Kakadu National Park Tour: Experience Ancient Rock Art and Spectacular Scenery
4.6
165 Ratings
Darwin City
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Kakadu National Park. Discover ancient rock art, spot wildlife, and embark on an optional 'Jumping Crocodile Cruise' for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Darwin - Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer.
    We leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes.
  • Adelaide River - Our first stop of the day is an optional Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River or a visit to the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre. The traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are active in the reserve’s management) are one of the most spectacular places to explore the diverse wildlife of the Top End, home to numerous species of birds, turtles, water pythons and of course the iconic Saltwater Crocodile.
  • Bowali Visitors Centre - Learn about our rich indigenous culture and history.
    Break here for lunch (at own expense)
  • Kakadu National Park - World Heritage Listed, Kakadu National Park is home to teeming wildlife, spectacular views and some of the world’s oldest and best preserved art.
  • Ubirr - Visit the sacred site of Ubirr rock (itinerary may visit Nourlangie due to seasonal weather), dating back some 20,000 years, witness some of the most ancient rock galleries in the world.
  • Cahills Crossing - Famous for the wide stretch of water, this is the best place to spot crocodiles!
What's Included
  • Kakadu Park Pass entry fee included
  • Accredited outback driver guide with tour commentary
  • Jumping Crocodile Cruise (if option KDC-B is selected)
  • Small group tour in air conditioned mini-coach
  • Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
What's Not Included
  • Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable tour of the breathtaking Kakadu National Park, one of Australia’s most ancient and magnificent natural attractions. View multiple species of fauna, including the opportunity to see Saltwater Crocodiles from the vantage point of Cahills Crossing lookout! Immerse yourself in the rich history of World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park during a guided exploration, marvelling at over 20,000 years of rock art and the stunning view from Ubirr rock.

For an extra fee, you can enhance your experience with an optional ‘Jumping Crocodile Cruise’ (option KDC-B).

  • A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
  • Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person.
  • Child fare prices apply from 6 to 12 years old. This tour is not suitable for children 5 years old and under, due to the nature and walking involved.
  • Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.
  • Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Location
Travelodge Resort Darwin
Cavenagh Street
Our main meeting point for this tour will be outside the entrance to the Travelodge Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street @ 7.30am. Please wait out the front gates and not in the hotel foyer, to avoid missing the bus.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(165 Ratings)
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385mikaylac
May 22, 2024
Best Company & Tour! Add it to the list of activities to do - 10/10 recommend this tour! Autopia is a brilliant company that offers a smaller group experience, a well-planned itinerary, friendly and approachable staff and guides. Darryl was vibrant, approachable, friendly and knowledgeable of the area and the sites visited! We spent a considerable amount of time at all the attractions, Arnhem land is one of the most spectacular sites that you will ever see! I will definitely be booking future tours with this company again!
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Cameron
May 19, 2024
Kakadu day trip from Darwin - Highly recommend this trip as the scenery at Kakadu National Park was amazing and the experience was made all the better by our very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide Bec. Bec's stories of her personal experiences living in Kakadu made the trip even more interesting and she was able to take us all to some beautiful spots. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Thanks bec!
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Linman001
May 17, 2024
A great NT experience. - We had Danni and Tom as guides full of knowledge and great at their jobs. We had a great day sightseeing starting at 7.30 am and arriving home at 7.30 pm was a long day but we covered a lot of ground. Would highly recommend.
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Jennifer
May 9, 2024
An adventure in one day - A great trip, led by the entertaining, organised and highly informative Danni who also drove our purpose built 4WD coach. Yes, it’s a long drive, bumpy in parts and can be hot outside, but you are rewarded by being able to sit back in air conditioned comfort and take in spectacular scenery and expert commentary (and Danni’s version is also entertaining, not just a bunch of facts and figures!). There’s also no worries about damaging a hire vehicle or getting lost once you’re out of range and your online maps stop working….. There were other guides on the tour to keep an eye on the whole group of varying ages and abilities, who also did a great job. Thanks to “Wild Man” Damian for adding to the sense of adventure! Danni and the crew were professional yet fun, I highly recommend this tour especially if you do t have time for a multi day trip to Kakadu. We also did a one day Litchfield trip with Autopia, also led by Danni, and highly recommend that trip too. Thanks Danni and all the crew!
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Z6938dxkarinb
Apr 29, 2024
Best adventure - Was an amazing day. All the team members were absolutely fantastic. Danni was so knowledgeable. All of our group would have loved to sit round a camp and listen to her stories well done to Danni and your team. You will not be disappointed with this adventure. I will be back to take more stories in.
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Mary_c
Apr 6, 2024
Fantastic day trip to Kakadu - Our tour guide Dani was an amazing wealth of information, her knowledge of country and culture and willingness to share made it a most memorable day out at Kakadu.
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Keith
Apr 5, 2024
Amazing Trip this Kakadu - Our tour guide Dani was awesome, right from getting on the bus made us feel welcome and prepared us for the day. Dani’s knowledge was amazing as we explored Kakadu and particularly the 1.5 hour hike to see the aboriginal art work and wonders of the environment. She made the trip so enjoyable the whole day.
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Nat_lou10
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent tour - This was a very long day but well worth the trip. We believe that due to the weather , the trip may have been changed from ubirr Rock and cahills crossing, which was disappointing. Emily and Darrel did a great job taking us around with interesting facts of the scenery as we drove out. The jumping crocodiles are fantastic, but we had already done Fog Damn on a previous trip, so we went with the jumping crocodile cruise. Once that was over, we drove out to Kakadu. The long drives are broken up by stopping at the corroboree pub to buy sandwichs for lunch and then stopping at an art gallery in Jaibru to eat lunch. Then, to nourlangie for the walk around the rock art where Emily explained through the different drawings. Our biggest problem was in the afternoon. The long day meant we didn't leave Kakadu until late afternoon, and unfortunately, there was a very bad accident on the Arnhem highway, our only way back to Darwin. We had to detour back to Jaibru for 30 minutes before the call came through that the highway would be closed for the night. Unfortunately for Emily, it meant driving the 6-hour detour through Pine Creek back into Darwin. Circumstances that weren't anyone's fault, but it did make a longer day even more difficult.
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Ellymperth
Apr 22, 2024
Great rock art, very long day on the bus - Great experience at Burrungkuy seeing rock art with very knowledgeable and interesting guide. A very long day on the bus and limited access within Kakadu due to the time of the year - I would come again but a few months later in the year.
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Julie_s
Apr 16, 2024
Long way for little return - Albeit that we stood on the roadside for 1.5. Hours due to a shredded tyre that had to be replaced. The only thing we saw at Kakadu was some rock art, no water/waterfalls, not what we expected. Over 6 hours on a bus - just not worth it in our opinion.
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