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Kakadu and Top End Trip List 2012-13

Latest Update: 4 February 2012.

All our Kakadu and Top End tours depart from Darwin. Our getting here page explains how to get to Darwin. Our accommodation and things to do page tells you where you can stay and explains other things you can do in town.

Details of Kakadu trips may need to be changed to fit park management needs that arise from time to time. Trips where the first bookings come in well in advance are less likely to have to be changed than those where bookings arrive closer to the date of departure.

Prices. Some of our costs, especially charter transport, are subject to change without notice. Where we are forced to raise prices because of this, we will honour the old price for anyone who has already booked and paid a deposit.

Click on trips listed in red for additional information. Most will require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

See full abbreviations, levels of difficulty or pass mouse over code to see short descriptions.

Every trip is different. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about a particular trip.

2012

Top End trips from late December through sometime in March or April take place during the wet season. Click the link at left to find out more about our tropical summer. Note. The wet season page was completely revised and updated on 8 November 2011.

Some of the trip notes may not yet have been updated for 2012. Other than the dates, they should still give a good picture of the trip. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Dates Trip Price Code

Apr 1-14

Kakadu Highlights No. 3

$2225

 Aboriginal guideLimited numbersModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Apr 1-8

1) Dinner to Motorcar

$1195

 Limited numbersModerately difficult

Apr 8-14

2) Koolpin to Waterfall

$1395

 Aboriginal guideModerately difficult

Jun 10-30

Kakadu Super Circle No. 2

$3495

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedSome same day connections possibleModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jun 10-20

1) Koolpin-Twin via Jim Jim

$1995

 Moderately difficult

Jun 20-30

2) Twin to Gunlom

$2195

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedSome same day connections possibleDifficult

Jun 10-30

In Leichhardt's Footsteps

$3995

 Aboriginal guideOn Jawoyn Aboriginal LandNight's accom includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jun 10-20

1) First Half

$2995

 Aboriginal guide Helicopter transportOn Jawoyn Aboriginal LandModerately difficult

Jun 20-30

2) Second Half

$2995

 Aboriginal guideHelicopter transportOn Jawoyn Aboriginal LandNight's accom includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult
This is a a special trip retracing explorer Ludwig Leichardt's 1845 route through parts of Arnhem Land and Kakadu.

Jun 24 - Jul 7

Kakadu Circle No. 2

$2250

 Moderately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jun 24-30

1) Koolpin to Twin

$1525

 Moderately difficult

Jun 30 - Jul 7

2) Twin to Barramundi

$1595

 Difficult

Jul 1-14

Twin to Jim Jim Circle

$1895

 Moderately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jul 8-14

Kakadu Family Bushwalk No. 2

$1395

 Relatively easy What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?
A special children's discount applies to this trip. See the trip notes for details.
We can change the dates to suit the first family who books.
Our Walking with Children page contains several photos and some useful information for those considering bringing their children to Kakadu.

Jul 8-21

Kakadu Highlights No. 5

$2350

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedDifficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jul 8-15

1) Waterfall-Baramundi

$1495

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedDifficult

Jul 14-21

2) Twin to Jim Jim

$1550

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Jul 16-31

Kakadu Circle No. 3

$2395

 Moderately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jul 16-22

1) Koolpin to Twin

$1450

 Moderately difficult

Jul 22-31

2) Twin to Gunlom

$1695

 Difficult

Jul 29 - Aug 11

Kakadu Highlights No. 6

$2295

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jul 29 - Aug 5

1) Graveside

$1495

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedOur easiest pack-carrying trip

Aug 5-7

2) Twin Falls Creek

$ 775

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedOur easiest pack carrying trip

Aug 7-11

3) Jim Jim & Rainforest

$1195

 Moderately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Sections 1 & 2 cost $1995; sections 2 & 3 cost $1495.

Aug 5-18

Kakadu Birdwatching Special

$2595

 Cruise includedNight's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jul 29 - Aug 11

Kakadu Highlights No. 7

$2425

 Katherine Gorge cruise includedAboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's accommodation includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Aug 12-20

1) Graveside-Surprise

$1325

 Night's accommodation includedModerately difficult

Aug 20-25

2) Manyallaluk to Gorge

$1395

 Katherine Gorge cruise includedAboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's accommodation includedModerately difficult
Click here to find out more about Manyallaluk and Nitmiluk National Park.

Aug 26 - Sep 8

Kakadu Highlights No. 8

$2295

 Limited numbersNight's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Aug 26 - Sep 2

1) Graveside

$1495

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedOur easiest pack-carrying trip

Sep 1-5

2) Dinner Creek

$1175

 Limited numbersNight's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedOur easiest pack-carrying trip

Sep 5-8

3) Koolpin-Freezing

$ 825

 Moderately difficult

Sections 1 & 2 cost $1975; sections 2 & 3 cost $1495.

Sep 9-22

Kakadu Highlights No. 9

$2295

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Sep 9-11

1) Twin Falls Creek

$ 775

 Our easiest pack-carrying trip

Sep 11-16

2) Jim Jim & Rainforest

$1195

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Sep 15-22

3) Barramundi

$1395

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedOur easiest pack-carrying trip

Sections 1 & 2 cost $1495; sections 2 & 3 cost $1925.

Sep 30 - Oct 6

Kakadu Family Bushwalk No. 3

$1350

 Relatively easy What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?
A special children's discount applies to this trip. See the trip notes for details.
Our Walking with Children page contains several photos and some useful information for those considering bringing their children to Kakadu.

Sep 23 - Oct 6

Kakadu Highlights No. 10

$2295

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Sep 23-26

1) Barramundi

$ 750

 Our easiest pack carrying trip

Sep 26-30

2) Koolpin-Freezing

$1175

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Sep 29 - Oct 6

3) Graveside

$1495

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedOur easiest pack-carrying trip

Sections 1 & 2 cost $1525; sections 2 & 3 cost $1895.

Oct 7-20

Kakadu Highlights No. 11

$2595

 Cruise includedNight's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Oct 7-9

1) Twin Falls Creek

$ 775

 Our easiest pack carrying trip

Oct 9-14

2) Jim Jim & Rainforest

$1195

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Oct 13-18

3) Barramundi

$1195

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Oct 18-20

4) Ubirr & Mary River

$ 950

 Cruise includedNight's accommodation includedDaypack only

Sections 1 & 2 cost $1495; sections 2 & 3 cost $1675; sections 3 & 4 cost $1795. Sections 1-3 cost $1950; sections 2-4 cost $2295.

Oct 22 - Nov 3

Kakadu Highlights No. 12

$2495

 Cruise includedNight's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Oct 22-26

1) Barramundi

$1150

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Oct 25 - Nov 1

2) Graveside

$1425

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Nov 1-3

3) Ubirr & Mary River

$ 950

 Cruise includedNight's accommodation includedDaypack only

Sections 1 & 2 cost $1850; sections 2 & 3 cost $2150.

Dec 27 - Jan 5

New Year in Kakadu

$1995

 Moderately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Dec 30 - Jan 12

Kakadu & Nitmiluk Photo

$2495

 Night's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Dec 30 - Jan 6

1) Kakadu

$1695

 Night's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Jan 5-12

2) Nitmiluk

$1350

 Night's accommodation includedModerately difficult
This is a special photographic trip led by one of our normal guides plus photographer Tracey Dixon.

2013

Note. All 2013 trips listed below are a draft based on previous years and are subject to change. Neither the prices nor the trip notes have been updated for 2013. The notes will, however, give you a good idea what you can expect.

Dates Trip Price Code

Jan 6-19

Kakadu Highlights No. 1

$2095

 Limited numbersNight's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jan 6-12

1) Motorcar & Kurrundie

$1325

 Night's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Jan 1-19

2) Baroalba

$1425

 Limited numbersNight's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult

Jan 6-26

Kakadu Super Circle No. 1

$3125

 Night's accommodation includedGood swimming ability requiredYellow Waters cruise includedOur most difficult trip What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?
This trip cannot run unless we have five confirmed bookings by mid October 2012. The cut off date could be earlier if there are exceptional early rains.

Feb 5-16

Kakadu Light

$2450

 Guluyambi Aboriginal cruise includedAboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedMinimal pack carrying, accommodated most nights What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Feb 5-11

1) Kakadu

$1475

 Guluyambi Aboriginal cruise includedAboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedDaypack, fully accommodated

Feb 11-16

2) Nitmiluk & Litchfield

$1425

 Cruise includedNight's accommodation includedDaypack, fully accommodated

Click here to see a gallery of photos and read a brief report about our 2002 trip.

Feb 17 - Mar 2

Kakadu Highlights No. 2

$2125

 Aboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's accommodation includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Feb 17-27

1) Motorcar & Kurrundie

$1325

 Night's accommodation includedModerately difficult

Feb 26 - Mar 2

2) Edith-Stow Loop

$1195

 Aboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's accommodation includedModerately difficult

Mar 3-16

Baroalba - Hill 420 Circle

$2050

 Limited numbersNight's accommodation includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Apr 7-13

Kakadu Family Bushwalk No. 1

$1350

 Relatively easy What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?
A special children's discount applies to this trip. See the trip notes for details.
We can change the dates to suit the first family who books.
Our Walking with Children page contains several photos and some useful information for those considering bringing their children to Kakadu.

Apr 14-27

Kakadu Short Circle

$2295

 Night's acommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Apr 21 - May 4

Aboriginal Art Special

$TBA

 Aboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's acommodation includedModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Apr 21-27

1) Nipbamjarn

$TBA

 Aboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landNight's acommodation includedModerately difficult

Apr 27 - May 4

2) Kakadu

$TBA

 Aboriginal guideNight's acommodation includedModerately difficult
Special conditions apply to this trip. Please contact us for further information.

May 5-26

Kakadu Circle No. 1

$3250

 Night's accommodation includedTucker, bush. Aboriginal bush tucker & culture walk includedYellow Waters cruise includedSome same day connections possibleModerately difficult

We can't run this trip unless we have five bookings by mid October.

May 12-25

Kakadu Highlights No. 4

$2595

 Cruise includedAboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landLimited numbersNight's accommodation includedExploratoryModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

May 12-16

1) Baroalba-Radon

$ 950

 Limited numbersModerately difficult

May 17-25

2) Manyallaluk to Gorge

$1875

 Cruise includedAboriginal guidePart on Aboriginal landExploratoryModerately difficult
Click here to find out more about Manyallaluk and Nitmiluk National Park.

May 12 - Jun 1

Jawoyn Explorer

$3995

 Aboriginal guideOn Jawoyn Aboriginal LandModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

May 12-22

1) Manyallaluk to Upper Katherine Gorge

$2995

 Aboriginal guideHelicopter transportOn Jawoyn Aboriginal LandModerately difficult

May 22 - Jun 1

2) Upper Katherine Gorge to Manyallaluk

$2995

 Aboriginal guideHelicopter transportOn Jawoyn Aboriginal LandModerately difficult

This is one of our only two trips which go into Arnhem Land.
See a report written by one of our clients on our last walk here.
See a gallery of photos from this walk.

May 26 - Jun 8

Gregory Explorer

$2250

 On Aboriginal LandExploratoryDifficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Find out more about Gregory National park. There is a link on that page to a Gregory photo gallery.

Jun 9-22

Litchfield-Gregory Explorer

$2395

 Night's accommodation included ExploratoryModerately difficult What do the number codes mean?What do the letter codes mean?

Jun 9-15

1) Litchfield National Park

$1125

 ExploratoryModerately difficult

Jun 16-22

2) NE Gregory National Park

$1375

 ExploratoryModerately difficult

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