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Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The Darwin Day Tripper is the perfect one day visit to Kakadu from Darwin.

This tour includes over 2 hours of scenic flights, the MUST DO Yellow Water River Cruise, adequate time on ground to lunch at Cooinda, a visit to an Aboriginal Visitor Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities.

This iconic tour is ideal for the time poor due to the long distances involved. The bonus of aircraft travel is not just limited to saving time though, it's really about the 2 hours of extraordinary views of the Arafura Coast, vast floodplains, winding rivers, stunning Arnhem Land Plateau, Jim Jim and Twin falls (in the wet season) and so many other major sites!

With a guaranteed window seat on all our flights sit back and take in the majesty of Australia's largest National Park whilst absorbing the informative commentary.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Check In: All flights require a check in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time. A late departure is likely to affect passengers on following flights. Our Goal is to remain on time, if your arrival is likely to be delayed please inform us urgently, we will offer you alternative options.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.

Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Please don’t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly over weight, or compromise safety.

Due to the safety and weight / balance of the aircraft, we have a weight limitation of 130kg. If you are this weight please contact our reservations direct.

The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel, or to postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour.

Reservations cancelled inside 24 hours from departure will forfeit payment in full.

Kakadu Air respects the “Kakadu National Park managements” voluntary code of conduct known as the “The fly neighborly policy”. This policy limits flights to a certain minimum height above terrain, and distance lateral from about 30 locations in Kakadu. Jim Jim and Twin falls are two of these locations. These Falls are viewed freely in our WET SEASON flights as the roads are closed. In the DRY SEASON when the roads are open there are no flights over Jim Jim and Twin Falls.

The Company and the pilot in command may refuse the carriage of a passenger, if that passenger could be regarded as likely to cause annoyance or offence to, or threaten the safety of the flight or any person on that flight.

In refusing service to any person or persons for reason of drunkenness, annoyance, offence, or threat to flight passengers or crew, the company refuses liability for any inconvenience or cost related to our refusal for the passenger or freight to travel.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

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Kakadu National Park

Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without a visit to this iconic National Park.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Yellow Water River Cruise

National Park fees

All taxes, fees and handling charges

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Live commentary on board

Lunch & Drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Customer car park

Options

Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

Reviews

4.91

163 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic day! Once in a...

    leahcalder,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic day! Once in a lifetime opportunity to see Kakadu from the air in all its beauty. Our pilot Jake was a great bloke, very capable and shared interesting knowledge along the way. Even if your not short on time I would highly recommend this trip

  • Best option if time limited in the Top End.

    Graham W,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great way to see Kakadu when limited with time. Service was great, flight was great, scenery fabulous, lunch great, Yellow Water cruise was very informative with plenty of crocs on show and Matt ( our pilot ) was full of knowledge and helped make the day memorable. Highly recommended.

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  • Best Day Ever

    andrewsF8766LC,Feb 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Daniel & Max gave us an incredible tour with vast knowledge of Kakadu, its history and the Aboriginal culture. We thoroughly enjoyed our scenic flight, the cruise and our lunch & visit to the Aboriginal Cultural centre. Highly recommend this tour, Kakadu Air and a huge thanks to the 2 young lads for a spectacular day out.

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  • Great way to see Kakadu

    JoAV606,Jan 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our pilot/ guide, Matthew was great. Flew over spectacular waterfalls and gave us a great narrative of the area. The yellow water boat ride was interesting and even got to see several crocodiles. Lunch was good and enjoyed the aboriginal cultural center.

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  • Great experience!

    Pascaleinbkk,Dec 19, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful day with Hamish! A very nice, kind, informative pilot/guide! He made our day! I highly recommend this day trip! Lots to see even in December!

  • Great trip and amazing experience

    William G,Nov 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Matthew was a great pilot and guide. Excellent day to Kakadu. A great time saving way to see an amazing part of the country

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  • The Best Way to see Kakadu

    Suzanne W,Oct 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Not only a condensed taste of Kakadu if you are short on time but the views from the air were stunning and give you a real flavour of the vastness of the National Park. Our pilot/guide Matt was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!!

  • Amazing experience!!!

    Maria Teresa d,Oct 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We did the tour as a couple and with the plane for ourselves. Good organization and punctuality. Spectacular scenery and what we liked the most was the cultural center of the park, good food and polite pilot, good information, attentive at all times to our needs and fantastic landings... I was a little afraid but with Callum I felt super safe!!! Many thanks Callum for this amazing experience!!!

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  • Air tour by Kakadu Air and Yellow River croc tour.

    rodneycade,Sep 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Liam from kakadu air was our pilot, tour guide and even arranged our lunches. His experience and knowledge of the region was top shelf. Koda at the yellow waters croc cruise is an outstanding young man and tour guide. Humour mixed with knowledge of crocs, his region and his indigenous heritage was very enjoyable. Both young men are no doubt highly valued by their respective employers. This was by far the highlight of our trip to the NT.

  • Extremely enjoyable flight with lots to see.

    82PeterD,Sep 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was a great trip, the only way to really appreciate the scenery and distances is from the air. There were just 6 of us in a twin engine plane we all had excellent window views. Everything was well organised and we had a great lunch. The Yellow River water tour was very interesting with lots of wildlife and close encounters with 'Salties'. Would highly recommend Kakadu Air Tours very professional would definitely do it again.

From A$899.00

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