Charter North is a family owned tour company specialising in genuine small group tours and private charters. We offer a mix of wilderness camping for groups wanting to totally connect with nature, or accommodated tours for those seeking a little more luxury. With thirty years of experience we totally immerse you in our beautiful tropical landscapes. Our intimate understanding of Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, Litchfield, Katherine Gorge and local environments ensure you have an unforgettable experience. While hiking, swimming and exploring we lead you through these striking landscapes with billions of years geology. Our groups travel in our luxury 4WD vehicle as we combine active days with relaxing nights.
View our Kakadu & Beyond Tours below for departure dates and pricing.
You will find our pricing surprisingly competitive as a low volume genuine small group tour.
EXCELLENT Based on 181 reviews Joan A12/07/2025Verified Memorable family camping trip Many thanks to GT and Charter North for our fantastic camping trip to glorious Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Lichfield Parks. Our three generations loved the delicious meals cooked over an open fire, hiking, swimming in natural pools with waterfalls, sleeping under the starry Southern skies - what could be a better introduction to Outback Australia? GT knows this region so well and organized action-packed days in a variety of memorable locations. We had boat trips, rock art, crocodiles, spectacular views, wallabies, birds - every day new places to explore. We are an active family, so we enjoyed the challenging hikes, especially with a couple of swims thrown in. The big SUV was a comfortable way to travel and we were impressed by the planning and care that went into provisioning the trip. We highly recommend Charter North to anyone looking for a trip in the Northern Territory. If we have the chance to return and do The Kimberley trip, it will definitely be GT we will call. Beth S27/06/2025Verified A Dreamscape Explored and Explained Outstanding! GT was an AMAZING guide, and brought us to places we never would have accessed on our own. His knowledge was deep and endless, and the overall experience was extraordinary. We had toured throughout much of Aussie. Kakadou, beyond a doubt, and thanks to the guidance of GT, was by far my favorite place. A dreamscape I return to often in my mind. Cannot recommend it enough (despite the unrelenting heat and humidity of March in the North End…). GO! You’ll be glad you did. Paul S26/06/2025Verified Inside story My wife and I spent a few days with JT from Charter North and had a great time. We saw, and learned, a lot and would recommend them to anyone who wants to get the inside story of a place. Kerry D07/09/2024Verified Kimberly WA adventure holiday - Bucket List fabulous experience! Fantastic adventure holiday in the WA Kimberly.We were challenged & rewarded every day with memorable & surprising highlights. Our experienced guide was a gifted storyteller, historian, expert on plants, wildlife,cultural sites, navigation of rough terrain & waterways as well as a fantastic mechanic & cook. It was a thoughtfully well organised & well-paced flexible itinerary. We didn't have to worry about a thing- just enjoyed the experiences, scenery and photo opportunities. We would happily travel with Charter North again! Kim_Bruce06/09/2024Verified An Epic Trip through the Kimberley We had an amazing 11 days with GT travelling from Darwin to Broome and would like to thank him for an amazing trip. It was a great experience to be out in the middle of nowhere enjoying wonderful company and being so well looked after. We were so impressed that GT always got us to locations at the best time of day to really get the most out of the amazing destination that is the Kimberley whilst never feeling rushed. GT's knowledge of the area is very impressive!We enjoyed the camping, sleeping in the swag looking at the stars was really something to remember. We also enjoyed a few nights glamping.GT got us safely to the end of an epic journey and for that we thank him.We would highly recommend using Charter North 4WD Safaris if you really want an authentic trip through this wonderful country.Thank you GT! Rhianna J05/09/2024Verified Brilliant trip with Charter North in the NT We’ve just returned from an end of dry season 5 day trip to Lichfield, Nitmiluk and Kakadu with GT and Charter North. We had such an amazing time with GT, who ensured we had an incredibly memorable trip. He was super organised, incredibly knowledgable, cooked great food and had a great sense of humour (very much needed with two teenage boys in tow!). Highly recommend this trip with Charter North if you are considering it and if you are not familiar with the region it is absolutely worth the trip. apo0901/08/2024Verified Best Camping Trip Ever! We had an amazing tent camping experience under the stars in Kakadu National Park, with every detail taken care of by our fantastic guide, G.T. My family of 4 (with two kids, 6 &9), along with my parents, had a fabulous 4 day adventure viewing animals, learning about the people who have been on that land for 60,000 years, seeing stunning landscapes, hiking to remote waterfalls, and enjoying an incredible experience together. G.T. was so easy to communicate with during the planning and really took care of everything. He was incredibly patient with the broad range of ages and hiking abilities of our party, cooked delicious meals over the camp fire, and thoughtfully snuck in a little birthday cake for my daughter that we enjoyed at a waterfall we hiked to.With his 30+ years of experience guiding in the NT, I swear he knew everyone that we ran into in the park. We hope to visit again someday, and Charter North will be our go-to experts! Ian M21/07/2024Verified What an experience! What an unbelievable experience we had on our 6 day Kakadu adventure. The scenery, the hiking, our excellent guide GT with his wealth of knowledge, the cooking and evenings around the campfire. I would not hesitate in recommending Charter North 4WD Safaris for your own adventure through the NT. Thankyou for the memories GT, until next time (...the Kimberleys) Raffaella S17/07/2024Verified Till the next adventure Charter North 🙌🏻 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟We had the most incredible 6 day tour through Kakadu with Charter North, it was an experience that we will cherish forever! company is absolutely awesome. Our guide, GT, incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming super organized, and top it all off, fantastic cook!From our first email planning was easy and impeccable, ensuring every aspect of our tour was well taken care. GT's shared insights stories truly enriched our experience. From exploring to enjoying delicious meals and incredible places Charter provided us with an unforgettable adventure through Kakadu and we are truly grateful for the service and hospitality extended. If you're for a top-notch tour that goes above and beyond look no further than Charter North. Thank you for creating memories that will last a lifetime GT!Till the next one mateCharlie and Francesco Cathi B16/07/2024Verified An amazing time with GT We had the most amazing time with GT. His knowledge of the area added so much depth to our understanding of the history culture and geology of Kakadu. He timed our visits to Kakadu’s significant sites so we would avoid the crowds. We even had Jim Jim falls to ourselves late one afternoon. GT took away the stress of driving and planning the days so they the whole family could enjoy our 5 days in Kakadu together. I wholeheartedly recommend him
Our extended Kakadu Tours also explore Katherine Gorge and Litchfield National Parks. Available as camping or accommodated in one adventure.
Departing April – October From AU$2500 per person.
Explore the natural and cultural values of the iconic Kakadu National Park region, canoe or cruise Katherine Gorge and have fun swimming through Litchfield. Our experienced guides will interpret and immerse you in all the wild landscapes and culture of our Top End.
Available as camping or accommodated. Our Kakadu tours can include all the iconic features from Kakadu escarpments to wetlands.
Departs April – October From AU$1680 per person (Based on 6pa…
Our Kakadu tours are designed for you to really experience the diversity of this spectacular World Heritage landscape. As a genuine small group tour combined with our intimate knowledge of the Kakadu landscape, we ensure you have a very unique and memorable experience.
Explore Kakadu, Katherine Gorge & Litchfield while staying in comfortable accommodation. Explore our lush Top End environments without the crowds.
Departs January – May From AU$2400 per…
Our fully accommodated Kakadu & Beyond tours combine our three most popular National Parks in one program. Experience our lush Top End in its summer splendour. Explore the natural and cultural values of the region.
Explore our most iconic National Parks at their best through our lush summer season with active days air conditioned nightime accommodation.
Departs January – May From AU$1800 per person (B…
Our 3 day green season tours combine two of our most popular National Parks in one program. Experience our lush tropical environments without the crowds while exploring and cruising the striking natural and cultural features of Kakadu and Katherine Gorge.
Our short break 2 Day Kakadu Tour including hotel accommodation and optional flight over Twin and Jim Jim Falls is the ideal snapshot experience.
Departs January – May From AU$1200 per pers…
Escape to Kakadu on a fully guided tour. Discover Kakadu’s iconic rock art, cool off in a secluded natural springs, see Jim Jim and Twin falls in full flood and learn about the diverse local landscapes & culture. Includes wetland cruise and accommodation
Book and customize your very own private camping tour to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield, Katherine Gorge & Beyond
Available for private groups of up to six travellers, let us design a three to seven day custom program around your interests & preferences. Enjoy time with friends and family while hiking, swimming and exploring your way through Australia’s tropical Top End!
Explore Kakadu, Litchfield, Katherine Gorge/ Nitmiluk, Arnhem Land & Beyond on a fully accommodated tour- Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour with your own experienced professional and pa…
Choose your preferred accommodation for your Kakadu & Beyond experience. With customised programs, flexible tour lengths & departure dates, let us take care of everything.
Explore Litchfield with your own private tour guide. Perfect for small groups of friends & families; Get away from the crowds in our luxury 4WD for a fun day of swimming & exploring.
Litchfield is our aquatic playground. Features like Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, Buley Rockhole and some other less visited sites, make Litchfield the ultimate waterfall and swimming experience. And let’s not forget the intriguing termite mounds and surrounding ecology to round off a great Top End adventure.
The boundaries of Kakadu and Arnhem Land are defined by lines on a map, however the diversity of our Tropical North extends far beyond and becomes evident as we embark on our travel. You will soon realise you have entered a very different landscape that rivals many International destinations:
We offer our tour groups various ways to enjoy our Top End, comprising of Kakadu, Katherine Gorge/ Nitmiluk and Litchfield National Parks, and Arnhem Land. Our Kakadu & Beyond Adventures include:
The northernmost part of Australia’s Northern Territory is commonly referred to as the ‘Top End’. Renowned for its tropical lifestyles and environments, the Top End offers a huge variety of landscapes and experiences to visitors and locals alike. From waterfalls, wetlands, savannahs, and dramatic sandstone plateaus with deep gorge systems and towering escarpments, this incredibly diverse landscape continues to support what is thought to be the oldest surviving indigenous culture on our planet.
Kakadu National Park is regarded as one of our most important World Heritage sites for the protection of its outstanding natural and cultural values. Our Top End Tours also include two of the Northern Territories most popular National parks; Litchfield and Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk). Each of these parks is very different and the best way to experience the Top End is on a continuous 4WD experience incorporating the best our northern paradise has to offer.
Litchfield measures around 1,300 square Kilometres, and we refer to it as our aquatic playground. Comprising of great waterfalls and rock pools reached by shorter walks, the park offers a safe, fun swimming environment. Katherine Gorge is another uniquely stunning attraction of the Top End, displaying a deep, dramatic gorge system that can be explored by watercraft and viewed from a chopper. Comprising of 13 gorges in total, the first four gorges of the system are accessible to the visitor via a canoeing expedition or a guided boat cruise. Scenic helicopter flights can cover the entire length of the gorge complex.
To ensure you experience the true value and spectacle of our Tropical North, Charter North 4WD Safaris will plan and deliver your ultimate Kakadu Tour & Beyond adventure
Charter North 4WD Safaris have an intimate understanding of Australia’s Top End through a personal and professional relationship spanning thirty years. Our continuing connection to country allows us to create your memorable Northern Australian Safari.