Explore the landscape of Kakadu National Park on a day trip. Discover mangrove-fringed coastal areas that blend into expansive flood plains, lowland hills flanked to the east by sandstone escarpments, all interwoven between various open woodland and forest habitats. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people, before your return to Darwin. There is also the opportunity for an optional 50-minute scenic flight (own expense) for a different perspective of this vibrant landscape. Next, join a local guide for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colorful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. Teeming with wildlife in the water, land, and air, the many species that provide a diversity and concentration seen nowhere else add to the natural spectacle. See how the land takes on different forms and colors with the passing of each season. After lunch, travel across the Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains, and stop at Nourlangie Rock, where your guide will lead a walk to view the ancient Aboriginal rock art.

Enjoy 1.5 hours of spectacular scenic flying, cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong, and visit the Warradjan Cultural Center. Take part in an experience which varies between wet and dry seasons: 8:30 AM: Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Kick start the day with a 60-minute scenic flight paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, and Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator rivers. 11:30 AM: Visit the Yellow Water Billabong, rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back and relax on a 90-minute cruise through Kakadu’s wetlands. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at Barra Bar and Bistro. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Transfer to the Warradjan Cultural Center. Take in personal histories, videos and artifacts in a place developed by Aboriginal traditional owners. Browse the gallery gift shop offering traditional didgeridoos, local artwork, and much more. 3:00 PM: Depart Kakadu on a 45-minute ferry flight back to Darwin. 4:00 PM: Farewell in Darwin. DECEMBER – APRIL ITINERARY (WET SEASON) 8:30 AM: Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal, Darwin 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Kakadu comes to life in the Wet season. Start your morning with 1.5 hours of scenic flying paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, and Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator Rivers. Finish off your aerial sightseeing with views over the mighty Jim Jim and Twin Waterfalls. 11:30 AM: Visit the Yellow Water Billabong ,which comes alive in the wet season. Enjoy a place rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back and relax on a 90-minute cruise through Kakadu’s wetlands as you keep an eye out for crocodiles sunbathing. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch at Barra Bar and Bistro. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Transfer to the Warradjan Cultural Center. Take in personal histories, videos and artifacts in a place developed by Aboriginal traditional owners. Browse the gallery gift shop offering traditional didgeridoos, local artwork, and much more. 3:00 PM: Depart Kakadu on a 45-minute ferry flight back to Darwin. 4:00 PM: Farewell in Darwin.

Travel to Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage-listed park, a protected area because of its cultural value and landscape. Our small group of only 4–6 guests, will let you experience your tour, more personalized, exquisite, and with plenty of time to explore this vast nature reserve. We pride ourselves to look after your wishes and interest, and we try our best to avoid the big buses. See Kakadu with our long time experienced, accredited tour guide. Immerse into wildlife, various landscapes, and ancient but still living culture. Take a short walk at Nourlangie (Burrungkuy), suitable for all levels of fitness, to reach the indigenous Rock Art sites. Hear about the stories of Narmagon, the Lightning Man. If you are up to a bit of exercise, a lookout over the Arnhem Land escarpment invites you to a spectacular view. Take a short break before going on a 1.5-hour cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong. Keep your eyes pierced to spot saltwater crocodiles, brolgas, black neck storks, and jacanas—just some of the plentiful birdlife in the area. Finish the day with a delicious dinner in a traditional outback pub on your way back to Darwin. Return to your hotel after a complete day of Kakadu highlights.

Pick up at 6.00 AM from your accommodation in Darwin urban area. It is a private tour, not sharing the car with strangers. Mattia will welcome you with a Barista coffee or tea ready in the car we will stop for Breakfast in Fogg Dam. Fogg Dam is one of the most accessible places in the Northern Territory (NT) to experience spectacular wetlands and wildlife throughout the year. If you're a keen bird watcher, there are often a variety of birds around the dam wall. It is also a haven for water pythons, freshwater turtles and other wildlife. Fogg Dam has one of the world's highest biomass of predator (water pythons) to prey (dusky rats) ratio. After breakfast we are back in the car for 20 minutes, and we drive to the Corroboree tavern, the hectic Pub of the Marrkai region, a real territorian Place. We can use the toilets and have a look at their Buffalo and Croc pets. We still have 30 minutes drive before getting to our special shortcut to Cooinda, the Old Jim Jim road. It is a 4wd dirt road, of around 100km that cuts through the middle of the park, parallel to the northern main road. Starting out near the Alligator River crossing (good place to croc watch) the Old Jim Jim Road gets straight into the red dirt, weaving through the dry scrubland littered with an array of palms, cycads and savannah bushland. This road has remote campsites and long waterholes that are popular with serious campers and fishes. There are a couple of river crossings, but these generally only run after the Wet season. By 11.30 we get to Yellow Water for your scenic cruise. Enjoy a one and a half hour wildlife cruise on Yellow Water, a lush tropical billabong located in Kakadu National Park. This tranquil wetland is home to a diversity of flora and fauna. Watch as native birds rest among waterlilies, see saltwater crocodiles, wild horses and wallabies in their natural habitats and discover why this unspoiled wilderness is a World Heritage listed landmark. At 1.00 PM Mattia Will pick you up from the Yellow water, going to the Warrandjan culture centre for toilet stop and a quick look to the culture centre. The Anbanbang billabong for Lunch. It's a great opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the billabong, and see the array of birdlife that calls this area home. This is one of Kakadu's most attractive billabongs. We will visit the Anbanbang Main gallery in Nourlangie. The walls of the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site, in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, have served as a shelter and canvas for thousands of years. You can see famous paintings such as Namarrgon and Lightning Man. It is an easy walk of around 20 minutes. We still have the last Kakadu gem to visit, the Ubirr rock art and lookout. The walk up the lookout is degree 3/5, around 10 mintues of distance. Here one of the most beutiful lookouts of the Kakadu NP. Leaving late afternoon we will head to humpty Doo (2.5 hours) for a Pub dinner at the historical tavern Humpty Doo Hotel.

From your Darwin accommodation, we transport you on guided day tours through Australia’s Tropical North. We take you on the most iconic Northern Territory experiences, as you see for yourself the spectacular sights. These guided tours will take you to the NT’s cultural, historical and geographical landmark locations, as we delve into their local and international significance. We visit the natural wonders of the region and enjoy the beautiful, natural variety of abundant terrain diversities. Activities include bushwalking, scenic lookouts, exploring ancient rock art sites, waterfalls, swimming and hearing about the cultural stories and traditions. You will see for miles over Wetlands, Savannah Woodlands, Stone Country and Escarpment. You will witness the uniqueness of our tropical ecosystems and hear how we have worked with the land and elements in the Northern Territory for centuries. Offroad Dreaming shares their knowledge of combined decades of experience in the area and we have the opportunity to join specialist activities where specific cultural, geographical and historical information is a valuable addition to your itinerary. We work with other locally owned and operated cruise operators, to travel on our vast waterways. You will take a Billabong cruise, a wildlife crocodile cruise and a Darwin Harbour sunset cruise. Day One (Thursday) - includes Kakadu Day Tour approximately 05:30 to 19:00 Nourlangie and Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise Morning and afternoon snacks Freshly prepared picnic lunch Kakadu National Park entry fee/park pass Day Two (Friday) - includes Berry Springs Nature park for: Botanical guided walk Swimming Morning and afternoon snacks Freshly prepared picnic lunch Sea Darwin Sunset Cruise 17:00 to 20:00 Fish & chips Day Three (Saturday) - includes Litchfield Day Tour approximately 07:30 to 19:30 Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Termite Mounds Crocodile River cruise Morning and afternoon snacks Freshly prepared picnic lunch What to bring: Walking shoes Swimwear (Litchfield and Berry Springs only) Swim towel (Litchfield and Berry Springs only) Refillable water bottle Sun hat and Sunscreen 30+ Insect repellent Day pack for walks (no luggage) A light warm jumper for cool nights Lightweight waterproof clothing during the Shoulder Wet Season months (typically March, April, September and October) Equipment provided: Transport in well maintained air conditioned vehicle, with tinted windows which will provide some protection from the heat and the UV rays. Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages Incidentals eg fresh coffee at comfort stops Flights to and from Darwin Darwin overnight accommodation Travel insurance

Day 1 Journey through Ancient Rock Art Galleries Starting the day being picked up from your accommodation in Darwin, we will first visit Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. A beautiful spot with a variety of monsoon and floodplain habitats to view. From here we will stop off for lunch before heading to our next destination, Ubirr. This unique rock art gallery is one of Kakadu's most famous spots. Ubirr rock art is considered some of the best in the world, featuring x-ray painting and Important food animals. The top of Ubirr features 360 degree views across floodplains. Finishing the day with the Guluyambi cultural cruise. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river and be treated to a display of traditional hunting and gathering implements before heading back down stream. We will then stop off at the Injalak Art Border Store where you are able view and purchase traditional art. Arriving at your accommodation your guide will check you into your rooms where you will be on your own time for dinner. Day 2 Hike and Explore Kakadu! Begin the day with a delicious breakfast before embarking on our first activity of the morning, a beautiful hike through the bush (3.4 km return) taking us to Nanguluwurr rock art site. This hidden gem is a magical place where you can see powerful depictions of ancestral spirits, animals, and the fascinating early depiction of contact between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the form of a two-masted sailing ship with anchor chain. Followed by a hot lunch at Anbangbang billabong before we head to our next location for the day, Burrungkuy. This rock art gallery is a must visit spot within Kakadu. From its rich history painted on the sandstone walls to the shaded rock shelters that give us a peek into what the life of the Bininj people might have been like. Our final stop of today is a short hike to Nawurlandja lookout which offers world-class views across Anbangbang Billabong to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock) and the Arnhem Land escarpment. Arriving back at your accommodation you are once again on your own time for dinner. Day 3 Culture and Wildlife Experience Embark on the famous Yellow Water Billabong boat cruise. This 2 hour cruise is the perfect opportunity to view some of the Northern Territories wild and unique wildlife. This tour is fully guided and it is recommended you bring along a camera. Our next stop Warrajan Cultural Centre. Developed by the Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu. The displays include artefacts that illustrate the stories that the traditional owners wish to share with visitors. The Centre mixes contemporary techniques – such as videos – to cover various subjects, ranging from personal histories to bush tucker. We will then sit down to a hot lunch before beginning our journey back to Darwin city with a quick stop at the Marrawuddi Arts and Culture centre where you will be able to view and purchase traditional art created by the Bininj people.