2 Day 4WD Kakadu Tour

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Departs:	Darwin 4.30pm Daily.
Group Size:	9 - 16 max
Vehicle:	4WD
Accomm:	Camping (Showers and Toilets Availalbe)
Price:	$370 AUD ($355 with YHA, VIP or Student card)
Pay on Tour:	Sleeping Bag $15, Local Payment $35

Tour Itinerary Show Map

Twin Falls Gorge

The 2 Day, 2 night Kakadu 4wd Tour explores Kakadu National Park in Northern Australia in a small group with a maximum of 9 or 16 passengers. Accommodation is camping in a swags around the campfire at campgrounds with showers and toilets. It’s a backpacker tour with plenty of adventure, Kakadu is an amazing wilderness destination full of waterfalls, swimming, crocodiles (not at the same time) and Aboriginal Culture. Approx 70% of passengers are between 19 and 39, with 50% males and females.

The 3 Day Kakadu Tour visits Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Nourlangie Rock, Corroboree Billabong, Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Ubbir Rock.

National parks visited on this tour include Kakadu National Park.

Hikes include a hike to the Jim Jim Falls plunge pool (2km), plus a selection of other walks throughout the tour and a private boat cruise on Corroboree Billabong.

Aboriginal culture is very strong in Kakadu, the Kakadu tour visits the Warradjan Aboriginal cultural centre and Nourlangie Rock and Ubir Rocks, two of the best places in the world to view indigenous rock art. Your guide will also discuss with you the many aspects of this rich and varied

Day 1, 2 Day, 2 night 4WD Kakadu Tour

Day 1, Mary River

This tour departs Darwin at approximately 4.30pm. On route to our Corroboree Campground in Kakadu we visit the Marrakai Floodplain. The Marrakai Floodplain is a fantastic location for viewing a huge array of the native birdlife which lives in Kakadu. We then arrive at our campsite in the early evening and cook up a feast on the campfire. (Dinner).

4.30pm pick up from Darwin
Marrakai Floodplain
Camp: Corroboree Campground (toilets/showers available)

Day 2, 2 Day, 2 night 4WD Kakadu Tour

Day 2, Nourlangie Rock Art

One of the highlights of the tour is a 1.5 hour Private Wildlife and Crocodile Cruise at Corroboree Billabong. Corroboree Billabong is part of the Mary River system. The system is teaming with crocodiles and birdlife and the cruise is the perfect way to get up close to it all, there are ample opportunities for photography and it won't leave you disappointed.

After the cruise we head for Bowali Visitor Centre, this is a fantastic facility which contains ample information on Kakadu National Park via the many interactive displays.

Our next destination is Ubirr Rock, made famous in the Crocodile Dundee movie, Urirr is not only a scenically beautiful destination, it also contains a huge concentration of Aboriginal art. Amoung the many paintings are those of tall timber ships from 200 years ago to the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger, which lived on mainland Australia until around 2000 years ago. Ubirr is recognised as one of the most famous rock art and cultural sites in the world. A short climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will reward you with a 360 degree view over floodplains and the Arnhem Land Escarpment, a spectacular sight.

Another cultural experience awaits at Nourlangie Rock where you will be able to see paintings which are estimated to be over 20,000 years old. The rock art depicts mainly wildlife and Dreamtime stories.

The views from our next destination, Nawurlandja Lookout are spectacular, especially across to “Lightning Dreaming” on the Arnhemland Escarpment. Tonight after a candlelit dinner in the heart of Kakadu, you can have a go at playing the didgeridoo around the campfire. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Corroboree Billabong Cruise
Ubir Rock
Nourlangie Rock
Camp: Garnamar Campground (toilets/showers available)
Walking: 4 km

Day 3, 2 Day, 2 night 4WD Kakadu Tour

Day 3, Jim Jim Falls Gorge

Today we get into the bush with our 4wd vehicle and make our way to Twin Falls. At Twin falls you will enjoy an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide along the Twin Falls Gorge. At the end of the gorge, where the clean water cascades over the high falls, you will find a beautiful white sandy beach, this place is simply paradise.

We then make our way to Jim Jim falls via another 4WD only track which crosses sandy tracks and rivers. After a short hike through a monsoon rainforest we reach the base of Jim Jim Falls where another beautiful sandy beach and crystal clear water awaits. It's possible to swim in the plunge pool at the base of Jim Jim Falls and it's very refreshing after the hike. The sheer cliffs that surround you from the base of the gorge are simply spectacular.

We then watch the sunset on the way back into Darwin.(Breakfast, Lunch.)