Kakadu Wet Season Tours by Air

Wet Season Scenic Flight Tours of Kakadu National Park

Surprising to many, Kakadu National Park, in fact, stays open all year round. The drier months are usually the most popular times to visit Kakadu; however, Kakadu can be spectacular in Top End’s Wet Season, which runs between November and April.

During this season Kakadu National Park can be drenched by up to 1.5 metres of rain. That’s enough to blanket roughly one-third of the park in floodwaters.

Monsoonal rains drain off the Arnhem Land Plateau and inundate Kakadu’s floodplains. Abundant waterfalls cascade over rugged sandstone stacks as they fill the lush, freshwater wetlands that attract up to 3 million waterbirds each year. Kakadu National Park is home to about one-third of Australia’s 800-plus bird species and one-quarter of the continent’s land mammals!

Take to the air

To accommodate this change in weather, Kakadu Air have updated flights and have released their Wet Seasons flight times (November-April) 2021/2022

• Flights will cease from Cooinda in the Wet Season. The airstrip at Cooinda is composed of dirt, and its reliability during the rainy season cannot be relied upon.
• The most popular Wet Season route – the 60 minutes Falls flight will be back! See Jim Jim and Twin Falls in all their full wet-season magnificence as you watch water thundering over the escarpment and surging into Jim Jim Creek below. Please note that the 30 minute Wet Season route does NOT visit the falls.
• Katherine & Kakadu in a Day tours will operate the Wet Season Itinerary
• Katherine in a Day will operate Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
• Kakadu Cultural Experience will be unavailable in December 2021 & January 2022.
• Due to the Wet, Kakadu Air tries to keep all flights in the early part of the day, finishing up at approximately 3:00 pm to avoid the rolling afternoon storms. Kakadu Air is extremely safety conscious and will never fly into marginal weather. Usually, due to the storms passing very quickly in the Northern Territory, they work around the weather and delay or reschedule the flight.

Charter with us

One of these majestic scenic flights can be included in Venture North’s private charters. Venture North specialise in creating tailor-made itineraries that cater to your exact touring needs and work closely with you to design the perfect tour based on your specific interests.

Our private charters depart all year round, allowing you to experience Kakadu National Park in the vibrant Wet Season. Get in touch with us on 08 89275500 or email us here for more information.

We look forward to touring with you!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can you visit Kakadu National Park during the wet season?
  Yes. Kakadu National Park remains open throughout the wet season, which typically runs from November to April. While some roads and attractions may be inaccessible due to flooding, the wet season offers spectacular scenery, flowing waterfalls, lush landscapes and abundant birdlife.
• Why is a scenic flight recommended during the wet season in Kakadu?
  A scenic flight is one of the best ways to experience Kakadu during the wet season. From the air, visitors can see vast floodplains, countless waterfalls flowing from the Arnhem Land escarpment and the immense scale of the national park that is often inaccessible by road.
• Can you see Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls on a wet season scenic flight?
  Yes, but only on selected flight routes. Kakadu Air's 60-minute Falls Flight includes views of both Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls in full flow during the wet season, while shorter flight options may not visit these waterfalls.
• Can a scenic flight be included in a private Kakadu tour?
  Yes. Scenic flights can be incorporated into Venture North private charter itineraries, allowing guests to combine aerial sightseeing with personalised touring throughout Kakadu National Park and the Top End.