2 Day Kakadu National Park Tour (2DKNP)

 

Day One: Private charter tour program - you advise what time you would like to start, but we suggest a 7am departure as you are more likely to see wildlife along the way. Tour can be by limousine, deluxe four wheel drive or mini/midi coach depending on the number of passengers. Don't forget walking shoes, shady hat, sunscreen, camera and film.

One hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise a cruise to see the amazing jumping crocodiles in the Adelaide River, a visit to the Window on the Wetlands visitors centre and to Fogg Dam Nature Reserve. Picnic Lunch on the banks of the East Alligator River. Kakadu National Park Entry is now free of charge. Ubirr Rock ancient art and habit site of the Mirramar people and the site of the 5000 year old Thycean dog painting. Guluyumbi Cruise on East Alligator River: Guluyumbi highlights the relationship between Aboriginal people, their land and their culture. From the purpose built boat, you cruise the spectacular East Alligator River, a stunning ribbon of water which forms a border between Kakadu - a world heritage national park, and Arnhemland - Aboriginal land. A visit to the Bowali Centre - National Park Headquarters and interpretive centre. Accommodation - Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn Hotel: The crocodile hotel is located in the small township of Jabiru and is the only crocodile shaped hotel in the world. ** Please note - In the event this hotel is not available, a suitable alternative will be found and a visit will be made to the Crocodile Hotels for photographs.

Day Two: There are later Yellow Waters cruises available if you want a sleep in- we just think this is the best one! Please let us know at time of booking if you want a later start.

Sunrise Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise: An early start (0530) for the best way to see the Kakadu wetlands. The water way is fringed by pandanus, bamboo and paperbark you are likely to see crocodiles, and many of the 360 species of birds and mammals that inhabit this part of Kakadu. This is a beautiful time of the day with the birds waking and the soft sunrise colours on the water. Take camera and plenty of film. Time for breakfast (own expense) after the cruise at the Gagudju Lodge Cooinda. Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre at Cooinda. Enjoy a cold drink and a picnic lunch. Explore Nourlangie Rock art and habitat sites of the Gagudju people. Look out over the Arnhemland Escarpment and the ancient stone country. Enjoy the views at Anbanbang Billabong. Return to your Darwin city hotel early evening. Remember - all our tours are very flexible - if this itinerary isn't just what you are looking for - let us tailor make the tour to suit your needs.

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