2 or 3* Day Kakadu Tour
Kakadu National Park, Fogg Dam,
Arnhem Land*
‘Sounds of Stone’ is a journey of the soul into indigenous culture and country.
Focusing on aboriginal people, art and environmental interaction across Kakadu and Arnhem Land.
A maximum of only 10 guests.
Hosted by dedicated local professionals.
Kakadu tour Includes
- Max group size 10 guests
- Focus on indigenous culture
- 90 minute Guluyambi culture cruise touching down on Arnhem Land
- 2 hour sunrise Yellow Waters cruise
- Sunset and guided art walk at Ubirr Rock
- Some meals and snacks (1 x lunch, 1 x breakfast, 2 morning /afternoon tea)
Option extras not included:
– 30 min scenic flight along Arnhem Land escarpment
– 1 Day tour to Oenpelli / Injalak / Arnhem Land
Itinerary Overview
Sounds of Stone delves into country and culture of the first Australians of the Kakadu region of the Northern Territory.
*Add an optional 3rd day and travel into Arnhem Land with Top End Day Tours.
Kakadu Tour Includes
- Warradjan Culture Centre
- Bowali Centre
- Guided art walk at Nourlangie Rock
- Visit to Anbangbang Billabong (seasonal)
- 6 Pack Room at Anbinik Resort
- Wildlife viewing at Fogg Dam Conservation Area
- Monsoonal forest walk
- Indigenous craft demonstration and participation (seasonal).
Day 1
Fogg Dam / Kakadu National Park tour
An early morning start gets us out to greet the sunrise on the dynamic Adelaide River floodplains.
On display here is a massive variety of birdlife, reptiles, mammals and more across wetlands, floodplains, woodlands and monsoonal forest.
Enjoy breakfast with the birds and coffee with the critters!
Moving on, our destiny takes us to Jabiru in the heart of World Heritage Kakadu National Park. Our first stop will be the Bowali centre for an introduction to the Kakadu environmental and indigenous landscape as well as a fresh picnic lunch.
After lunch relax in the pool of the resort or go for a birds eye view of Kakadu from a light aircraft (optional extra). This is all about perspective.
From there we venture to the iconic East Alligator River and join the award winning Guluyambi Culture Cruise for 90 minutes of wildlife spotting, indigenous culture instructions and anecdotes from a local aboriginal guide.
Bare in mind to keep your hands in the boat as this river has one of the highest populations of estuarine crocodiles in the world.
For those that survive the cruise it is time for a stroll amongst the ancient rock art of Ubirr culminating with sunset nibbles and refreshments at Nadab lookout overlooking the eternal Kakadu floodplains.
Day 2
Kakadu National Park tour
Up before the birds, a quick cuppa and we are off to Cooinda where we join the world-renowned sunrise Yellow Waters cruise. This is the perfect cruise to witness the wakening of wildlife on the wetlands backed up by expert local commentary.
Enjoy the full buffet breakfast at Cooinda resort after the cruise before spending some quality time in the comprehensive aboriginal culture centre, Warradjan.
Featuring stories, images, crafts, art and much more Warradjan is a place to go quietly and slowly. Absorb the knowledge and then sit down with female elders and learn the craft of string making and weaving afterwards.
Following this we journey towards Anbangbang Billabong and Nourlangie. Both Anbangbang and Nourlangie are rich in natural values and are significant spiritual places for the local indigenous peoples. For such an occasion and location, you will be privately guided through the halls of time by a local indigenous guide.
Ask those questions and ponder the answers.
With a late lunch following the walk by Nourlangie we are set for arrival back in Darwin around 5:30pm.
Please note that the itinerary is subject to environmental and cultural considerations which may affect it on the day. We reserve the right to make changes and omisisons without notice.
Tour Departures
Weekly – May to October
(min 4 – 10 max guests)
For departures from February to May contact us.
Also available ON DEMAND and for Private Kakadu charter tours throughout the year.
tour price
Twin Share $1385 per person
Single Adult $1450
Child (8-17) – $1250
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