The Arnhem Land Yellow Water Cruise Kakadu Falls Tours are one of the best Darwin short breaks. Discover the wonders of Kakadu National Park, cruise the famous Yellow Water Billabong and spot saltwater crocs and other wildlife. Travel by 4WD into Arnhem Land and take in the amazing scenery and culture.
Departing: 06.30am - Daily (Jun to Mid Oct)
Returning: 07.30pm - approximately
ITINERARY
DAY 1: DARWIN - KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
As this Short Break departs at 6.30am, accommodations will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Depart Darwin and travel through pristine wetland regions to Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Center, then join your local guide on a cruise to experience the dramatic scenery of the Yellow Water Billabong. Keep an eye out for saltwater crocodiles, an array of smaller wildlife, and the colorful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. Stop at Nourlangie, where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries.
Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel
Included Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: ARNHEM LAND 4WD ADVENTURE
This morning travel by 4WD vehicle into Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. The scenery includes sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests, floodplains and billabongs. You’ll visit places inaccessible to most, including ancient rock art sites. Learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills, hunting, food gathering and bush tucker preparation. Most tours are accompanied by an Aboriginal guide.
Included Meals: Lunch
DAY 3: KAKADU BY 4WD
Sit back and relax as your guide takes you through more of the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Depending on conditions and road access, your 4WD tour may visit memorable destinations such as Motor Car Falls, Boulder Creek, Gubara Rock Pools, Ikoymarrwa Rock Pool, Maguk Gorge, or Gunlom Falls. Meals and refreshments are provided throughout the day.
Included Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: KAKADU - GULUYAMBI CRUISE - DEPART DARWIN
This morning join your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With special permission of the local people, you can go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Marrawuddi Art Gallery before returning to Darwin, where your Short Break concludes.
As this Short Break concludes at 6.00pm, you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight.
Please note: Moderate fitness levels required and Days 2+3 touring will operates in 4WD vehicle.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Kakadu National Park Ticket
- Accommodation
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
MEALS INCLUDED
- Lunch (4)
WHAT TO BRING
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Swimmers & towel (if swimming)
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
- High level of fitness is required
- Minimum child age 8 years
- Nourlangie Rock: 1.5km walk around the base. The walk has built in steps along the path
- Ubir: Walk is slightly uneven around the base but quite steep on the way to lookout
- Day 2 & 3: Touring operates in 4WD vehicle with 20 seats
- Day 3: Gunlom Falls requires moderate fitness levels
FLIGHT INFORMATION
- Day Prior: Flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport
- Day 4: We recommend guests to fly out the day after the tour finishes in Darwin
For more information on our Arnhem Land Yellow Water Cruise Kakadu Falls Tours or any Darwin short breaks, call 1300 799 758 now.
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ADULT TWIN
from $2189 pp
CHILD (4 -12 yrs)
from $1410 pp
SINGLE
from $2884 pp
Prices quoted above are in AUD, for selected departures, and for Superior Accommodation
ARNHEM LAND, YELLOW WATER & KAKADU TOUR DATES
Travel period 01 MAY 2022 to 31 OCT 2022
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Please Note: Due to seasonal conditions this itinerary may change without notice. Prices above may vary according to your departure date.
SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION
We have hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you. However, in some locations, we can offer 'Superior Accommodation' options too. Obviously, these will be at a higher price. With this tour we can offer an upgrade to the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel.
3 Nights: The indigenous owned luxury accommodation is uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu's most famous inhabitant, the saltwater crocodile. Relax in the recently refurbished rooms, unwind in your private courtyard, by the shaded outdoor pool or take in the landscaped interior garden view from the balcony.