About this tour
A 7-hour combination flight and water tour that takes you from Darwin over the Mary River and Alligator River to Kakadu National Park's wetlands. You'll fly in a fixed-wing aircraft with a guaranteed window seat, then switch to the Yellow Waters Boat Cruise to spot wildlife and rock formations up close. During the wet season, the flight includes views of Jim-Jim and Twin Falls. Suits anyone keen on scenic views and wildlife spotting without demanding physical exertion.
Highlights
- Scenic flight following Mary River to Kakadu wetlands
- Fixed-wing aircraft with guaranteed window seat
- Yellow Waters Boat Cruise included in one package
- Views of Jim-Jim and Twin Falls during wet season
- Bottled water provided; free parking at departure point
- Wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels
- Infants travel free (though seating not guaranteed)
What to expect
You'll start with a scenic flight along the northern coast, following the Mary River system and Alligator River to reach Kakadu. The flight gives you aerial views of the wetlands and surrounding rugged landscape. During the wet season, the route includes Jim-Jim and Twin Falls from the air. Once you land in Kakadu, you'll disembark and board the Yellow Waters Boat Cruise, which takes you through the park's waterways where you can observe wildlife and natural rock formations at water level. The cruise then returns you to the airstrip for the return flight to Darwin.
What travellers say
- Window seat guaranteed on the flight portion
- Combines aerial and water perspectives in one tour
- Wheelchair accessible with flexible infant arrangements
- Jim-Jim and Twin Falls viewable during wet season
- No physical fitness demands or hiking required
- Food and drink not provided; bring your own
- Minimum two adults required for booking to proceed
- Infant seating not guaranteed; may sit on lap
- Wet season access to Jim-Jim and Twin Falls only
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for anyone wanting a full day covering both aerial and water-based perspectives of Kakadu without hiking or strenuous activity. A minimum of two adults must be on the booking for the tour to run. Infants under 3 travel free but seating isn't guaranteed and small children may sit on a parent's lap. The experience is accessible for wheelchair users and suitable for all fitness levels. Note that food and drink are not included — you'll want to bring snacks or eat before departure. Group size isn't specified but scenic flights are typically small. Book ahead during wet season if Jim-Jim and Twin Falls views are important to you.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.