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Kakadu National Park Tour: Experience Ancient Rock Art and Spectacular Scenery
4.6
219 Ratings
Darwin City
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Kakadu National Park. Discover ancient rock art, spot wildlife, and embark on an optional ‘Jumping Crocodile Cruise’ for an unforgettable experience.
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Kakadu National Park. Discover ancient rock art, spot wildlife, and embark on an optional ‘Jumping Crocodile Cruise’ for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Darwin - Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer.
We leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes. - Adelaide River - Our first stop of…
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Darwin - Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer.
We leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes. - Adelaide River - Our first stop of the day is an optional Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River or a visit to the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre. The traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are active in the reserve’s management) are one of the most spectacular places to explore the diverse wildlife of the Top End, home to numerous species of birds, turtles, water pythons and of course the iconic Saltwater Crocodile.
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Bowali Visitors Centre - Learn about our rich indigenous culture and history.
Break here for lunch (at own expense) - Kakadu National Park - World Heritage Listed, Kakadu National Park is home to teeming wildlife, spectacular views and some of the world’s oldest and best preserved art.
- Ubirr - Visit the sacred site of Ubirr rock (itinerary may visit Nourlangie due to seasonal weather), dating back some 20,000 years, witness some of the most ancient rock galleries in the world.
- Cahills Crossing - Famous for the wide stretch of water, this is the best place to spot crocodiles!
What's Included
- Kakadu Park Pass entry fee included
- Accredited outback driver guide with tour commentary
- Jumping Crocodile Cruise (if option KDC-B is selected)
- Small group tour in air conditioned mini-coach
- Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
- Kakadu Park Pass entry fee included
- Accredited outback driver guide with tour commentary
- Jumping Crocodile Cruise (if option KDC-B is selected)
- Small group tour in air conditioned mini-coach
- Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
What's Not Included
- Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended
- Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
- Personal expenses
- Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended
- Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Experience one of Australia’s most breathtaking and ancient natural wonders with our tour to Kakadu National Park. Observe a variety of wildlife, including the chance to see Saltwater Crocodiles from the Cahills Crossing lookout! Participate in a guided walk through the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park to explore the 20,000-year-old rock art…
Experience one of Australia’s most breathtaking and ancient natural wonders with our tour to Kakadu National Park. Observe a variety of wildlife, including the chance to see Saltwater Crocodiles from the Cahills Crossing lookout! Participate in a guided walk through the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park to explore the 20,000-year-old rock art and stunning views from Ubirr rock.
For an extra fee, you can enhance your adventure with an optional “Jumping Crocodile Cruise” (option KDC-B).
- A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
- Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person.
- Child fare prices apply from 6 to 12 years old. This tour is not suitable for children 5 years old and under, due to the nature and walking involved.
- Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.
- Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Location
Travelodge Resort Darwin
Cavenagh Street
Our main meeting point for this tour will be outside the entrance to the Travelodge Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street @ 7.30am. Please wait out the front gates and not in the hotel foyer, to avoid missing the bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(219 Ratings)
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Sue_k
May 3, 2025
Kakadu day trip - Great day out. A lot of driving. Jumping crocs excellent. Daryl and team excellent, unfortunately a lot of things were closed due to weather so check Park website before you book, but we enjoyed the day, thanks
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Hemantha_j
Apr 26, 2025
Beautiful Day at Kakadu - We went on this tour which was organized by Autopia Tours and the tour driver/guide was Alex. Alex was very friendly and knowledgeable about Kakdu and the aboriginal history. He was driving and also giving commentary at the same time which was not easy. The tour was about 13 hours and well organized, gave us plenty of time for breaks. We did the Fogg Dam and loved it. It was the end of wet season and plenty of water lilies/lotus. We saw some birds/animals and aboriginal rock art. There was some walking up the hill but it's well worth to see the rock forms and aboriginal art. Alex stopped the bus on the way for photos too. The bus air con was very good and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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Taffymel
Apr 25, 2025
Incredible Kakadu day with crocs, culture & great storytelling - This tour was a fantastic way to experience Kakadu in a single day. The Jumping Crocodile Cruise was exciting—we saw several crocs up close (mostly females, so not huge), and it was a unique start to the day.
Alex, our guide, was highly entertaining and incredibly patient, answering everyone’s questions and keeping us engaged from start to finish.
The Aboriginal rock art was a real highlight—so detailed and fascinating, and Alex shared the stories behind them with genuine respect and cultural insight, which made the experience really meaningful.
It’s a long day, but well worth it if you want a powerful glimpse into Kakadu’s beauty and heritage.
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Michelle
Apr 19, 2025
Great adventure and taste of culture - Great tour Dani is very knowledgeable and passionate about her heritage and the local history and environment. Amazing to see the Aboriginal rock art.
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Michaelpk125nv
Apr 11, 2025
Rachel makes Kakadu come alive - Tour Guide Rachel was the most amazing operator:- knowledgeable with balance, sensitivity and humour. Constantly vigilant and flexible. Made the trip to special places more memorable.
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Michael_p
Apr 11, 2025
Colossal Kakadu - Spectacular scenery. Fantastic flora and fauna. Marvelous history:-indigenous and colonial. A must for all Aussies especially.
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Lmoellers
Apr 7, 2025
Thank you for this great experience - We were with our tour guide, Dani, today. The drive to Kakadu Park is very long, but it's worth it in the end. The tour guide, thanks to her personal background, has in-depth and personal knowledge of all the park's questions. We especially enjoyed her knowledge of the Aboriginal people, whose habitat she showed us.
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Paullw5913so
Apr 4, 2025
Plenty to see - We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The wet season was still going and added to the day. Our tour guide gave very helpful information and did her best to ensure we had an enjoyable day.
The Fogg dam is well worth visiting, a worthy alternative to seeing the jumping crocodiles. This suited us.
The tour guide knew where and when the wildlife were likely to appear and gave time to take photographs as much as was possible or practical.
The length of day, while long (12 hours from start to finish), was manageable. The tour guide kept us informed about the day's program.
The rock art is a must see. The weather closed in on us as we walking back to the bus from the last art site, which made photography of the scenery difficult - torrential rain came at that moment, drenching everyone.
You might want to consider the trade off about things to carry for the rock art part of the day during the wet season - staying fully dry or only carry essentials: it is hot and humid.
All in all, a great day out.
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Banester1989
Apr 27, 2025
A Well-Guided Kakadu and Crocodile Cruise Experience - I joined this tour on April 19, 2025, and Rick and Aaron were our guides for the day (I hope I got their names right! 😊).
Both Rick and Aaron were fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and genuinely entertaining. They did a great job of keeping the group engaged and making the day enjoyable from start to finish.
I do have a couple of small suggestions for improvement:
1. It would have been nice to stop briefly at Fogg Dam for a few minutes to take photos of the birds in the wider section of the dam road. That said, I completely understand if it’s not feasible due to safety (i.e saltwater crocodiles).
2. It might be worthwhile to consider offering an alternative version of the Kakadu tour—one that skips the jumping crocodile cruise and Fogg Dam, and instead includes a wetland cruise along with a visit to Nourlangie Rock. This could offer a different perspective for those more interested in Kakadu’s landscapes and wildlife.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the excitement of the jumping crocodile cruise and get a glimpse of the Kakadu region as well.
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Wildroverengland
May 2, 2025
Mixed - Crocodile experience excellent .Very knowledgeable skipper and worth the money.
A very long drive and seeing the paintings at 2 pm not ideal .You need to consider the itinery .Overall , staff very helpful though overall knowledge could be better, eg no idea about rock formation ,way locals lived etc .
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