Kakadu National Park & Mary River Scenic Flight - 2.5 Hours
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ViP experience!
Awesome memorable day! Started with a spectacular sunrise above pillows of cloud. Jake our pilot kept the secret of the helicopter ride which was a surprise birthday present for Chad. Exhilarating experience with the doors off a must do !!! Jake was a 10/10 pilot! Professional, amiable and a wealth of knowledge. Felt like he was our mate taking us on an adventure. Yellow tail cruise was even more spectacular with up close contact with crocs and birdlike. Dennis ( two n's) was animated and passionate about describing this beautiful part of our country and its link to the aboriginal people ❤️ Highly recommended for all to explore our own backyard 🤩🤩👏
Great Day!
We only had 3 days in Darwin and really wanted to see Kakadu. This seemed like a great option. Jordan was our pilot. He was informative and enjoyable to spend the day with. We had an early start from Darwin, and flew to Katherine with sights pointed out from above. In Katherine we took a taxi to Katherine Helicopters where we got a thrilling helicopter tour of Katherine Gorge. Our pilot was a wealth of information, and seeing the gorge from that perspective was awesome. We then flew to Cooinda, and Jordan was able to point out Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls. Very little water as it is dry season, but great to see these places. In Cooinda we had a look around before boarding the yellow water cruise. We enjoyed the cruise and saw lots of crocs and wetland birds. After the cruise we had an enjoyable lunch in Cooinda Lodge and then flew back to Darwin feeling like rockstars. We had a great day. The folks at Kookaburra Air have a well organized plan and Jordan was an absolute delight.
What you can expect
Take to the skies from Darwin and discover the vast beauty of Kakadu National Park from above on a 2.5-hour scenic flight. Settle into your guaranteed window seat aboard a fixed-wing aircraft and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Mary River wetlands, winding waterways and sprawling floodplains. As you soar across the Top End, your experienced pilot shares fascinating insights into the region's wildlife, landscapes and seasonal changes.
No two flights are the same. During the wet season, marvel at Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls as they cascade from the escarpment. In the dry season, soak up sweeping views of Arnhem Land and Kakadu's rugged wilderness stretching to the horizon. With spectacular aerial scenery from start to finish, it's an unforgettable way to experience the scale, beauty and diversity of Australia's Top End.
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What you need to know
- Two-hour and 30-minute Kakadu and Mary River scenic flight
- Experienced pilot and in-flight commentary
- Bottled water
- Food.
- This experience is approximately two hours and 30 minutes in duration.
- This experience departs from 3 Lois Lane, Darwin International Airport, NT 0820.
- Camera or smartphone
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing
- Light jacket during cooler months
- Water bottle
- Booking confirmation
- Passengers must be able to board and disembark from the aircraft
- Bookings are essential
- Minimum of two participants required per booking
- Due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, the flight may be cancelled and rescheduled
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Don’t miss this!
I had a fantastic day with this company. I’ve never been in a small plane like that and I was a little nervous and the pilot made me feel very safe and comfortable. I also enjoyed the river cruise more than I thought. Great commentary and lots of wildlife! This trip made me want to return to Darwin.
A great way to see a large spanse of the Northern Territory. Worth every dollar! Spectacular day out. Highly recommend.
Amazing views from the air across a great expanse of the Northern Territory all seen in a day! Spectacular scenery and great commentary along the way from Austin my very knowledgeable Kookaburra Air pilot. Views of Darwin and surrounds from the moment you take off, fly over the Stuart Highway and see the old telegraph carriage lines alongside, see many avocado and mango plantations as you head south, the abandoned gold mines full of water that surround Pine Creek, the changes in the landscape as you see Nitmiluk National Park prior to descent in to Katherine. A short ride from the airport to the Helicopter and a very memorable flight over Nitmiluk National Park heading to Katherine Gorge. From the air you get a perspective of the size and scale of the area. A view of the Gorge from the water as well would have been perfect but was not part of the tour. Back to the plane for a flight over Nitmiluk National Park and Kakadu National Park en route to Cooinda and the Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise. Great views of Jim Jim Creek and South Alligator River on the descent in to Cooinda. Being the dry season in July, there were plenty of crocodiles and lots of bird life to see on the cruise. Simply spectacular scenery is all I can say. Following the cruise, I decided to grab a bite to eat at Cooinda Lodge prior to the return flight to Darwin. Austin recommended the Beef Burger and it didn't disappoint. The flight back to Darwin provided vistas over the Mary and Adelaide Rivers and stunning afternoon views of Darwin. Thanks to Austin and Kookaburra Air for a sensational tour! I would do it again in a heartbeat to see the scenery in the wet season. Highly recommend!
Amazing day
Absolutely amazing experience! Recommend for anyone visiting NT, and Jordan from @kookaburra air was such an awesome guide / pilot for the day!
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Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-B2CF
- This experience is supplied by Jandakot Flight Centre (Kookaburra Air) Darwin
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