An Aboriginal guide stands on a dramatic sandstone ledge above the calm East Alligator River, holding a traditional spear and demonstrating its use to a man and woman standing nearby in Kakadu.

AAT Kings: Kakadu & East Alligator River Short Break 2026

Darwin

2 days, 1 nights

Guided Coach Tour

From: $1,165 pp

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Tour overview

Highlights of this journey include exploring ancient Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Ubirr, and experiencing the breathtaking wildlife on a Yellow Water Billabong cruise, famous for crocodile spotting. Delve deeper into Aboriginal culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre. You'll also take a special Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide, even going ashore into Arnhem Land with exclusive permission. Experience a profound immersion into the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Australia's Top End.

Tour highlights & inclusion

2 days / 1 night

2 lunches

Darwin

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Price pp from

NZD $1,165

Trip itinerary

Cultural cruise on East Alligator River 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 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 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)