5 Days 4 Wheel Driving In Kakadu

For the fit and active traveller, Kakadu can be the ultimate adventure. While travelling by 4WD, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to hike through gorges, swim in plunge pools and stroll amongst forestry during a five-day tour with Territory Expeditions.

Day One

Starting the day early from Darwin, your first experience of Kakadu is a drive along the Jim Jim Road before stopping for morning tea and getting to know your fellow passengers. New friends made, you’ll get to spend the rest of the day at Gunlom, popular for its waterfall, pools and beach, where you’ll set up camp for the night.

Day Two

Taking the day at a leisurely pace, you’ll gain access to the restricted area of Koolpin Gorge. Due to only a select number of people being allowed in at any one time, you may have the waterfalls and rock pools all to yourselves, and they’re well worth the drive and wilderness walk to reach them.

Day Three

Departing Gunlom, you and your tour group will head north to Barramundi Gorge, home to another plunge to provide relief from the Northern Territory heat. In the afternoon, you’ll 4WD it north to Jim Jim Falls.

Day Four

Today’s the day you get to visit one of the most beautiful treasures of Kakadu – the Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls. Cascading in the wet season and trickling in the drier months, you can take a cruise to Twin Falls and admire the looming cliffs before walking to Jim Jim Falls and relax in yet another plunge pool. Finish the day with a sunset cruise along Yellow Waters spotting birds and crocodiles, and then set up camp at Mardugal for your final night in Kakadu.

Day Five

Your last day begins with a look at the aboriginal art of Nourlangie Rock and capturing the view from Gunwhardewharde Lookout. You’ll then get a chance to find out more about the region at the Bowali Information Centre, before stopping off at the Mamakala wetlands to watch native bird activity, and arriving back in Darwin in time for tea! You wouldn’t be able to see many of these spots without Territory Expeditions.

For $1,050pp, they provide permits, food, water, tents, swags, transport, a tour guide and camp fees, so all you need is your swimwear and enthusiasm! Book your 5-Day Kakadu 4WD Tour at www.territoryexpeditions.com.au.