Activities in Kakadu & Arnhem Land
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Lord's Kakadu & Arnhemland Safaris
One-day trip into Arnhem Land (Gunbalanya) from Jabiru (or Darwin adult/child $230/185), visiting Oenpelli with a guided walk around Injalak Hill.
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Yurmikmik Walks
On the road to Gunlom is the start of a series of interconnected walks leading first through woodlands and monsoon forest to (2km, 45 minutes) Boulder Creek , then on to the Lookout (5km, 1½ to two hours), with views over rugged ridges, and Motor Car Falls (7.5km, four hours).
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Yellow Water Cruises
Cruise the South Alligator River and Yellow Water Billabong spotting wildlife. Purchase tickets from Gagudju Lodge, Cooinda, where a shuttle bus will deliver you to the departure point. Two-hour cruises ($95/69 per adult/child) depart at 6.45am, 9am and 4.30pm; 1½-hour cruises ($64/44) leave at 11.30am, 1.15pm and 2.45pm.
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Arnhemlander
4WD tours to the Mikinj Valley and Injalak Art Centre at Gunbalanya (Oenpelli).
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Kakadu Animal Tracks
Based at Cooinda, this outfit runs tours with an Indigenous guide combining a wildlife safari and Aboriginal cultural tour. You'll see thousands of birds, get to hunt, gather, prepare and consume bush tucker and crunch on some green ants.
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Sandstone and River walk
Just past the Cool Cave, the Sandstone and River walk branches off, covering forests, sandy beaches and part of the Manilikarr Clan estate: stick to the path and look out for crocs. The 6.5km walk will take about four hours.
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Magela Cultural & Heritage Tours
Aboriginal-owned and -operated day tour into northern Kakadu and Arnhem Land, including Injalak Hill and a cruise on Inkiyu billabong.
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Bardedjilidji Sandstone Walk
Starting from the upstream picnic-area car park, this walk (2.5km, 90 minutes, easy) takes in wetland areas of the East Alligator River and some interesting eroded sandstone outliers of the Arnhem Land escarpment. Informative track notes point out features on this walk.
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Barrk Sandstone Bushwalk
Barrk Sandstone Bushwalk is often rated as the park's best walk. This is an exemplary way to appreciate Kakadu's extraordinary diversity. Starts from Anbangbang Gallery at Nourlangie.
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Bubba Wetland Walk
Not the most scintillating walk; loops round a small lake and is only possible to attempt during the Dry season. It takes about two hours for the 3.5km walk.
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Kakadu Culture Camp
Aboriginal-owned and -operated cruises on Djarradjin Billabong; two-hour night cruise ($80/50 per adult/child), and overnight cruise-plus-accommodation (safari tent) tours ($195/65 per adult/child). Tours depart from Muirella Park camping ground.
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Guluyambi
Launch into an Aboriginal-led river cruise from the upstream boat ramp on the East Alligator River near Cahill's Crossing.
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Anbangbang Billabong Walk
This picturesque, lily-filled billabong lies close to Nourlangie, and the picnic tables dotted around its edge make it a popular lunch spot. The track (2.5km loop, 45 minutes, easy) circles the billabong and passes through paperbark swamp.
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Kakadu Air
Offers 30-minute/one-hour fixed-wing flights for $130/210 per adult. Helicopter tours, though more expensive, give a more dynamic aerial perspective. They cost from $195 (20 minutes) to $495 (70 minutes) per person.
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Nawurlandja Lookout Walk
Begins 1km north of Nourlangie car park to overlook the woodlands. A 600m walk that takes about 30 minutes.
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Jabiru swimming pool
Jabiru has a stellar 50m outdoor swimming pool, with lounges beneath palms festooned with fruit bats.
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Venture North Australia
4WD tours to remote areas; features expert guidance on rock art. It also has a safari camp near Smith Point on the Cobourg Peninsula.
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Top End Explorer Tours
4WD tours to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls − not on everyone's hit list.
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Nomad Tours
Luxury small-group tours from Nhulunbuy including fishing charters, 4WD and cultural tours.
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Gove Diving & Fishing Charters
Variety of fishing, diving and snorkelling, and wilderness trips from Nhulunbuy. Half-/full-day fishing trips costs $205/305.
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Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris
Experienced operator taking tours to Mt Borradaile, north of Oenpelli. Meals, guided tours, fishing and safari camp accommodation are included in the daily price (from $650); transfers from Darwin can be arranged.
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Ayal Aboriginal Tours
Full-day Indigenous-run tours around Kakadu, shining a light on art, culture and wildlife.
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