Things to do in Jabiru, Northern Territory

Discover the spectacular Kakadu National Park for its exceptional natural and cultural values. Visit the infamous Cahills Crossing to safely spot saltwater crocodiles, explore the floodplains of Ubirr, go to Fogg Dam Conservation Centre and the Bowali Visitor Centre. Leave tropical Darwin, traveling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, a 20,000 square kilometer area, teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes. Make an optional stop at the Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River, or visit the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre. See the traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are active in the reserve's management) 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 Corroboree Park Tavern where you are able to support locals and purchase lunch and snacks at your own expense for the day ahead. Go to the Bowali Visitor Centre and learn more about this special place's rich indigenous culture and history. Visit the famous Cahills Crossing searching for 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 discover the hidden secrets with a guided walk.

Join a group tour perfect for families, groups, and adventure-seekers alike and spend a full day exploring the Kakadu National Park in an air-conditioned minibus to view the park's incredible landscape and ancient Aboriginal rock art.    Enjoy your journey into Kakadu National Park, the largest National Park in Australia, with a professional guide who will lead you to 3-4 of the most amazing sites and overlooks that the 20,000-square-kilometer protected site has to offer. Visit the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre as your first stop. These traditional lands are of the Limilngan-Wulna people, who are active in the reserve's management, and are home to some of the most spectacular places to explore the diverse wildlife of the Top End. Keep an eye out for numerous species of birds, turtles, water pythons, and of course, the iconic saltwater crocodile. Choose the optional Jumping Croc Cruise on the iconic Adelaide River to get a closer look at the gigantic saltwater crocodile. Hear stories and information about the art's formation, history, animals, and ancient inhabitants. After arriving at each site or overlook, you will have plenty of time to explore and capture memories in photographs.

Join an exclusive 4WD outback adventure from Darwin, showcasing the very best Kakadu and Litchfield National Park has to offer. Look for crocodiles, swim in rockpools, admire ancient rock art, and sleep under the stars at a bush camp. Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park Start your adventure from Darwin heading to the Wetlands Region for a Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruise, a great opportunity to spot a huge range of Top End wildlife. Journey on to Kakadu National Park, visiting the Bowali Visitor Center, which offers an introduction to the park’s landscape and wildlife. After relaxing at camp, head north to Cahills Crossing (conditions permitting), the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Visit one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world at Ubirr Rock, and enjoy the sunset overlooking the Nadab Floodplain. After a big day, head to camp to prepare dinner and get to know your fellow travelers. Meals: L, D Camping: Jabiru Campground - Permanent Tents or Bush Swags (communal bathroom facilities) Driving Distance: 420km Hike Distance and Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3 Day 2: Kakadu Waterfalls and Plunge Pools It's an early start on day 2 to head south to Kakadu National Park. Spend the day soaking up the spectacular natural beauty, hiking through lush monsoon rainforests, and swimming in pristine plunge pools surrounded by steep escarpments. Depending on conditions, you may visit Motor Car Falls, Moline Rockhole, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), or Jim Jim Falls. Time permitting, stop at Nourlangie Rock, a rock art site where archaeologists uncovered works dating back over 20,000 years. Explore the evolving cultural and environmental changes to the area, before returning to camp for dinner and a well-earned rest. Meals: B, L, D Camping: Jabiru Campground - Permanent Tents or Bush Swags (communal bathroom facilities) Driving Distance: 150km Hike Distance and Grading: 1.5km - 4km Grade 5. Day 3: Litchfield National Park to Darwin An exciting day awaits as you head out of Kakadu National Park and travel towards Litchfield National Park. Spend the afternoon immersed in Litchfield’s natural oasis of waterfalls, spring-fed streams, and rugged sandstone escarpments. Visit Buley Rockholes, Wangi Falls, or Florence Falls for a refreshing soak in picturesque rock holes and waterfalls. Discover the unique magnetic and cathedral Termite Mounds before heading back to Darwin, arriving at around 7 p.m. Meals: B, L Driving Distance: 500km Hike Distance and Grading: 1 - 2 km Grade 2-3

Witness the natural formations in Kakadu on this guided flight over Kakadu National Park. Kakadu enjoys two major climatic seasons, the wet and the dry. The flight takes two different paths depending on the time of the year that you choose to fly. During the wet season, head south, passing the Ranger Uranium Mine, Mt. Brockman, and the escarpment to “Lightning Dreaming". Cross Deaf Adder Gorge and take in the magnificent Double Falls. Fly across the Arnhem Plateau until it reveals the breathtaking Jim Jim and Twin Falls. For tours during the dry season, start by passing the Ranger Uranium Mine across to Dinosaur Valley. Go through Upper East Alligator Valley, and follow the twists and turns of the stunning river. Then, fly over the Magela floodplains to see the famous Crocodile Hotel.

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park Begin your adventure in Darwin by heading out to the Wetlands Region, where the stunning scenery of the top end awaits you. On the way, we'll see plenty of Top End birdlife and apex predators... crocodiles! The next two nights will be spent in Kakadu National Park. At Bowali Visitor Centre, we enjoy the landscape and wildlife. Across the border from Arnhem Land to Kakadu, we reach Cahills Crossing. At sunset, we'll visit Ubirr Rock, a rare collection of Aboriginal rock art. Sunset over the Nadab Floodplain will take your breath away. We enjoy an evening at our cozy private camp with our fellow travellers. Drive Distance: 420km. Hike & Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3. Day 2: Jim Jim Falls - Plunge Pools - Jabiru Return On day 2, we head south into Kakadu National Park. We will explore lush monsoon rainforests, hike through pristine plunge pools and waterfalls surrounded by steep escarpments and rocky cliffs today. Depending on the group's physical ability, we will visit one or more waterfalls. Motor Car Falls, Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls or Moline Rockhole can be included. We explore the stories of the artefacts at Warradjan Cultural Centre and Gallery, if time permits. We return to camp for dinner and a well-earned rest. Drive Distance: Minimum 150km depending on waterfall access. Note that each journey includes 40km offroad. Hike & Grading: 1.5km - 4km Grade 5. Day 3: Kakadu - Katherine Today, we found Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art, Kunwarddewardde Lookout, and Nawurlandja Lookout. Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock has incredible Aboriginal rock art. Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) Waterfall, another 4WD track, is one of Kakadu's most picturesque and pristine waterfalls. Fitness and agility are required to trek through the monsoon forest to the plunge pool. Following our 2km walk, swim, and lunch, we can relax under the stars at our private safari campsite in Katherine. Drive Distance: 420km. Hike & Grading: 1.5km Grade 3. Day 4: Katherine - Nitmiluk National Park It's an early start to reach Nitmiluk National Park and board the two-hour NitNit Katherine Gorge boat cruise. You will marvel at your surroundings and the relaxed cruise atmosphere in this area rich in creation stories. After the cruise, you can take a scenic helicopter flight (optional) to see Nitmiluk and Katherine Gorge. Take a dip beneath a cascading waterfall and enjoy a picnic lunch at Edith Falls! After a day of culture, walks and swimming, our private campsite awaits. Drive Distance: 470km. Hike & Grading: 2km Grade 2-4 depending on the walk embarked on. Day 5: Katherine - Litchfield - Darwin On our fifth day, we travel back to Darwin via Litchfield National Park. Visit Buley Rockholes and Wangi Falls after viewing the monolithic Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield. Enjoy Florence Falls or Tolmer Falls among the rocky escarpment. Take a relaxing ride back to Darwin after exploring the Top End. Drive Distance: 470 km. Walking: 1km - 2km.

We'll explore monsoon forests, spectacular escarpment country, and the amazing biodiversity of Kakadu's landscapes, home to many endemic species of flora and fauna. Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park We drive from Darwin to the wetlands region of WakWak, an hour outside of Darwin, where top-end scenery is on display. Continuing our journey, we arrive in Kakadu National Park, 300 km east of Darwin, and check into our local accommodation. We tour the Bowali Visitor Center before heading to the East Alligator region, the most north-eastern point of Kakadu, for a cultural tour. Guests will join the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River bordering Kakadu and Arnhem Land to learn about the creation stories of the area, observe magnificent birdlife, and, of course, see crocodiles. Visit Ubirr Rock, home to some of the best-preserved Aboriginal rock art in the world, and climb high for a spectacular sunset. Meals: L, D. Drive Distance: 420km. Hike & Grading: 1km loop Grade 2-3. Day 2: Kakadu National Park The day is spent exploring art galleries and cultural centers that tell the stories of former and present clan groups of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. We will journey on a guided walk through the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) art site areas, visiting Kunwarddewardde Lookout, Anbangbang Billabong, Nawurlandja, and Naguluwurr. Enjoy the impressive views of escarpments, savannah woodlands, lowlands, and floodplains, and listen to stories and artwork from local traditional owners. After a spectacular sunset on day two of your adventure, we head back to our accommodation for our evening meal and restful sleep. Meals: B, L, D. Drive Distance: 150km. Hike & Grading: 1km grade 2. Day 3: Kakadu - Katherine After a leisurely morning, we head south toward Katherine and Nitmiluk. Showcasing the earthy colours of typical Northern Australian bushland. Look out for the Red Tailed Black Cockatoo, Agile Wallabies, wild horses, and buffalo. Through Pine Creek, we stop for some refreshments. We check into our Katherine accommodation and then head to Nitmiluk National Park for a 2-hour NitNit Dreaming Katherine Cruise, a leisurely glimpse at this magnificent region. A 70m sheer rock wall cruise with wildlife hiding around every corner. As we head back to Katherine, we can settle into our comfortable accommodations and enjoy local hospitality before our fourth and final day of exploration. Meals: B, L, D. Drive Distance: 310km. Hike & Grading: none. Day 4: Katherine - Darwin We see more of Katherine today with a dip in the Hot Springs, followed by a visit to the Top Didj Gallery where we have the opportunity to view local art and experience bush tucker and bush medicine gardens. After enjoying a picnic lunch and a plunge pool beneath a cascading waterfall at the beautiful Edith Falls. You'll be back in Darwin this evening, reflecting on all the adventures and new friends you've made. Meals: B, L. Drive Distance: 350km. Hike & Grading: 1km Grade 1.

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Darwin. Hit the road and stop an an Aussie pub for some refreshments. Meet the locals and a pet croc, as well as a couple of cheeky buffaloes. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat if you missed breakfast. Then, visit the wetlands to observe the native wildlife foraging and bathing in its natural habitat. Arrive at Ubirr Rock, learn about the local rock art, and take in the spectacular views. After a lunch stop, embark on a cultural cruise on the East Alligator River, which separates Kakadu from Arnhem Land. Learn about local practices and witness traditional spear-throwing. Visit the local information center before heading back to Darwin. On the way, stop at a historic site showing rice engravings in the local rock.

Discover stunning countryside and lush rainforests teeming with endemic flora and fauna on this fully accommodated tour. Each evening, relax in comfort at Kakadu’s Cooinda Lodge, offering a choice of air-conditioned retreat tents or more luxurious lodge rooms with ensuite facilities. Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu National Park Begin your journey from Darwin, traveling 300 km to Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the way, take in the breathtaking views at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, where you can spot a variety of birds and wildlife native to Australia’s Top End. Stop in Jabiru for a delightful picnic lunch and explore the Marruwuddi gallery, known for its unique art and great coffee. Afterward, head to Cooinda for check-in and unwind before embarking on the famous Yellow Water Cruise. As you glide through the wetlands at sunset, witness the vibrant wildlife and stunning colors of the sky, followed by a delectable three-course dinner crafted by Cooinda’s chef. Meals: Lunch, Dinner (beverages not included). Accommodation: Cooinda Outback Retreat (shared bathroom) or Lodge Room (private ensuite). Driving Distance: 315 km. Hiking: 1 km loop, Grade 1 (easy, flat pathways). Day 2: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Optional early rise to witness the magical sunrise at Burrungkuy’s Nawurlandja lookout, where the changing colors create a breathtaking spectacle. After breakfast nearby, explore Burrungkuy’s main rock art galleries, home to some of Australia’s most significant Indigenous art. Before checking out, engage in a hands-on cultural art experience at the Warradjan Cultural Centre, led by local community members. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a tropical setting before beginning your return journey to Darwin. As you wind through the lush landscape, take a moment to appreciate the park’s rich biodiversity, a key reason it holds UNESCO World Heritage status. Arrive back in Darwin by 6 pm, ready to reflect on your incredible adventure and the new friendships formed along the way. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Driving Distance: 315 km. Hiking: 1 km, Grade 3 (moderate with some steep areas). Please note: Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions or park closures.

Join us for an unforgettable five day journey through Australia’s Top End, with our exclusive small group camping tour. Designed for those seeking an authentic and immersive experience, our tour combines the expertise of our guides with the comfort of quality camping equipment and delicious meals prepared with fresh whole food ingredients. Explore Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield National Parks with experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge about the rich Aboriginal culture and diverse ecosystems. From ancient rock art sites to refreshing waterfalls, each day offers a new discovery in pristine natural settings. Relax knowing our well-maintained vehicles ensure a smooth journey, while evenings spent under the stars with hearty campfire dinners create lasting memories. All meals, activities and camping equipment are included, just pack your bags and let us take care of the rest. We can’t wait to share the beauty of Australia’s Top End with you. Tour Highlights Day One: Pick up from Darwin accommodation Kakadu National Park South Alligator River Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art Site Anbangbang Billabong Nawurlandja Lookout Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Yellow Water Sunset Cruise Overnight: Mardukal Campground Day Two: Kakadu National Park Ubirr Rock Art Site Guluyambi Cultural Cruise East Alligator River Step into Arnhemland with local Aboriginal Guide Cahills Crossing Jabiru Township Marrawuddi Art Gallery Overnight: Mardukal Campground Day Three: Kakadu National Park Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole) Pine Creek Township Overnight: Gorge View or Nitmiluk Campground Day Four: Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Gorge Nit Nit Cruise Katherine Hot Springs Leliyn (Edith Falls) Adelaide River Overnight: Mount Bundy Station Day Five: Litchfield National Park Batchelor Township Magnetic & Cathedral Termite Mounds Buley Rockhole Florence Falls Wangi Falls Return to Darwin accommodation

Get ready for 2 full days of doing. Trekking rainforest pathways, swimming in tropical creeks, cruising amongst crocodiles, tasting bushfood and flavours, staring at the sky and feeling the earth shudder under the dramatic shows of thunder and lightening and plenty of surprises as well. There is not much left to do after you have been WILD & FREE. Day 1 Darwin to Litchfield Today we are exploring the unique gem which is Litchfield National Park. Home to an array of waterfalls, viewpoints, walking tracks and interesting plants and animals it is the playground of the Top End. We are going to sample those things which make it such a great place but focus on the lesser known gems which truly come alive in the Wet Season. Finishing the day off we journey down the Stuart Highway to Cooinda in the heart of Kakadu where a cool drink and tropical pool provide the perfect place to just be ! Tonight we will be staying in the luxurious lodge rooms and having dinner at the in-house restaurant. Day 2 Litchfield to Kakadu After the relaxing nights sleep you wake for the aware winning Yellow Waters Sunrise Cruise. 2 hours of mother nature at her best. Birdlife, aquatic predators and land based icons all call this place home. With the cruise finished it is time to dine. Breaky to be had at Mimis Restaurant. Following breakfast we will be visiting Warradjan Culture Centre. Here you can begin your journey into understanding some of the unique cultural heritage of the local binning people. Stories, images and artefacts a plenty in Warradjan make this a rewarding and enlightening experience. Next on our list is Nourlangie Rock. An outlier of sandstone which going back 100's of millions of years was part of the escarpment now stands alone. Full of a diverse range of indigenous art works through its many galleries it is where we are going to get up close and personal with the story of indigenous Australians of the region. Note some of this art goes back 1000's of years. Next we move on to the small village found in Kakadu, Jabiru. here you have the chance to sign up for a light wing scenic flight or spend the time in the local art gallery (Murrawadi) before we head for Darwin. Expect to be dropped back at your accommodation in Darwin around 8 pm.