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Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air with Yellow Water Cruise

ToursDay trips

4 hours to 1 day

Overview

If you want to see Kakadu in a day without spending hours on the road, this air tour is the fast way to do it. It is a premium day trip rather than a budget option, but it covers a lot in a short time: more than two hours of scenic flying, a Yellow Water Cruise, lunch and drinks at Cooinda, and a visit to an Aboriginal Visitor Centre. National park fees are included, and every passenger gets a window seat on the flights.

Why backpackers love it

This suits travellers who are short on time and still want a solid look at Kakadu without turning it into a multi-day trip. The big draw is convenience: flights cut down the long travel time, while the cruise and lunch are already organised. It is not the cheapest way to visit, but if you are only in Darwin briefly and want to pack in major scenery in one day, it does the job well.

What to expect

You will need to check in 30 minutes before departure. From Darwin, you will fly by light aircraft over the Arafura Coast, floodplains, winding rivers and the Arnhem Land Plateau, with commentary through a headset. Depending on the season, flights may also include views of Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the wet season. On the ground in Kakadu, the day includes the Yellow Water Cruise, time for lunch at Cooinda, and a stop at an Aboriginal Visitor Centre before flying back to Darwin in the late afternoon. Flights operate subject to weather, and passenger weights must be provided at booking due to aircraft limits.

What's included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Yellow Water River Cruise
  • National Park fees
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch & Drinks

Features

  • Over two hours of scenic flying with guaranteed window seats and onboard commentary
  • Yellow Water Cruise included, giving you a classic Kakadu wetlands experience on the same day
  • Lunch, drinks and national park fees covered, so there is less to organise yourself

Details

Additional details

  • 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.
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Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.

From A$899.00

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