Yellow Water Cruises and Adventure tours

Gagudju Adventure Tours offers 4WD all day and half day tours and operates year round; our flexible itineraries change according to road conditions and our guides' knowledge of Kakadu. The tour has a modern fleet of 4WDs and meals and refreshments are provided throughout the day.

During the dry season (May to October) the tour will visit Jim Jim and Twin falls, on the Arnhem Land Escarpment.

The tour will depart Gagudju Lodge Cooinda at sun-up. A free shuttle service from Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, in Jabiru, to Gagudju Lodge Cooinda to make the tour is available. The tour goes off-road, winding through savannah woodland to the edge of the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Bushwalk through monsoon forest negotiating rocks along the river gorge and more.

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Dry Season

April to October

Duration Depart Return Adult Child

9.50 hrs 7:30 AM 5:00 PM $205 $150

Green Season

November to March

Duration Depart Return Adult Child

7.00 hrs 7.30 AM 5:00 PM $205 $150

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NOTE:*Children aged 8-15 years. Unfortunately, children and infants under 8 years of age are not permitted to travel on Gagudju Adventure Tours

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Pick up locations include the township of Jabiru and Gagudju Lodge Cooinda. Pick up times vary according to location and are confirmed on your email booking confirmation. Gagudju Adventure Tours is subject to availability and environmental conditions. Minimum 4 passengers are required to operate the tour, maximum of 16 passengers.

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Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu's most famous wetland, is located at the end of Jim Jim Creek, a tributary of the South Alligator River. The river system, which is the largest in Kakadu, contains extensive wetlands that include river channels, floodplains and backwater swamps.

Wild Life

About one third of Australia's bird species are represented in Kakadu National Park.

At least 60 species are found in the wetlands. Whistling Ducks and Magpie Geese are the most abundant. Our guides run a competition between themselves on who can find "the big five" on one cruise - all five species of kingfisher that can be found in Kakadu. One species is only 2 cm tall.

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Provides an opportunity to catch the famous barramundi on Kakadu's most famous billabong. Fishing experiences of 3 hours are perfect for novices and families to experience the thrill of fishing these waters with the guidance of an experienced fishing guide.

Our guides provide all of the fishing gear and will coach how to cast, retrieve and lure the most attractive to the Yellow Water barramundi.

Fishing is with lures only so there is no need for live or fresh bait. The boat has a casting deck, seating, partial shade, iced water, refresher towels and keen guides full of fishing stories. A great experience on one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. If you end up catching a fair sized fish, you've the option to have our chefs cook it up for you, or leave it.

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Dry Season

April to October

Duration Depart Return Adult Child

2.00 hrs 6:45 AM 8:45 AM $99 $70

2.00 hrs 9:00 AM 11:00 AM $90 $62

1.50 hrs 11:30 AM 1:00 PM $72 $50

1.50 hrs 1.15 PM 2.45 PM $72 $50

1.50 hrs 2:45 PM 4:15 PM $72 $50

2.00 hrs 4:30 PM 6:30 PM $90 $62

Green Season

November to March

Duration Depart Return Adult Child

2.00 hrs 6:45 AM 8:45 AM $99 $70

1.50 hrs 11:30 AM 1:00 PM $72 $50

1.50 hrs 1:15 PM 2:45 PM $72 $50

2.00 hrs 4:30 PM 6:30 PM $90 $62

NOTE:*Children aged 5-15 years. 4 years and under travel free of charge. Yellow Water Cruises tickets can be pre-purchased from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda and includes a transport shuttle...

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