3 Day Kakadu Adventure

Tour Highlights (In Brief)

Day 1	Exclusive Aboriginal Cultural Experience,  Marrakai Floodplain,  White Lily Billabong,  Barramundi Gorge
Day 2	Twin Falls - Short Boat Cruise and Walk to Falls Twin Falls - Optional walk to the Top of Twin Falls (7km Return) Jim Jim Falls - Basewalk to Plungepool
Day 3	Bowali Visitor Centre,  Ubirr Rock Private Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise - Corroboree Billabong

NB:  Tour suitable for passengers under 39 yrs of age.

Itinerary

Day 1

Our Kakadu tour begins by picking you up from your accommodation at 6:30am. What a better way to start the morning than by sitting back and enjoying an Exclusive Aboriginal Cultural Experience as you become part of a Welcome to Country ceremony conducted by Aboriginal Traditional Owners.  Biliru Tours and Cultural Experiences are operated by Larrakia Traditional Owners who are able to provide you with a rare insight into their lifestyle and culture. Meet Aboriginal Traditional Owners on a personal level and chat with them over a cup of Billy tea while enjoying the scenic views along one of Darwin’s magnificent pristine beaches. This hands-on demonstration gives you the opportunity to participate in fun activities such as fire lighting, spear throwing, didgeridoo lessons and basket weaving. Next we get to view some fantastic bird life on the Marrakai Floodplain as we head down the Arnhem Highway on our way to Kakadu. We travel into Kakadu via the unsealed Old Darwin Road and we take a break at White Lily Billabong for another chance to admire congregations of birds amongst water lily covered floodplains. Cool off with a refreshing swim at Barramundi Gorge where you can spend some time exploring, rock climbing, relaxing or swimming in the waterfalls, the choice is yours. Tonight after a candlelit dinner in the heart of Kakadu, you can have a go at playing the didgeridoo around the campfire.
Camp: Minimal Facility Campground  (No facilities)
Meals:  (Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 4 km

 

Day 2

Today we get off-road with our 4wd vehicle and start making our way toTwin Falls where you will get to enjoy an informative boat cruise with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. After a short walk down to the end of the gorge, you reach a beautiful white sandy beach at the base of Twin Falls - simply spectacular. Enjoy relaxing on the beach for a while as you take in the scenery which can best be described as breath taking. Keep a look out for local wildlife as we 4wd through creeks and sand on our way to the mighty Jim Jim Falls. A swim in the plunge pool at the base of Jim Jim Falls is sure to wake you up for the day as you cool down in the refreshing water. To reach the plunge pool, a 1km scenic walk through monsoon rainforest is taken and has excellent lookouts over Jim Jim Falls. Take your time to admire the awesome sight of the sheer cliff faces that surround you from the base of the gorge. For the hikers today, you will get a return walk (7km) to the Top of Jim Jim or Twin Falls which both offer magnificent views down the gorge and allow swimming in rock pools at the top of the falls. These longer walks also really give you the chance to see the Kakadu’s diverse range of magnificent plant species. Our safari camp permit in this region allows us to choose a peaceful campsite only 30 minutes drive from Jim Jim falls and ensures that tomorrow you will wake up to the sound of the birds instead of the crowds. In the evening you can spend some time stargazing under the southern skies.
Camp: Garnamar Campground (Safari Camp)
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking: 9 km

 

Day 3

A cultural experience of a different kind awaits you as we start our day by heading north to see some awesome paintings at Ubirr Rock. The concentration of Aboriginal art here in Kakadu is magnificent and is recognized as one of the most famous rock art and cultural sites in the world. At Ubirr Rock you will see some fantastic Aboriginal Art sites and learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle and culture. A short climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will reward you with a 360 degree view over floodplains and the Arnhem Land Escarpment - a spectacular sight. Next you can view various displays on Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor Centre before we end our days highlights with a Private Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on Corroboree Billabong, a part of the Mary River system. You are bound to see plenty of bird life and usually a lot of crocodiles on a 1.5 hour cruise that won't leave you disappointed. Watch the sunset as we head back to Darwin in the early evening at the end of your 3 Day Kakadu safari. Leave your tour with memories of spectacular scenery, magnificent waterfalls and having had lots of fun with a group of great people.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Walking:  3 km

Further Information

Tour Notes  

The above program should only be used as a guideline only. Tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit the specific interests of their group. Kakadu tour programs may vary during May and June due to seasonal closures.

Mode of Transport: 4 WD Troop Carrier with  side facing seats    
Group size:  5 – 9 persons (Minimum 5 persons)     
Pre-trip meetings are held at 11am the day prior to departure.