Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
Description
The Darwin Day Tripper is the perfect one day visit to Kakadu from Darwin. This tour includes over 2 hours of scenic flights, the MUST DO Yellow Water River Cruise, adequate time on ground to lunch at Cooinda, a visit to an Aboriginal Visitor Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities. This iconic tour is ideal for the time poor due to the long distances involved. The bonus of aircraft travel is not just limited to saving time though, it's really about the 2 hours of extraordinary views of the Arafura Coast, vast floodplains, winding rivers, stunning Arnhem Land Plateau, Jim Jim and Twin falls (in the wet season) and so many other major sites! With a guaranteed window seat on all our flights sit back and take in the majesty of Australia's largest National Park whilst absorbing the informative commentary.
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Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without a visit to this iconic National Park.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check In: All flights require a check in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time. A late departure is likely to affect passengers on following flights. Our Goal is to remain on time, if your arrival is likely to be delayed please inform us urgently, we will offer you alternative options.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.
- Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Please don’t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly over weight, or compromise safety.
- Due to the safety and weight / balance of the aircraft, we have a weight limitation of 130kg. If you are this weight please contact our reservations direct.
- The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel, or to postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour.
- Reservations cancelled inside 24 hours from departure will forfeit payment in full.
- Kakadu Air respects the “Kakadu National Park managements” voluntary code of conduct known as the “The fly neighborly policy”. This policy limits flights to a certain minimum height above terrain, and distance lateral from about 30 locations in Kakadu. Jim Jim and Twin falls are two of these locations. These Falls are viewed freely in our WET SEASON flights as the roads are closed. In the DRY SEASON when the roads are open there are no flights over Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
- The Company and the pilot in command may refuse the carriage of a passenger, if that passenger could be regarded as likely to cause annoyance or offence to, or threaten the safety of the flight or any person on that flight.
- In refusing service to any person or persons for reason of drunkenness, annoyance, offence, or threat to flight passengers or crew, the company refuses liability for any inconvenience or cost related to our refusal for the passenger or freight to travel.
Reviews(175)
Group was spilt into 3 planes. Only 3 of us in our plane, but we had wings which partially blocked the view. But Innis did slow turns so we all were able to see everything. Fantastic day and I feel that I saw so much more than doing a road trip. 90 minute scenic flight which seemed to cover a large amount of territory. Land at Cooindah. Use a bus for transport to cultural centre and Yellow Water tour. All only a few minutes drive Cultural centre was very interesting. You pick your lunch from menu on arrival at Cooindah, so it is ready when you get back from Yellow Water cruise. 90 minute Yellow Water cruise was really a bird and crocodile tour. I enjoyed it. Saw loads of crocodiles, wild horses, no water buffalo, but the birds were prolific and interesting. Brolgas, Jabirus, Kingfishers and so many more. My lunch choice was local barramundi, chips and salad, plus a drink of choice. Then a 45 minute flight back to Darwin. Great pilot in Innis who was informative and took very good care of us. Had to make own way to and from Kakadu Air office.
It was incredible, unforgettable
Would Highly Recommend taking this tour for an overview of such a unique area. Our pilot, Matthew who was friendly, very professional and provided great information including from personal experience of many years in the area. The flight was great and close to enough to point out various features below. Really enjoyed the River Cruise and Cultural Centre with lunch provided. Thanks to the whole team at Kakadu Air.
Our day trip with Kakadu Air Services was fabulous. Our pilot Jake was friendly helpful and inspired confidence. The yellow river cruise was absolutely a worthwhile inclusion. Topped off with a wonderful and generous lunch.
Fantastic day from start to finish, thank you
Callum our pilot and guide was wonderful. We felt very special and entertained with just the two of us booked we were well looked after. The crocodile cruise also didn't disappoint!
Fabulous experience!! Jake the pilot was very informative and professional. Great way to see Kakadu.
this was a great experience, truly enjoyed it, our guide was very informative and easy to talk to.
Max was our pilot. He was very professional and did a great job at guiding us as we flew over Kakadu National Park. The cruise along the Yellow river was beautiful. Amazing birdlife and lots of crocs!
I have wanted to go back to Kakadu since my first visit there in the mid 1990's, whilst in Darwin I could not turn up the chance to revisit the area. Being remote from Darwin and not wanting to sit for 13 hours in a couch, light aircraft was the only option. The flight in a Cessna 208 caravan was exceptional, the view of the landscape from above was unbelievable, had always wanted to see Twin and JimJim falls and also cruise on the Yellow waters. Lunch au Cooinda was brilliant, over all ,an exceptional day adventure, many pictures taken so we can show others of what awaits.
