4 Day Kakadu Tours

CENTRAL KAKADU, JIM JIM FALLS EXPEDITION

Today we delve deeper into Kakadu’s cultural heartland as we penetrate the more remote and diverse habitats of the park. Rainforests, Stone Country, Woodlands and Waterfalls.

We start our active day with by tackling the 4WD track to Jim Jim Falls (when accessible), while the imposing Kakadu stone country begins to close in around us. Before continuing to Jim Jim Falls, we stop to set tonight’s camp, some lunch and a break after the drive. After lunch we negotiate the last section of the 4WD track to arrive at Jim Jim Gorge. We hike into Jim Jim Gorge in the late afternoon and scramble our way through the gorge to the falls and large plunge pool. At the plunge pool we have time for a swim and to admire the towering sandstone walls that surround us. While everyone else leaves the gorge, we remain and absorb the peaceful quiet of this truly stunning landscape as the sun drops to reveal its striking colours.

After enjoying some peace and tranquillity, we return to our camp at dusk and in time once again to enjoy the “Big Sky” as we prepare another feast for you over the camp fire.

ARNHEM LAND PLATEAU, TWIN FALLS & GORGE

Today we discover the Arnhem Land Plateau and escarpments, while experiencing the dominant geological forces and aquatic environments of Kakadu.

Our journey this morning begins with a 4WD expedition as we travel the remote tracks of Kakadu, crossing Jim Jim creek, before being confronted with the Twin Falls escarpment and gorge (when accessible). Upon arrival at Twin Falls, we take a short hike to the entrance of Twin Falls Gorge, where we take a cultural cruise through the gorge with the traditional owners of Kakadu. As we explore the beautiful remote nature of the Arnhem Land Plateau, and cruise the gorge, we listen and reflect on the views and knowledge of the Aboriginal people of this area. We then disembark the boat and hike to the beach and waterfall  for a swim and picnic lunch. After our Twin Falls expedition, we make the return journey along the 4WD track stopping en route for another amazing sunset from one of Kakadu’s more secretive lookouts!

On completion of our full active day, we return to our camp for another night under the stars and more campfire treats.

MAGUK, CENTRAL KAKADU, SOUTH ALLIGATOR RIVER

Another day of 4WD adventure, swimming and hiking awaits us as we head further south to explore one of Kakadu’s most favoured aquatic environments.

After another nourishing breakfast and camp pack up, we negotiate the 4WD track into Maguk to arrive at a lush tropical setting (when accessible). A short hike along Barramundi Creek surrounded by tall paperbarks and monsoon forests eventually brings us to another of Kakadu’s inviting waterfalls and large plunge pool. Surrounded by tropical vegetation nestled among the contrasting stone country, the waters of Maguk are not only a visual and photographic delight, but also incredibly enticing. Its not hard to understand, after spending time here, why this oasis is still today one of the favourite hunting, fishing and recreation areas for our local indigenous groups.

After absorbing this tropical paradise, some spectacular photography opportunities and perhaps a swim, it’s time for us to “hit the track” and make our way back to Darwin. Rather than replicate our highway drive, we take the alternative 4WD track through central Kakadu, just to give you more of the “Raw Kakadu”. On this 4WD journey it is not uncommon to encounter several bird species on the vast floodplains, buffalo or other bovinea in the tropical savannas, or fish and crocodiles in the rivers and billabongs. En route we stop on the banks of Kakadu’s largest river system, the South Alligator, for a picnic lunch before crossing its depths and continuing on to Darwin.

We arrive back in Darwin after our Kakadu expedition and return you to your accommodation for a well earned rest, and time to reflect on your Charter North Kakadu experience.