (*seasonal)
- Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole)
Meeting and Pickup
Inclusions
1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Comfortable air-conditioned all-terrain 16-seater vehicle
1 Night in a 4-10 person shared, permanent eco tent (shared facilities) with pillow and sheet included.
- Corroboree Billabong wildlife cruise
- East Alligator River
- Ubirr
- Overnight stay at a safari camp
- Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
- Gunlom Falls infinity pools (*seasonal)
- Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole)
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- National Park fees
Itinerary
Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu
Pick up at 6.30-6.45am from select accommodations 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.
Walking distance: 3km
Meals: Lunch & dinner
Day 2: Gunlom Falls, Kakadu - Darwin
A big day ahead of us with our first stop at Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). After a 40-minute walk along a creek bed, you’ll be rewarded with a swim in a stunning plunge pool surrounded by steep rocky cliffs. We then let our 4WD truck do all the work as we drive to the Southern end of the park to Gunlom Falls – a large emerald-coloured waterhole hidden by the surrounding eucalypt and melaleuca trees (*seasonal).
We finish the day with a swim at Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole), which requires permits and limited access to others, but unlimited access to Adventure Tours passengers.
It’s now time to leave this magical region, and head back to Darwin arriving around 6pm where the tour will end.
Walking distance: 3 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Please note: If National Parks authorities have closed one the attractions listed, it will be replaced with an alternative attraction. Itineraries may also change due to weather, local conditions, authorised track closures, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors beyond our control.
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