Kakadu National Park Wildlife & Ubirr Rock Art Tour from Darwin
Description
Let us take you on a tour to one of Australia’s most ancient and beautiful places, Kakadu National Park. At Cahills Crossing lookout spot Saltwater Crocodiles in their natural habitat! Travel through World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park on a guided walking tour to explore the 20,000 years old rock art and the amazing views from Ubirr rock. For an additional cost you can also add in an optional "Jumping Crocodile Cruise" (option WKDC-B).
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Itinerary
Get ready—our adventure begins soon! The bus is on its way, so grab your gear, feel the excitement, and let's hit the road! We depart from Darwin at 7:30am, heading straight down the Stuart Hwy turning off at the famous Arnhem Hwy.
We drive through lush wetlands and climb up the observation decks at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve (approx 30 minutes plus drive time) – a haven for bird lovers and nature buffs, bursting with wildlife at every turn!
Guests have the option to do a 1-hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River (optional upgrade). Alternatively, you can explore a bird wetlands with our tour guide.
We pull in here for a quick refreshments stop, guests can purchase lunch which we will store in our eski to keep fresh until later in the day.
Photo opportunity at the welcome to Kakadu National Park signage located on the Arnhem Hwy.
With exceptional natural and cultural values, spend the day with us exploring this World Heritage listed site.
Quick stop in Jabiru a small town located in the heart of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, Australia. It serves as a gateway for visitors exploring the park’s rich Aboriginal culture, diverse wildlife, and stunning natural landscapes, including wetlands, waterfalls, and ancient rock art sites.
Learn and see amazing local artwork at Bowali Visitor Centre (lunch time here at own expense).
Safely spot saltwater crocodiles from the viewing platform at this famous crossing.
Ubirr is home to important Aboriginal rock art that is thousands of years old, Ubirr is also where you can snap the perfect photo of the amazing scenery.
As we roll back to your pick-up point, sit back, relax, and relive the magic of the day—full of epic sights, laughs, and unforgettable moments. What an adventure! Returning back to Darwin around 19:30pm, after an amazing day exploring a UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
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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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is not wheelchair or pram accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (hiking shoes recommended)
- Tour is not suitable for children aged 5 and under
Reviews(147)
Wonderful adventure with spectacular scenery. Our guide provided expert information which was most interesting, she took great care to make sure everyone was safe.
Tom was an excellent guide. Wonderful Ubirr rock art and Cahill crossing crocs! Would have loved more time at Fog dam, incredible bird life. Long day - plenty of snacks needed.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Tom was an excellent guide and that you enjoyed the Ubirr rock art and the crocodiles at Cahill Crossing. It’s great to know you loved the bird life at Fog Dam-what a truly incredible spot! We appreciate your feedback about needing more time there, and we'll keep that in mind for future trips. A long day indeed, and snacks are definitely key to keep energized! Thanks again for your kind words and insights.
Dylan the guide was great. Super personality. Was a bit disappointed at missing Jabiru township and the Jumping Croc Tour was more like Pilates Croc Tour. But it was early and you can’t count on wildlife. The speaker in the bus stopped working early, so couldn’t hear much commentary but it was still a nice tour. Viator should have warned that Ubirr was quite dangerous territory to walk.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that Dylan's personality made a positive impact and that you enjoyed the tour overall. We appreciate your honesty about missing Jabiru township and the Jumping Croc Tour experience-wildlife sightings can be unpredictable, and we understand the slight disappointment there. Sorry about the bus speaker issues; we'll pass that along to improve future tours. Your point about Ubirr being quite challenging terrain is very important, and we'll consider adding warnings about the walking conditions to better prepare future travelers. Thank you again for your valuable insights-they help us improve the experience for everyone.
Long day but worth it. Had a great guide who was very knowledgeable. Regular stops to stretch the legs were definitely needed
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that despite the long day, it was worth it and that you enjoyed the tour. Having a knowledgeable guide makes a big difference, and it's great to know the regular stops to stretch your legs were helpful. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another adventure soon!
It was an amazing day exceeded expectations our guide was tremendous nothing was too much trouble our group was friendly and fun to be around Would recommend this to anyone
Thank you so much for your glowing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your day exceeded expectations and that our guide made the experience exceptional. It's wonderful that you had a friendly and fun group to share the adventure with. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on more amazing trips in the future!
Guide/Driver was extremely knowledgeable, provided heaps of information and was very friendly. It was a long day but well worth it. Thanks.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that our guide/driver's knowledge and friendliness made your experience memorable. We agree-long days can be tiring, but it's great to know it was well worth it. Thanks for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon!
It’s a long day trip but worth it. Our guide, Sonya, was full of information about flora/fauna/culture; who needs the internet when you had her encyclopaedic knowledge. We learned far more than we thought we would. We didn’t do the jumping crocs, but did Fogg Dam and saw an amazing amount of various bird life, and one little croc. There were plenty of stops along the way, but the rock art at Ubirr was the highlight and I was amazed at how much there was to see and we only saw a tiny bit of it. It was incredible! We came home very tired but pleased with this adventure. Highly recommend it!!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you found the day trip worthwhile and that Sonya’s encyclopedic knowledge enriched your journey. It’s great to know you enjoyed exploring Fogg Dam and the incredible birdlife, and that the rock art at Ubirr was a highlight for you. Even though it was a long day, it’s fantastic to hear you came away pleased and with great memories. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Sanne, our tour guide, really made the difference on this trip. While I would just have seen bush and marshland, she always have some interesting information to share. She was pleasant, lively, aimed to connect with all involved and took into account the various level of fitness in the group. True that the bus broke down on our return, 3 hours away from Darwin and that we made it past 11 pm while we normally would have arrived at 8pm. But Sanne stayed calm, lively and continued to provide touristy information. I must admit our singing to 80s music while driving the night roads made it extra special. Thanks Sanne. They are lucky to have you!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad Sanne made your Kakadu experience so memorable with her knowledge, energy, and care for the group. We appreciate your patience with the unexpected delay and love that you turned it into a fun and unforgettable adventure. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Sanne!
A big day driving but worth it for the great overview of Kakadu. Our guide Dylan had really great knowledge of the NT and delivered it as great Aussie banter. We very much enjoyed this.
Thanks for your wonderful review! We're so pleased you enjoyed exploring Kakadu with Dylan. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words, his knowledge and Aussie banter always make for a memorable day!
Dylan was our guide and he was delightful 😍, really enjoyed our day together with a small group on a comfortable bus. It is a long day, but we didn't have long in Darwin, the view at the top was worth the effort, stay longer if you can but if you can't Dylan has got you.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! 😊 We're so glad you enjoyed your day with Dylan and that Ubirr was worth the climb. We hope to welcome you back for a longer NT adventure next time!
