1 Day Kakadu Tour
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There is a reason that this unique and simply breath-taking Kakadu National Park is world famous, and we want to share it with you!
On this one day Kakadu Wilderness tour prepare to discover a deep connection to our environment as we travel to the lands of the Bininj and Mungguy People, their continued management of this park in association with Parks Australia is the key to why this region continues to thrive and support unparalleled wildlife and ecosystems.
Pick from either the Jumping Crocodile Cruise or a visit to the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre.
Includes
- Ubirr Aboriginal Artsite
- Jumping Crocodile Cruise
- Fogg Dam Conservation Centre
- Knowledgable & Experienced Guide
- Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Park Entry Tickets
- Accommodation Transfers
- Small Group Travel
- 100% Outback Experience
- Trip length: 1 Day
- Group size: 21
- Start: Darwin
- End: Darwin
- Vehicle: Minibus
- Sleep: None Applicable
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Itinerary
See MapWelcome to Kakadu!
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer. We leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area is teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes.
Our first stop on this 1 Day Kakadu Tour is an optional Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River or a visit to the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre. The traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are active in the reserve’s management), one of the most spectacular places to explore the diverse wildlife of the Top End, home to numerous species of birds, turtles, water pythons and of course the iconic Saltwater Crocodile.
We’ll stop in at the Bowali Visitor Centre and Murrawuddi Gallery to learn more about the rich indigenous culture and history of this special place and break for lunch (at the guest’s own expense). We’ll visit the famous *Cahills Crossing in search of crocodiles at this eye-opening stretch of water, the only road access point between Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park.
Visit the World Heritage Listed, sacred site Ubirr rock art. Home to some of the oldest and best-preserved rock art galleries in the world. Dating back some 20,000 years and discovering the hidden secrets with a guided walk.
* Cahill Crossing Infrastructure Upgrade – Construction of the new viewing platform will start on 5 May 2022 and is expected to be completed in 12-16 weeks. While the viewing platform will be closed to visitors during this period, the East Alligator (Erre) downstream boat ramp and the Manngarre rainforest walk will provide alternative options for visitors to enjoy croc spotting.
Meals: n/a
Driving Distance: 615 km
Walking Distance: ~4km / 6km
* This 1 Day Kakadu Tour itinerary schedule is interchangeable during seasonal weather fluctuations or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.
Start & Finish
Tour Starts:
From Darwin CBD
- 7:30am - Cullen Bay Resort
- 7:30am - Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
- 7:30am - Discovery Parks
- 7:30am - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade
- 7:30am - H on Mitchell Hotel Apartment
- 7:30am - H on Smith Hotel
- 7:30am - Hilton Darwin
- 7:30am - Mantra on the Esplanade
- 7:30am - Mindil Beach Casino Resort
- 7:30am - Oaks Elan
- 7:30am - Ramada Suites Zen Quarter
- 7:30am - Travelodge Resort Darwin
- 7:30am - Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
My Hotel Not Listed: Let us know where you will be staying and we will arrange the nearest pick up location for you.
Airport Pickups: Airport Picks are not possible.
Tour Finishes
In Darwin CBD at 6pm.
what to bring
CLOTHING
- Comfortable hiking/walking shoes ( no flip flops! ). Sandles are OK.
- Long Sleeve shirt for protection from the Sun and Mosquitoes
- Shorts and T Shirts for daytime hikes and walks
- Hat and sunglasses
EQUIPMENT / OTHER
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle
- Mp3 Player / iPod
- Camera
What is included
Included:
- Kakadu Park Pass entry fee included
- World Heritage Listed Site entry
- Guided walk through Aboriginal rock art site
- Australian flora and fauna sightings
- Accredited outback driver guide
- Air-conditioned mini coach travel
- Comprehensive local tour commentary
- Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
Not Included:
- Food - at the guest’s own expense. We provide plenty of opportunities for guests to support locals and buy meals along the way.
- Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
- Personal travel insurance is highly recommended
- Personal expenses
Trip Info
Preparing for the trip
Where can I get more information about this trip?
If you find that this tour page doesn't answer all your questions, then please get in contact with us! Our passionate team are always available to answer any queries you may have.
What should I pack?
Depending on where in Australia or New Zealand you decide to visit, your luggage will vary. For exact information please visit the "What to bring" section of each tour page.
What immunisations do I need?
For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.
Do I need to take any medical supplies?
It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour will carry an first aid box and our guides are all certified in First Aid.
How much luggage can I take?
We don't have an exact policy when it comes to luggage though we just ask our customers to be mindful that we have limited space. Generally we recommend people to bring a large backpack/suitcase with all their gear and another smaller backpack to keep on the bus and hold their daily items ( phone, water bottle, towel, sunscreen etc ) and which they used to take on walks etc. If you have a lot of luggage is best to leave the things you don't need at your hotel/hostel where they will store it for free.
Where can I store my luggage whilst on tour?
During the tour your main luggage will be stored in our trailer. This trailer is always locked however we cannot guarantee the complete safety of your gear from theft or damage. This is why it is so important to purchase a good travel insurance. If you need to store your luggage whilst away on tour, this can be done through your accommodation. Most hostel and hotels will store your luggage safely free of charge.
Will I be able to do any laundry whilst on tour?
For camping tours there will be no time to do laundry. However, for longer cross country tours involving hostel or hotel style accommodation you may have the opportunity to wash your clothes.
Do I need a sleeping bag?
For all camping tours require you to have a sleeping bag. If you don't have one they may be available for hire via the "join tour" button.
How fit do I need to be?
Our tours are made to be fun, informative and active and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking/walking up to 5km each day.
Do I need travel insurance?
Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.
Can I get online whilst travelling?
For tours incorporating hostel/hotel style accommodation you may have the opportunity to use wireless internet or use of nearby internet cafe. If you have a mobile plan with internet then that should be ok except for more remote regions. This will vary from tour to tour so please contact us directly for more accurate information.
Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?
You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.
Will the itinerary change?
Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions (including the opening and closing of Twin and Jim Jim Falls and other natural attractions), weather extremes, traditional owner and national park requirements. Please note that the opening dates of waterfalls and attractions vary each year and can change on a daily basis during the wet and shoulder seasons. For an up to date access report please contact our customer service team or visit kakaduroadreport.wordpress.com
Private tours and families
Is it possible to travel in a private group?
If your looking for a private tour based of one of our trips please contact us directly and we may be able to help. Over the years we have worked with families, groups of friends, schools, clubs and charities to put together the perfect trip.
Booking the trip
Do I have to book this tour online?
Definitely not. Our website is designed to make is easy and convenient for you to schedule your tour. However we understand sometimes its nice to talk to someone directly. So by all means give us a call and we can organise your trip over the phone.
If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?
Absolutely! If you are booking multiple tours then we may be able to offer you a discount. Send us an email at info@lostinaustralia.org and let us know what you thinking of doing and we can put together a price for you.Also, be sure to look out for monthly specials on tours. We often have some great bargains.
How do I know when a tour is available?
You can check the departure dates of tours by using our calendar on the top right hand corner of the tour page. This will tell you what days the tour departs. For availability of seats please contact us directly at info@lostinaustralia.org or call us.
Can I just do a section of this tour and not the whole trip?
Unfortunately it is not possible to only do a part of the tour. Passengers generally need to stay with the tour from start to finish.However, drop off locations at the end of the tour made me negotiated.
Does the tour price include flights?
No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!
How far in advance do I need to book my tour?
As a rule of thumb we generally say AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to departure, this will usually get you a seat on the date you want. That being said, we cannot guarantee that spaces will be available at the time of your booking so, if you can, book as soon as possible. Bookings can still be made right up until the departure date of the tour if seats are available. If you know when you'd like to travel, please contact us and we will let you know if you need to book soon or if you have time.
If I make a deposit only, when will I need to pay the balance?
Balance on tours need to be paid at least 30 days prior to departure. Failure to do so could result is the cancellation of your seat with a fee charged. If you need more time to clear your balance then let us know ASAP and arrangements can be made.
Who travels with us
Is this tour for me?
Our tours are made up of small groups with a range of different ages, nationalities and backgrounds. Generally people who travel with us are between 20 and 49, though we also get alot passengers much older onboard - everyone is welcome! On tour we get equally as many males as females and everyone shares an enthusiasm for the out doors, nature, adventure and culture. Our tours are for those wanting to really explore and share the experience with likeminded travellers. Whether we are camping by a billabong in Kakadu National Park or sharing a cabin in Tasmania, our travellers want more than just a site seeing tour. They are chasing a hands on group experience. The trips are packed with many highlights and the pace can be fast. There may be some long drives and passengers should expect to help out when setting up camp or cooking food - this is a group adventure. However, there’s always time to chill out, have a cold beer ( or wine! ) and soak up your surroundings. As always, if in doubt then contact us directly with your concerns.
Cost and Fees
What does "Paid Locally" mean?
Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.
Will I need additional money?
Visitors are advised to bring some cash as ATMs and banks can be few and far between depending on where we are during the trip. Its handy to have some extra cash as we do stop by local shops and cafe.
Do I need to tip our guide?
If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip the guide, then that is completely up to you. However, tipping is not customary and is not at all expected.
Whilst on tour
What type of tent will I get?
Tents are generally designed to accommodate a minimum of 2 people. This means there is plenty of room to move about and store your luggage. However, most Uluru tours we try and encourage the use of swags and mattress rather than tents. This is the ideal way to camp in the centre of Australia; Around a campfire, under the stars!
What will the food be like?
Our emphasis is on fresh food wherever possible and our meals are nutritious and varied on these tours. If you are vegetarian or gluten intolerant we can cater for you, but if you have very specific dietary needs you may need to provide your own food, please discuss this at time of booking. For breakfast we supply cereals, fruits, toast, tea and coffee. Lunch is usually a self-serve picnic sandwich and salads; in the evening we have a cooked dinner - This can vary between pastas, bbqs, rices and other hearty food to keep you energized! We always carry water in the vehicle and you will often have the chance to buy your own drinks, ice-creams etc at stops. Please refer to each individual tour/package to establish which meals are included.
Can you cater of special diets?
We can certain cater for most dietary needs. Please advise us at the time of your booking so arrangements can be made. For travellers with more extreme diets we may ask that you bring along additional snacks.
Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?
We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.
What vehicles do we use whilst in Kakadu?
For our Kakadu Tours we toss between a Troop Carrier 4WD Landcruise, 4WD Canter or a custom prepared mini bus. This depends on the size of the group and the amount of days we are out in the park. Each Kakadu tour varies so please refer to your tour info panel on the top right hand side of the page.
Is there any long periods of driving?
The initial drive out to Kakadu can be quite long. In total its almost 300km to the park border. But don't worry! We stop along the way to check out a few attractions and we also visit the Bark Hut Inn where you can stretch and grab some refreshments. All up it takes a couple of hours driving to reach Kakadu but the time will go much quicker than you think! The country side is amazing.
What is the weather like in Kakadu?
For the most up to date weather forecast please check our weather snippet at the trip over section on the top right hand corner.For more extensive information on weather in Kakadu please visit http://www.lostinaustralia.org/kakadu-tours-when-to-go
Where do I meet the tour?
For pick up times and locations, please check out the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary. Here we list everywhere we can pick up from and their respective times.There is a lot of information here to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review careful as these can vary from tour to tour.
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Reviews
“Kakadu a must to see if in Darwin”
Travelled 10th May 2025
(5/5)
What great day out.
Early start and 12 hours later back to Darwin but was well worth the time out.
Crocodile Jumping was excellent, both entertaining and very informative. Great pictures of the Crocs and other wildlife on the river.
The Kakadu was spectacular, seeing the paintings and the climb which would not have been possible without the assistance of Alex at times for the less mobile.
Alex kept us informed and entertained all day. He was very vigilant in ensuring all his guest were able to walk climb etc in the harder parts of the tour.
As I say a great day out. Thanks Alex
just a note, the ticket said meet at the Travel lodge in Darwin.
The Travel lodge had been taken over. We checked the pick up point the previous day so we were aware. Maybe this is just a paper issue for a standard confirmation letter, not yet amended
- Caiden C
“Kakadu Day Tour”
Travelled 21st May 2025
(5/5)
What an absolutely marvellous day trip. Alex and Tim our tour guides, went above and beyond what we expected to ensure that everybody was safe and enjoying the day tour.
Their knowledge was amazing,
I thoroughly recommend that tour, thanks again Alex and Tim for making it a special memory.
Regards
- Janelle L
“Loved it.”
Travelled 28th May 2025
(5/5)
We had a terrific day trip with Charlotte out to Kakadu. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and features along the way, and moved us through the day’s activities at a relaxed but well managed pace that was considerate of different people within the group of 16. Good value for money too. Thank you!
- Alvaro C
“Beautiful day out!”
Travelled 30th May 2025
(5/5)
With limited time in Darwin, I highly recommend doing this Kakakdu day tour, as a great sample of what to expect if doing a longer tour in future! Our group had 2 fantastic driver-guides from Autopia - Leigh & Alex, who were both so knowledgeable
& informative during the tour! They made it a comfortble & safe trip, with lots of photo ops, toilet stops & mountain tops! People of all ages & abilities were on our bus, with both guys ready to help with any mobility challenges on the rocky paths at Ubirr - which showcased amazing indigenous rock art & beautiful sunset views at the lookout! Big thanks also to Alex & Leigh for going the "extra mile" in dropping us all back to our respective hotels in Darwin, so we didn't have to walk blocks from a central drop-off point at 9pm! Much appreciated & recommended to all travellers!
- Yamileth C
“Kakadu a must to see if in Darwin”
Travelled 19th August 2025
(5/5)
What great day out.
Early start and 12 hours later back to Darwin but was well worth the time out.
Crocodile Jumping was excellent, both entertaining and very informative. Great pictures of the Crocs and other wildlife on the river.
The Kakadu was spectacular, seeing the paintings and the climb which would not have been possible without the assistance of Alex at times for the less mobile.
Alex kept us informed and entertained all day. He was very vigilant in ensuring all his guest were able to walk climb etc in the harder parts of the tour.
As I say a great day out. Thanks Alex
just a note, the ticket said meet at the Travel lodge in Darwin.
The Travel lodge had been taken over. We checked the pick up point the previous day so we were aware. Maybe this is just a paper issue for a standard confirmation letter, not yet amended
- Brecken C
“A long hot day but definitely worth it to see the aboriginal art”
Travelled 20th August 2025
(5/5)
We really enjoyed our tour with our guide Tim. He was incredibly knowledgeable driving us across 700 km of the Northern Territory in just one day. We saw some really unique aboriginal artwork in Ubirr!
Tim prepared us as best he could but I’d suggest the tour company prepare us before we leave by making it clearer in the description about what to bring. The description did not mention bringing sunscreen, a hat, or water all of which were really essential for the day. The tour included hiking at Ubirr, and that should have clearer in the description of the tour. Also, even though we were there in the winter time, temperatures were into the 30s Celsius (90s Fahrenheit). If you are going to go, be prepared!
I’d recommend going on this tour especially to see the aboriginal art!
- Briella C
“A long and hot but spiritual day in Kakadu”
Travelled 21st August 2025
(5/5)
Tim was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and patient guide. We were enjoyed learning about the aboriginal art and their history from him. He covered a lot of ground in one day (700 km!!).
For the touring company, it would have been helpful to be better informed about what to bring. It was not clear how much hiking we might be doing in Ubirr. Hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water were essential! They told us we could pick up lunch and Tim also informed us and the need for snacks later in the day (it was a long day!).
Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in really seeing aboriginal art up close. It’s an incredibly spiritual and memorable experience!
- Sebastian C
“Great”
Travelled 22nd August 2025
(5/5)
We had a great time, Tim was fantastic is knowledge was great, he was very helpful about climbing to the look out. Tim made the experience even better.
- Malaysia C
“Kakadu is a must for tourists to Darwin”
Travelled 23rd August 2025
(5/5)
Congratulations to this company for being so thorough & well organised.
Rick is an amazing tour guide! He goes above & beyond what we expected a guide to do.
The whole day far exceeded our expectations & highly recommend to other travellers.
- Kalel C
“Serene”
Travelled 26th October 2025
(5/5)
I was in Darwin from Ireland for a holiday and had a spare day so I booked the kakadu and jumping crocodile tour. We all had a very enjoyable day. It is a long day but we'll worth it. I would recommend doing the overnight or longer tour if you have time as it is a long drive to kakadu and back from Darwin. Our guide Lee,Leigh? was excellent, very welcoming and a vast amount of knowledge about the fauna and flora and local Aboriginal cultures. Kakadu is like being on a different planet. The scenery is spectacular. Thanks for a great day.
- Gracelyn C
“Great one-day trip”
Travelled 27th August 2025
(5/5)
Trip exceeded my expectations.
Saw interesting rock art, some interesting bird species and heard some interesting narration. It would be a long day for kids though…
- Junior C
“A great day trip to Kakadu”
Travelled 24th August 2025
(5/5)
We’re just back from a full day with our fabulous driver and guide Tim. He was delightful, knowledgeable, helpful and fun to spend the day with. The tour covered exactly what was promoted, the bus was comfortable, and we learned a lot. Highly recommend this tour. Thanks Tim
- Hope X
“Kakadu Adventure”
Travelled 25th August 2025
(5/5)
This is a great opportunity to view the Ubirr rock art panel in the Kakadu National Park. The aboriginal paintings are extraordinary!
You can also take a boat ride to see saltwater crocodiles.
- Benicio A
“Great Kakadu experience”
Travelled 28th August 2025
(5/5)
Had an amazing day trip to Kakadu and Fogg Dam. Our Tour guide, Tim, was excellent. So much interesting information given to us and he has a great knowledge of the area and its people. Very genuine feel to him.
- Malaysia f
“Monday 7/7/25”
Travelled 7th July 2025
(5/5)
Tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable. Everyone on the bus were very friendly. Even though we were delayed, still got to our destination.
- Cynthia C
“Fantastic cultural and natural experience!”
Travelled 29th September 2025
(5/5)
Two fantastic tours, Kakadu and Litchfield. Tim was an incredible tour guide, super informative and interesting, full of brilliant information. Highly recommend Tim and the tours.
- Adam F
“Kakadu day tour”
Travelled 30th September 2025
(5/5)
We really enjoyed our time on this tour. We knew it would be a long day however doing day trips from Darwin was really our only option for this holiday. Leigh is such a legend. Gosh he made this trip so memorable. He is so knowledge about pretty much everything and just a really down to earth guy. He explained everything we were seeing in detail and went above and beyond to ensure this trip was enjoyable. The croc cruise was a nice way to start the day and seeing the aboriginal paintings were also a highlight. Thanks Leigh for a wonderful day and for your sunset recommendation at the boat club, it was the perfect way for us to finish our time in Darwin.
- Malaya G
“Recommend!!”
Travelled 2nd October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was ace! Loved our day trip to Kakadu and jumping crocs tour!! It was an Amazing day of ticking off bucket list items
- Alessandro C
“What a great day!”
Travelled 1st October 2025
(5/5)
The jumping crocs and the Kakadu tour made for a great day, made all the more enjoyable by our guide Aaron. He has so much knowledge which really enhanced our tour.
- Aliya C
“Nice trip.”
Travelled 12th October 2025
(4/5)
Very long day with lots of driving.
Jumping crocodile definitely worth it. With respect for the animals in their grounds, certainly not a circus attraction.
Hike was amazing.
- Ulises P
“ Louise W Melbourne, Australia6 contributions 0 A place of wo”
Travelled 20th October 2025
(5/5)
Jam packed day. Your guide can really make or break a tour, and Tim was exceptional. So knowledgeable, passionate, culturally respectful and full of facts. We had designated stops of Fogg Dam, full of bird life, Cahills Crossing when the tide was turning and over 15 crocs lazily catching fish and then Ubirr rock wall paintings with a climb to the top for a 360 view. Any chance to spot other wildlife, or sights along the way Tim would point out or explain the history. Definitely worth it.
- Cecilia F
“Great day tour”
Travelled 22nd October 2025
(5/5)
We were fortunate to have had great weather on our day out to Kakadu. Everything was well taken care of and the tour was very informative. Would have loved to stay longer if we had the time. All in a all a great trip, and many thanks to our guide for the very generous sharing!
- Abel C
“A place of wonder and felt very spiritual”
Travelled 23rd October 2025
(5/5)
Bogging was informative and helpful. I feel like I got to see a good selection of places of interest. Bus was comfortable and the stops for refreshments were great.
- Lilah G
“Kakadu and jumping crocs - Awesome tour”
Travelled 31st October 0025
(5/5)
The guide was brilliant and so witty and funny and very knowledgeable - a trip i’d highly recommend. We saw so many crocs on the jumping crocs tour and Kakadu artwork was beautiful and interesting. p
- Emory V
“Excellent”
Travelled 31st October 0025
(5/5)
Excellent tour! Bogi, our driver, was extremely informative and has a sense of humour. The tour did everything it said on the tin and we were very satisfied.
- Julissa G
“Great day out”
Travelled 4th October 2025
(5/5)
A long day out, but a great trip nonetheless. Bogie our guide was excellent. Would recommend.
The crocodile experience is worth doing.
- Leandro G
“Great Value, Very Informative”
Travelled 5th October 2025
(4/5)
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and we saw some truly amazing things. So glad I went. The croc jumping boat add on was totally worthwhile.
- Cynthia B
“Beautiful Kakadu”
Travelled 21st October 2025
(5/5)
Had an amazing time exploring Kakadu with this day trip. Boggey, our tour guide and driver was knowledgeable, helpful and funny and he made the trip even more enjoyable. Kakadu National park is beautiful and worth visiting especially if you're a nature and living culture lover.
- Rhett V
“Excellent trip”
Travelled 6th October 2025
(5/5)
Tim is a fantastic tour guide, full of information and made the whole day a complete success! He is extremely dedicated and considerate to everyone’s needs. Thank you
- Lyla B
“Great outdoor experience.”
Travelled 8th October 2025
(5/5)
A great outdoor experience, visiting the Fogg Dam, Cahills crossing and Ubirr Park. Had a lovely time reconnecting with nature, looking at the floodplains, savanna, crocodiles, birds, wild life, stone art and learning about the aborigines. Tim, our guide, led the tour well, very informative, interesting and engaging. Thanks Tim for the great day!
- Clay F
“Great trip for the family. Incredible vistas and ancient history”
Travelled 8th October 2025
(5/5)
Tim gave us a fantastic tour of Kakadu - he was so knowledgeable, super friendly, and we had an amazing time - our 8 and 10 year old loved despite the heat. The couple of ice cream stops made a difference. Comfortable air conditioned coach - and chance to see lots of local wide life and cave paintings, whilst learning about Australian culture and history. Thank you.
- Briana B
“Kakadu Day tour”
Travelled 9th October 2025
(5/5)
Fantastic tour! Exceptional tour guide. Aaron was incredible with a wealth of knowledge about everywhere we went a firm understanding of historical facts and a wonderful delivery to keep the group interested. He was also kind and caring of older members of the group helping them move around the sites. We had a yes very long day but well worth it and highly recommend Aaron and the tour!! Loved every minute of it 5 out of 5!
- Bronson H
“Amazing trip”
Travelled 10th October 2025
(5/5)
The trip to Kakadu National Park was incredible. Our guide, Mr. Bogdan (Boggie), was incredibly professional and guided us through the entire trip, sharing many unique and interesting stories about both the park and northern Australia, and adding many interesting facts. Mr. Boggie created a friendly atmosphere during the trip, always waiting for the whole group, and ensuring everyone was properly hydrated throughout the trip, considering the high temperatures and sun exposure. I highly recommend this trip to everyone; it's truly worth it!
- Imani G
“Great tour in the cockatoo”
Travelled 13th October 2025
(5/5)
Impressive drive into the cockatoo with many highlights. The drive is very far for a day tour (return around 8pm), but you get a great insight into the cockatoo
- Bellamy M.
“Great day out in Kakadu”
Travelled 14th October 2025
(5/5)
Had a fabulous time on the tour with Rick our guide and driver was an awesome Aussie bloke and was extremely knowledgeable about all things we saw and visited. Highly recommend this tour to all..thanks Rick! Legend
- Kai T
“Fantastic day”
Travelled 15th October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was great had a special day out. Great commentary and a knowledgeable and friendly bloke. Would highly recommend.
- Raiden B
“Great tour”
Travelled 16th October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was a fabulous host very knowledgeable, great day out!
Nothing was too much trouble for him plenty of toilet stops
Byo food
- Tanner G
“Great tour!”
Travelled 17th October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was awesome, helpful, knowledgeable and caring, made sure we saw everything and had a good time - Kakadu is an interesting place.
- Novalee V
“Great Guide”
Travelled 17th October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was awesome, helpful, knowledgeable and caring, made sure we saw everything and had a good time - Kakadu is an interesting place.
- Harrison E
“Great Guide”
Travelled 18th October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was great at comfortably taking us around the great sights! The history in the area as a foreign tourist was really fascinating to learn!
- Lauryn C
“Perfect”
Travelled 19th October 2025
(5/5)
Rick was an amazing guide! He was superchill, the planning was perfect and he knew so much.
I can really recommend this trip, we had a great time!!
- Kylen B
“Absolutely Amazing!!”
Travelled 20th October 2025
(5/5)
We had a wonderful experience on this trip and highly recommend Boggie our tour guide! He was fabulous and had so much knowledge to provide about all the indigenous heritage and land…I learnt so much! Thank you and would definitely do this again.
- Gwen G
“Great day”
Travelled 21st October 2025
(5/5)
Long day, great guide. Take snacks. Enjoyed rock art and heaps of crocs at crossing stop. Need to take your own lunch or buy it at the store
- Armani B
“Great time at Kakadu”
Travelled 12th October 2025
(5/5)
Excellent tour - we really enjoyed it.
Thank you to our wonderful guide, Bogey, who was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor.
- Rylee G
“I would recommend the tour and Rick to all who we talk to about ”
Travelled 22nd October 2025
(5/5)
It was a long day however it was made great by Rick our tour guide, his knowledge was great, very informative and made the day very good.
- Zakai B
“Fabulous Kakadu and jumping crocodile cruise day”
Travelled 23rd October 2025
(5/5)
What a fabulous, albeit long, day. Tim shared interesting commentary throughout and went out of his way to make our day special. We did the jumping crocodile cruise option and it was amazing!
- Emmy R
“Magic trip through the Kakadu landscape”
Travelled 24th October 2025
(5/5)
Very enjoyable trip from Darwin to Kakadu taking in a range of sights and with a wealth of knowledge passed on by our guide Tim. Good size group, coach comfortable, interesting mix of places visited.
Croc Cruise was better than expected because (a) the crocs were completely in their natural environment and respected thoughout and (b) our host was super entertaining and knowledgeable.
Tim announced drive times between each stop so you could plan toilet stops, food purchases etc as required.
Overall a very good choice for anyone wishing to gat a taste of Kakadu.
- Lee G
“Fabulous Kakadu”
Travelled 25th October 2025
(5/5)
Fabulous tour guide, Rick, who was informative, knowledgeable and has amazing energy and passion. The bus was a bit tight but the Tour guide compensated for it.
- Brooklyn V
“Kakadu was incredible!”
Travelled 9th November 2025
(5/5)
I had a wonderful experience at Kakadu National Park. Bogdan, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and it was beyond interesting to learn about the Aboriginal culture whilst enjoying the beautiful landscape of the National Park. Bogdan even dropped me at a closer spot to my home so I could get home safely. Totally 5 Stars!
- Nixon W
“Kakadu and Crocodile Day Trip”
Travelled 10th November 2025
(5/5)
Had a great day visiting the Jumping Crocodiles and Kakadu. If you think you can do this on your own be aware there is hardly any phone reception in Kakadu and it is a LONG way. Our guide, Bogdan, was awesome. He was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Was the best way to see Kakadu. Take plenty of water. Food is limited so take lunch if you can.
- Leona X
“Great quick trip to Kakadu”
Travelled 27th October 2025
(4/5)
Really interesting day out. It is a lot of driving but several stops along the way made the day go very fast. Tour guide was very informative and seemed to know the area well. I chose the Fogg Dam option and found the place fascinating. A place I would return to at different times of the year to experience the bird life. Cahills Crossing was a highlight with all the crocs hanging out in the water for fish. Highly recommend for someone like me who didn’t have a lot of time and always wanted to visit Kakadu National Park.
- Callen C
“Awesome and highly recommended”
Travelled 29th October 2025
(5/5)
This was a long day but Boggy was very informed and informative making the kilometres dissolve between stages and left with so happy
- Alexa E
“Beautiful Kakadu”
Travelled 30th October 2025
(5/5)
all day tour. We took the option of the jumping crocodile experience. Tim the tour guide provided a lot of interesting information. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. It was the transition between the dry and wet season and so the tournament was not crowded. We enjoyed the rock art at ubirr and the panoramic view from the top of the rocky outcrop. Small tours are well worth it!
- Bentley Y
“Definitely worth doing.”
Travelled 10th November 2025
(5/5)
Not really sure what to expect on the trip, but it was great. Rick - our driver and guide - was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and helpful. His tour around Ubir was fantastic. We learned so much about indigenous art work and culture due to Rick’s passion and understanding of the issues made this a valuable experience. The Adelaide River crocodile cruse was entertaining. Jack and Shane were humorous and informative. As well as the jumping crocodile, we observed Kites being fed when swooping the boat.
- Kora C
“Very enjoyable”
Travelled 14th November 2025
(5/5)
Driver was excellent and overall experience 8/10.
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- Hank C
“Perfect introduction to the Northern NT”
Travelled 25th November 2025
(5/5)
An amazing introduction to Kakadu. Rickie was a great guide - loads of interesting stories and facts.
He made sure everyone on the tour enjoyed the experience. I learned a lot on the tour and will be booking one of the overnight options when I next come to Darwin
- Addilyn X
“Great Experience!!!”
Travelled 30th January 2025
(5/5)
The trip from Darwin to Kakadu is long. This is information you know on forehand and you make a decision to do this tour - so no one has the right to complain about that. Tourguide Tim made me totally forget the long drive because his enormous amount of knowledge entertained us all day! He kept on giving us information - in a non-boring way - about everything we saw, the Aboriginals in the area, nature, wildlife, you name it! Every question was answered in a calm, informative and fun way. This was accompanied by his DJ-skills with beautiful indigenous music on this awesome roadtrip. The crocodile cruise was really good (with also a very skilled tourguide) and Fogg Dam was beautiful. Tim made sure to give us enough stops along the way, including a beautiful hike to astonishing rockpaintings. 100% recommended!
- Mary Anne A
“Fantastic Tour!”
Travelled 8th March 2025
(5/5)
Comfortable bus, knowledgeable guide, good information about the trip plan.
Then there is the actual experience both with the trip in the river and the crocodiles, as well as the visit of the fantastic park and the viewing of paintings while getting a glimpse of what it was like in their times makes the trip to Kakaduan's park highly recommended.
- Israel B
“Great Experience!!!”
Travelled 31st March 2025
(5/5)
Excellent in every respect. Booking simple and followed up the telephone clarification. Pick up on the day as planned with Rick, driver/leader/ educator in charge and Adrian lesrning. From a master it has to be said. I could go on and on but quite simply the day was superb from first to last. Yes there are long drives, but hey that is the nature of the beast that is the NT. The crocodiles did jump, the captain was an absolute gem in crocodilian knowledge and relayed it so well. All the aspects of this land were pointed out as we drove through and at each stop equally well explained. The walking tour was again a true experience 100% aided by Ricks obvious passion and knowledge of all things NT. He came to the fore on the drive back. In a nutshell we had spent 20 mins at The Bark Hut pub, drove off to Darwin but 15k's or so down the track the way was flooded. No if's or buts, deadly serious. Rick top man assessment not to drive through it, one tried and got stuck!!! So contact Autopia Office we went back to the pub and waited to be rescued. Got back to Darwin about 3 hrs late but hey we got home, had a great time all day enhanced by an evening in the pub making friends. Thank you Rick, Adrian, Autopia and the rest of my tour companions.
- Keisler X
“incredible experience !”
Travelled 31st March 2025
(5/5)
A very interesting experience during the wet season. Crocodile tour was well run and fun experience seeing the crocodiles in their natural habitat. Our guide was enthusiastic and seem to love his work. Our visit to Kakadu was a beautiful visit to the aborginal Art locations with a small hike. Unfortunately the other destinations were canceled due to flooding. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. He went above and beyond when we found ourselves on a flooded road back to Darwin. He made sure that he made the right decisions to not cross the flooded area until it was safe. The company did a very nice job making sure we were safe. Recommend
- Erwin L
“Great Experience”
Travelled 5th April 2025
(5/5)
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The wet season was still going and added to the day. Our tour guide gave very helpful information and did her best to ensure we had an enjoyable day.
The Fogg dam is well worth visiting, a worthy alternative to seeing the jumping crocodiles. This suited us.
The tour guide knew where and when the wildlife were likely to appear and gave time to take photographs as much as was possible or practical.
The length of day, while long (12 hours from start to finish), was manageable. The tour guide kept us informed about the day's program.
The rock art is a must see. The weather closed in on us as we walking back to the bus from the last art site, which made photography of the scenery difficult - torrential rain came at that moment, drenching everyone.
You might want to consider the trade off about things to carry for the rock art part of the day during the wet season - staying fully dry or only carry essentials: it is hot and humid.
All in all, a great day out.
- Camille D
“Great day trip”
Travelled 10th April 2025
(5/5)
We were with our tour guide, Dani, today. The drive to Kakadu Park is very long, but it's worth it in the end. The tour guide, thanks to her personal background, has in-depth and personal knowledge of all the park's questions. We especially enjoyed her knowledge of the Aboriginal people, whose habitat she showed us.
- Amazing Trip!
“Great Experience”
Travelled 13th April 2025
(5/5)
Tour Guide Rachel was the most amazing operator:- knowledgeable with balance, sensitivity and humour. Constantly vigilant and flexible. Made the trip to special places more memorable.
- Xylene A
“Amazing Tour!”
Travelled 21st April 2025
(5/5)
Great tour Dani is very knowledgeable and passionate about her heritage and the local history and environment. Amazing to see the Aboriginal rock art.
- Yambao S
“Great adventure and taste of culture”
Travelled 1st April 2025
(5/5)
Great tour Dani is very knowledgeable and passionate about her heritage and the local history and environment. Amazing to see the Aboriginal rock art.
- Kiel L
“Best Company & Tour! Add it to the list of activities to do”
Travelled 30th June 2024
(5/5)
10/10 recommend this tour! Autopia is a brilliant company that offers a smaller group experience, a well-planned itinerary, friendly and approachable staff and guides. Darryl was vibrant, approachable, friendly and knowledgeable of the area and the sites visited! We spent a considerable amount of time at all the attractions, Arnhem land is one of the most spectacular sites that you will ever see! I will definitely be booking future tours with this company again!
- Dallas P
“World heritage listing well earned”
Travelled 20th August 2024
(5/5)
Carlos was an amazing driver/guide. He was extremely friendly, witty, knowledgeable and very easy going and approachable. He took the time to chat with everyone individually. He was extremely helpful to me. I was travelling alone and was somewhat apprehensive about the walk up the rocks to see the various art work and to experience the amazing view at the top of the rock formations. He insisted on being my physical support as I made my way up the uneven and sometimes steep sections that had no handrails. Thanks so much Carlos for making my day better!!
- Dani E
“really interesting knowledge about aboriginal art, life, culture”
Travelled 20th August 2024
(5/5)
My mum and me had a really nice day with our tourguide Tom. He taught us a lot about the national park which was very interesting. We would recommend everyone to do such a tour when you are in Darwin. thank you for the great experience:)
- Ace H
“Fog on the dam. Kakadu on a fine day.”
Travelled 22nd August 2024
(4/5)
Enjoyed the action packed day-much driving, by enthusiastic and helpful guide Bec, who was a mine of information on the birds of Fogg Dam (we drove through fog to get there). also the introduction to Kakadu. Crocodiles were asleep.
- Fog on the dam. Kakadu on a fine day.
“Fantastic experience”
Travelled 24th August 2024
(5/5)
I had a fabulous time. Our tour guide Carlos was really informative and helpful. Saw heaps of wildlife including Brolgas and crocodiles. We had enough time at all the stops and the pace was really good.
- Jesse G
“Great birdwatching”
Travelled 25th August 2024
(5/5)
Drive along the dam. Amazing birds close to road and the chance of watching other stupid tourists being eaten by crocodiles as they get out of their cars.
- Gwen V
“A smorgasbord for the eyes”
Travelled 29th August 2024
(5/5)
Tom was a great guide had a lot of great knowledge of the area and its wildlife
Tom made the tour very enjoyable
We added the croc jumping tour which was awesome
- Sylas M
“Good to visit but long day”
Travelled 30th August 2024
(4/5)
The trip to Fogg Dam and Kakadu was well worth it. The sites and information provided was excellent and Rachel our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only down side is the length of time on the road particularly on the way home
- Bonnie H
“Amazing Tour”
Travelled 31st August 2024
(5/5)
The tour was excellent, our tour guide was the most knowledgeable person and just made the trip so much better.
Highly recommend the tour.
- Ephraim P
“Great introduction to Kakadu”
Travelled 26th October 2024
(5/5)
It's a long drive to see the sights and nothing much to see along the way but Tom our guide provided a running commentary that made the trip interesting. On our trip there were 2 major sites. The first was Fogg Dam where we sit did see brolga's jabiru buffalo and pigs but not many birds. They were a long way off and I was fortunate to have a telephoto lens to view them. On 2 Ubirr which was the highlight with impressive aboriginal paintings and great views from the summit of grasslands and ranges. We also saw several crocodiles and were lucky to visit a pub that had crocodile feeding. Tom was great but I think experience could be complemented by an aboriginal guide particularly at Ubirr.
- Jaycee A
“Experience Not to Miss”
Travelled 29th October 2024
(5/5)
A trip to remember
- Langston S
“A trip to remember”
Travelled 30th October 2024
(5/5)
Danny was an excellent guide and driver. Her wide knowledge and informative explanations were a rare occurrence in tourism.
- Elliott P
“Highly recommended to everyone”
Travelled 13th April 2024
(5/5)
Becs was an amazing tour guide so knowledgeable and informative
Becs was super friendly and everyone was comfortable and friendly by the end of the tour.
Had an absolutely fantastic tour
- Kyra L.
“Awesome”
Travelled 15th April 2024
(5/5)
Our guides were Becs & Emily lovely girls. Very knowledgeable, friendly. Scenery amazing. Music & singalong good too
- Hector A
“Brilliant day whatever the weather”
Travelled 18th April 2024
(5/5)
This was a fantastic trip and certainly lived up to our expectations.
The 2 women tour leaders Emily and Becks were outstanding in keeping us informed of everything. Their knowledge of local artwork and area were superb.
Loved the driving by Emily with the running commentary.
We had opted for the Croc Cruise on the Adelaide river which again was a good hour spent watching the crocs and the man feeding them.
The stop at the Bart Hut Mount Bundey was very good. Excellent hosts and great food. A good few hours spent here due to the Monsoon and flooding.
What was truly outstanding is the fact that the owner of this tour company came out to rescue us in a SUV bus. Thank you all for a brilliant day and showing us respect.
- Keily H
“Leigh went the extra mile even during unfavourable conditions”
Travelled 18th April 2024
(5/5)
Our trip to Kakadu looked troubled from the start given the recent heavy rain in Darwin and surrounds, as expected for the wet season.
My partner and I went to do the Jumping Croc tour but unfortunately we seen no crocs due to the really high (and fast flow) of the Adelaide river - smart crocs staying out of it! Ironically we seen a couple of salties in the wetlands driving up to the cruise.
- Jayceon C
“A must see experience!!”
Travelled 20th April 2024
(5/5)
A tour made very enjoyable by our very knowledgeable guide Emily! Everything ran to time whilst aking into consideration all our needs! Many thanks Emily.
- Leona H
“Wildlife & Aboriginal life & art”
Travelled 21st April 2024
(5/5)
Emily was a 1st rate guide! She had to speak & drive a huge van at the same time. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything from wildlife to politics of the national park to Aboriginal culture.
- Abner H
“Beautiful scenery, wildlife and rock art with a great guide!”
Travelled 22nd April 2024
(5/5)
We had an incredible day out to Kakadu with Becks as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with fun facts on our long drive to the National Park. The rock art and scenery at Kakadu is breath-taking and well worth the long day tour. We didn't opt for the croc cruise but luckily we saw a crocodile (plus birdlife) in the wild at Fogg Dam while the rest of the group went on the cruise. It was like our own private safari!
- Kaitlyn C
“Magestic”
Travelled 24th April 2024
(4/5)
This was a long day, but totally worth it.
Unfortunately I had to make a call to Autopia when 15 minutes after our stated pick up time, we were still waiting at our accomodation to be picked up. I had booked after hours the previous day and was assured by another guide on a tour we were on at the time that it would be fine to make the late booking and we would definitely be picked up as the manifest is printed off on the morning of each tour. They had also said they would leave a note for the guide, which didn’t happen.
We were picked up shortly after the call I made, and on our way, so all good. I would rate the day a 5 if it hadn’t been for that small hiccup.
Our guide Tim was professional, but easy going and lots of fun. He complimented the day with a cracking playlist of songs from local artists which was really special. Great commentary, a good sense of adventure and importantly a sense of humour!
We did the croc cruise (for the second time, as we also did it on our Litchfield tour) and it was probably even more enjoyable second time as we weren’t so desperate to photograph everything. It really is a must do!
Kakadu was spectacular, the scenery, the sounds, the walk, the rock painting and the stories - all so special. Would love to return to Kakadu on a multi day trip in the future.
Definitely do this trip if you only have a day, but if you have more time, it would be worth dedicating some of it to this magical place.
- Gunnar C
“Excellent tour”
Travelled 25th April 2024
(5/5)
This was a very long day but well worth the trip. We believe that due to the weather , the trip may have been changed from ubirr Rock and cahills crossing, which was disappointing. Emily and Darrel did a great job taking us around with interesting facts of the scenery as we drove out. The jumping crocodiles are fantastic, but we had already done Fog Damn on a previous trip, so we went with the jumping crocodile cruise. Once that was over, we drove out to Kakadu. The long drives are broken up by stopping at the corroboree pub to buy sandwichs for lunch and then stopping at an art gallery in Jaibru to eat lunch. Then, to nourlangie for the walk around the rock art where Emily explained through the different drawings.
Our biggest problem was in the afternoon. The long day meant we didn't leave Kakadu until late afternoon, and unfortunately, there was a very bad accident on the Arnhem highway, our only way back to Darwin. We had to detour back to Jaibru for 30 minutes before the call came through that the highway would be closed for the night. Unfortunately for Emily, it meant driving the 6-hour detour through Pine Creek back into Darwin. Circumstances that weren't anyone's fault, but it did make a longer day even more difficult.
- Oakley P
“Amazing Trip this Kakadu”
Travelled 26th April 2024
(5/5)
Our tour guide Dani was awesome, right from getting on the bus made us feel welcome and prepared us for the day. Dani’s knowledge was amazing as we explored Kakadu and particularly the 1.5 hour hike to see the aboriginal art work and wonders of the environment. She made the trip so enjoyable the whole day.
- Daxton F
“Great rock art, very long day on the bus”
Travelled 27th April 2024
(4/5)
Great experience at Burrungkuy seeing rock art with very knowledgeable and interesting guide. A very long day on the bus and limited access within Kakadu due to the time of the year - I would come again but a few months later in the year.
- Hannah P
“Best adventure”
Travelled 28th April 2024
(5/5)
Was an amazing day. All the team members were absolutely fantastic. Danni was so knowledgeable. All of our group would have loved to sit round a camp and listen to her stories well done to Danni and your team. You will not be disappointed with this adventure. I will be back to take more stories in.
- Bentlee H
“Great, highly recommended day trip”
Travelled 19th August 2023
(5/5)
The trip was absolutely awesome with breath-taking views, fantastic bird watching and amazing Aboriginal art work.
Mattia was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and he made sure every group member enjoyed their time. Thanks a lot for this special day.
- Sabrina M
“Excellent trip, excellent guide....”
Travelled 14th August 2023
(5/5)
To get to see a small part of the park was a wonderful experience, enhanced by a knowledgeable guide ( Lee).
We were expecting a long day due to the vastness of the country but were kept entertained throughout journey.
Regular rest stops were welcomed as well as supply of cold water.
- Erickson D
“Long drive worth it”
Travelled 20th September 2023
(5/5)
The artwork and the stunning landscapes were well worth the drive. Our driver/guide (Iris) was excellent - informative but not over-bearing, and coped calmly with bus issues. The optional tour to the Fogg dam was also great.
- Macy M
“All in all, it was a really nice tour and I can only recommend i”
Travelled 5th September 2023
(5/5)
The Trip was really nice and our tour guide was lovely and helpful! He gave us a lot of information, that was interesting. I can only recommend this tour! Also if you didn't book the crocodile jumping cruise, you might see some of them later on.
- Seven A
“Kakadu & Croc Cruise.”
Travelled 17th September 2023
(5/5)
We had a fantastic time, and the guide Audrea was just amazing. I would recommend Autopia Tours their great.
- Anezza D
“Amazing day!!”
Travelled 10th September 2023
(5/5)
The most amazing day, with an incredible knowledgeable tour guide, Andrea . Learned and laughed all day
- Noa D
“Great way to see Kakadu”
Travelled 4th September 2023
(5/5)
A great day tour. The driver guide was excellent, lots of local knowledge. Explained the landscape and how the weather affected it. They knew the spots to visit and timed arrival to suit the tide. Food stops and rest breaks well timed. I would recommend this tour for anyone who only has a day to visit Kakadu. Saw plenty of crocodiles in their natural environment, even saw one catch lunch.
I rarely give 5 stars, so this is the real deal.
- Mylo C
“Kakadu in 12hrs”
Travelled 8th October 2023
(4/5)
Great guide so knowledgeable and informative and engaging, but without him it would be a very very long day. If you just want to visit Kakadu then strap in for 12-13 hours, if you want to experience Kakadu i would spend a night at least, we did it the wrong way
- Louise S
“Once in a lifetime trip- great guide I”
Travelled 4th September 2023
(5/5)
I went on the Kakadu and Fogg dam tour with Tim it was a long drive, but it was fairly comfortable we had lots of cold water and air-conditioning and our guide Tim was very a knowledgeable crocodile Dundee type of local who gave us a lot of local information. It was amazing seeing the Kakadu rock as well as the beautiful scenery after the short walk and climb we didn't get the go down to walk around the Fogg Dam for safety reasons except for the lookout, which was amazing. Unfortunately, no food was provided despite the high cost. But Esky was provided and you can buy a simple lunch on the way. Food there was not great. My only grouse about the tour. It's worthwhile going despite the long drive , but you can probably can book direct with the tours operators at a much cheaper rate as I realized that pricing has changed recently and gone up significantly. Perhaps a sizeable commission maybe due to the booking agent fee?
- Jamie S
“Money very well spent”
Travelled 4th September 2023
(5/5)
This trip was great. It was hot but amazing. The jumping crocs really showed off.
Kakadu is a beautiful spiritual place. The whole trip had so many highlights. It is a long day but well worth it.
Our guide, Leigh went the extra mile with his stories and his passion and love for the environment and the Territory. He made the trip very interesting. Thanks Leigh
- Nathalia D
“A real bucket list trip!”
Travelled 19th November 2023
(5/5)
Had such an amazing day on the Kakadu tour. Dani, our passionate guide was full of knowledge and fun facts! I paid to do the crocodile jumping cruise as an add on and I fully recommend it. The team on the cruise were super passionate about crocodiles and were full of information. It was amazing to be up close with the crocodiles without it feeling touristy and unethical.
Sadly I was unwell from the heat later on in the day and Dani was super helpful and caring - thank you Dani for looking after me!! I really had such an amazing day and could not recommend this trip enough!!
- Charles G
“Great experience thanks to a great guide.”
Travelled 27th November 2023
(5/5)
For visiting Kakadu I would recommend a longer trip, maybe 2/3 days. But if you do not have enough time, as in my case, this tour allows you to see a bit of the park and enjoy its amazing landscapes and wildlife.
I had already done another tour with Leigh, our guide, so as soon as I saw him I knew we were in good hands. He is a great guide and provided us with all the information we could need, from the story of the park and the aboriginal people of this area to the wildlife and climate of the region. This allowed us to get a great overview of Kakadu and Fogg Dam and it encouraged us to go back for a longer stay.
- Jade R
“For a great time.”
Travelled 8th December 2023
(5/5)
I went on this tour unsure if it
was good, what a surprise it was.
The guide Bec was so friendly, helpful and super informative.
Her attitude was so professional it made all of us in the bus at ease and happy to be there.
The scenery was just amazing and Bec, knowing her job so well got the ranger to open a closed gate.
The jumping crocodile part was part of my tour and you could see how well they did their job.
It was amazing to see the crocodiles approach the boat like children attracted to a ice cream van.
A memorable tour.
- Amza L
“A great day. Don’t be put off by the length.”
Travelled 29th September 2022
(5/5)
This is a long day, 12 hours return, but the 3 hours or so in the beauty of the country and the sights around Fogg Dam Conservation Area, Ubirr and Cahill’s Crossing (East Alligator River) are worth it. And the extraordinary knowledge, passion and experience of country that our driver and guide Paul delivered over the bus speakers made dozing off impossible and the walk around Ubirr meaningful.
- Ash
“Very enjoyable”
Travelled 18th August 2022
(5/5)
It is a very long day but well planned rest stops gives you a chance to stretch your legs..Thanks Bianca for a great day..
- John S
“Amazing & unrushed tour of Kakadu”
Travelled 22nd August 2022
(5/5)
Fascinating and not rushed tour of Kakadu a d Fogg Dam wetlands. Adam was fantastic as tour guide and was super knowledgeable and friendly. Really recommend this day trip as you see so much of the culture and countryside of this rich part of NT.
- Jason A
“Good intro to the NT outback for those short on time”
Travelled 26th May 2022
(5/5)
Our tour guide Paul was very funny and knowledgeable about the characters and places we visited. The day was long but well worth it. I went with my young adult nieces who were disappointed we didn't book the optional crocodile tour but Paul very kindly took us out to what was better value for money wetlands and bird sanctuary of Fogg Dam. We got to spot a croc in the water any way and more crocs in East Alligator River boat ramp. No swimming for us that day . The Ubirr walk was doable for a non fit middle aged woman in sandshoes. Bring the water though as it was hot. We all thought an included meal (pre-ordered to save time) at the last pit stop would make this tour just perfect.
- PG
“Great tour!”
Travelled 25th August 2022
(5/5)
This was an awesome tour! Every stop was cool, but the highlight is the incredible 1000s of years old Aboriginal rock paintings. Our tour guide Paul was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Aboriginal culture in the area. Be prepared for a lot of driving, but it’s absolutely worth it. Paul kept it interesting with fun facts along the way. 100% recommend.
- Paige B
“Kakadu”
Travelled 6th September 2022
(5/5)
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- Keith N Jill P
“Kakadu Wildernesses Escape”
Travelled 11th September 2022
(5/5)
Jay, our tour guide was fabulous. Extremely knowledgeable, informative and with a splash of humour… Highly recommend
- Steve Bishop
“Superb, enlightening, fun, awesome....very hot”
Travelled 15th September 2022
(5/5)
Guides Jay Marie and Cam were superb. Friendly, a wealth of knowledge, safety conscious, fun and so many anecdotes. Laughs all along the way, bus super comfy. Trip to Kakadu National Park superb and jumping crocodiles tour also wonderful......the only way to see Kakadu National Park is with Jay Marie and Cam. Highly recommended. Oh and they went the extra mile dropping us right to our door on the way back.
- Irene L
“Amazing scenery, informative and fun!”
Travelled 18th September 2022
(5/5)
I had a great time on this tour. Even though it was long trip into the National park, my guide Jay made the ride so much more enjoyable with her commentary and bubbly personality.
- Grace D
“Lamavana”
Travelled 18th September 2022
(5/5)
Our tour with Jay was awesome!! She had a tonne of deep knowledge, great stories and awesome vibes. Was enthusiastic, considerate and polite. We were extremely satisfied with our kakadu day in her capable hands.
- Amazing Kakadu Experience with Jay
“One Day Kakadu Experience”
Travelled 18th September 2022
(5/5)
We did the one day tour to Kakadu yesterday with Autopia and were glad we did. Despite the heat and length of time on the bus (it's a long way from Darwin) we saw so much - indigenous rock art, stunning views and crocodiles of course. Our tour guide/driver Jay was amazing. If you only have a day to see Kakadu, we'd definitely recommend this tour.
- Geoff D
“Kakadu”
Travelled 27th September 2022
(5/5)
Mel’s knowledge of the Kakadu region was outstanding. She taught us many things- we especially loved learning about our Australian ingenious history, its precious rock Artworks and the stories that they reveal (Mel explained this history with great respect and sensitivity). An experience we will treasure forever. Thank you!
- Carly N
“Kakadu in a day!”
Travelled 29th September 2022
(5/5)
A great way to see Kakadu with limited time. Our guide was knowledgeable of the area and even though it was along bus trip, it was well worth it!
Our teenage children enjoyed the climb to the top of the look out and learning about the history of Kakadu.
- Dianna D
“Kakadu Trip”
Travelled 2nd October 2022
(4/5)
Glad we took the croc jumping option.
Tour guide was very informative, organised and passionate about the subject
- Robert Hinch
“Kakadu on the quick”
Travelled 18th October 2022
(5/5)
The tour of Kakadu was a great way to explore a fascinating area of Australia. There is the option to add on a jumping crocodile cruise instead of the wetlands and this was a great experience. It is a fantastic way of viewing these reptiles in their natural habitat and see some of their behaviours. The stop at the Bowali Visitors Centre provided some good information about the area we were travelling through as did the visit to Ubirr to view the rock paintings. It would be advisable to take more than one water bottle if going to the very top to see all of the paintings as it is a long time to be out in the sun. Our guide was accommodating with the people who felt they couldn’t complete the viewing, returning them to the van and running the A/C to keep them cool. If you can, take lunch with you as the servo we stopped at to buy lunch had a limited selection. There is an esky on the van and extra drinking water available too. It’s a long day with tight timelines but a good introduction to this beautiful area.
- Cran
“Full of knowledge and enthusiasm”
Travelled 20th October 2022
(5/5)
Was a long day but our tour guide Andrea was so enthusiastic and knew so much about all the wildlife, plants and the background of the landscape that the day was a joy. Next time I'm in Darwin I plan to have time for the 4 day tour.
- Toni A
“Ruth Y”
Travelled 27th October 2022
(5/5)
Excellent tour and Bianca our guide was so knowledgeable and kept us informed at every stage. Very hot day but water and tips supplied, so glad we went as had an awesome day!
- Kakadu Day trip
“Long day drive to Kakadu, but…”
Travelled 7th November 2022
(5/5)
It was hot, it was humid, but we knew that would be the case and we were prepared. The scenery was superb, the air conditioned bus got chilly but best of all was Beck, our guide, bus driver and after a long day out and about finally the bus detailer. I have been on hundreds of tours and yesterday’s tour guide was probably the best I have encountered. Beck’s delightful demeanour, knowledge, attention to detail, humour, story telling were just some of Bec’s attributes. It’s a long drive and I along with my wife enjoyed every minute of wonderful Kakadu made all the more better due to our guide’s passion in her work. Thank you.
- Clyde Bevan
“This tour is a MUST if wanting to see Kakadu properly”
Travelled 17th November 2022
(5/5)
Highly recommended.
Out of all the tours I've done around Australia this is the best 1.
Starts from the tour guide Bec, she is the best guide I've had around the country. She is very knowledgeable about Kakadu and shows a great passion about the area and gives everyone the time to ask and answer questions. Very very hot n humid day Make sure you have plenty of water and a huge bonus was the ice cold wet face towel we got at the end of the hike it helps to cool you back down alot. Bus was very clean and nice and cool.
- Stephen R
“Long day, but interesting”
Travelled 17th November 2022
(5/5)
The bus driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable, providing a lot of info about the area on the long drive to Kakadu. The walking tours were interesting. The guide was attentive to people's walking abilities, etc. The temp hit 104 c that day, so he also kept an eye on people's ability to deal with the heat. The croc boat trip focused on the smaller crocs that could jump high enough to grab the food from the high boat, but it was interesting to watch.
The bus ride back to Darwin was difficult. The water was warm by that time and the air conditioning couldn't keep up with the heat, so the bus was very hot. I don't know that I'd want to take this trip in the middle of the summer, but 104 c was an unusally hot day for September.
- Joanie
“If you’re looking for a Kakadu day tour, this is the one!”
Travelled 21st November 2022
(5/5)
Rebecca was fantastic! Loved how respectful she was to transitional owners as well as her knowledge and engagement throughout the trip!
It is a long day but so well worth it!
Fogg Dam is a must, the wildlife and views were incredible!
- Meg F
“Fantastic experience with a great variety of things to see and d”
Travelled 6th January 2022
(5/5)
Fantastic experience and a wonderful host (Becky) who has a wealth of local knowledge and a bright, friendly and professional manner. Lots of driving but plenty to see and do along the way with regular stops. Great variety of sights and attractions along the way. Easy booking process and communications
- Exp
“Great tour in a day”
Travelled 10th December 2022
(5/5)
Great experience to see Kakadu by road.
Rock art and stone country were worth seeing.
Fun tour guide
Great stops
- Darren W
