3 Day Kakadu Green Season Adventure
What a great time of year to be heading to the tropical north and watching the Top End go through its most spectacular change. The Top End has the most electrical activity in the world and at this time of year you can watch awesome lightning storms as they travel across the sky.
It is a time of plenty - the bush comes to life, floodplains begin to fill, vegetation turns lush green, the wildlife is active and the crowds have all gone. The rain also revitalises waterfalls that have been dry for 7 months creating new destinations to visit and places where you can swim.
Wilderness Adventure tours always visit the best destinations that are open during this time of year. All there tours involve plenty of hiking, swimming and exploring while aiming to get you "away from the crowds.
It is too wet and humid to camp with tents so between December and March all groups enjoy the luxury of staying at our permanent camp. Watch the storms rolling by from the comfort of a dry, mosquito proof bush camp then get a good night sleep in our private air-conditioned dormitory.
The tours provide you with great guides and all the necessary equipment to make your experience as comfortable as possible. They also ensure you leave Kakadu with great memories that will never be forgotten.
Fee: $545 per person. Including $25 park fees.
Valid Dates: DEC10 - MAR11
Tour Information
Operates: Wet Season (December to March)
Departs: Darwin, Daily at 6:30am
Max People: 9/16
Tour Code: 3KA
Day 1 - Darwin to Kakadu National Park We head to the Adelaide River for a one hour boat cruise to watch large saltwater crocodiles leap out of the water up to half their body length. Awesome! Upon entering Kakadu National Park we stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre which contains a wealth of information about the flora, fauna, culture, management and history of Kakadu National Park. We visit Nourlangie Rock, one of the most famous rock art and cultural sites in the world, and Narwurlandja lookout where you can enjoy magnificent views over Kakadu and across to the Arnhem Land Escarpment. (LD) Camp: Permanent Campsite within Kakadu (Toilets/Showers available)
Day 2 – Kakadu National Park Today we “get away from the crowds” with plenty of hiking, exploring and swimming. These walks encompass Kurrundie Falls, Motorcar Falls, Boulder Creek and Gunlom (when accessible). We hold a Special Permit to a restricted area called Moline Rockhole which has picturesque cascades that descend to a waterfall with a clear plunge pool at the base. (BLD) Camp: Permanent Campsite within Kakadu (Toilets/Showers available)
Day 3 – Kakadu to Darwin Today we head back north through Kakadu stopping to view various displays on Kakadu and learn about the local Aboriginal people. From here we make our way to Gubara where we’ll take a 6km return walk past sandstone cliffs and onto shady monsoon rainforest pools with small cascading waterfalls. Our final destination before heading back to Darwin is Ubirr Rock (subject to accessibility), arguably Kakadu’s best Aboriginal rock art site. If Ubirr Rock is inaccessible we visit Nanguluwar art site which depicts a variety of art styles including the first European contact. (BL)
Bring: Sturdy walking shoes, hat and sunscreen, towel and toiletries, water bottle (1 litre), torch, insect repellent/net, camera, pillow and sleeping bag (can be hired for $20).
Included: 7 meals and camping equipment, an experienced guide, accommodation transfers, crocodile and wildlife cruise (Kakadu tours) and touring as indicated.
Note: Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements.
