Kakadu Cultural Tours

Offering unique and exclusive cultural experiences in Kakadu National Park and West Arnhem Land, Kakadu Cultural Tours takes you to Ubirr, on Aboriginal land, in the heart of the Kakadu National Park. With a bevy of tour options all lead by Aboriginal guides, an experience with Kakadu Cultural Tours is an unforgettable adventure.

Kakadu Cultural Tours is owned and operated by the Traditional Owners of Northern Kakadu and parts of Western Arnhem Land. We specialise in Aboriginal cultural & nature-based cruises, tours and wilderness lodge accommodation in this World Heritage Area. Guests travel in small groups by comfortable 4WD vehicles and boats, escorted by expert guides, predominantly Aboriginal, ensuring high standards of service and a unique cultural experience.

Kakadu Cultural Tours offers various tour options from one to three-day adventures. Experiences include a Guluyambi Cultural Cruise and the 1 Day Arnhemlander Cultural and Heritage Tour, most led by Aboriginal guides providing insights into their culture.

On the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, Aboriginal guides will show you the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants and animals as well as bush survival skills. Take in the wonderful pristine wilderness as you leisurely cruise upstream.

The 1 Day Arnhemlander Cultural and Heritage Tour takes you to places inaccessible to most, including ancient rock art sites, visit Injalak Arts Centre where you’ll meet Aboriginal artists, learn about food gathering and bush tucker preparation. Kakadu Cultural Tours is also the only operator offering travellers access to the incredible Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge, a beautiful abode in an otherwise restricted area of northern Kakadu National Park. Offering just twelve safari cabins, privacy is guaranteed.

Experiences

Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River
Boat tour of Kakadu’s East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide providing cultural insight.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: May - Nov
Duration: 1.75 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 25

1 Day Arnhemlander Cultural and Heritage Tour
4WD Arnhem Land and Northern Kakadu tour while gaining cultural knowledge. Meet with local Aboriginal artists at Injalak Arts and Craft Centre in Oenpelli. Permits, refreshments and lunch are included.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: May - Nov
Duration: 8 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 20

Hawk Dreaming Experience - 2 Day Kakadu Cultural Experience
Wilderness lodge with tented cabins with ensuites. Includes dinner and breakfast, sunset tour and Guluyambi Cultural Cruise.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: May - Oct
Duration: 2 days
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 20

Hawk Dreaming Experience - 3 Day Kakadu Cultural Experience
Wilderness lodge with tented cabins with ensuites. Includes dinner and breakfast, sunset tour, Arnhem Land day tour with lunch and permits and Guluyambi Cultural Cruise.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: May - Oct
Duration: 3 days
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 20

Getting there

Kakadu can be accessed via Darwin. From Darwin hire a car or travel by coach to Kakadu. Jabiru, which is located in Kakadu, is located 255kms from Darwin (about a 3 hour drive).