Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise | 7 hours 30 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Yellow Water River Cruise
  • National Park fees
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Customer car park

Overview

The Darwin Day Tripper is the perfect one day visit to Kakadu from Darwin. This tour includes over 2 hours of scenic flights, the MUST DO Yellow Water River Cruise, adequate time on ground to lunch at Cooinda, a visit to an Aboriginal Visitor Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities. This iconic tour is ideal for the time poor due to the long distances involved. The bonus of aircraft travel is not just limited to saving time though, it's really about the 2 hours of extraordinary views of the Arafura Coast, vast floodplains, winding rivers, stunning Arnhem Land Plateau, Jim Jim and Twin falls (in the wet season) and so many other major sites! With a guaranteed window seat on all our flights sit back and take in the majesty of Australia's largest National Park whilst absorbing the informative commentary. 

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Kakadu National Park

    Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without a visit to this iconic National Park.

    5 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check In: All flights require a check in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time. A late departure is likely to affect passengers on following flights. Our Goal is to remain on time, if your arrival is likely to be delayed please inform us urgently, we will offer you alternative options.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.
  • Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Please don’t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly over weight, or compromise safety.
  • Due to the safety and weight / balance of the aircraft, we have a weight limitation of 130kg. If you are this weight please contact our reservations direct.
  • The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel, or to postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour.
  • Reservations cancelled inside 24 hours from departure will forfeit payment in full.
  • Kakadu Air respects the “Kakadu National Park managements” voluntary code of conduct known as the “The fly neighborly policy”. This policy limits flights to a certain minimum height above terrain, and distance lateral from about 30 locations in Kakadu. Jim Jim and Twin falls are two of these locations. These Falls are viewed freely in our WET SEASON flights as the roads are closed. In the DRY SEASON when the roads are open there are no flights over Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
  • The Company and the pilot in command may refuse the carriage of a passenger, if that passenger could be regarded as likely to cause annoyance or offence to, or threaten the safety of the flight or any person on that flight.
  • In refusing service to any person or persons for reason of drunkenness, annoyance, offence, or threat to flight passengers or crew, the company refuses liability for any inconvenience or cost related to our refusal for the passenger or freight to travel.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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131 reviews

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Unmissable experience. ...

Published on Jan, 2025

Unmissable experience. Stunning landscapes by air and boat. We were impressed by the lunch provided too. Thank you Cian and team.

Flight and yellow river full day

Published on Dec, 2024

This was a fantastic experience, the pilot had great knowledge of the area and gave great narrative as we flew. Cooinda was a lovely place to stop and have lunch the museum was very informative and gave great information from the traditional owners about their land and its seasons. We chose this provider in order to take the yellow river tour which was included and didn’t disappoint, again great knowledgeable guides. A fantastic day out, highly reccommend

Fantastic

Published on Nov, 2024

Amazing day with great views and wildlife experience. Cian was a brilliant pilot and guide and good company for the day.

An amazing experience

Published on Oct, 2024

This trip was well worth the money, our pilot Cian was very knowledgeable of the local areas and the history that came with it and also made our trip very personalised by looking after us along the way. Our trip began in Darwin and headed east towards the winding Adelaide river then headed south east flying over rocky terrain heading towards our destination Cooinda airport. When at Cooinda we enjoyed a cruise with yellow water cruises seeing lots of wildlife including numerous crocodiles. After the cruise we enjoyed a beautifully cooked barramundi lunch at the Cooinda lodge and headed to our final destination the Warradjan Aboriginal cultural centre where we learnt the history and culture of the Bininj and Mungguy people. The flights to and from Kakadu (in a Cessna 441) were very smooth for a smallish plane but that might be due to Cian’s experience as a pilot. A very pleasurable day.

Flight over national park

Published on Oct, 2024

Flying over the national park you get a true perspective of the area and the cruise on the yellow river

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