Northern Territory, Australia
Explore 20,000 square kilometers of wetlands, stone country, and ancient Aboriginal rock art. Drive from Darwin or join a guided 4WD safari.
4.7 from 168 traveller reviews on Viator
Tickets & tours
Select a day trip from Darwin, a wetland boat cruise, or a multi-day 4WD expedition.
Most bookedLet us take you on a tour to one of Australia’s most ancient and beautiful places, Kakadu National Park. At Cahills Crossing lookout spot Saltwater Crocodiles in their...
From$184per person
Best for: comprehensive park highlights and culture
Best valueThe Indigenous owned Yellow Water Cruises takes you on a discovery tour through the world famous Yellow Water Billabong. Operating year round, sunrise to sunset, the...
Top ratedBest seen from the air, enjoy aerial views over the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National park on a 30 minute scenic flight departing from Jabiru. There is so much to...
Explore
Kakadu is divided into distinct areas offering rock art, waterfalls, and wildlife.
4 spotsJabiru & East AlligatorThe northern gateway featuring ancient rock art and park headquarters.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
4 spotsNourlangie & Yellow WaterExplore ancient rock art, cultural history, and wildlife wetlands.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
4 spotsWaterfalls & 4WD TracksRemote wilderness with plunging waterfalls, 4WD tracks, and pools.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
One-third of Australia's bird species live in Kakadu.
Visit the Mamukala Wetlands to see thousands of magpie geese.
Plan your visit
You need at least two full days. This allows time to see Ubirr and take a Yellow Water cruise.
Visit during the dry season from May to October. Cooler weather makes roads and attractions accessible.
Drive 240 kilometers east from Darwin. You need a high-clearance 4WD for remote waterfalls.
Adult passes cost $40 in the dry season. They are valid for 7 days.
Kakadu is Australia's largest terrestrial national park. It covers an area about half the size of Switzerland. The park protects 2,000 plant species and one-fifth of Australia's mammals.
Aboriginal people have lived here for over 65,000 years. The park is a dual-listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is recognized for both its natural environment and deep cultural significance. Read more about the Jabiru & East Alligator.
Visitors come to see ancient X-ray rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy. The wetlands are home to saltwater crocodiles and millions of migratory birds. Learn Travel & Transport before you arrive.
We only list tours that follow authorized park tracks.
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From Viator
168 reviews of the wildlife & rock art tour on Viator
Great tour of Kakadu National Park and the surrounding area. Tim was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the area, history of Darwin, nature and the surrounding animals, and the rock art.
We had a great day but Viator didn't give hotel pick up options. The Autopia Tour bus does pick up from most hotels which was good when we were able to get dropped off late around 8pm. Our guide Aussie Tim was excellent and made the day fun.
Very good host, Damo (Damien) loads of knowledge and experience which he shared throughout the trip. Saw lots of crocodiles close up to the boat and jumping out of the water. Highly recommend.
Jeff was an amazing guide and provided an informative commentary. Worth the money as we saw crocs, brumbies, buffalo and a variety of bird life. Easy pick up from Cooinda with boat ride comfortable and scenic.
Seeing the landscape from above is the only way to get a true sense of the scale of Kakadu NP and the surrounding country. We visited in the dry season, so the waterfalls in the southern part of the park were not pumping. We did the 30 minute fixed-wing tour, and it was great. We got to see the eucalyptus forests, the stone country, and the wetlands as well as the East Alligator River. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience - best way to see Kakadu from the air. Vincent our pilot was fantastic. Safe, informative and gave us a great tour. Well worth it.
Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Rick was really knowledgeable and kept us engaged the whole day. We all learnt so much about Kakadu with an Aboriginal quide for our cruise leg of the trip. They proved plenty of cold water, snacks, yummy lunch and fruit. The transport was comfortable and air-conditioned!
Amazing experience The guy tour explained everything with passion and knowledge Highly recommend
We had a fantastic tour with Rasa, who was very knowledgeable, and made our trip very enjoyable. Kakadu is incredible Couldn't ask for a better experience. Kieran and Bernadette.
Travel tips
Tickets & PricesFind out exactly how much Kakadu park passes cost.Read 
Travel & TransportPlan your route to Kakadu with driving and tour options.Read 
Best time to visitCompare the dry and wet seasons for your Kakadu trip.Read 
Kakadu with KidsPlan a family-friendly trip to Kakadu with safety tips.Read 
Kakadu Packing ListEssential gear for Kakadu's intense sun, trails, and wetlands.Read 
Kakadu vs LitchfieldCompare Kakadu's massive scale with Litchfield's safe swimming holes.Read The dry season from May to October is the best time. The weather is cooler, and most roads and waterfalls are open. Read more about the Best time to visit.
Adult passes are $40 in the dry season and $25 in the tropical summer. Family passes are $100 in the dry season. Buy them online or at the Bowali Visitor Centre. See Tickets & Prices.
Yes, but you will spend at least 6 hours driving. Day trips focus on the main sealed-road sites like Ubirr and the East Alligator River. Consider small group day tour for a guided option.
A standard 2WD is fine for sealed roads to Ubirr and Yellow Water. You absolutely need a high-clearance 4WD for unsealed tracks to Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, and Maguk.
You can only swim in clearly designated plunge pools like Maguk or Gunlom. Never swim in rivers or billabongs due to the high risk of crocodile attacks.
Yes. You must assume saltwater crocodiles are present in all waterways. Cahills Crossing and Yellow Water are prime viewing spots.
Book your tour early, especially during the peak dry season.
