Historical Tours & Trips in Kakadu National Park
Explore a wide diversity of historical tours through Kakadu National Park. We have 10 adventures that vary from 3 days to 16 days. With the greatest number of departures in May, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best historical Kakadu National Park tours
Compiled by
MelissaKakadu National Park travel expert at TourRadar
- Top End Highlights
- Northern Territory Dreaming (Small Groups)
- Darwin City Highlights - 4 days
- Northern Territory Top End National Parks (Small Groups)
- Outback Icons (Small Groups)
- Top End to Kimberley Adventure (Short Break)
- Australia's Top End, Indonesia & The Ghan - Cruise & Land Journey
- Kakadu and Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge (Short Break) (from Adelaide River to Darwin)
- Darwin Getaway with Kakadu & More
- Kakadu and Katherine Gorge (Short Break, 3 Days)
Top End Highlights
“This was an interesting and fun adventure of the top end. Each day was packed full with 'must do's'.”
Fiona, traveled in September
Visit UNESCO-listed Kakadu National Park with guided walks to Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) and Ubirr to see Aboriginal rock art dating back over 20,000 years. Cruise through the ancient sandstone formations of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge while learning about the Jawoyn people's cultural heritage. Check out the historic gold rush town of Pine Creek and see ancient termite mounds at Litchfield National Park.
Duration 6 days Destinations Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Kakadu National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $2,670
8% off- US$2,456
See Kakadu National Park's UNESCO World Heritage-listed 20,000 square kilometres with ancient rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art site showing detailed cultural narratives. Take the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along East Alligator River with Aboriginal guides who share traditional customs. Visit Murrawaddi Art Gallery displaying authentic Aboriginal artworks that show Indigenous creation stories and spiritual connections to this sacred landscape.
Duration 12 days Destinations Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Pine Creek, Katherine, Nitmiluk National Park, Alice Springs, Erldunda, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, UluruSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $7,285
8% off- US$6,702+$810 upfront costs
Duration 4 days Destinations Darwin Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
8% off- US$490
See 20,000 square kilometers of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and check out ancient Aboriginal rock art at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) that goes back thousands of years. Learn traditional customs from local Aboriginal guides on the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise along the East Alligator River. Visit Murrawaddi Art Gallery to see Indigenous artworks. Trace mining history through 19th-century gold rush sites in Pine Creek.
Duration 6 days Destinations Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Pine Creek, Katherine, Nitmiluk National Park, Nitmiluk Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $3,855
8% off- US$3,547
See ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr Rock Art Site in Kakadu National Park, where galleries tell stories dating back millennia. Take a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong to see wetlands full of saltwater crocodiles, brolgas, and sea eagles against Top End landscapes. Learn about the Jawoyn people's spiritual connection to Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge through the ancient cicada legend during your guided walk.
Duration 15 days Destinations Adelaide, Hawker, Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, Quorn, Port Augusta, Woomera Prohibited Area, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings CanyonSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $8,655
8% off- US$7,963
Duration 5 days Destinations Darwin, Adelaide River, Katherine, Nitmiluk National Park, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $2,815
8% off- US$2,590
Duration 16 days Destinations Cairns, Lizard Island, Cape York, Thursday Island, Pulau-pulau Tanimbar, Darwin, Adelaide River, Litchfield National Park, Katherine, Nitmiluk National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $20,647
12% off- US$18,187
No departure dates availableDuration 3 days Destinations Adelaide River, Kakadu National Park, Kakadu, Katherine, Nitmiluk National Park, Darwin Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings Darwin Getaway with Kakadu & More
“A busy, but enjoyable tour, with a good variety of activities. Time to yourself as well.”
Patrick, traveled in April
Take a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, where you'll spot saltwater crocodiles and rare bird species while checking out ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. Head out on the Adelaide River for a jumping crocodiles cruise and watch massive saltwater crocs leap from the water to snatch their food. Stop by the Warradjan Cultural Centre to learn about Aboriginal traditions, then walk through Katherine Gorge's sandstone cliffs and swim at Edith Falls' waterhole surrounded by paper-bark trees.
Duration 8 days Destinations Darwin, Adelaide River, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine River Gorge, Katherine, Pine Creek, Kakadu National Park Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd From
12% off- US$1,758
Kakadu and Katherine Gorge (Short Break, 3 Days)
“The whole trip was a great experience and day, I think I can speak for the whole 12 of us on the Tour.”
bruceMunro, traveled in August
No departure dates availableDuration 3 days Destinations Darwin, Adelaide River, Kakadu National Park, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Pine Creek Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings
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