Top Kakadu Outdoor Activities

Wetlands made Kakadu National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Yellow Water Billabong is one of the most beautiful. Join Indigenous-owned Yellow Water Cruises on a guided journey of discovery among crocodiles, eagles, and reflecting waters. The wildlife, like the light, changes throughout the day.

Enjoy unbeatable aerial views of Kakadu National park—Australia’s largest national park—on this extended 1-hour scenic flight. Take off from Jabiru for a thrilling flight on a light aircraft and soar over natural wonders like Dinosaur Valley, the East Alligator River, the Magela floodplains, and Jim Jim and Twin Falls. With a guaranteed window seat, you are assured a spectacular view, and live commentary from your pilot will make sure you don’t miss anything.

Trek to the sparkling cascades of Kakadu National Park on this active, full-day tour of Twin and Jim Jim Falls. Travel by land and by water, riding over rocky tracks in a 4WD vehicle and through Twin Falls Gorge on a boat cruise and floating boardwalk. Scramble over boulders and bushwalk through a monsoon forest to reach the base of the falls, surrounded by spectacular cliffs. Round-trip transport from Jabiru and a picnic lunch are included.

Take an active full-day tour in the southern part of Kakadu National Park to experience the rugged wilderness of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride over the rough terrain in a sturdy 4-wheel drive vehicle as you head to landmarks including Gunlom Falls and Ikoymarrwa Rock Pool. Your tour includes lunch, and afternoon snacks at a private swimming hole.

Enjoy unbeatable aerial views of Kakadu National park—Australia’s largest national park—on this scenic flight. Take off from Jabiru for a thrilling flight on a light aircraft and soar over natural wonders including The Archway, the Arnhem Land escarpments, East Alligator Valley, the Mikinj Valley Billabongs, and the Magela flood plains. With a guaranteed window seat, you are assured a spectacular view, and live commentary from your pilot will make sure you don’t miss anything.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Kakadu National park from the air on this extended 1-hour scenic flight. Take off from Cooinda Lodge for a thrilling flight on a light aircraft and soar over natural wonders like the South Alligator River, Lightning Dreaming, the Yellow Water Billabong, Deaf Adder Valley, and Jim Jim and Twin Falls. With a guaranteed window seat, you are assured a spectacular view, and live commentary from your pilot will make sure you don’t miss anything.

Best seen from the air, enjoy aerial views over the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National park on a 30 minute scenic flight departing from Cooinda Lodge.  Cooinda is located very near the South Alligator River and adjacent to the world acclaimed Yellow Water Billabong. What you don’t see from the ground is Yellow Water feeding into the tidal South Alligator River and the amazing colour variations of many more floodplains as the river winds seaward.  Kakadu is a region of changing landscapes, impressive land forms, dynamic ecosystems and rugged wilderness. To gain a real appreciation and see untouched lands, a scenic flight is a must.   You will enjoy unique views as you explore Australia's largest National Park.  This flight includes recorded and live commentary from your pilot as you fly through these spectacular ancient lands.

Arnhem Land is a vast wilderness area rich in Aboriginal culture—it’s home to the traditional land-owners, the Yolngu, and requires a permit to visit. On this tour, an Aboriginal guide takes you and a small group to explore the rock art on Injalak Hill. The tour includes all national park fees, plus lunch and afternoon tea.