Wet Season (November to March)
2 Day Program
Day 1
Early departure from Darwin - travel along the Stuart and Arnhem highway towards Kakadu along the way visit Windows on the Wetlands, a great introduction to the wetlands area. Further along the highway keep your eyes open for giant termite mounds, next stop Mamukala Wetlands beautiful all year round. Head to Bowali Visitors Centre designed and inspired by Aboriginal rock shelter with a wealth of information, following this head to Nourlangie Art Site and an afternoon Yellow Water Cruise.
Day 2
Catch a Yellow Water Sunrise Cruise followed by a cultural and informative experience at Warradjan Culture Centre, head North past Jabiru to one of Kakadu's famous art sites Ubirr, stop for a picnic at Cahills Crossing picnic area then head to Manngarre Monsoon Forest Walk, catch a jumping croc tour on the way home.
3 Day Program
Day 1
Early departure from Darwin - travel along the Stuart and Arnhem highway towards Kakadu along the way visit Windows on the Wetlands, a great introduction to the wetlands area. Further along the highway keep your eyes open for giant termite mounds, next stop head to Bowali Visitors Centre designed and inspired by Aboriginal rock shelter with a wealth of information, following this head to Nourlangie Art Site and an afternoon
Yellow Water Cruise.
Day 2
Guided Cultural Tour into Gubara a moderate walk past sandstone cliffs to monsoon forest pools, allow 4 hours to complete, followed by a cultural and informative experience at
Warradjan Culture Centre and a Scenic Flight from Jabiru with an optional walk to Nanguluwur Art Site Walk.
Day 3
Magella Wetlands and Ubirr Cruise, tour Kakadu by air with a Scenic Flight from Jabiru, catch a Jumping Crocodile Cruise on your return to Darwin.
4 Day Program
Day 1
Early departure from Darwin - travel along the Stuart and Arnhem highway towards Kakadu along the way visit Windows on the Wetlands, a great introduction to the wetlands area. Further along the highway keep your eyes open for giant termite mounds, next stop head to Bowali Visitors Centre designed and inspired by Aboriginal rock shelter with a wealth of information, following this head to Nourlangie Art Site and an afternoonYellow Water Cruise.
Day 2
Guided Cultural Tour into Gubara a moderate walk past sandstone cliffs to monsoon forest pools, allow 4 hours to complete, followed by a cultural and informative experience at Warradjan Culture Centre and a Scenic Flight from Jabiru with an optional walk to Nanguluwur Art Site Walk.
Day 3
Gagudju Adventure Tour to seasonal waterfalls and swimming holes south of the park
Day 4
Magella Wetlands and Ubirr Cruise, tour Kakadu by air with a Scenic Flight from Jabiru, catch a Jumping Crocodile Cruise on your return to Darwin.
Dry Season (April to October)
2 Day Program
Day 1
Depart Darwin – Windows on the Wetlands, Giant Termite Mounds, Mamukala Wetlands, Bowali Visitors Centre, Ubirr Art Site walk – stay for sunset.
Day 2
Sunrise Yellow Water Cruise, Breakfast at Cooinda, Scenic Flight from Cooinda, Warradjan Cultural Centre – Nourlangie Art Site, Anbangbang Billabong Walk– Jumping Crocodile Tour – Return to Darwin
3 Day Program
Day 1
Early departure from Darwin by car. On transit to Kakadu visit Windows on the Wetlands and The Giant Termite Mounds. Within Kakadu visit Mamukala Wetlands and then Bowali Visitors Centre near the town of Jabiru. Then head north to Ubirr art site walk and stay for sunset. Overnight accommodation in Jabiru at Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn.
Day 2
Travel early to Gagudju Lodge Cooinda for an all day 4WD tour with Gagudju Adventure Toursto Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the dry season. Overnight at Gagudju Lodge Cooinda.
Day 3
Sunrise Yellow Water Cruiseand breakfast at Cooinda, optional Scenic Flight from Cooinda then visit Warradjan Cultural Centre. Depart Gagudju Lodge Cooindaand travel north to Nourlangie to visit rock art site and see Anbangbang Billabong. On return to Darwin visit a Jumping Crocodile Tour – Return to Darwin
4 Day Program
Day 1
Early departure from Darwin by car. On the way to Kakadu visit Windows on the Wetlands and the Giant Termite Mounds. Within Kakadu visit Mamukala Wetlands, Bowali Visitors Centre near Jabiru and then drive north for the Ubirr art site walk and stay for sunset. Overnight at Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn.
Day 2
Take an all day 4WD tour with Gagudju Adventure Tours to visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the dry season and a flexible program in the wet season. Overnight at Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn.
Day 3
Drive south to Gunlom Falls and if you hold a reasonable level of fitness, climb to the top for magical plunge pools and views from the escarpment. Or you may want to try Maguk for an easier travel and access walk and swim. Travel to Gagudju Lodge Cooindafor a Sunset Yellow Water Cruise and overnight accommodation.
Day 4
Sunrise Yellow Water Cruise, Breakfast at Cooinda, Optional Scenic Flight with Kakadu air from Cooinda, Warradjan Cultural Centre,depart Gagudju Lodge Cooinda and drive north to visit Nourlangie art sites and Anbangbang Billabong. Leave Kakadu and on the way home take a Jumping Crocodile Tour – Return to Darwin