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Enjoy aerial views over the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park on a 60 minute scenic flight departing from Jabiru.
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 live and recorded commentary.
Kakadu enjoys two major climatic
seasons, the “Wet” and the “Dry” season. The 60 minute
flight takes two different flight paths depending on the time of year you
choose to fly:
Wet Season – (approx December – May) :
Departing
Jabiru track south from the airport over the township of Jabiru. The famous
Crocodile hotel can be seen in full glory from above! Witness remarkable
ecosystems as you fly over savannah woodlands, tidal flats, and majestic
wetlands until ultimately revealing the dramatic towering sandstone escarpment.
The plateau’s edge has stood sentry over Kakadu’s lowlands for over 140 million
years. Fly across the spectacular Mt Brockman as you head along the ancient
coastline for a bird’s eye view of the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site.
Once lapped by ancient seas, the edge of the escarpment is rushing past, deep narrow gorges
and prehistoric sea cliffs surround you. Look ahead as you spot a smoke-like
mist; in its full wet-season magnificence, the prominent Jim Jim and Twin Falls
comes into view. Water is thundering over the escarpment and surging into Jim
Jim Creek below. After looping around the falls on both the left and right side
of the aircraft, you take a last glimpse of the thundering falls. Cross
through the twisting landscape of Death Adder Gorge and witness the many
secluded waterfalls scattered amid monsoonal forests before taking in the
unique two-tier cascade of Double Falls. Traverse the ancient foreshore as you
fly over ‘’ before exposing the cliff face of Namarrkondjahdjam (Lightning
Dreaming). Head over tea-tree scrub and mangrove-fringed mudflats as the Jabiru township comes into view. Pass over the
now-closed Ranger Uranium Mine towards the town as as you return to the airport
with fascinating tales and a life-long memory.
Dry Season (approx June – November) Passing the Ranger
Uranium Mine across to Dinosaur Valley, fly through Upper East Alligator
Valley viewing deep fault lines, view the outliers created from erosion, then.
follow the twists and turns of the stunning East Alligator
River. Don’t be surprised to see saltwater crocodiles sunning on the banks.
of the river. Turning home, we fly over the mosaic Magela
floodplains, with one last view of Jabiru Town to see the famous
Crocodile Hotel.
NOTE – The minimum number of guests to conduct this tour is two. Single traveller bookings may be accepted on a “to be confirmed” basis – contact our friendly team at Kakadu Air directly on 1800 089 113 if you would like to make a single person booking. We will contact you closer to the date of your tour either to confirm the booking or to offer alternate options in the event of insufficient numbers for your desired date.
**Please note that commencement and termination of Wet & Dry seasons are determined by the weather. If you are visiting in a transitional period E.G November/ May and you have your heart set on a certain flight path, it is best to contact the Kakadu team direct to confirm which flight path we are operating.
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The hour flight is the perfect time to experience the views of this Ancient Stone Country and East Alligator River. The landscape colours in late September were an impressive green, unusual for this time of dry season, as late rains brought fresh water to the wetlands. Weaving river,s sand embankments, waterbirds, stone cathedral make this flight once in a lifetime experience.
Flying over Kakadu is breathtaking, a painting in the sky.
The flight crew should be commended for their open commentary and genuine love for this ancient land. I loved the music too. May I suggest Solid Rock by Goanna and Paul Kelly's From Little things Big things Grow.
I was heartened to see the toxic Ranger Uranium Mine in rehabilitation and handed back to the Traditional First Nation Custodians . The Mirarr People.
Thousands of Australians fought for the the end of his toxic uranium mine in the heartland of this ancient and sacred land of Kakadu in the 1990s.
I hope through these flights people understand how sacred and how important these lands are and continue to support sovereignty for these lands for the traditional owners and their continued protection.
It was smooth and easy. The best for travel sickness sensitive people like myself.
Don’t get me wrong “A day in Kakadu” is an investment, but my gosh, worth absolutely every penny. From the minute of arrival into the waiting lounge, Liam, our guide and pilot made sure we were constantly informed the whole time while keeping the ball moving.
The whole time the group felt as if we were in great hands and were made sure to have a spectacular time. Not only was Liam very informative he constantly made sure to go the extra mile to ensure we were enjoying ourselves.
If he noticed something on the ground worth seeing he made sure everyone got a look, even if it meant doing a circle or two. This is really refreshing as it never felt like a rushed traditional tour.
Thanks Liam for a great day out. For anyone thinking about it, I’d recommend the experience.
We took a 60 minute morning flight from Cooinda, our pilot Toby was friendly and professional. He gave a great commentary throughout the flight guiding us through the stone country, over the Ranger mine, Jabiru and the wetlands.
The scenery was spectacular from the air and makes you realise how special the area is. We would highly recommend taking a flight with Kakadu Air the whole experience was fantastic!!!
Angie & Chris ????
We took a 60 minute morning flight from Cooinda, our pilot Toby was friendly and professional. He gave a great commentary throughout the flight guiding us through the stone country, over the Ranger mine, Jabiru and the wetlands.
The scenery was spectacular from the air and makes you realise how special the area is. We would highly recommend taking a flight with Kakadu Air the whole experience was fantastic!!!
Angie & Chris 😀
But the actual flight itself was breathtaking with the scenery. You can't appreciate Kakadu fully until you fly over it, even if it is only part of it.
My favourite highlights were flying over the stunning Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls and looking at the rock escapement 'Lightning Dreaming'. So grateful to tick it off my bucket lists.
Thank you to the pilots and team at Kakadu Air for making this flight so special and memorable ❤️????????
Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
spectacular view of a section of kakadu
Our pilot, Owen, was amazing, professional and knowledgeable! Hands down, the best way to see the vastly differing landscapes of this ancient natural wonder.
I went on the Kakadu in a Day tour and it was such a fantastic experience. The views from the air were breathtaking and the close up experience on the Yellow Water tour was wonderful.
We saw loads of crocodiles and bird life in their natural habitat.
The barramundi lunch was delicious and our pilots were friendly and super knowledgable.
Highly recommended and a must do when visiting Darwin.
Pilot, Myles, did delay takeoff as I was late arriving at airport after searching for a chemist to purchase Covid test. Thank you Myles
Flight to Kakadu was extremely informative and enjoyable. Myles pointed out interesting landmarks all the way and added humour to entertain us along the way. Viewing the Alligator rivers winding through the landscape from above was amazing and helped me to appreciate the significance of he Rainbow Serpent in indigenous stories. Looping over Twin Falls and JimJim Falls gave a perspective that is unbeatable. Seeing the massive rock formations, extensive mangroves and floodplains from the air helped me understand the impact of the two seasons experienced in NT.
Unfortunately only spotted one crocodile on the cruise which was enjoyable but restricted due to flooding. The guide did explain the need to conserve Kakadu and how the local indigenous people are caring for the area. I could feel their pride in the continued preservation of the area.
Lunch at the Barra Bar was delicious and ready when we arrived as Miles had booked a table and pre-ordered our lunches. No time wasted in queues! Would recommend the burger.
At Warradjan Cultural Centre we were able to wander through the exhibits at our own pace. Again the pride in the history of the area was evident. The shop was full of authentic souvenirs and the knowledge of the manager was amazing.
Thank you Myles a very enjoyable day. Cheers Michelle
We did the cultural tour with 2 children aged 10 and 13
Amazing flight from Darwin over the land, waterways, pastoral leases and Jim Jim Falls - great commentary, super friendly pilots and the small Cessna made the flight great . We then went by road into ubirr and saw rock art, hiking, caves and so much more. Day concluded with a cruise up the river with a traditional owner. Lunch was provided and was excellent catering to my dietary needs as well as being kid friendly
We saw all of the highlights in a day, had a blast and would do again! Definitely recommend
I'm not a good flyer on small planes but the pilots were great - no air sickness.
Don't take another second to consider - just DO IT!
P.S. SORRY, there were a lot more photos but the file size was too big. see their brochures - they are exactly what you will see. I can guarantee the scenery is breathtaking.
Our pilot was first class ensuring that safety was of his highest priority closely followed by ensuring that we experienced the trip of a lifetime.
By doing an early morning flight we were able to make the most of the calm, clear air at that time of morning ensuring a more enjoyable flight as well as excellent conditions to view the sights of Kakadu.
I would highly recommend spending the money to do experience a flight of Kakadu because until you do you do not really appreciate the beauty and rugged scenery of this very special part of the Northern Territory.
Very calm and stable as we completed our 30 min flight over some fantastic landscapes of the top end
After booking, Teagan went above and beyond to ensure that the trip went ahead smoothly, on arrival we were greeted warmly by our pilot Hayden who far exceeded our expectations as a tour guide and pilot, with informative and relevant commentary throughout the day. Finally our guide at Yellow Water Billabong, Jess, was able to help us understand the area both from a cultural and zoological perspective.
An exceptional team that delivered a first class service.
Then to get up close on the Yellow Waters cruise through beautiful waterways teeming with birdlife and fields of water lily. We saw a few crocs.
Lunch was delicious local baramundi with a fresh mango salad.
The Indigenous cultural centre was a good insight into that aspect of the region.
So that's the tour.
What made this even better was the service I got when I was organising and booking my flight.
The ship had a few itinerary changes not just times but dates. Kakadu Air worked with me to make the trip happen. They were so nice and helpful.
Matt our pilot was really good at giving insightful commentary that helped us understand what we were seeing.
He told us about the agricultural and mining in the area.
It was a wonderful experience. I took heaps of photos and video it's a photographer's dream trip.
Matt on the Yellow Water River cruise knows every bird species and other wildlife on the smooth and enjoyable boat ride. Heaps of crocs and he always doubles back for us to get a better look.
The food at lunch was delicious and the Aboriginal Cultural Centre was incredible with its rich history and displays.
We would highly recommend Kakadu Air Scenic Flights.










































































