Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin
Description
Witness one of Australia’s most spectacular and ancient nature experiences on our tour to Kakadu National Park. Spot numerous species of animals including being able to spot Saltwater Crocodiles from the Cahills Crossing lookout! Join a guided walk through World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park to witness the 20,000 some years of rock art and spectacular scenery from Ubirr rock. For an additional cost you can also add in an optional "Jumping Crocodile Cruise" (option KDC-B).
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Itinerary
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.
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.
Learn about our rich indigenous culture and history. Break here for lunch (at own expense)
World Heritage Listed, Kakadu National Park is home to teeming wildlife, spectacular views and some of the world's oldest and best preserved art.
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.
Famous for the wide stretch of water, this is the best place to spot crocodiles!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(334)
A great experience and our guide Tim, originally from France, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and a great communicator. He went above and beyond to make us all feel included and have the best experience. Thank you!
Tim (Australian) the tour guide drove very well all day felt very safe, very knowledgeable about the top north, learnt so much from Tim, he was very friendly making the day an enjoyable experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that Tim, our Australian tour guide, drove expertly all day and made you feel very safe. His extensive knowledge of the top north region clearly enhanced your experience, and it's wonderful to know you learned so much from him. We're also pleased that his friendly nature contributed to making the day enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you join us again for more memorable adventures!
I enjoyed the Kakadu tour immensely, largely because of the guide Sanna. She was far more knowledgeable than I expected a guide for this tour to be, reeling off stories and facts that made the drive seem much shorter. She knew tons about aboriginal culture, bird and wildlife identification and ecology, plants, and more. As an outdoor guide myself, I was thoroughly impressed!
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Kakadu tour and that Sanna made a lasting impression with her extensive knowledge and storytelling. It's fantastic to know that her expertise and passion enhanced your experience, especially as an outdoor guide yourself. We truly appreciate your high praise and hope to host you on another memorable adventure soon!
The BEST day out! Oz Tim was fantastic as he was so full of knowledge and fun. We learnt a lot about local culture and the NT way of doing things. Thankyou to Tim and Autopia Tours👍👍
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Oz Tim made your day out so special with his knowledge and fun personality. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed learning about the local culture and the NT way of life. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Tim and the team at Autopia Tours. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures!
Aussie Tim He was incredible and full of knowledge about the guide. He was really passionate about the local environment. He was a happy professional guide and he made sure everyone was safe on the lookout walk. He ordered our dinner in advanced and it was yummy. Thanks Tim you made our trip to Aussie a real delight
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Aussie Tim made your trip to Australia so memorable. His knowledge, passion for the environment, and dedication to ensuring everyone's safety truly reflect the spirit of great guiding. We're also glad you enjoyed the dinner arrangements! I'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to Tim-he'll be delighted to hear it. We hope to welcome you back for another incredible adventure soon!
Great day trip from Darwin - with the very informative Boggie. - we did the Croc Tour add on which we highly recommend - and was a highlight. While we would all love to have more time to spend in Kakadu, this is the best way to do it on a time budget. As others have said, this is a LONG day with lots of travel. But that is the nature of it. We found the tour ran like clockwork, and the stops perfectly placed to make the trip more comfortable. They have an esky in board, and you collect your own lunch at a road stop on the way. Note, there is limited food range if you have specific dietary needs - maybe bring from Darwin - but better to support locals if you can. There is uneven walking through the Ubirr site, and between the 2nd gallery and main gallery is a particularly difficult bit that some on our tour couldn’t manage. But there was another way around on a flat surface that would have been nice to know about rather than returning to wait. The lookout walk is definitely a must for those with an ability to climb over rocks, and a vague path and for others there is shaded seating to wait. The bus was generally comfortable, but on a full tour with the back seat full there was not enough shoulder room with all seats in use and was very sore after the long day - so try and avoid those. Overall have to give 5 stars as even the little things didn’t overcome the magic of the trip, and how well it was run. Definitely recommended.
Thank you so much for your detailed and positive review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the day trip from Darwin, especially with Boggie’s informative guidance and the Croc Tour add-on that you found to be a highlight. We appreciate your feedback about the long travel times and walking challenges at Ubirr, and your suggestions about alternative routes and seating comfort are very helpful for future improvements. Supporting local food options is a great point, and we'll keep that in mind. We're glad the trip left such a strong impression and that, despite the long day, you found it well-run and memorable. Your 5-star recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures!
I did two tours with Autopia in the last few days - the first to Litchfield and the second to Kakadu, both led by the awesome Aussie Tim. Tim was an exceptional guide - full of knowledge and interesting facts and stories, as well as some questionable jokes to keep us entertained on the long drives. The tours were brilliant days' out see amazing landscapes, learning about the area, it's history and the traditional owners of the land, and seeing so much extraordinary wildlife, from crocs and kites to Jabirus and dingos. Thoroughly enjoyed both trips and would recommend to anyone visiting the Top End. Thank you Tim!
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We're thrilled to hear that Tim made your tours to Litchfield and Kakadu so memorable with his knowledge, stories, and fun jokes. It sounds like you had an incredible time exploring stunning landscapes, learning about the area's rich history and traditional owners, and observing amazing wildlife. We're delighted that you enjoyed both trips and truly appreciate your strong recommendation. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Tim-he'll be delighted!
Tom and Tim were excellent guides but it is a very long day on the bus
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear Tom and Tim did an excellent job as guides. We appreciate your honesty about the long bus day - we'll take that into account to see if there are ways to make the experience more comfortable or enjoyable. Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to make your next trip even better!
The tour was fantastic; we saw a lot. Our guide Tim was very friendly and could tell a lot about the history. We can only recommend the trip!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and saw so much. It's especially wonderful that Tim, as your guide, impressed you with his friendliness and knowledge of history. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back on one of our tours soon!
We had an excellent tour guide/driver Charlotte.She gave constant, accurate & interesting commentry .
Thank you for sharing your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Charlotte provided you with constant, accurate, and interesting commentary. She truly enjoys sharing knowledge and making tours memorable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on another great journey soon!
