2 Day Kakadu Highlights

Short on time but want to experience the very best of Kakadu? This 2 day Kakadu Highlights Tour from Darwin takes you deep into the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park to experience its essential sights. This two-day trip offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural immersion.

Departs Darwin Sundays 1st APRIL to 7 OCTOBER 2026
Departure time 6.30am to 6.45am
Returns to Darwin approx. 6pm
Maximum 16 passengers
Adult $845 AUD
Child $760 AUD (8 to 15 years inclusive)

Tour Highlights

• Corroboree Billabong Wildlife Cruise
• Kakadu National Park
• Scenic picnic spot at Mamukala with views over the floodplains
• Anbangbang Billabong
• Gunwhardewharde Lookout with views of Arnhem Land escarpment
• Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock)
• Ancient Aboriginal rock art and Dreamtime stories
• Mardugal Billabong – Overnight stay at a safari camp with a campfire experience
• Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
• Gunlom Falls infinity pools
• Pine Creek – Historic gold mining town

Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu

Your adventure begins with a pick-up between 6:30 and 6:45 am from selected accommodations in Darwin.

We’ll head straight towards Kakadu National Park to start the day with a wildlife cruise on Corroboree Billabong. This is a fantastic chance to see crocodiles and lots of beautiful birdlife up close in their natural home.  After the cruise, we continue our drive and stop for a picnic lunch near the East Alligator River. Keep an eye out—you might spot more crocs and flying foxes!

In the afternoon, we visit the world-famous Ubirr rock art site in the northern part of the park. You’ll see some of the best examples of Northern Australian Aboriginal rock art and learn the meaning behind these special paintings from your guide. A short climb to the top offers stunning 360-degree views over the Nardab floodplains and into Arnhem Land.

We finish the day by settling into our exclusive campsite at Mardugal Billabong in the heart of Kakadu.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Gunlom Kakadu

Get ready for a big day exploring the beautiful swimming spots of Kakadu!

Our first stop is Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). After an easy $40$-minute walk along the creek bed, you’ll reach a stunning plunge pool. Take a refreshing swim here, surrounded by tall, rocky cliffs. Next, we’ll let our 4WD vehicle take us to the southern end of the park to visit Gunlom Falls. This amazing spot features a large, emerald-coloured waterhole hidden by eucalyptus and paperbark trees. (Note: Gunlom Falls is subject to seasonal access.)

Total Walking Distance: About 3 kilometres today.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch.

Inclusions

• Fresh, healthy meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
• Comfortable air-conditioned all-terrain 16-seater vehicle
• Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
• National Park Fees
• 1 Night in a 4-10 person shared, permanent safari tent (shared facilities) with pillow and sheet included
• Toilets and showers at each camp
• Large screened undercover camp area for meals and power for charging your devices
• Wildlife and crocodile cruise
• Guided walks

• Sleeping bags are not provided. These can be hired directly when booking for $35.
• BYO alcohol (no hard liquor or goon allowed; pre-mixed cans are ok)

Please note:  If National Parks authorities have closed one the attractions listed, it will be replaced with an alternative attraction. Itineraries may also change due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors outside of our control.