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Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without a visit to this iconic National Park.
Kakadu in a day is the ideal tour for the time-poor looking to include all the “must-do’s” of Australia’s largest National Park; Kakadu. Enjoy 1.5hours of spectacular scenic flying, cruise on the Yellow Water billabong, visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities.
The Northern Territory celebrates 2 seasons; Wet and Dry. We fly all year round and our Kakadu day tour itinerary will differ slightly between the seasons
MAY – NOVEMBER ITINERARY (DRY SEASON)
08:30 am
Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal
09:00 am – 10:30 am
Kick start the day with a 1.5hour scenic flight paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator rivers, coastal mangroves holding back massive floodplains to reveal the Arnhem Land Plateau standing proudly on the Eastern side of Kakadu.
11:30 am
The Yellow Water billabong is rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back and relax on a 90 minute cruise through Kakadu’s wetlands. It is a journey remembered for a lifetime.
13:00 pm – 14:00 pm
Lunch at Cooinda lodge
14:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Transfers to the Cultural Centre. Developed by the Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu, wonder through Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The displays include personal histories, videos and artifacts that illustrate stories that the traditional owners want to share with you. Browse the gallery gift shop offering traditional didgeridoos, local artwork and much more.
15:00pm
Depart Kakadu on a 45 minute flight back to Darwin.
16:00pm
Farewell our guests at Darwin
DECEMBER – APRIL ITINERARY (WET SEASON)
08:30 am
Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal, Darwin
09:00 am – 10:30 am
Kakadu comes to life in the Wet season. Start your morning with 1.5hours of scenic flying paired with informative commentary delivered by your expert pilot. This extended flight tracks over Adelaide River, Mary River National Park, Kakadu’s winding South and East Alligator Rivers, coastal mangroves holding back massive floodplains to reveal the Arnhem Land Plateau standing proudly on the Eastern side of Kakadu. We finish off your aerial sightseeing with views over the mighty Jim Jim and Twin Waterfalls.
11:00 am
Transfers to Cruise
11:30 am
The Yellow Water Billabong is rich with flora, wildlife and changing landscapes. Sit back and relax on a 90minute cruise through Kakadu’s wetlands. It is a journey remembered for a lifetime. Keep an eye out for crocs sunbaking!
13:00 pm – 14:00 pm
Lunch atCooinda Lodge
14:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Developed by the Aboriginal traditional owners of Kakadu, wonder through Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The displays include personal histories, videos and artifacts that illustrate stories that the traditional owners want to share with you. Browse the gallery gift shop offering traditional didgeridoos, local artwork and much more.
15:00pm
Depart Kakadu on a 45 minute flight back to Darwin.
16:00pm
Farewell our guests at Darwin
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 download the below confirmation email.
There is no parking at our building so you will either need to organise a Taxi to drop you off or park in the Long Term Saver Car Park and then walk to our building. If you choose to self-drive and park in the Long Term Saver Car Park the walk is about 350 metres to our building. The cost of parking will be $29.00 for the day.
Please see below links from Google Maps to help you with your planning.
Walking from Long Term Car Park to Kakadu Air
Pre-book your parking online 3-hours before and receive 15% OFF.
Book your parking – Darwin Airport Promo Code: KAKADU2022
There is no parking at our building so you will either need to organise a Taxi to drop you off or park in the Long Term Saver Car Park and then walk to our building. If you choose to self-drive and park in the Long Term Saver Car Park the walk is about 350 metres to our building. The cost of parking will be $29.00 for the day.
Please see below links from Google Maps to help you with your planning.
Walking from Long Term Car Park to Kakadu Air
Pre-book your parking online 3-hours before and receive 15% OFF.
Book your parking – Darwin Airport Promo Code: KAKADU2022
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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.








Very calm and stable as we completed our 30 min flight over some fantastic landscapes of the top end


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.








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.








The whole experience from airport arrival to Kakadu and back was one of the best trip we have done.
Crew, pilot and guide were knowledgeable, and friendly. Scenery from the air certainly outranks looking from the road.
When we arrived at Cooinda we ended up on the tour by ourselves with one of the management team.
The rock art was awesone and the Alligater River cruise with the local aboriginal guides was the best.
Great value for money.







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The lady at the front counter was really lovely