Five Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula Tour
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Venture North Safaris
This tour takes in the highlights of Kakadu before leaving the crowds behind and entering Arnhem Land. After visiting the Aboriginal community of Gunbalanya, the safari continues to the pristine Cobourg Peninsula, staying at Cobourg Coastal Camp. Enjoy good food, great guides and see something a bit different on this award-winning small-group tour.
Tour highlights include: Kakadu waterfalls, an Aboriginal guided rock-art tour in Arnhem Land, wildlife cruises full of birdlife and crocodiles, remote safari-style accommodation, fishing and more!
*2021 TOURS FULLY BOOKED* Enquire now for 2022
Insights into your experience
Each day is truly different and unique.
Day 1
We’ll explore Kakadu, embarking on a wetlands cruise before a hike and swim at Barramundi Gorge. Highlights:
- Corroboree Billabong Cruise
- Crocodile & bird watching
- Kakadu National Park
- White Lily Billabong
- Maguk (Barramundi Gorge)
- Nawurlandja Lookout
- Snorkelling
Day 2
We’ll enter Arnhem Land and a local Aboriginal guide will show us the spectacular Injalak Hill rock-art sites. We also visit Injalak Arts Centre where guests meet artists and buy traditional and contemporary arts directly from the community. Highlights:
- Arnhem Land
- Gunbalanya Aboriginal community
- Indigenous guided rock-art tour
- Escarpments and Stone Country
- Injalak Aboriginal Arts and Craft Centre
- Cobourg Peninsula
Day 3 and 4
We’ll then spend the next 3 nights at Cobourg Coastal Camp, Venture North’s private camp on the pristine Cobourg Peninsula. Here we’ll embark on a range of wilderness activities including nature walks, Victoria Settlement ruins tour, boating, birdwatching, fishing, beach combing and much more. Highlights:
- Marine park cruise
- Fishing
- Victoria Settlement ruins
- Paperbark swamps
- Billabongs
- Turtle nesting grounds
- Marine life
- Cobourg Culture and Information Centre
- Mud crab hunting
Day 5
Visit Ubirr Rock Art site as well as Mamukala wetlands on the drive back to Darwin. Highlights:
- East Alligator River lunch
- Ubirr scenic walk
- Mamukala Wetlands
Things to know
This is a 5 day, 4 night experience for a maximum of 6 guests.
The tour is suitable for all ages.
Tour Dates:
Scheduled departures run from May through October each year and the tour departs Mondays and Thursdays.
2021 Tours
The cost for this experience is:
- Adult $3,590AUD (twin share); Single supplement is $200AUD.
- Child (6-14 yrs) $2,990AUD.
- Price includes GST and is valid until 31 March 2021.
2022 Tours
This tour will again depart each Monday and Thursday in 2022, May - October.
- Adult $3,790AUD (twin share); Single supplement is $200AUD.
- Child (6-14 yrs) $2,990AUD.
- Price includes GST and is valid until 31 March 2022.
Cost Includes:
- Professional guide/driver
- Luxury Toyota Landcruiser 4WD vehicle (max 6 passengers)
- Purpose built 4WD trailer and equipment
- Corroboree Billabong cruise fee
- All Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula permits and entry fees
- Arnhem Land royalties
- Accommodation and camp fees (twin share)
- Snorkelling equipment
- Injalak Aboriginal guide fee
- Cobourg Peninsula boat tour
- Victoria Settlement permit fee
- Venture North water bottle
- All meals
Cost excludes:
- Alcohol - Bring Your Own ("BYO")
- Breakfast on Day 1, Dinner on Day 5
Meeting point
Location
Kakadu, Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula
