Four day Kakadu tours from Darwin: Prices, attractions & inclusions
Taking a four day Kakadu tour from Darwin allows you to see more of the Northern Territory’s biggest national park. More importantly, you’ll get a much better understanding of this Top End World Heritage Site.
Four day Kakadu tours from Darwin may seem a little excessive until you begin to understand the size of Kakadu National Park. This Northern Territory national park covers almost 20,000 square kilometres. While it is possible to tackle Kakadu on a day trip from Darwin, this is going to be a long, exhausting day that feels like an unsatisfying rush through the highlights.
- Skip the explanation and book your four day Kakadu tour.
4 Kakadu experiences worth booking in advance
- Full day Kakadu tour from Darwin.
- Corroboree Billabong wetland cruises.
- Full day Arnhem Land tour from Jabiru.
- The Yellow Water crocodile cruise in Cooinda.
Four day Kakadu tours from Darwin
Therefore, it’s wise to look at a multi-day tour if you’re not self driving. Autopia Tours runs four day Kakadu tours from Darwin which cover the park in a lot more depth.
These four day tours of Kakadu include meals (three breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners) and accommodation. There’s two nights at the Anbinik Resort in Jabiru and one at the Pine Creek Hotel.
Four day Kakadu tour itinerary
The first day includes the Corroboree Billabong wetland cruise, the Bowali Visitor Centre and a chance to spot crocodiles at Cahills Crossing. It finishes with the climb up Ubirr for sunset views over the Nadab floodplain.
On the second day, there’s an exclusive Aboriginal cultural experience and the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Weather permitting, there’s also a hike out to either Jim Jim Falls or Twin Falls.
Day three starts with sunrise at the Nawurlandja Lookout, before breakfast at the Anbangbang Billabong. Next up is Burrungkuy, which hosts some astonishing rock art. This is followed by top drawer escarpment views at the Kunwarddewardde Lookout and swimming in the plunge pool under Maguk Falls.
The final day is essentially about the drive back to Darwin from Pine Creek, but it includes a swim at either Edith Falls or Butterfly Gorge, plus a history lesson at the Adelaide River War Cemetery.
Why take a guided tour of Kakadu National Park?
These four day Kakadu tours from Darwin are led by guides who genuinely know their stuff. This is a key advantage over self-driving for understanding the cultural and environmental elements of Kakadu. Going with someone who knows what they’re talking about massively enhances your understanding of the park’s heritage and ecosystems.
Four day Kakadu tour from Darwin price
The four day Kakadu tour with Autopia Tours costs from $1,950 per person, and should be booked online.
The company also runs a one day Kakadu tour (BOOK HERE), a Litchfield National Park day trip (BOOK HERE) and a half-day tour to see the jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide River (BOOK HERE).
7 great Darwin experiences to book before arriving
- Swim face to face with an enormous crocodile in the Cage of Death.
- Enjoy the romance of Darwin Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise aboard a traditional fishing ketch.
- Explore Darwin’s food and art scenes on a 3.5 hour walking tour – with lunch or dinner included.
- Flit between Darwin’s top attractions with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
- Combine a wildlife tour with the famous jumping crocodiles cruise.
- Get a history fix on a Bombing of Darwin WWII tour and harbour cruise.
- Get the adrenalin pumping on a high speed airboat or jetski tour.
Six amazing day trips from Darwin that will improve your visit
- Litchfield National Park day tour – including jumping crocodile cruise. (💲 Great value 💲)
- Tiwi Islands Indigenous cultural experience including ferry.
- One day or four day Kakadu National Park tour.
- Kakadu scenic flight – with gorges, waterfalls and epic floodplains. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Full day Katherine day tour – including Katherine Gorge cruise.
- Arnhem Land full day tour – with ancient rock art.
The best places to stay in Darwin
You can check out deals on a wide range of Darwin accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.
- For luxury on a special occasion: The superior suites with direct lagoon pool access at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort.
- For the buzziest location at the Waterfront: Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront.
- The one with the best guest ratings: Hudson Parap.
- For affordable city centre apartments with a pool: City Gardens Apartments.
- For the magic combo of quality, price and location: Travelodge Resort Darwin.
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Get booze before entering Kakadu at the Corroboree Park Tavern or Bark Hut Inn.