Darwin - Kakadu Premium Coach Day Tour

We travel on the Arnhem Highway across the Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains. A wide selection of native wildlife has made this region their home. Stop at Nourlangie Rock, where your Guide will lead a walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. After lunch we join our local guide for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu, before returning to Darwin. An optional spectacular 50 minute scenic flight over Kakadu is available today.

Kakadu National Park

Renowned for its extraordinary wetlands and rich cultural traditions, Kakadu National Park has received two World Heritage listings. Kakadu National Park covers an area of approximately 20000 square kilometers, and is the second largest national park in the world.

The major landforms and habitats in Kakadu National Park include an entire tropical river and its catchment, a sandstone plateau and escarpment, savannah woodlands, open forests, rivers, floodplains, mangroves and mudflats. The wildlife in Kakadu National Park includes over 280 species of birds, 60 kinds of native mammals, 55 kinds of freshwater fish, thousands of species of insects, and many species of reptiles, the most famous of which is the salt-water crocodile.

Kakadu National Park's impressive sandstone escarpment features some of the finest and most accessible rock art in the world, dating back thousands of years. The Park was declared in three stages, from 1979 to 1991 and is jointly managed by Parks Australia and the traditional owners of the land. Over 230 000 (2000) tourists visit Kakadu National Park every year. Some areas of Kakadu have restricted visiting times, and others are not open to the general public or are only accessible with a permit. Most waterfalls may not run all year round due to seasonal conditions. As you enter Kakadu National Park, you will be required to buy a permit. Part of this money is paid to the Traditional Owners of the land as rent and the remainder contributes to the upkeep of the park

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise

Yellow Waters is probably Kakadu's most famous wetland area. Observe the varied wildlife from a series of board walks, or go out on the water with a sunrise or sunset boat cruise. Apart from the abundant birdlife, you'll very likely to see the many salt-water crocodiles that live here

Climate

Darwin has an average temperature of 32°C all year, with varying humidity. The tropical summer, from December to March, is considered by many to be the region's most beautiful time of year.

The summer rains bring the natural landscape to life and deliver the picturesque storms and sunsets the Northern Territory is renowned for. The dry season, from May to October, has warm, sunny days and cool nights. At the end of the year, the build up, or pre-monsoon season, begins and humidity levels start their rise.

The following chart outlines Darwin's monthly climate averages as an indicator for the whole northern region.