10 Things to do Adventurous in Kakadu National Park That You Shouldn't Miss

Totally unique 7 hour interactive combination of Aboriginal Culture and Wildlife Safari, with a bush aboriginal guide. Gather, cook & eat bush foods, learn about traditional medicines and hear authentic stories. At sunset, enjoy a traditional bush food campfire cook-up, aboriginal-style. We have exclusive access to the amazing Goose Camp floodplain. This is a small, local business that directly benefits local Kakadu aboriginal people. It's authentic, non-commercialised and eye-opening.

Kakadu is spectacular to look at, but immensely more interesting when on a Kakadu Air flight you receive a running commentary about the things you see, and many that you can't. On fixed wing aircraft flights the commentary is researched, recorded and delivered by long term Kakadu experts, via headsets.

Arnhemlander an exceptional Aboriginal cultural & heritage day tour into Arnhemland. With an experienced guide, owned and operated by traditional owners. Meet artist's along the way at Injalak Art Gallery. Travelling into the Mikinj valleys stunning scenery and billabongs, wildlife. World famous rock art sites, escarpments, forests, birdlife, floodplains.

Ubirr, home to some of the world's most outstanding Aboriginal rock art, depicting sources of food, wildlife and the creation ancestors. The panoramic views at the top show surrounds of Kakadu National Park, the East Alligator River and Arnhem Land, a view that is favoured at sunset.

The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique boat tour on Kakadu's scenically spectacular East Alligator River. Take in the Wonderful pristine wilderness of this world heritage Landscape as you leisurely cruise up stream. An Aboriginal guide provides guests with an insight into their culture, local mythology, the river's abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as the bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting & gathering implements. Limited to 25 guests, the cruise ensures an intimate & personalized cultural experience. Departs Daily April to November

You haven't truly experienced the vastness and beauty of Kakadu National Park until you've seen it from the air. Our experienced pilots will show you the wonder of this heritage listed area all year round. All passengers get a window seat and live commentary. We are a Territory owned and operated scenic flight company; we live in and love this area. Join us on an air adventure and let us show you the Kakadu you won't see from the ground.

Your senses overload as you take in the majesty of Kakadu, taking in incredible views that can on be seen by helicopter. Breathtaking escarpments rush beside and below as you weave through wonderful world heritage listed landscape. Intricate river systems become a living artwork and barren floodplains breathe an explosion of colour as red earth lends with vast green desert grasses. The best way to see Kakadu is from above to really appreciate the size and wonders of this stunning world heritage national Park.Bookings for scenic adventures are made via Kakadu Air, please use the free call number listed at the top of the page.Flights offered are:20 minute Scenic - Magela TourFly east along the Magela River passing Ranger Uranium Mine, before entering the lush Magela Valley. See the most spectacular and inaccessible country Kakadu has to offer, including amazing stone formations and the breathtaking Magela Falls (Wet Season Only) and gorges clad in the monsoonal rainforest.30 minute Scenic - East Alligator and Floodplains TourTake in the wonders of the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park including Mikinj Valley, East Alligator River and Magela Wetlands. First views of the Rock Archway will bring to life the ancient beauty of this land. Journey back in time as you follow the East Alligator River’s gorge into the Mekinj valley of Arnhemland. Learn about Australia's oldest living culture as you hear stores of Indigenous traditions, history and dreamtime.45 minute Scenic - East Alligator SpectacularTake in the amazing views while following the East Alligator River Gorge to the Mekinj Valley. See the historic Ubirr Rock and hear about Aboriginal rockart, overfly billabongs and the Magela floodplains; abundant in wildlife. On return learn about this spectaculary scenic river as you take in a kaleidoscopte of rugged rock country.60 minute Scenic - Kakadu Highlights TourDry Season Option - This Tour is the ultimate snapshot of Kakadu from the air taking in all of the highlights including; Ranger Mine, Magela Gorge, Dinosaur valley, Upper East Alligator Gorge and River, Minkinj Valley, Jabiluka Mine and the scenically breathtaking Magela Wetlands.Wet Season Option - We head south, passing the Ranger Uranium Mine, across Mt Brockman and along the escarpment to "Lightning dreaming" hearing this fascinating Indigenous Dreamtime story. After crossing Deaf Adder Gorge, we take in the beautiful Double Galls, a spectacular introduction to the waterfalls of Kakadu. Continuing south, we fly across the Arnhem Plateau until it drops away revealing the Breathtaking Jim Jim Falls. Fly on to Twin Falls, with it’s to distinctive flows and narrow gorge entrance. This tour is a must do between the months of January to May!

Sugarbag Safaris specialises in tailor-made ​private tours ​and can expertly guide you on a once-in-a-lifetime exploration through the tropical heart of the Northern Territory. From incredible wildlife to panoramic landscapes, mind-expanding Indigenous rock art to sleeping under a velvet, starlit sky. With over 20 years’ experience guiding travellers through Litchfield, Nitmiluk, and World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Your guide can get you to the Top End must-sees, as well as the secret spots often overlooked by other tours. All this and more on your small group 4wd adventure, these tours allow you to explore and savour the best the Top End has to offer.

A journey through Kakadu's wetlands Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu's most famous wetland, is located at the end of Jim Jim Creek, a tributary of the South Alligator River. The river system, which is the largest in Kakadu, contains extensive wetlands that include river channels, floodplains and backwater swamps. About one third of Australia's bird species are represented in Kakadu National Park, with at least 60 species found in the wetlands. Whistling Ducks and Magpie Geese are the most abundant. Our guides run a competition between themselves on who can find "the big five" on one cruise - all five species of kingfisher that can be found in Kakadu. One species is only 2 cm tall. There are plenty of crocodiles in their natural habitat, and buffalo on the floodplains. A huge Jabiru's nest is nearby, and depending on the season, Brolgas can be found dancing. Yellow Water Cruises, winner of the 2011 and 2009 NT Brolga Tourism Award for Major Tourist Attraction operates exclusively on Yellow Water Billabong. It operates year round and provides up to five cruises a day of 90 or 120 minute duration. The sunrise and sunset cruise are very popular and advance bookings are recommended. Often people undertake more than one cruise to see the changes in the wildlife at different times of the day. More should experience a cruise in different seasons. We can never guarantee what will happen on a cruise, but every time is a unique experience.All of our experienced guides are ticketed with the Kakadu Knowledge and are often supported by our Indigenous Employment Program trainees that give fascinating insights into how the Bininj people use the flora and fauna to support their way of life. Some guides have been with us for over 8 years. Yellow Water Cruises are the best way to experience the wetlands of Kakadu and it will be an experience remembered for a lifetime.