Kakadu 2 Day - Colours of Kakadu

Join us for the ultimate Kakadu National Park overnight experience including a cruise with local aboriginal people, ancient rock art sites, local wildlife and stunning scenery.

Surrounded by the most diverse wetlands, rugged landscapes and unique wildlife in the Top End, you will jump head first into seeing this World-Heritage natural habitat up-close.

As home to the longest continually surviving cultures in the world, it’s paramount our Kakadu tours ensure you meet the modern-day traditional owners of Kakadu National Park. You will hear their stories of creation, feel their love for the country and understand some of the issues still faced today.

Not only will you learn about the environment, history and culture of Kakadu National Park, but you will also see some of the best sights in the park and surrounding land. Our multi-day adventure also includes Fogg Dam, East Alligator River, Nawurlanja, Nourlangie, Anbanbang Billabong, Warradjan Culture Centre and a stunning scenic flight to truly appreciate the wild scenery.

Ethical Adventures keep the tours to a maximum of 8 guests so we can travel this ancient land responsibly. A small group allows you to be immersed into the culture, community and way of life whilst having a minimal environmental impact. Our Kakadu tours are hosted by a qualified eco and local guide and always connect with community groups, Aboriginal-owned businesses and guided tours.

This is like no other Kakadu tour. Colours of Kakadu is the way we connect.

Itinerary Overview

DAY 1

An early morning start on the guided tour gets us out to greet the sunrise on the dynamic Adelaide River floodplains.

Our first stop is the enigmatic Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, home to a massive variety of birdlife, reptiles, mammals and more across wetlands, floodplains, woodlands and monsoonal forests. We will enjoy breakfast with the birds and coffee with the critters!

Moving on, our adventure takes us to the edge of Kakadu and Arnhem Land and the award-winning Guluyambi Cultural Cruise for 90 minutes of wildlife spotting, indigenous culture instructions and anecdotes from a local aboriginal guide.

Bear in mind to keep your hands in the boat as this river has one of the highest populations of estuarine crocodiles in the world.

Surviving this, enjoy lunch overlooking the infamous Cahills Crossing before venturing to our hotel accommodation for the evening and a short break.  Freshen up, go for a swim in the pool or take a short nap … this is your time to relax.  Later in the evening, we meander down to Nawurlanja for a visual treat as the setting sun explodes off the ancient Arnhem escarpment in shades of ochre.

Returning to Jabiru for dinner at the in-house Chinese restaurant.

DAY 2

Up before the birds to explore Kakadu and all it has to offer! Our first adventure stop is Cooinda where we join one of the best attractions; the world-renowned sunrise Yellow Water Billabong cruise.  This is the perfect cruise to witness the wakening of wildlife on the Kakadu wetlands and learn about the diverse ecosystem from the local guide.

Enjoy the full buffet breakfast at Cooinda Resort after the cruise before spending some quality time in the comprehensive Warradjan Aboriginal cultural centre.

Featuring stories, images, crafts, art and much more, Warradjan is a place to cruise quietly and slowly.  Absorb the knowledge and then sit down with female elders and learn the craft of string making and weaving (seasonally available).

Following this, we journey towards Anbangbang Billabong and Nourlangie. Both Anbangbang and Nourlangie are significant areas of past and present and environmental interaction for the local indigenous people.  A wealth of Ancient Aboriginal rock art adorning the sandstone massifs of Nourlangie provides the perfect depiction of life through the ages for Australia’s first peoples.

Following the walk enjoy lunch by Anbangbang Billabong before getting back to Jabiru and your 30-minute scenic flight over the region.  No better way to put the stunning Kakadu National Park all in perspective than from 2000 ft!

Departing Jabiru around 3:30 pm, expect to be back in Darwin around 7 pm and reflect on one of the best Kakadu tours!

Please note that the itinerary is subject to environmental and cultural considerations which may affect it on the day. We reserve the right to make changes and omissions without notice.

PLEASE read the cancelation policy that applies to this tour before booking.

• • Max group size 8 guests
  • 90-minute Guluyambi cultural cruise touching down on Arnhem Land
  • 2-hour sunrise Yellow Water Billabong cruise
  • Sunset at Nawurlanja
  • Catering* (Breakfast x 1, Lunches x 2, snacks /refreshments)
  • Warradjan Culture Centre
  • Guided rock art walk at Nourlangie Rock
  • 30-min scenic flight along Arnhem Land escarpment
  • Suite room at Anbinik Resort*
  • Wildlife viewing at Fogg Dam Conservation Area
  • Indigenous craft demonstration and participation (seasonal).

*For family bookings the 2-bedroom cabins will be utilised

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ITINERARY NOTE

The region that our tours are conducted in can experience extreme weather conditions. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary or cancel the tour at any point prior to or during the tour subject to our cancellation policy. Please read our Terms & Conditions on our website prior to booking.

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Pick up & Drop Off

We pick up and drop off from all accommodation options in Darwin.  Palmerston by appointment only.

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Age Restrictions

Children over 7 years of age are permitted on PUBLIC group tours.  There are no age restrictions on PRIVATE CHARTERS. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Fitness

Persons of moderate fitness and agility as evidenced by the ability to walk up a flight of stairs unaided without having or feeling like you might have a heart attack are suitable for this tour

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Minimum numbers

The tour when operating as a PUBLIC tour has a minimum number requirement before it is confirmed to depart.  Failure to reach this number may lead to cancelation of the tour.  ethical adventures reserves the right to cancel at any time.

Questions

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