Description
Kakadu is a region of diverse landscapes, impressive landforms, dynamic ecosystems, and rugged wilderness. For a true appreciation and a view of untouched lands, a 60 minute Kakadu scenic flight is a must do!.
Kakadu 60 minute scenic flight Departures
- Departs Several times per day,
- Jabiru Aerodrome (JAB), Kakadu NT 0822, Australia
- Jabiru, located in the heart of Kakadu National Park, is approximately a scenic 3.5-hour drive from Darwin
- Please leave in order notes in checkout you pick up and weight in kilo
Your travel itinerary
With a guaranteed window seat on all our fixed wing scenic flights, sit back and take in the majesty of Australia’s largest National Park whilst absorbing the informative live and recorded commentary.
Kakadu experiences two major seasons: the “Wet” and the “Dry.” The 60-minute flight follows different paths depending on the season you choose to fly.
Wet Season – (approx December – May) :
Departing from Jabiru, head south over the township and enjoy a stunning aerial view of the famous Crocodile Hotel. Marvel at the diverse ecosystems below, including savannah woodlands, tidal flats, and majestic wetlands, before the dramatic sandstone escarpment comes into view. This plateau’s edge has stood watch over Kakadu’s lowlands for over 140 million years. Soar over the spectacular Mt Brockman and follow the ancient coastline for a bird’s eye view of the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site.
Once lapped by ancient seas, the edge of the escarpment rushes past, surrounded by deep, narrow gorges and prehistoric sea cliffs. Look ahead to spot a smoke-like mist; in its full wet-season splendor, the prominent Jim Jim and Twin Falls come into view. Water thunders over the escarpment, surging into Jim Jim Creek below. After circling the falls from both sides of the aircraft, you take one last glimpse of the majestic, thundering falls.
Cross through the twisting landscape of Death Adder Gorge and witness the many
secluded waterfalls scattered amid monsoonal forests before taking in the
unique two-tier cascade of Double Falls. Traverse the ancient foreshore as you
fly over ‘’ before exposing the cliff face of Namarrkondjahdjam (Lightning
Dreaming). Head over tea-tree scrub and mangrove-fringed mudflats as the Jabiru township comes into view. Pass over the
now-closed Ranger Uranium Mine towards the town as as you return to the airport
with fascinating tales and a life-long memory.
Dry Season (approx June – November) Passing the Ranger
Uranium Mine across to Dinosaur Valley, fly through Upper East Alligator
Valley viewing deep fault lines, view the outliers created from erosion, then.
follow the twists and turns of the stunning East Alligator
River.
Don’t be surprised to see saltwater crocodiles sunning on the banks.
of the river. Turning home, we fly over the mosaic Magela
floodplains, with one last view of Jabiru Town to see the famous
Crocodile Hotel.
Looking for a shorter flight? Take a look at the 30 minute scenic flight
Important info before travel
NOTE – The minimum number of guests to conduct this tour is two. Single traveller bookings may be accepted on a “to be confirmed” basis – contact our friendly team at Kakadu Air directly on 1800 089 113 if you would like to make a single person booking. We will contact you closer to the date of your tour either to confirm the booking or to offer alternate options in the event of insufficient numbers for your desired date.
**Please note that commencement and termination of Wet & Dry seasons are determined by the weather. If you are visiting in a transitional period E.G November/ May and you have your heart set on a certain flight path, it is best to contact the Kakadu team direct to confirm which flight path we are operating.
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In these terms and conditions, The Company means Kakadu Air Services Pty Ltd ABN 65 009 624 088, including its employees, agents and representatives and any party with which the company may have made arrangements with.
Passenger means the person who is booked or carried on a flight with the company whether or not that flight departs on time or at all. These Terms and Conditions have their origin on the Kakadu Air website, this site is primarily concerned with scenic flights, Air Tours and casual charter, based but not limited to Jabiru and Darwin.
RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:
The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel, or to postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour. That a minimum number of passengers may be required to conduct a flight at the brochure price, that number is four persons.
It is common that flight bookings for our product is made at very short notice. It is important that bookings are confirmed. Reservations are considered confirmed only after a cash transaction, i.e. if made at a tour or travel agency including select accommodation properties. A convenient method of making a confirmed booking is by booking online on this website. As you might be remotely located when required to make a confirmed booking it is possible to make arrangements with our reservations service by phone.
When making a reservation you may be asked your approximate weight, don’t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly overweight, or compromise safety
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Reservations cancelled inside of 72 hours (3days) from departure will forfeit payment in full
Reservations cancelled between 72hours and 168 hours (7 days) from departure are refunded 50%; and
Reservations cancelled beyond 7 days will receive a full refund.
