A wide horizontal aerial shot of a vibrant, emerald-green river that curves sharply through a thick, dark green canopy of mangroves. The sparkling blue ocean is visible in the background under bright, clear sunlight.

AAT Kings: Kakadu & Tiwi Island Explorer Short Break 2026

Darwin

3 days, 2 nights

Guided Coach Tour

From: $2,065 pp

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Tour overview

Discover the heart of Australia’s Top End on this immersive three-day journey through Kakadu National Park and the Tiwi Islands. Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong in search of crocodiles and birdlife, explore ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy, and learn about traditional culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre. Journey deep into Arnhem Land with an Aboriginal guide, then ferry to Bathurst Island to experience the rich traditions of the Tiwi people. From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cultural experiences, this short break offers a powerful connection to country, culture, and community in one of Australia’s most iconic regions.

Tour highlights & inclusion

3 days / 2 nights

3 lunches

Darwin

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Price pp from

NZD $2,065

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 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)