Close-up of traditional Indigenous Australian rock paintings in red ochre on a textured sandstone wall in Kakadu.

AAT Kings: Kakadu & Arnhem Land Explorer Short Break 2026

Darwin

3 days, 2 nights

Guided Coach Tour

From: $2,152 pp

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Tour overview

Embark on this three day getaway from Darwin! Discover the ancient wonders of Kakadu National Park and the culturally rich Arnhem Land. Highlights include exploring captivating Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy, a serene Yellow Water Billabong cruise to encounter diverse wildlife, and an exclusive 4WD journey into Western Arnhem Land to visit sacred art sites with an Aboriginal guide. Immerse yourself in local mythology on a Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, offering unique insights and special access to Arnhem Land. Experience authentic culture and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable Australian adventure.

Tour highlights & inclusion

3 days / 2 nights

3 lunches

Darwin

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Price pp from

NZD $2,152

Trip itinerary

A group of visitors aboard a flat-bottomed tour boat experiencing a guided cruise through the lily-covered wetlands of Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park.

Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, their major river systems and wetlands, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, this national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape from rocky escarpment home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries. There is the opportunity for an optional 50-minute scenic flight (own expense).

Staying in:

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (1 night)

Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway, their major river systems and wetlands, into Kakadu National Park. Located 257 kilometres east of Darwin, this national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape from rocky escarpment home to historic Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries. There is the opportunity for an optional 50-minute scenic flight (own expense).

Staying in:

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (1 night)